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The House on the Strand

by Daphne Du Maurier ...

Narrated by Ben Allen ...

Unabridged

12 hours 46 min

FROM THE BESTSELLING WRITER OF REBECCAWhen Dick Young's friend, Professor Magnus Lane offers him an escape from his troubles in the form of a new drug, Dick finds himself transported to fourteenth-century Cornwall. There, in the manor of Tywardreath, the domain of Sir Henry Champerhoune, he witnesses intrigue, adultery and murder.The more time Dick spends consumed in the past, the more he ... Read more

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FROM THE BESTSELLING WRITER OF REBECCAWhen Dick Young's friend, Professor Magnus Lane offers him an escape from his troubles in the form of a new drug, Dick finds himself transported to fourteenth-century Cornwall. There, in the manor of Tywardreath, the domain of Sir Henry Champerhoune, he witnesses intrigue, adultery and murder.The more time Dick spends consumed in the past, the more he
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Grimms' Fairy Tales

by The Brothers Grimm ...

Narrated by Ben Allen ...

Unabridged

11 hours 21 min

The Brothers Grimm collected some 200 traditional tales of Northern Europe that might very well otherwise have been lost to us.This collection contains 60 of the most famous, including 'Rumpelstiltskin', 'Snow White', 'Hansel and Gretel' and 'Rupunzel'.Their influence cannot be overstated; W. H. Auden considered them founding texts of Western culture: 'It is hardly too much to say that these tales ... Read more

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The Brothers Grimm collected some 200 traditional tales of Northern Europe that might very well otherwise have been lost to us.This collection contains 60 of the most famous, including 'Rumpelstiltskin', 'Snow White', 'Hansel and Gretel' and 'Rupunzel'.Their influence cannot be overstated; W. H. Auden considered them founding texts of Western culture: 'It is hardly too much to say that these tales
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Foulsham

by Edward Carey ...

Narrated by Bea Holland, Ben Allen ...

Series series Iremonger Trilogy
Unabridged

8 hours 17 min

In the aptly named borough of Foulsham, Grandfather Umbitt Iremonger has found a way of making everyday objects assume human shape, and turning real people into objects. Lucy Pennant has been discarded as a clay button, abandoned in the Heaps. Meanwhile, Clod has been turned into a gold coin and is being passed as currency through the town. Everywhere people are searching for Clod, who, it is ... Read more

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In the aptly named borough of Foulsham, Grandfather Umbitt Iremonger has found a way of making everyday objects assume human shape, and turning real people into objects. Lucy Pennant has been discarded as a clay button, abandoned in the Heaps. Meanwhile, Clod has been turned into a gold coin and is being passed as currency through the town. Everywhere people are searching for Clod, who, it is
... Read more
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Thoughts for the Times of War and Death

by Sigmund Freud ...

Narrated by Ben Allen ...

Unabridged

1 hour 14 min

In this insightful essay Sigmund Freud delves into the psychological roots of war, the nature of human aggression, and the profound impact of death on society.Written during the tumultuous years of World War I, Freud explores how conflict shapes the psyche and why humanity is drawn to violence despite the consequences. ... Read more

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In this insightful essay Sigmund Freud delves into the psychological roots of war, the nature of human aggression, and the profound impact of death on society.Written during the tumultuous years of World War I, Freud explores how conflict shapes the psyche and why humanity is drawn to violence despite the consequences.
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Alien Clay

An incredible science fiction tale of first contact with the unknown, shortlisted for Best Novel at the 2025 Hugo Awards

by Adrian Tchaikovsky ...

Narrated by Ben Allen ...

Unabridged

13 hours 55 min

They travelled into the unknown and left themselves behind . . .Alien Clay is a thrilling tale of alien encounter – from the acclaimed Arthur C. Clarke Award-winner Adrian Tchaikovsky.‘Unputdownable’ – Stephen Baxter, author of ProximaProfessor Arton Daghdev has always wanted to study alien life in person. But when his political activism sees him exiled to the planet Kiln, condemned to work under ... Read more

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They travelled into the unknown and left themselves behind . . .Alien Clay is a thrilling tale of alien encounter – from the acclaimed Arthur C. Clarke Award-winner Adrian Tchaikovsky.‘Unputdownable’ – Stephen Baxter, author of ProximaProfessor Arton Daghdev has always wanted to study alien life in person. But when his political activism sees him exiled to the planet Kiln, condemned to work under
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Empire in Black and Gold

Begin the epic, page-turning fantasy of war and empire

by Adrian Tchaikovsky ...

Narrated by Ben Allen ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Shadows of the Apt
Unabridged

23 hours 4 min

**The days of peace are over.Empire in Black and Gold is the first instalment in the critically-acclaimed epic fantasy series Shadows of the Apt by Adrian Tchaikovsky. It is a world populated by kinden – species of human that have taken on the characteristics of animals, from spiders and ants to scorpions . . .**‘Brimming with imagination’ – SciFiNowIn the Lowlands, the city states have lived in ... Read more

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**The days of peace are over.Empire in Black and Gold is the first instalment in the critically-acclaimed epic fantasy series Shadows of the Apt by Adrian Tchaikovsky. It is a world populated by kinden – species of human that have taken on the characteristics of animals, from spiders and ants to scorpions . . .**‘Brimming with imagination’ – SciFiNowIn the Lowlands, the city states have lived in
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Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year

by Allie Esiri ...

