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To celebrate Radio 3's 50th anniversary, Man and Superman was directed by Sir Peter Hall, and preserved for all time in this lush audio dramatization. "A comedy and a philosophy", Man and Superman is based on the Don Juan theme, and using all the elements from Mozart's Don Giovanni, Shaw reordered them so that Don Juan becomes the quarry instead of the huntsman. Boasting an outstanding cast including Ralph Fiennes, Juliet Stevenson, Dame Judi Dench, John Wood, Nicholas Le Prevost, and Paul Merton.

Somewhere in shadowy post-war Vienna, where everyone has something to sell on the black market, lurks "the third man", who witnessed the murder of Harry Lime. The police don't care to investigate, but novelist Holly Martins is haunted by the death of his friend, and his search for the killer makes for electrifying drama.

Through the sands of the scalding deserts of India, two loafing vagabonds follow a half-scribbled map, heading for a land they hope to conquer.

The 75th anniversary edition of The Martian Chronicles, a seminal work in Ray Bradbury’s career, whose extraordinary power and imagination remain undimmed by time’s passage. Now in a new edition from S&S Audio! In The Martian Chronicles, Ray Bradbury, America’s preeminent storyteller...

The Man of Property, the first novel in Galsworthy's epic social satire The Forsyte Saga, introduces us to Soames Forsyte, a solicitor and prominent man of his important family. Accustomed to getting whatever he wants, he sets his sights with absolute determination on the beautiful Irene, in spite of her pennilessness and her indifference to him.

Dorothy L. Sayers' classic play cycle based on the life and times of Jesus Dorothy L. Sayers was best known for her mystery novels featuring aristocratic amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey. But she was also a poet, playwright and committed Christian, and in The Man Born to Be King she combined art...

The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare by G. K. Chesterton. "The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare" by G. K. Chesterton is a philosophical novel with elements of adventure and satire, written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the enigmatic character Gabriel Syme, a police detective who infiltrates a group of anarchists in London to uncover their plans and identities. As the narrative unfolds, it explores complex themes of order, chaos, and the nature of evil, often through witty dialogue and absurd situations that challenge conventional thinking. At the start of the novel, ...

Bertram Wooster's latest escapade begins with an unexpected houseguest: a cantankerous uncle who threatens to ruin his carefree lifestyle in New York City. As Bertram stumbles through a series of misadventures involving mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, and an ill-timed engagement, his ever-resourceful manservant, Jeeves, steps in to devise clever solutions. With his trademark wit and charm, Wodehouse crafts a delightful tapestry of humor that explores the chaos of upper-class British life in America.Listeners will find themselves laughing along as Bertram navigates the absurdities ...

Sie ist die Unschuld. Ich bin ihr Tod. Tauche ein in die gefährlichen Straßen Chicagos und finde heraus, warum Menschen töten? Was sind ihre Motive? Ihr Antrieb? Oder ist es doch nur die pure sadistische Freude daran? Begleite Charlie und Mike auf ihrem Abenteuer, verfolgt von alten Dämonen und neuen Killern. Charlie: Ich will nur noch eins, in drei Tagen in meinen langersehnten Urlaub fliegen.

Eight adventures in this classic British mystery series featuring Horne Fisher and his trusted friend Harold March. Horne is a natural sleuth, but his inquiries develop moral consequences. Notable for their wit and sense of wonder, these tales offer an evocative portrait of upper crust English society before World War One. Contains eight stories: "The Face in the Target", "The Vanishing Prince", "The Soul of the Schoolboy", "The Bottomless Well", "The Fad of the Fisherman", "The Hole in the Wall", "The Temple of Silence", and "The Vengeance of the Statue."

Jim Craig is 18-years-old, and cannot return to his mountain home until he has proven himself a man. Jessica Harrison is the beautiful, impetuous daughter of the wealthy cattleman whose £1000 colt runs off to join the brumby mob. And then there is the stallion, leader of the brumbies for almost 20 years, ranging free and proud in the mountains, whose very existence is like a dark thread running through the lives of so many people....

