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These Twain
Read by Simon Evers
Arnold Bennett
Hilda is saved from destitution by Edwin Clayhanger who marries her. The two, with Hilda's son by her disastrous 'marriage' to George Cannon…
Briarwood Girls
Read by Linda Velwest
Julia Lestarjette Glover
Kindred Spirits return for their Sophomore year at Briarwood College. There's a new girl who upsets the status quo. (Introduction by Linda V…
The Oaks Grove
Read by Michael J. Parry
Michael J. Parry
It was going to be a quiet weekend in the country. Elanore was going to spend it chatting with courtly gents about matters of higher importa…
The Annals of Ann
Read by CJ Plogue
Kate Trimble Sharber
As the only “surviving” child of her parents, Ann is considered by close friends and family to be an overly indulged child. Some say she is …
Cunning Workmen
Read by TriciaG
Pansy
Miss Cora Parkhurst is an irresponsible and flighty Sunday school teacher for a group of young ladies. She has simply no time to prepare the…
The Spinster Book
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Myrtle Reed
A cross between guidebook and social commentary, The Spinster Book gives clever and humorous insights on topics such as courting, handling m…
Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 088
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Various
"With opinions, possession is more than nine points of the law. It is next to impossible to dislodge them." Woodrow Wilson's Study…
White April
Read by Laurie Banza
Harold Vinal
In five section parts, Golden Windows, Sonnets for Weeping, Of Mariners, White Glamour, and Overtones, Harold Vinal writes about deep feeli…
A Spinner in the Sun (version 2 dramatic reading)
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Myrtle Reed
Myrtle Reed may always be depended upon to write a story in which poetry, charm, tenderness and humor are combined into a clever and enterta…
Robert Falconer
Read by Kenneth R. Morefield
George MacDonald
A Victorian novel devoted to beloved character first introduced to readers in MacDonald's David Elginbrod. (Summary by Kenneth R. Morefield)
The Child of the Dawn
Read by KirksVoice
Arthur Christopher Benson
Ready to explore the depths of the human mind and soul? This book explores the themes of morality, spirituality, and the search for meaning …
Aunt Hannah and Martha and John
Read by MaryAnn
Pansy
Aunt Hannah's fondest wish had been that her nephew John would marry a local girl and take over the family farm. Trouble was, John was neve…
Life and Writings of Amelia Bloomer
Read by PhyllisV
Dexter C. Bloomer
As Mrs. Bloomer was one of the pioneers in what is sometimes called the “Woman’s Movement,” it seems right that a record of her work should …
Books Fatal to Their Authors
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Peter Hempson Ditchfield
This is a collection of stories of authors who have lost their fortunes and sometimes their lives after writing a book. The liberty of a per…
The Dawn of a To-morrow
Read by Linda Andrus
Frances Hodgson Burnett
A wealthy London business man takes a room in a poor part of the city.He is depressed and has decided to take his life by going the next day…
Christina
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L. G. Moberly
"Christina is a story of two people: Christina, a strong young and poor woman who searches for work and finds more than she bargained f…
Eleanor's Victory
Read by Eleanor Howard
Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Only 15-years-old, Eleanor Vane is very happy with her lot: educated in an expensive finishing school in Paris, the apple of her father's ey…
Dawn On The Somme
Kate Kennedy explores the Somme history and legacy through the lives of British composers and musicians who fought on the battlefields of Pi…
Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 066
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Various
Twenty short nonfiction works chosen by the readers. "Why Women Should Vote" (Jane Addams, 1910) is one of several selections devo…
Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 045
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Various
Eighteen short nonfiction works in the public domain, independently chosen by the readers. Topics include ancient Greek thinkers--Parmenides…