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Audiobook The Time Machine written by H. G. Wells. At a dinner party in Richmond, the host tells an astonishing story of his travels into the future. At first it seems that man has moved on to a higher plane of existence – suffering and war seem to have been eliminated. But in fact there are two races living on the Earth – the Eloi, a leisured, decadent, androgynous group; and the Morlocks, an underground tribe of bestial workers.

Torn between his duty and his desires, D’Artagnan must decide where his loyalties lie. Continuing "The Three Musketeers" adventures, this third volume reveals Milady’s true identity. It sets her on course for a showdown with D’Artagnan, who is still in love with her. And also brings to light a violent chapter from one of the other musketeers’ past.

Prepare yourself for the ultimate swashbuckling epic! Perhaps Alexandre Dumas’ most famous creation, this tale of heroic swordsmen set the standard for every adventure story that followed. This first part of the novel centres on D’Artagnan, who leaves home to make his fortune in 17th Century Paris. There he meets the famous Musketeers, Athos, Porthos and Aramis.

Audiokniha The Three Musketeers obsahuje nejznámější dílo, jehož autorem je Alexandre Dumas, mluvené v angličtině rodilým mluvčím. Slavný historický román o touze po dobrodružství, cti a síle přátelství. Děj je zasazen do 17. století období obléhání francouzského La Rochelle. Mladý D´Artagnan je sice chudý mladík, ale ze všeho nejvíc touží stát se váženým mušketýrem. Svou ztřeštěností si však spíše cestu mezi mušketýry zavírá, když se nepohodne hned s třemi nejlepšími - Athosem, Porthosem a Aramisem. Tito se však brzy v rámci souboje dostanou na jednu stranu a svorně od té chvíle razí heslo: Jeden za všechny, všichni za jednoho. Díky této zásadě pak čtveřice neohrožených mušketýrů rozplétá intriky kardinála Richelieu, který chce za každou cenu sesadit z trůnu královnu Annu.

Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's best dramatist. His plays have been translated into every major language, and are the most performed ever. His work contains stunningly modern insight, witty jokes and soaring passion; it is an endless source of amazement and inspiration.

Audiobook The Tempest by William Shakespeare. Sir Ian McKellen, fresh from his performance as Gandalf in Lord of the Rings is Prospero, and heads a strong cast in Shakespeare’s last great play. The wronged duke raises a tempest to shipwreck his old opponents on his island so that he can ensure justice is done. With Emilia Fox as Miranda, Scott Handy in the pivotal role of the sprite Ariel and Ben Owukwe as Caliban, this new production directed by John Tydeman, balances the magic and the earthiness with music playing a key role.

There was once a time, nearly four thousand years ago, when the tall towers of a city called Troy reached gleaming into the sky; when its proud king fought against an invading army in a desperate siege. The Tale of Troy was so important to the ancient Greeks that its author, Homer, became a kind of hero.

Audiobook The Sugar Planter's Daughter written by Sharon Maas. As the white daughter of a sugar plantation owner, Winnie Cox had everything: money, privilege, comfort. But in British Guyana in 1912, Winnie chose love over luxury. Winnie married George Quint, the love of her life - a poor black postman from the slums. While she lived in poverty with her husband, Winnie's sister Johanna ran the plantation and harboured deep resentment towards Winnie, always her mother’s favourite daughter.

In a fog-wreathed London, the respected Dr Jekyll’s experiments on the dual nature of man unleash a brute that feels no moral restraint or remorse. Although excited by this freedom, Jekyll discovers that he is unable to control the power of his vicious alter ego and is faced with shameful discovery or ignominious death.

Audiobook The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde written by Robert Louis Stevenson. When a brilliant doctor's experiment goes wrong, a dangerous pursuit of separating good and evil follows. Tucked away in the dark and murky streets of London, a lawyer finds himself investigating strange incidents between his old friend Dr Henry Jekyll and the reclusive Edward Hyde. Although seemingly nothing alike, the two are more similar than what meets the eye.