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The Remarkable Rocket

by Oscar Wilde, Oscar Wilde ...

Narrated by Chris Coxon ...

Unabridged

30 min

At a royal wedding celebration, a group of fireworks discuss life, philosophy and politics. One supercilious rocket considers himself to be particularly "remarkable". A witty fable on the subject of vanity, The Remarkable Rocket was first published in The Happy Prince and Other Tales in 1888. ... Read more

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At a royal wedding celebration, a group of fireworks discuss life, philosophy and politics. One supercilious rocket considers himself to be particularly "remarkable". A witty fable on the subject of vanity, The Remarkable Rocket was first published in The Happy Prince and Other Tales in 1888.
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Hansel & Gretel and Other Stories

by The Brothers Grimm, The Brothers Grimm ...

Narrated by Chris Coxon ...

Unabridged

46 min

This charming collection of Grimms' Fairy Tales includes "Hansel & Gretel", "The Mouse, the Bird & the Sausage", "The Golden Bird", "Old Sultan" and "The Straw, the Coal & the Bean". Grimms' Fairy Tales was first published in Germany in 1812 as "Kinder und Hausmärchen". This series of recordings is based on the original 1823 English translation by Edgar Taylor, with subsequent editing by Marian ... Read more

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This charming collection of Grimms' Fairy Tales includes "Hansel & Gretel", "The Mouse, the Bird & the Sausage", "The Golden Bird", "Old Sultan" and "The Straw, the Coal & the Bean". Grimms' Fairy Tales was first published in Germany in 1812 as "Kinder und Hausmärchen". This series of recordings is based on the original 1823 English translation by Edgar Taylor, with subsequent editing by Marian
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The Signalman

by Charles Dickens ...

Narrated by Chris Coxon ...

Unabridged

31 min

One of Dickens' best loved short stories, The Signalman is the mysterious tale of a railway worker haunted by premonitions of disaster. The titular signalman works on a remote and forbidding part of the line, and finds himself with an unexpected visitor in the form of a tourist (the story's narrator), but the travelling man is not the only stranger the signalman encounters at his post. Part ... Read more

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One of Dickens' best loved short stories, The Signalman is the mysterious tale of a railway worker haunted by premonitions of disaster. The titular signalman works on a remote and forbidding part of the line, and finds himself with an unexpected visitor in the form of a tourist (the story's narrator), but the travelling man is not the only stranger the signalman encounters at his post. Part
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The Legend of Valentine

An Ancient Historical Love Story

by Sheldon Collins ...

Narrated by David Sweeney-Bear, Ryan Haugen, Katrina Michaels, Scott Allen, Kitty Kelly, John York, Lesley Dessalles, Nicholas Corda, Wayne LeGette, Tom Mumford, Jez Jameson, Benson Simmonds, Manish Dongardive, Elias Khalil, Ken Teutsch, Chris Coxon, Becky Parker, Sarah Smithton, A.W. Miller, Sakshi Sharma ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Legend of Valentine
Unabridged

12 hours 39 min

“Collins’s piercing exploration of faith, sacrifice, and redemption gives this epic love story an intricate depth often missing in similar titles.” BOOK LIFE by PUBLISHERS WEEKLY“A complex and ambitious adventure for lovers of ancient historical romance.”- KIRKUS REVIEWS“A vivid interpretation and exploration of the legend deserving of widespread acclaim!” – MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW“An incredible story ... Read more

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“Collins’s piercing exploration of faith, sacrifice, and redemption gives this epic love story an intricate depth often missing in similar titles.” BOOK LIFE by PUBLISHERS WEEKLY“A complex and ambitious adventure for lovers of ancient historical romance.”- KIRKUS REVIEWS“A vivid interpretation and exploration of the legend deserving of widespread acclaim!” – MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW“An incredible story
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Spectres, Spooks & Spirits

A Ghostly Anthology

by Algernon Blackwood, Lewis Carroll, Charles Dickens, Arthur Conan Doyle, W. Bob Holland, M.R. James, Leonora Lang, E. Nesbit, Elizabeth Semple ...

Narrated by Tom Burton, Andrew Coppin, Chris Coxon, Jenny Cullen ...

Unabridged

5 hours 32 min

Spectres, Spooks & Spirits brings together more than 5 hours of the greatest ghost stories ever told. This collection, written by a selection of the best writers of the 19th and Early 20th Century, contains tales that are genuinely scary and unsettling alongside comedic and romantic narratives, some of which have perfectly plausible explanations, while others can only be ascribed to supernatural ... Read more

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Spectres, Spooks & Spirits brings together more than 5 hours of the greatest ghost stories ever told. This collection, written by a selection of the best writers of the 19th and Early 20th Century, contains tales that are genuinely scary and unsettling alongside comedic and romantic narratives, some of which have perfectly plausible explanations, while others can only be ascribed to supernatural
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Grimm Fairy Tale Collection

by The Brothers Grimm ...

Narrated by Andrew Coppin, Chris Coxon, Jenny Cullen, Morgan Fox, Katherine Moran ...

