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Immerse yourself in the tender and intricate world of love as captured through verse in "Sonnets to a Lover." This podcast invites listeners to explore the profound emotions and nuanced expressions of romance, desire, and longing that poetry can evoke. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a rotating collection of sonnets and love poetry that delve into the many facets of relationships and the heart's yearnings. These unique explorations highlight the beauty and complexity of romantic connections, offering insights that resonate across time and culture. As you listen, ...

Originally published in 1904, “The Master’s Violin” is the seventh novel by Myrtle Reed. It is set in a German town of Pennsylvania, East Lancaster, giving two characters fairly difficult accents to perform. The story entails a widow, Margaret Irving, and her son, Lynn. Returning to East Lancaster after 20 years they are hoping to further Lynn’s musical career under the tutelage of Herr Kaufmann, the master violinist. We find the young lady, Iris, brought up by her adopted Aunt Peace, interacting with her new neighbours, as she slowly learns to live on her own. As we get to know Doctor...

This begins with an odd inheritance at the end of a honeymoon, both parties being inexperienced. Then someone comes to visit, then another, until we've got a chaotic bedlam of New England's tragically off the wall odd-ball relations. Our protagonists may not communicate efficiently at first but at least they've got a sense of humour. The humourous style keeps up as well as some moments of lustre and rich feeling about the printed word itself. (Introduction by D. Wor)

Step into a world where imagination and reality intertwine, exploring themes of aspiration, creativity, and the pursuit of one's deepest desires. The title suggests an exploration of the human spirit and its capacity to dream and create, highlighting the delicate balance between ambition and contentment. This podcast offers a rotating collection of full-length audiobooks, each week showcasing a different story that captures the essence of these ideas. Listeners will enjoy a diverse array of perspectives, time periods, and narrative styles, ensuring a fresh and engaging experience with every ...

Originally published in 1904, “The Master’s Violin” is the seventh novel by Myrtle Reed. Set in the charming German town of East Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the story follows widow Margaret Irving and her son, Lynn, as they return after two decades with hopes of advancing Lynn’s musical career under the mentorship of Herr Kaufmann, the esteemed master violinist. Meanwhile, young Iris, raised by her loving Aunt Peace, navigates life in her new neighborhood, slowly discovering her independence. As we delve deeper into the lives of these characters, including the affectionate Doctor ...

Ruth Thorne, a newspaper reporter in the city, comes to stay in the home of Jane Hathaway, an aunt whom she has never met. Aunt Jane is on a trip abroad but instructs Ruth via a letter to place a lantern in the attic window each night. No one knows why. A fellow reporter, Carl Winfield, is suffering from eye problems and has been sent to the same small town. Ruth and Carl are thrown together through a recommendation from Ruth’s boss and a gentle then passionate courtship ensues. In comic parallel, the maid Hepsey and the town carriage driver Joe pursue their own romance.

This novel begins with an odd inheritance at the end of a honeymoon, both parties being inexperienced. Then someone comes to visit, then another, until we've got a chaotic bedlam of New England's tragically off the wall odd ball relations. Our protagonists may not communicate efficiently at first but at least they've got a sense of humour. The humourous style keeps up as well as some moments of lustre and rich feeling about the printed word itself.