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The George du Maurier Library

The George du Maurier Library

By: George du Maurier
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Step softly into The George du Maurier Library, where the dreams, sorrows, studio-lamps, Parisian attics, impossible loves, and curious enchantments of George du Maurier are read in full. Here are tales in which memory opens secret doors, art becomes a perilous magic, and the waking world is never quite so solid as respectable persons suppose.Public domain
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  • The Martian Part Second part 4

    The Martian Part Second part 4
    Jun 21 2026
    In which we are introduced to the singular household of M. Laferté, a towering and somewhat grim ironmaster turned mayor, whose rustic yet generous family welcomes the lively presence of Barty with gentle affection and good-humoured oversight. Their days are enlivened by shooting expeditions, whimsical entertainments, and the hearty camaraderie of meals where the boundaries between master and servant pleasantly dissolve.
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    6 mins
  • The Martian Part Second part 3

    The Martian Part Second part 3
    Jun 19 2026
    In which the gentle turmoil of revolutionary Paris provides a striking backdrop to the narrator’s youthful days spent amidst familial affection and the captivating personality of Barty Josselin, whose charm effortlessly wins the hearts of those around him. As examinations approach, friendships deepen and the promise of a country retreat stirs the spirit with images of serene landscapes and rural delights, contrasting with the city's distant sounds of conflict.
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    17 mins
  • The Martian Part Second part 2

    The Martian Part Second part 2
    Jun 17 2026
    In which the languid interval of a holiday spent within the confines of a Parisian school is enlivened chiefly by the gracious Bonzig, whose passionate tales of maritime adventure and kindly companionship offer a balm to the boys' restless spirits. As the term resumes, the innocent amusements of school games and evening stories are overshadowed by the distant rumblings of political upheaval that gather with ominous portent around the city.
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    14 mins
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