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2015
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Bailey is a Shih Tzu Raised in the Alberta Prairies.She loves children, playing outside and anything new to explore. Her story begins during a camping trip to Premier Lake, Bailey meets some interesting friends and desires to spend more time adventuring rather than being at camp.After taking a long stroll in the woods, Bailey returns to camp and her worried parents only to be forced to wear a leash. What happens next, Bailey would never expect!
2011
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“The most sensible book and the most exempt from prejudice that ever was written in that science.” — Horace Walpole.Born in Stockholm to Scottish parents, taken to London at the age of two and then on to India, William Chambers (1723-96) later studied architecture in Italy and France before finally settling in London. There he gained royal favor as the tutor in architecture of the Prince of Wales (later George III), which proved to be a definite asset throughout his career.Hi...
2018
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American Slavery and Colour is an interesting study of American history.
- Narrated by
- Levi Barnes
Unabridged
3 hours 32 min
2022
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A little essay on the Chinese style of gardening, as opposed to the continental style, which the author finds too formal with too many straight lines, and the English style, about which he is equally disparaging. In his preface, he says that his dissertation is upon "... the Chinese manner of gardening, which is collected from my own observations in China, from conversations with their Artists, and remarks transmitted to me at different times by travellers." "... Their gardeners are not on...
2020
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"The King In Yellow" is a collection of short stories by Robert William Chambers, whose first edition appeared in 1895. The book could be categorised as early horror fiction or Victorian Gothic, but it also touches on fantasy, mystery, war, romance, mythology, surrealism, and science-fiction.The first few stories in particular are loosely connected by three main devices:- A play in book-form entitled The King In Yellow- A mysterious and malevolent supernatura...
2015
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The book is named after a fictional play with the same title which recurs as a motif through some of the stories. The first half of the book features highly esteemed weird stories, and the book is described by S.T. Joshi as a classic in the field of the supernatural. There are 10 stories, the first four of which, "The Repairer of Reputations", "The Mask", "In the Court of the Dragon" and "The Yellow Sign", mention The King in Yellow, a forbidden play which induces despair or madness in tho...
2026
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The King in Yellow by Robert William Chambers is a carefully prepared Bookjack digital edition of classic literary fiction. The book is presented for clear ebook reading, with metadata and structure designed for discoverability in a modern digital catalogue. Readers will find a work shaped by character, setting, conflict, style, and the lasting pleasures of storytelling, making it a useful addition for anyone exploring Robert William Chambers's writing or building a library of enduring boo...
- Narrated by
- Eloise Fairfax
Unabridged
12 hours 59 min
2025
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The Danger Mark follows Geraldine Seagrave, a wealthy young New York socialite and orphaned twin, who struggles with a secret, lifelong alcohol addiction. Raised in a restrictive, affluent environment, she and her twin brother Scott are later shocked to discover that their family's executor has squandered their fortune, forcing them to re-examine their futures.
2025
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In this lively romance of intrigue and independence, Philippa, a spirited young woman with artistic ambitions, becomes entangled in social scandal and hidden dangers after crossing paths with a principled diplomat. As secrets surface and reputations tremble, she must rely on her wit and courage to navigate ambition, loyalty, and unexpected love, ultimately discovering her own power and destiny.
- Narrated by
- Eloise Fairfax
Unabridged
11 hours 47 min
2025
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James Philip Desboro, a wealthy Westchester bachelor seeking purpose, is forced to confront his past when Mrs. Clydesdale—once the object of his affection and now trapped in a cold marriage—reappears. As he grapples with identity, loyalty, and society’s demands, their reunion stirs forbidden emotions, pushing Desboro to rethink duty, desire, and the life he hopes to claim.
2026
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The King in Yellow by Robert William Chambers is a carefully prepared Bookjack digital edition of classic literary fiction. The book is presented for clear ebook reading, with metadata and structure designed for discoverability in a modern digital catalogue. Readers will find a work shaped by character, setting, conflict, style, and the lasting pleasures of storytelling, making it a useful addition for anyone exploring Robert William Chambers's writing or building a library of enduring boo...
2026
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In this eloquent society drama, a jaded author returns to New York seeking peace, only to be drawn into the glittering world of the younger social set. There he encounters a spirited woman whose charm challenges his disillusionment. As shifting friendships, hidden longings, and personal missteps collide, both must confront pride, desire, and the cost of happiness, discovering whether love can bridge the divide between experience and youthful hope.











