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Title: Mrs. Zant and the Ghost

Author: Wilkie Collins

Narrator: Caprisha Page

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-09-14

Publisher: Spoken Realms

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

From the author of novels like The Moonstone and The Woman in White, Caprisha Page masterfully narrates the short story Mrs. Zant and the Ghost, the tale of a widower and his daughter as they encounter a mysterious woman in a London park. This chance encounter leads to them along a path that involves lost love, murder, (possibly) a ghost, and a fairly vicious love triangle. Is there a ghost? Can Mrs. Zant be saved? Or is it all merely madness?

Members Reviews:

Very spooky!

I knew this audiobook would be a winner when I saw that it was Gillian Anderson who narrates the story by Wilkie Collins and I wasn't disappointed. I've always been a fan of Gillian Anderson's acting talent. She does such an excellent job with this short story, instilling just the right amount of spookiness in her voice(s). As much as I love to read, I do think that reading this book myself wouldn't have had as much of an impact as listening to Ms. Anderson tell the story.

Is the intriguing woman Mr. Rayburn and his little daughter come across in the park a mad woman or is she ill or is something else altogether happening? Her unusual demeanor frightens Lucy, but the woman's sweetness later wins the little girl over. Her effect on Mr. Rayburn is definitely a positive one and he wishes to help her. The story Mrs. Zant tells is a most unique one. This short story is superbly written by Wilkie Collins and wonderfully acted out by Ms. Anderson. If this audiobook version doesn't give you chills, not much else out there will!

A Victorian Tale of Ghosts and Deceit.

*Audiobook Review

Mrs. Zant and the Ghost is not a scary story, but a sweet one. Narrated by Gillian Anderson, the short story by Wilkie Collins is brought to life. Just not a good life...

The story tells of a woman dealing with the spirit of her long, lost husband. She needs help because her brother-in-law is quietly taking advantage of her. Lucky for her, in comes a good samaritan...

I appreciate the story and Collins, but this tale was severly hurt by the narration. Anderson's monotoned voice and lack of inflection made it difficult for me to enjoy., thus I found myself totally uninterested. I may grab an ebook version to be fair about the story, but for now...

I wanted to like this story from the Victorian era, but sadly, I feel the narration developed a callous that prevented me. As for the story itself, I think I sorta liked it... I think. If I do purchase the ebook, I'll come back and revise my review, but for now, I'm off to the next read!

Mrs. Zant and the Ghost

Wilkie Collins

Narrated by Gillian Anderson

Audible Studios

December 23, 2015

Classic Victorian Ghost Story

Widower Mr Rayburn is visiting Kensington Gardens with his daughter Lucy when an odd woman startles the young girl. When Rayburn approaches, he sees a pale woman dressed in deep mourning acting in a disturbed manner. He's compelled to assist her, and her story about supernatural forces fascinates him.

Collins' The Woman in White is one of my favorite Victorian period Gothic novels, and I love its convoluted plot and fantastic characters. Mrs. Zant and the Ghost is a novella with some similar themes, but I didn't feel the suspense and pure frustrated helplessness that I did while reading the Woman in White. I pitied Mrs. Zant and her plight, but never really got to know her enough to stress over her situation.

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Title: The Crystal Egg

Author: H. G. Wells

Narrator: Mike Vendetti

Format: Unabridged

Length: 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-07-14

Publisher: Spoken Realms

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

"The Crystal Egg", written by H. G. Wells in 1897, serves as a possible precursor to War of the Worlds. A shop owner buys the contents of a bankrupt antiques shop, and in the contents he finds a crystal ball. He thinks nothing of the ball, until one day he notices it emitting a glow. When he looks into the ball, he gets a fleeting view of a landscape. As time passes, the views become more defined, and strange beings appear. The ball becomes a secret part of his rather dull and unhappy life until a customer attempts to buy the ball. Now what? And can those strange beings also see our world through the ball? Remember, in 1897, life on Mars was a very real possibility.

Members Reviews:

Wonderful!

This is the first book I've read by H.G. Wells, this book is not as emotional as I thought it would be,but it is a good piece of science fiction that includes fanasty, UFOs, and Spiritualism. For those who like such books should read this.

Digital version is unreadable

Do not buy this! The transfer from the original is awful. So bad I gave up reading and purchased a different edition.

NO Stars.

but wonderful book.