Unabridged

11 hours 5 min

Step into the captivating world of The Brothers Grimm. This charming collection features more than 60 of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm's most beloved and enduring stories, including Little Red Riding Hood, The Frog Prince, Rumpelstiltskin, Briar Rose, Rapunzel, Tom Thumb, Hansel & Gretel, The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was, and more. Whether you grew up with these stories or ... Read more

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Step into the captivating world of The Brothers Grimm. This charming collection features more than 60 of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm's most beloved and enduring stories, including Little Red Riding Hood, The Frog Prince, Rumpelstiltskin, Briar Rose, Rapunzel, Tom Thumb, Hansel & Gretel, The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was, and more. Whether you grew up with these stories or
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The Frog Prince and Other Stories

by The Brothers Grimm, The Brothers Grimm ...

Narrated by Chris Coxon ...

Unabridged

47 min

This charming collection of Grimms' Fairy Tales includes "The Frog Prince", "Hans in Luck", "Jorinda & Jorindel", "The Dog & the Sparrow" and "The Travelling Musicians". Grimms' Fairy Tales was first published in Germany in 1812 as "Kinder und Hausmärchen". This series of recordings is based on the original 1823 English translation by Edgar Taylor, with subsequent editing by Marian Edwardes. ... Read more

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This charming collection of Grimms' Fairy Tales includes "The Frog Prince", "Hans in Luck", "Jorinda & Jorindel", "The Dog & the Sparrow" and "The Travelling Musicians". Grimms' Fairy Tales was first published in Germany in 1812 as "Kinder und Hausmärchen". This series of recordings is based on the original 1823 English translation by Edgar Taylor, with subsequent editing by Marian Edwardes.
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Phantasmagoria

by Lewis Carroll ...

Narrated by Chris Coxon ...

Unabridged

31 min

Phantasmagoria, Lewis Carroll's longest poem, was first published by Macmillan and Co., London, in 1869. Written in seven cantos, it tells the tale, in quintains, of a gentleman called Tibbets and his experience conversing with a phantom. This amusing "epic" takes us through their initial fear of each other, a fierce debate over the goings-on of the supernatural world, and finally, to a touching ... Read more

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Phantasmagoria, Lewis Carroll's longest poem, was first published by Macmillan and Co., London, in 1869. Written in seven cantos, it tells the tale, in quintains, of a gentleman called Tibbets and his experience conversing with a phantom. This amusing "epic" takes us through their initial fear of each other, a fierce debate over the goings-on of the supernatural world, and finally, to a touching
... Read more

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The Haunted Dolls' House and Other Ghost Stories

by M.R. James, M.R. James ...

Narrated by Chris Coxon ...

Unabridged

1 hour 31 min

This collection of three ghost stories, by master of the genre M. R. James, first appeared in "A Warning to the Curious" published in 1925. James wrote "The Haunted Dolls' House" in 1923 on a commission from Queen Mary who wanted miniature books from the most popular writers of the day to include in the library of her doll's house at Windsor Castle. Antique dealer Mr. Chittenden has an exquisite ... Read more

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This collection of three ghost stories, by master of the genre M. R. James, first appeared in "A Warning to the Curious" published in 1925. James wrote "The Haunted Dolls' House" in 1923 on a commission from Queen Mary who wanted miniature books from the most popular writers of the day to include in the library of her doll's house at Windsor Castle. Antique dealer Mr. Chittenden has an exquisite
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The Mass for the Dead

by E. Nesbit, E. Nesbit ...

Narrated by Chris Coxon ...

Unabridged

23 min

The Mass for the Dead was first published in 1893 in E. Nesbit's "Grim Tales", a collection of romantic horror stories. Jasper's true love is to marry another man for the sake of familial wealth. On the eve of the wedding, the two lovers are each haunted by supernatural music, reminiscent of a funeral mass. ... Read more

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The Mass for the Dead was first published in 1893 in E. Nesbit's "Grim Tales", a collection of romantic horror stories. Jasper's true love is to marry another man for the sake of familial wealth. On the eve of the wedding, the two lovers are each haunted by supernatural music, reminiscent of a funeral mass.
... Read more
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A Christmas Tree and a Wedding

by Fyodor Dostoevsky, Fyodor Dostoevsky ...

Narrated by Chris Coxon ...

Unabridged

21 min

This short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky was first published in 1848. A man walking past a wedding is reminded of a children's New Year's Eve party he attended 5 years previously – a party that was clearly an excuse for the parents to make advantageous connections in a casual setting. As an outsider at the party, he was able to observe the guests in greater detail than most, and took particular note ... Read more

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This short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky was first published in 1848. A man walking past a wedding is reminded of a children's New Year's Eve party he attended 5 years previously – a party that was clearly an excuse for the parents to make advantageous connections in a casual setting. As an outsider at the party, he was able to observe the guests in greater detail than most, and took particular note
... Read more

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White’s Novel

by Peter Bourne ...

Narrated by Chris Coxon ...

Unabridged

4 hours 38 min

White’s tale is about most of us: we come and go from the world without really, at any stage, trying to affect or change it, despite dreaming of what we would do if we had the chance. White has that chance. White’s Novel is about what happens as a result of him taking that chance. And, in the end, is he really so very different than the rest of us? He thinks he is! ... Read more

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White’s tale is about most of us: we come and go from the world without really, at any stage, trying to affect or change it, despite dreaming of what we would do if we had the chance. White has that chance. White’s Novel is about what happens as a result of him taking that chance. And, in the end, is he really so very different than the rest of us? He thinks he is!
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