Man and Superman was the first drama to be broadcast on the BBC's Third Programme on October 1, 1946. To celebrate Radio 3's 50th anniversary, the play was directed by Sir Peter Hall, and preserved for all time in this lush audio dramatization. 'A comedy and a philosophy', Man and Superman is based on the Don Juan theme, and using all the elements from Mozart's Don Giovanni, Shaw reordered them so that Don Juan becomes the quarry instead of the huntsman.

Kipling, our narrator, tells this strange story: he was running a newspaper in a big Indian city. In the hot stillness of one night when he was putting the paper to bed, two men came into his office. They were red-bearded giant Daniel Dravot and his friend Peachy Carnehan. These two 'gentlemen at large', as they called themselves, lately of the British army, had put together an insane and dangerous plan: they wanted to be Kings of Kafiristan, a mountainous region of Afghanistan.

Wer das Heute verstehen will, findet im Gestern Antworten, die unter die Haut gehen... In dem abgelegenen spanischen Dorf Los Isidros entspinnt sich 1938 unter dem politischen Druck von Diktator Franco eine dramatische Geschichte, deren Auswirkungen bis ins Deutschland von heute spürbar bleiben: Die blutjunge Inés verliebt sich in den unerschrockenen Freiheitskämpfer Manuel, der für seinen Traum eines demokratischen Spaniens einen hohen Preis bezahlt. Während sein Bruder Vicente von einem Leben als Mönch träumt, lenkt eine unheilvolle Begegnung das Schicksal aller Beteiligten in ungewollte Bahnen.

When a masked prisoner languishes in a dark cell, his identity and fate hang in the balance. In "Man in the Iron Mask," Alexandre Dumas intertwines history and fiction, revealing the tale of an enigmatic figure who stirs the ambitions of those around him. Aramis, now a bishop and the secret leader of the Jesuit Order, believes he has discovered a way to reshape not just his own destiny, but the fate of France itself – through the ultimate power of the papacy. As loyalty and betrayal clash, d'Athos, Porthos, and Aramis reunite, navigating a web of deception and political intrigue to uncover ...

At just 14 years old, Charles Nordhoff embarks on a life-altering journey aboard the USS Columbus, a formidable 74-gun warship of the U.S. Navy. In "Man-of-War Life," he unflinchingly recounts the trials and triumphs of naval life during a time when sailing ships ruled the seas. As Nordhoff crosses the Equator six times, he discovers not just the vastness of the ocean, but also the intricate cultures of Southeast Asia and South America. This isn't just a tale of adventure; it's a gripping account of the challenges faced by young sailors, the camaraderie forged in the heat of battle, and the ...

When a lawyer leaves his high-rise office, he unwittingly steps into a chilling mystery. As he peers through the clouded glass of a door, he witnesses shadows of a violent struggle followed by a gunshot. Intrigued and alarmed, he rushes to investigate, only to find an eerie silence. No victims, no suspects—just an unsettling emptiness that raises unsettling questions. Who could have committed a murder in plain sight? Was it a vengeful business partner, the alluring ward of the deceased banker, or an enigmatic stranger? In this gripping tale by Carolyn Wells, listeners will uncover layers of ...

In a world on the brink of chaos, a secret society of anarchists plots to disrupt society and plunge it into darkness. Enter Gabriel Syme, a detective who infiltrates their ranks, only to find himself tangled in a web of deception and absurdity. G. K. Chesterton’s 'The Man Who Was Thursday' blends fantasy and humor with thrilling suspense, showcasing a battle between order and chaos. As Syme navigates this surreal landscape, he discovers that not everything is as it seems, and the true nature of his fellow conspirators is both shocking and enlightening. This novel challenges readers to ...

In the village of Iping, a strange man arrives at a local inn wrapped in bandages. He refuses to leave his room where he is carrying out experiments to make himself invisible. The stranger's success has grave implications for everyone. When he realises that he cannot reverse the experiment, he is gradually driven insane.

The gripping and entertaining tale of terror and suspense as well as a potent Faustian allegory of hubris and science run amok, The Invisible Man endures as one of the signature stories in the literature of science fiction. A brilliant scientist uncovers the secret to invisibility, but his grandiose dreams and the power he unleashes cause him to spiral into intrigue, madness, and murder. The inspiration for countless imitations and film adaptations, The Invisible Man is as remarkable and relevant today as it was a hundred years ago.