Cover was ceased at the top, but wonderful book.

Ahead of his time

Mr. Wells is so talented and this classic sci-fi tale proves the point. What an imagination. Way ahead of his time.

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Title: If

Author: Rudyard Kipling

Narrator: Phillip J. Mather

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-02-14

Publisher: Spoken Realms

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

This quintessentially English poem is in the form of a fathers advice to his son on transitioning into manhood. Phillip J. Mathers masterful delivery poignantly captures Kiplings inspirational and timeless philosophy.

Members Reviews:

A classic poem wonderfully narrated.

Would you listen to If again? Why?

Definitely, it is a wonderfully inspirational poem. It was given to my husband a long time ago by his father and has been his favourite poem ever since. It hangs in our office and I love it too, it was really nice to hear it narrated.

Which character as performed by Phillip J. Mather was your favorite?

Phillip J. Mather's quintessentially British voice is perfect for the narration, it epitomises the true British strength of character. Rudyard Kipling's inspiration for this poem was Leander Starr Jameson a man whose characteristics Rudyard recommended young people to live by, all those years ago.. However, the words he wrote still ring true today.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I found Phillip J Mather's narration sent shivers down my spine and made me proud to be British.

Classic poem beautifully narrated

I love this poem for its timeless power to provoke the same reaction. I always feel like Ive been picked up by my boot straps and reminded of who I can be. Phillip J. Mather is the perfect narrator for this landmark poem that everyone should hear and own to play again and again. A very special recording.

If

This is a very short but nice classic poem about a father telling his son what it takes to become a man. The narrator has a deep appealing accent that was a perfect fit for this piece.

Inspirational Poem

What did you love best about If?

The challenging lessons of life along with encouragement and inspiration.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Rudyard Kipling because of the meaningfulness in what he conveyed

What about Phillip J. Mathers performance did you like?

I just loved his performance - he brings the story and its meaning alive!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, I would, but this was just a short excerpt which I enjoyed.

Any additional comments?

I could listen to Phillip Mather's narrations forever!

Short and Great

What does Phillip J. Mather bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

Mr. Mather brings the quintessential British finesse to IF that would be absent if anyone else were to narrate. He's delivery is perfect.

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Title: Treatise On Good Manners And Good Breeding

Author: Jonathan Swift

Narrator: Glenn Hascall

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-21-14

Publisher: Spoken Realms

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

It might seem an enlightening idea to take stock of good manners from the perspective of centuries past. Classic author Jonathan Swift deftly takes a look at manners and, through satire, finds a way to add humor to the subject of manners during his era. You will need to remember that this in order to find the nuggets of humor that may be found from the author of Gulliver's Travels. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

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Title: Odour of Chrysanthemums

Author: D H Lawrence

Narrator: Julia Franklin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-09-14

Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

In Odour of Chrysanthemums D.H. Lawrence explores the concept of human isolation and the nature of love and relationships.

This is the story of Elizabeth, a young wife and mother waiting for her alcoholic husband to return home from what she assumes is another night of drinking...

Members Reviews:

There is no one better than D.H. Lawrence

I fell in love with D.H. Lawrence after reading Odour of Chrysanthemums. It is a love story, it's beautifully written, it's full of emotion. Lawrence isn't for everyone but this story will pull at the heart. It is a story about the human heart and the compassion to love.

Five Stars

This was a wonderful short story written in excellent English prose and a most enjoyable read.

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Title: Vsadnik bez golovy (audiospektakl')

Author: Mayne Reid

Narrator: Vasiliy Lanovoy, Yuliya Lobanova, Oleg Sherbinin, Oleg Bourdelov

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-25-13

Publisher: Cdcom Publishing

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Ona doch' bogatogo plantatora, on bednyj mustanger, a znachit, ih ljubov' obrechena preodolevat' prepjatstvija. No poverit li devushka tomu, chto ee vozljublennyj ne stal ubijcej ee brata?Radiospektakl' s uchastiem Vasilija Lanovogo voskresit pered vami znamenituju dramu, razygravshujusja vokrug tainstvennogo vsadnika, kotoryj neutomimo skakal po prerijam... bez golovy.

Please note: This audiobook is in Russian.

Members Reviews:

my review in ukrainian

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Title: Richard Steele (1672 - 1729)

Author: Richard Steele

Narrator: Neville Jason

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-05-13

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

This is an essay from the Favorite Essays collection.

