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Dalam usaha mencari jati dirinya, Dr. Henry Jekyll yang cemerlang justru menemukan monster. Dia berhasil memisahkan sisi baik dan sisi buruk dirinya, namun ketika sisi buruk itu menguasainya, Dr. Jekyll menyadari bahwa dia tak mungkin terus menjalani kehidupan gandanya. Kisah klasik yang...

The Ebb-Tide is a gripping tale of desperation and greed as three down-and-out men take control of a ship carrying a valuable cargo. Their moral corruption leads them into perilous situations, revealing the dark side of human nature. A compelling and suspenseful maritime adventure.

The Master of Ballantrae is a dramatic tale of rivalry, betrayal, and vengeance set in 18th-century Scotland. Two brothers—one noble and reserved, the other charming and ruthless—find themselves on opposite sides of history during the Jacobite rebellion. As their fates intertwine, the family is consumed by hatred, leading to a tragic and haunting climax.

One of Robert Louis Stevenson’s bestselling works of his time, ‘The Lantern Bearers’ is a charming essay on the joys underlying realist literature. Sometimes mistakenly taken as a fictional narrative, the essay begins with three boys – of which Stevenson is one – who reside in a seaside town during the summer. Stevenson describes the various splendours of existence in the town, such as fishing, tide pools and the open sea air.

The Wrecker is a fast-paced blend of adventure, mystery, and high-seas drama. Co-written by Robert Louis Stevenson, this thrilling novel follows a quest to uncover the secrets behind a shipwreck on Midway Island. Clues hidden in a stamp collection lead to an international chase, shadowy figures, and shocking discoveries. If you love treasure hunts, detective stories, and maritime mysteries, this is the perfect listen!

Sci-Fi: The Definitive Collection is a collection of 29 classic science fiction novels and stories, read by esteemed cast of award-winning narrators. Included here are stories by some of the most iconic science fiction writers of all time, including H.G. Wells; Jules Verne; H.P. Lovecraft; Maragret Cavendish; Yevgeny Zamyatin; and more.

El Dr. Jekyll ha creado un elixir con el que pretende explorar los abismos ocultos de su personalidad. Por su parte, el misántropo Mr. Hyde genera temor en la sociedad de Londres. La extraña relación entre ambos personajes será estudiada por un viejo amigo del Dr. Jekyll. Una historia brillante, hábilmente tejida, en la que se exploran los misterios de la personalidad y la mente.

In the sequel to Kidnapped, David Balfour's story continues as he becomes further caught up in the political conspiracy of the "Appin Case." He must defend himself and James Stewart of the Appin murder; not an easy task because the Campbells want James Stewart to hang.

This recording contains fully dramatized versions of some the world's best loved classic tales of horror and suspense, complete with sound effects and music.

"The Perfect Crime" is written in the first person: "I know I committed the perfect crime." Phoebe Wallowes, a well educated American woman, really irritates him. He also has a genuine terror that she will one day marry him. Something therefore has to be done.

Listen to the adventures of young Jim Hawkins, as he searches for buried treasure in the days of sailing ships - along with a colourful cast of pirates, including the notorious Long John Silver. Treasure Island has a very stable place in the literary classics cannon, and has inspired countless imitations, including the smash-hit Pirates of the Carribbean films.

This autobiographical story records Stevenson's experiences of travelling in the Cevennes in 1878, accompanied by his... ahem..."trusty" donkey Modestine, who provides many amusing moments. The story also encompasses an insightful account of the conflict between Protestants and Catholics in the area, and is a wonderfully descriptive reading.

The literary world was shocked when, in 1890, at the height of his career, Robert Louis Stevenson announced his intention to settle permanently in Samoa. His readers were equally shocked when he began to use the subject material offered by his new environment not to promote a romance of empire but to produce some of the most ironic and critical treatments of imperialism in 19th-century fiction.