Narrated by Allie Esiri, Simon Russell Beale, Helen McCrory, Damian Lewis, Paapa Essiedu, Jade Anouka, Hattie Morahan, Ben Allen, Jot Davies ...

Unabridged

13 hours 25 min

**"Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year is not just for Christmas, but for all time." —Helena Bonham CarterA magnificent collection of 365 passages from Shakespeare's works, for the Shakespeare scholar and neophyte alike.**Make Shakespeare a part of your daily routine with Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year, a yearlong collection of passages from Shakespeare's greatest works. Drawing from the ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

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**"Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year is not just for Christmas, but for all time." —Helena Bonham CarterA magnificent collection of 365 passages from Shakespeare's works, for the Shakespeare scholar and neophyte alike.**Make Shakespeare a part of your daily routine with Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year, a yearlong collection of passages from Shakespeare's greatest works. Drawing from the
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Diary of a Lone Twin

A Memoir

by David Loftus ...

Narrated by Ben Allen ...

Unabridged

11 hours 10 min

A heart-rending memoir of love, loss and the unique relationship twins share.More than thirty years ago, David Loftus’s cherished identical twin, John, passed away. Ever since, a day hasn’t passed without David feeling the loss. In 1987, after recovering from a brain tumour, John contracted meningitis and found himself back in hospital for treatment. David, as always, was by his side. They were ... Read more

$18.43 CAD

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A heart-rending memoir of love, loss and the unique relationship twins share.More than thirty years ago, David Loftus’s cherished identical twin, John, passed away. Ever since, a day hasn’t passed without David feeling the loss. In 1987, after recovering from a brain tumour, John contracted meningitis and found himself back in hospital for treatment. David, as always, was by his side. They were
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Blackwater

by Conn Iggulden ...

Narrated by Ben Allen ...

Unabridged

1 hour 53 min

How do you know when you're in too deep? Davey has always lived in the shadow of his older brother, a smiling sociopath who will stop at nothing to protect himself and his family. But when the shadowy figure of Denis Tanter comes into Davey's life, how far will the bond of brotherhood reach? ... Read more

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How do you know when you're in too deep? Davey has always lived in the shadow of his older brother, a smiling sociopath who will stop at nothing to protect himself and his family. But when the shadowy figure of Denis Tanter comes into Davey's life, how far will the bond of brotherhood reach?
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The Manor House

A Novel

by Gilly Macmillan ...

Narrated by Ethan Reid, Nathalie Buscombe, Clare Corbett, Fenella Woolger, Josh Dylan, Ben Allen, Sian Thomas ...

Unabridged

11 hours 45 min

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Nanny and What She Knew comes the terrifying story of what can happen after all your dreams come trueBe careful what you wish for...Childhood sweethearts Nicole and Tom are a normal, loving couple—until a massive lottery win changes their lives overnight.Soon they’ve moved into a custom-built state-of-the-art Glass Barn on the stunning grounds of ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Nanny and What She Knew comes the terrifying story of what can happen after all your dreams come trueBe careful what you wish for...Childhood sweethearts Nicole and Tom are a normal, loving couple—until a massive lottery win changes their lives overnight.Soon they’ve moved into a custom-built state-of-the-art Glass Barn on the stunning grounds of
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Bad Gays

A Homosexual History

by Huw Lemmey, Ben Miller ...

Narrated by Ben Allen ...

Unabridged

13 hours 30 min

We all remember Oscar Wilde, but who speaks for Bosie? What about those 'bad gays' whose un-exemplary lives reveal more than we might expect? Too many popular histories seek to establish heroes, pioneers and martyrs but, as Huw Lemmey and Ben Miller argue, the past is filled with queer people whose sexualities and dastardly deeds have been overlooked.Based on the hugely popular podcast series, Bad ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

We all remember Oscar Wilde, but who speaks for Bosie? What about those 'bad gays' whose un-exemplary lives reveal more than we might expect? Too many popular histories seek to establish heroes, pioneers and martyrs but, as Huw Lemmey and Ben Miller argue, the past is filled with queer people whose sexualities and dastardly deeds have been overlooked.Based on the hugely popular podcast series, Bad
... Read more
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Exile

by Eve Ainsworth ...

Narrated by Rose Riley, Ben Allen ...

Unabridged

10 hours 15 min

A fairy tale romance. The pages ripped up. Will they get a second chance to rewrite their ending? Stevie and Harry's wedding was meant to be the highlight of the year, a fantasy come true. Working as a cleaner for Harry's family, Stevie never imagined the wealthy and privileged Harry would ever look her way, let alone propose. So why did she jilt him at the altar? Three years later, Stevie's back. ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

A fairy tale romance. The pages ripped up. Will they get a second chance to rewrite their ending? Stevie and Harry's wedding was meant to be the highlight of the year, a fantasy come true. Working as a cleaner for Harry's family, Stevie never imagined the wealthy and privileged Harry would ever look her way, let alone propose. So why did she jilt him at the altar? Three years later, Stevie's back.
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