Here, in this unusual collection, are some of the greatest essays in Western literature. Witty, informative and imaginative, the topics vary from starvation in Ireland, fine China, the extension of railways in the Lake District, and the tombs in Westminster Abbey. A little like after-dinner monologues, they are passing thoughts expressed as journalism. Neville Jason reads with urbane clarity.

Editorial Reviews:

Richard Steele's "A Day in London" follows the narrator on a nearly 24-hour journey around this bustling hub in 1712. Our tour guide particularly enjoys watching "agreeable young women". Ultimately, he surmises that empathy - gazing upon strangers as if they were friends - leads to happiness. Neville Jason harnesses his naturally reverberant voice to make this work digestible and engaging. He endows the narrator with an accurate mix on pomp and intellect. In a mere 13 minutes, listeners explore all of London and learn a thing or two from a great mind of the past.

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

Item just as described.

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Title: Jonathan Swift (1667 - 1745)

Author: Jonathan Swift

Narrator: Neville Jason

Format: Unabridged

Length: 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-05-13

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

This is an essay from the Favorite Essays collection.

Here, in this unusual collection, are some of the greatest essays in Western literature. Witty, informative and imaginative, the topics vary from starvation in Ireland, fine China, the extension of railways in the Lake District, and the tombs in Westminster Abbey. A little like after-dinner monologues, they are passing thoughts expressed as journalism. Neville Jason reads with urbane clarity.

Editorial Reviews:

Jonathan Swift's brilliant and iconic essay "A Modest Proposal" playfully suggests the Irish solve their population problem by eating their babies, of course. Neville Jason captures the tongue-in-cheek tone pitch-perfectly. He speaks with clarity, capitalizing on seamless enunciation and his lyrical British accent. Jason's series of famous essays provide perfect fillers for that short drive or after-dinner lull. They are quick brain teasers by literature's greats that feed the soul, unlike flipping channels or scrolling around on that phone.

Members Reviews:

Good Collection

This is a good collection of Swift's works. Many of his most famous tales and pamphlets appear in this collection including a Modest Proposal and the Wretched State of Ireland. The collection also includes a Tale of a Tub and Gulliver's Travels. This collection si a very comprehensive and adequate group of all who like Swift.

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Title: William Makepeace Thackeray (1811 - 1863)

Author: William Makepeace Thackeray

Narrator: Neville Jason

Format: Unabridged

Length: 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-04-13

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

This is an essay from the Favorite Essays collection.

Here, in this unusual collection, are some of the greatest essays in Western literature. Witty, informative and imaginative, the topics vary from starvation in Ireland, fine China, the extension of railways in the Lake District, and the tombs in Westminster Abbey. A little like after-dinner monologues, they are passing thoughts expressed as journalism. Neville Jason reads with urbane clarity.

Editorial Reviews:

In the 19th century, English novelist William Makepeace Thackeray became well known for satirical essays like "Vanity Fair". Here, "Ogres", selected by performer Neville Jason, describes awful monsters who wreck the lives of everyone around them. Period music sets the tone from the start. Neville Jason performs this biting piece in all of its curmudgeonly glory. With years of experience in theatre, Jason handles old-fashioned syntax and the occasional French word easily. Jason has won both a Talkies Award and an AudioFile Earphone Award.

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Title: Charles Dickens (1812 - 1870)

Author: Charles Dickens

Narrator: Neville Jason

Format: Unabridged

Length: 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-04-13

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

This is an essay from the Favorite Essays collection.

Here, in this unusual collection, are some of the greatest essays in Western literature. Witty, informative and imaginative, the topics vary from starvation in Ireland, fine China, the extension of railways in the Lake District, and the tombs in Westminster Abbey. A little like after-dinner monologues, they are passing thoughts expressed as journalism. Neville Jason reads with urbane clarity.

Editorial Reviews:

Have a few extra minutes? Don't fill those with Facebook or email. Take the time instead to enjoy the words of Charles Dickens, filtered through Neville Jason's clear voice. "The First of May" tells the story of chimney sweeps in London who used to dance as they worked, but now Dickens bemoans that tradition has "decayed". Jason's performance tackles standard-issue Dickens romanticism and nostalgia for childhood and lost customs. His voice is refined and articulate, quite easy on the ears. Overall, the piece provides food for thought mixed with decadent Victorian language.