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In writing Dracula, Bram Stoker created a universe full of rich characters, dark and foreboding locations, and a tangled web of loyalties, relationships and motivations. Despite the story being fictional -at least one hopes that’s the case - many elements within the story were reflections and analogies of the Stoker family and their history.

First published in 1911, A School Story is a classic paranormal tale written by M. R. James, an author considered to be the originator of the modern-age ghost story. In this particularly story, a Latin teacher is troubled by unusual phrases from the dead language that start to show up among the work he sets his students; something about the phrases remind him of a dark secret from his past.

When an intruiging package arrives at an upper-class residence, the porter taking delivery of the alluring box has her interest piqued. Yet whichever way she looks at it, she can’t seem to fathom how the sophisticated recipient could be involved in the kind of thing her dirty mind is cooking up....

It's 1898. Kismet brings about a chance reunion at a London club between Dr. Watson and Colonel "Maiwand Mike" Fenlon, former military comrades from their Northwest Frontier days and the desperate Battle of Maiwand. A week later an urgent cable seeking Sherlock Holmes's help arrives from the Bailiwick of Guernsey, a British Crown Dependency 30 miles off the coast of Normandy. A retired high-ranking British Indian Army officer who commanded the troops at Maiwand has dropped dead. Colonel Fenlon is in a holding cell awaiting trial for his murder.

In this fascinating audiobook, narrator John Harnish talks us through over 100 amazing facts about planes from all eras. So whether you want to know who owns the most expensive private jet in the world or what is particularly unusual about the photographs of the Wright brothers’ first flight, then this is the perfect audiobook for you!

How long do you think the courtship dance between two seahorses can take? Which fish is thought to be responsible for the tales of giant sea serpents? How long is a large shark's gestation period? And when is a beaver a fish? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Jason Zenobia talks us through over 100 amazing facts about fish...so if you're ready to find out which fish the Romans used as a recreational drug and in which American states it is illegal to get a fish drunk, this is the perfect audiobook for you!

In this volume of Jimmy Russell's Games Console History series, narrator J.D. Kelly talks us through over 100 facts about Sega's Mega Drive - or the Genesis if you're from American shores. Covering areas such as the history, hardware, games both rare and popular and some fascinating information you probably never knew, this is the ideal audiobook for retro fans and newcomers alike!

Brilliant test pilot Dan Dare is chosen to fly the Anastasia - a new experimental spacecraft - on its maiden voyage to Venus. This isn't exploration - it is to make first contact with a mysterious civilisation that has sent technological secrets as a goodwill gesture. However, what Dan, Digby and Professor Peabody find on Venus isn't goodwill but a terrifyingly intelligent, coldhearted ruler, the Mekon. A creature destined to become Dan Dare's nemesis - and Earth's greatest threat.

Slenderman has been seen around the world for over 2,000 years. This audiobook - dedicated to the authors, who tragically and violently lost their lives shortly after writing it - aims to tell you everything you want to know about Slenderman. What does he look like? What are his powers? What is his purpose? All this and more is answered by Jack Goldstein and Jimmy Russell.

British Narrator Simon Peterson reads The Book of Lamentations in this wonderful audiobook collection of The Old Testament. As a well-known Christian Broadcaster, Simon has the ideal voice for those of all ages who want to listen to The Bible in full, unabridged form. His emotive reading perfectly captures the beauty and power of God's Word and makes the King James English clear and easy to understand.

Does your child still suck their thumb or their fingers? Is this a habit you would like them to overcome? Do you want to see them with a new-found confidence, feeling more grown up and proud of themselves? If so, this could be the solution that you are looking for. Designed for children aged around four to nine years old, this hypnotherapy session uses powerful visualisation techniques to help your child find alternative sources of comfort, losing the need to suck their thumb and reducing the risk of requiring dental correction at a later date.

A weekend get-together before an old mate’s wedding should be the time for Simon to catch up and relive all the good times of his university days. But it doesn’t take him long to realise he’s growing apart from his friends, not least because he’s realised he’s into men and doesn’t know how they’ll react if they find out.

Why was Edward I also known as Edward Longshanks? What do historians think happened to the Princes in the Tower? Who became known as ‘The Kingmaker' and why? And who shocked Europe with the murder of Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury? All of these questions and more are answered in this excellent audiobook containing over one hundred facts about the Plantagenets. Separated into sections covering either an individual monarch or era, the audiobook is perfect for anyone studying this fascinating period in English History as well as those with a general interest in the age.

Are you the world's biggest Foo Fighters fan? Or do you want to discover some interesting facts about Dave Grohl's band, generally considered to be the best rock act in the entire world? If so, then this is the audiobook for you! Contained within are more than one hundred amazing facts about everything, from the band’s formation and early days of recording all the way to their most recent tour. With sections about each member as well as information on their music, awards and much more, you can find the information you want fast.

Since the invention of photography people have been obsessed with both taking and looking at erotic images. The Nude Shots series visits five snapshots from this illustrious history, including a dirty postcard studio in Edwardian Paris, making stag movies in 1930s Coney Island, a beach photographer in the Blackpool of the 1960s, a glamour film coming back to haunt a respectable vicar's wife in 90s middle England and a sexy photoshoot for an internet porn site in present day New York.

In this erotic forest fantasy we find ourselves acquainted with Wisteria, a beautiful if somewhat naïve orphan, forced to live with her domineering grandmother - the all-knowing Forest Witch. When our sweet young heroine falls deeply in love with a boy from a nearby village of elves, granny does everything in her power to stop him from taking the young girl’s virginity.

Every summer, Neil rents his guest room to a performer in the summer show in the small seaside town where he lives. His rates are cheap, he enjoys the company and he’s usually left alone to get on with his work as an illustrator. But he’s never had a tenant like PJ. PJ is a handsome, talented magician with a decidedly dominant streak who stirs unexpected feelings in Neil. He thinks Neil might be the ideal person to help him perfect his new trick - and when he brings out the ropes and the St Andrew’s cross, Neil is bound to enjoy what comes next....

On the 19th May 2018, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot in a beautiful royal wedding ceremony. But just how much do you know about the Prince and his former actress wife? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Kent Harris talks us through over 100 amazing facts about the royal couple, covering everything from how the two of them met through to the many ways in which Meghan has broken the mould of a traditional princess. Whether you’re interested in the royal rule book and official protocols, or you simply want to know more about the controversies that have surrounded both of these two prominent figures, this is the perfect audiobook for you!

British Narrator Simon Peterson reads The Book of Haggai in this wonderful audiobook collection of The Old Testament. As a well-known Christian Broadcaster, Simon has the ideal voice for those of all ages who want to listen to The Bible in full, unabridged form. His emotive reading perfectly captures the beauty and power of God's Word and makes the King James English clear and easy to understand.

Which cheese do you think is the most expensive in the world? How large was the wheel of cheddar given to Queen Victoria as a wedding present? And what cheese did Napoleon enjoy most as his army swept through Europe? Narrator Charles King answers these questions and more as he talks us through 101 Amazing Facts About Cheese. Whether you’re an experienced cheese buff and want to discover some interesting and little-known facts or you’re simply interested to know more about the process of cheese making, this is the perfect book for you.