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From the once-popular yet unfairly neglected Victorian writer Charlotte Riddell comes a pair of novels that cleverly upholster the familiar furniture of the haunted house story. In An Uninhabited House, the hauntings are seen through the perspective of the solicitors who hold the deed of the property. In Fairy Water, Riddell again subverts the expectations of the audience, suggesting a complex moral character for her haunting spirit.

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society. In literature the ambition is much narrower. In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published. And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading. Obviously for most of humanity's time people couldn't read and texts couldn't be published in any great number.

In this volume we listen to the world through the eyes and words of the English Romantics. This very special poetical period is filled with the loving and tender verse of poets who still beguile us all with their beauty.

For much of history women have been seen rather than heard. Their thoughts, their views, have lain too long in the shadows of our culture. Whilst this traditional view has some merit it is not entirely accurate. Here, gathered together in these volumes, we can, through their words, experience their lives; we can hear their voices, their thoughts, joys, loves and losses. For the female poet there was always the confining hand of men to instruct that their time was perhaps spent more productively elsewhere. These lines, these gilded verses, often protest otherwise.

Celestina, adopted by Mrs. Willoughby from a French convent, carries the mystery of her unknown parentage, which complicates her prospects in the marriage market. However, this tale transcends the typical courtship narrative. It delves into the essence of friendship, the meaning of family, and the fine line between love and obsession. Witness Celestinas remarkable transformation from a sheltered child to a resilient woman of virtue. - Summary by Stav Nisser.

Silence is rare in Nature. When we really listen, Nature is conducting symphonies of sound as her world goes about the day and night. Her invisible heartbeat is everywhere, for everyone. Our eyes are constantly bathed in the wonder of her ways, the soft drizzle of rain from soft grey clouds, the bleached harsh desert sand of a noon day, a wave caressing the shore, to the ravenous colours of a departing sunset. Indeed, whenever we look and listen to the vastness of our world Nature’s beauty is always there for us. In these 60 minutes Nature takes us through her world of wonder.

Set against the backdrop of a society steeped in wealth and privilege, Emmeline, the Orphan of the Castle tells the poignant story of Emmeline Mobwray, a young girl navigating the tumultuous waters of family dysfunction and societal expectations. Orphaned at a tender age, Emmeline is left alone in a remote castle, under the watchful eye of a compassionate housekeeper. However, when tragedy strikes and the housekeeper passes away, Emmelines life takes a dark turn as her family begins to show an unsettling interest in her. Caught in a web of obsession spun by her cousin, much to the chagrin of ...

In Old Manor House, we delve into the life of the proud and unforgiving Mrs. Rayland, who, having never married, faces the inevitable passing of her ancestral home, Rayland Hall, to her heir, Somerive. Despite being the eldest son, Somerive has never received her affection, and the true worthiness of the second son, who captures the heart of Miss Rayland, complicates matters further. As love intertwines with social status and family loyalty, the bond between the second son and a devoted servant poses questions that challenge the very foundations of their lives. Will love conquer all, or will ...

Sing~Speak~Sound & Spirit Hello! My name is Charlotte Miranda-Smith and I am a professional Singer, Actress and Coach. I am fascinated by Voices, from lots of different perspectives and I have some big questions I really want to find more out about, such as; -How does fear prevent our voices being able to ‘perform‘ to their full potential? -What is it like to be unable to speak? -how do the wellness industries affirmations work? In this podcast I am lucky enough to get to interview many wonderful voice users, from Singers and Artists to Scientists and Influencers. I hope this podcast will ...

Wonderfully wide-ranging, original, and enjoyable, The Emotional Embodiment of Stars contains 27 award-winning short stories like "Mortimer", in which an unwanted guest secretly follows a family through their heartbreaking sorrows, and "Crossroads", in which a budding writer is finally preparing to meet the man she happens to exchange greetings with every morning on the way to her office.

From the well-worn tin dispatch box belonging to Dr J. H. Watson, three untold stories are brought to light. In Sherlock Holmes and The Murder At Lodore Falls, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are drawn into a case that involves murder, blackmail and robbery. It is a case that leads to danger to both Homes and Watson and brings a confrontation with their old adversary. With Dr Watson facing his own personal nightmares, will Holmes be able to solve the mystery

Hello new Mama, join me as I keep you company during those night feeds, talking all things new motherhood. I'll be chatting to mamas from all walks of life - whether they're thriving or feel like they're just surviving to show no matter what you're going through, we're all in this together! We chat, laugh...and sometimes cry whilst I discuss everything from birth and breastfeeding to life-changing hacks and embarrassing stories! Email thenightfeedpodcast@gmail.com if you have stories, tips or would like to be interviewed - I'd love to hear from you! If you're enjoying the podcast, feel free ...

This is a podcast about women, friendship, motherhood and more. Join Kallie Branciforte, Caitlin Houston, Megan Schinella and Charlotte Smith as they discuss everything from navigating careers to parenting challenges to the science experiment that is aging as a woman. With humor, honesty and authenticity, Just 4 Moms is the conversation you have with your girlfriends around the kitchen counter.