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Women, so often referred to as the gentler sex - in this volume at least, this is an unfounded and unlikely description. From their minds and pens comes a series of macabre, twisted tales that are anything but gentle. But as they weave their magic, usually black, and mesh you into their narrative you just know 'sugar and spice and all things nice' are not likely to be what little girls really are made of and certainly not these femme fatales....

Margaret Hale, a 19-year-old girl, is returning to her family’s village after living with her aunt for nearly a decade. Her life is quickly thrown into upheaval upon her return, as her father leaves his vocation as a pastor in the Church of England, and their family is scorned for dissenting.

From the rumblings of provincial England in Silas Marner and Cranford to a wild and dangerous journey across the Holy Lands in Ivanhoe, these classic novels of the Georgian and Victorian period are as relevant and important today as they ever have been.

In rural England, a female-dominated community runs on social customs and gossip. At its heart are spinster sisters Miss Matty and Miss Deborah, who must withstand the everyday dramas and hardships of provincial life. Gaskell’s vivid portrayal of 19th century-country folk is reinvigorated by the narration of the inimitable Prunella Scales, star of Fawlty Towers.

Cranford is likely the best known novel of Victorian author Elizabeth Gaskell. Set in a small rural town, inhabited largely by women. This is a community that runs on cooperation and gossip, at the very heart of which are the daughters of the former rector: Miss Deborah Jenkyns and her sister Miss Matty. But domestic peace is constantly threatened in the form of financial disaster, imagined burglaries, tragic accidents, and the reapparance of long-lost relatives

L'héroïne est Marguerite Hale, fille d'un pasteur du Sud rural qui quitte l'Église d'Angleterre pour des raisons de conscience et emmène sa femme et sa fille dans la ville industrielle de Milton dans le Darkshire (le Pays noir), où on lui propose un travail de professeur privé. Belle, intelligente et cultivée, mais aussi fière et réservée, Marguerite découvre avec horreur l'univers âpre et brutal de la révolution industrielle où patrons et ouvriers s'affrontent dans les premières grèves organisées.

Our greatest fears are of the unknown. Usually we think those fears are in front of us...or behind us. But perhaps the human body itself holds the greatest horror. What happens after death? Do our bodies have a new existence either in whole...or part? Will others seek to claim them and do unspeakable things? We don’t know. But our authors do. And they have the talents and wits to make these diabolical stories vehicles for horror, for terror, for the unimaginable....

In this volume we examine Gothic short stories from the woman’s point of view. More usually in this genre the main examples are almost always given as male. Well, in this volume we prove that view needs severely testing. Here we explore works by classic women authors who, with the sheer breadth of their talents and narratives, can make mere men seem tame by comparison.

Plongez dans l'univers enchanteur de Cranford, une charmante petite ville de l'Angleterre victorienne, où l'élégance et le raffinement se mêlent à la chaleur de la communauté. Dans ce roman captivant d'Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, nous découvrons un monde où les traditions sont profondément ancrées et où les personnalités excentriques des habitants apportent une touche de folie et de mystère.

The eleven stories in this Gaskell collection illustrate the author’s mastery in capturing the innate drama that is present even in the most mundane situations.

Discover the enchanting world of 'A House to Let' through this captivating audiobook. A collaborative work by some of the most celebrated authors of the 19th century, including Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins, Elizabeth Gaskell, and Adelaide Anne Procter, this literary gem offers a collection of interconnected stories that will transport you to the intriguing and mysterious setting of a vacant house. In this audiobook, you'll experience a unique blend of vivid character development, Victorian charm, and suspenseful storytelling.

Ontdek de betoverende wereld van 'A House to Let' via dit boeiende luisterboek. Dit gezamenlijke werk van enkele van de meest gevierde auteurs uit de 19e eeuw, waaronder Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins, Elizabeth Gaskell en Adelaide Anne Procter, biedt een verzameling onderling verbonden verhalen die je meenemen naar de intrigerende en mysterieuze setting van een leegstaand huis.

Delve into the world of Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell's 'Cousin Phillis,' a timeless classic that weaves a tale of love, loss, and rural life in 19th-century England. This audiobook transports you to the countryside, where you'll follow the journey of Paul Manning, a young engineer, as he becomes enchanted by the enigmatic Cousin Phillis. Gaskell's narrative prowess shines in this story, filled with rich character development and a deep exploration of the complexities of human relationships.

Escape into the idyllic world of 'The Moorland Cottage' with this enchanting audiobook. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, celebrated for her rich storytelling, brings to life a tale of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. Set in the picturesque English countryside, this story unfolds against the backdrop of the moorlands, creating a vivid and captivating setting for the characters and their intertwining destinies. Gaskell's impeccable character development and her ability to evoke the rural beauty and its challenges make 'The Moorland Cottage' a timeless classic.

Almost always when we think of Ghost Stories, we first think of those written by the Victorians. Whatever the reasons given or proffered the reality and known facts are that if you want a really good ghost story to bring that edge of chill, that foreboding of dread, that feeling that in an empty house we are not quite alone and that sometimes the sharp, sheer shock of what just happened is upon us then look no further than ‘The Victorian Ghost Story’ for your listening pleasure.

Die Gruselkabinett Box 42 beinhaltet die Hörspiele Die Toten vergeben nichts, Das alte Kindermädchen erzählt, Bisclavret, Flaxman Low - Der Fall Hammersmith.

Can we escape our fate? What if we have been foretold of our doom? The Doom of the Griffiths follows the multi-generational prophecy borne upon the head of Owen Griffiths. The young Welsh squire, once the most beloved person to his father's heart, has been pushed aside by his stepmother. In secrecy, he marries a young girl, who gives birth to his son. What might befall Owen Griffiths that he may fulfill the long-held prophecy?

This collection of tales transports the listener to a time when staircases creaked in old manor houses, and a candle could be blown out by a gust of wind—or by a passing ghost. Penned by some of the greatest Victorian novelists and masters of the ghost story genre, each comes to life in this vivid rendition.

Talent bursts from this decade with astonishing ease. From America across Europe to Russia each and every story is an indelible mark of story-telling flecked with genius that enthralls us all. Whatever their chosen genre their stories break new ground, cover new topics and carry a legacy that cannot be disputed.