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A bumper collection of accessible classics from the perennially popular BBC Radio 4 series This diverse, wide-ranging anthology features readings of 10 of the greatest books in the English language, taken from the BBC's Book at Bedtime and performed by a stellar cast of narrators. Here are...

Derrière le vernis poli de la société édouardienne anglaise se cache un monde de répression, de tromperie et d'ambiguïté morale. Dans ce classique moderniste pionnier, 'Le Bon Soldat' de Ford Madox Ford met à nu les vies entremêlées de deux couples en apparence irréprochables - les Dowell et les Ashburnham - à travers les souvenirs déformés de John Dowell, l'un des narrateurs les plus célèbrement peu fiables de la littérature.

In this gripping first installment of a trilogy by Conrad and Ford, an anonymous narrator teeters on the edge of exposure amidst a devastating breach of fiduciary trust and a looming financial scandal. As he pours his heart out in a series of poignant letters to his beloved, he grapples with despair and contemplates the unthinkable—suicide.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Fifth Queen trilogy, a series of interconnected historical novels by renowned English author Ford Madox Ford. This trilogy includes The Fifth Queen; And How She Came to Court (1906), Privy Seal (1907), and The Fifth Queen Crowned (1908), which weave a richly fictionalized narrative of Katharine Howards tumultuous marriage to King Henry VIII. Discover the intrigue, passion, and drama that defined this tumultuous era. (Summary by Wikipedia)

The Fifth Queen is Ford Maddox Ford’s masterful trilogy of historical fiction centered on Katharine Howard, a young girl of a proud, noble, and impoverished family who catches the jaded eye of Henry VIII and becomes his controversial fifth Queen.

Handsome, wealthy, and a veteran of service in India, Captain Edward Ashburnham appears to be the ideal "good soldier" and the embodiment of English upper-class virtues. But for his creator, Ford Madox Ford, he also represents the corruption at society's core. Beneath Ashburnham's charming, polished exterior lurks a soul well-versed in the arts of deception, hypocrisy, and betrayal.

The Good Soldier was first published in 1915. The iconic novel might be characterized as a melodrama of English upper-class infidelities, cut into little pieces, then retold out of sequence by a narrator who occasionally appears to be half asleep. That is not wholly wrong, yet many have seen in this novel's beguiling voice, innovative narrative technique, and acute depiction of erotic repression a literary masterpiece. In 2015, the BBC ranked The Good Soldier 13th on its list of the 100 greatest British novels.

In this enchanting tale, the innocent and sheltered Queen Eldrida discovers the magic of flight with the help of her friend, a wise bat. Embarking on aerial adventures, she encounters a host of new friends and adversaries, ultimately learning the true joy of serving her community. Join her as she soars through a world of wonder and self-discovery. (Summary by Scarbo)

In this enchanting tale, the determined Princess Ernalie finds herself swept away from her kingdom by a majestic eagle, only to discover she cannot return due to treacherous terrain. Embracing her new life with the dethroned former king and queen, she uncovers a magical feather from the eagles tail that grants her the extraordinary power of invisibility. As she grows closer to the king and queens son, Treblo, love inspires her to embark on a daring journey to the moon to save his life. Along the way, she encounters the Man in the Moon, the Fates, and the goddess Diana, each adding to the ...

Join Major Edward Brent Foster as he embarks on a weekend getaway to his aunt and uncles countryside home, accompanied by his fiancée, Olympia Peabody, his theatrical friend Flossie Delamare, and the intriguing novelist Juliana Kerr Howe, with whom he shares a complicated past. Things get even more complicated when they all converge at the residence of Lady Mary Savylle, the majors former love. To add to the chaos, a secret panel that connects the guests’ rooms threatens to spark jealousy and scandal. Can the major navigate the minefield of emotions, or will the clever maid Nancy be the one...

Igennem ni år har det amerikanske ægtepar John og Florence tilbragt deres somre på et mondænt kursted i den tyske by Nauheim. Det samme er tilfældet for det engelske par Edward og Leonora. Et venskab er spiret frem mellem ægteparrene i en verden styret af etikette og pli. Ren idyl, tilsyneladende, men krusninger begynder snart at vise sig på den ellers så verdslige overflade.

Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Billy Howle, known for his roles in Dunkirk, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and On Chesil Beach. This definitive recording includes an introduction by David Bradshaw. The Dowells, a wealthy American couple, have been close friends...

Dive into the life and works of Joseph Conrad, a Polish-British writer who, despite not speaking English fluently until his twenties, came to be considered one of the greatest novelists in the English language. Known for his masterful prose and unique perspective, Conrads stories often portrayed the human spirits struggles against a seemingly indifferent universe. His tales, many set at sea, were inspired by his own seafaring experiences. This memoir, penned by Conrads collaborator and friend Ford Madox Ford, provides intimate insights into Conrads life and works. Ford, himself a significant ...

Last Post is the fourth and final installment of Ford Madox Ford's Parade's End tetralogy, a work that Ford hoped would contribute to the obviating of all future wars. The story follows Christopher Tietjens, a wealthy British landowner and the last British Tory; his wife, Sylvia; and his mistress, Valentine Wannop.

A Man Could Stand Up—is the third of four installments in Ford Madox Ford's Parade's End tetralogy, which follows Christopher Tietjens, a wealthy British landowner and the last British Tory; his unfaithful wife, Sylvia; and his mistress, Valentine Wannop. Opening on Armistice Day (November 11, 1918), A Man Could Stand Up—serves as the climax of the series. Highlighting the tension between traditional values and a rapidly changing social order, the novel details Christopher and Valentine's trials as the post-war world takes shape around them.

No More Parades is the second of four in Ford Madox Ford's Parade's End tetralogy, a work that Ford hoped would contribute to the obviating of all future wars. The novel follows Christopher Tietjens, a wealthy British landowner and the last British Tory; his unfaithful wife, Sylvia; and his mistress, Valentine Wannop. Highlighting the tension between traditional values and the new reality of a world marred by war, the novel details Tietjens' turmoils in both his personal life and on the warfront—and what follows when those struggles become one and the same.

The Nature of a Crime is a haunting literary collaboration between Joseph Conrad and Ford Madox Ford, exploring the dark undercurrents of human morality and the elusive boundaries between crime and conscience. Told through a series of deeply personal letters, the narrative reveals a man on the verge of emotional and ethical collapse as he reflects on a hidden past, his relationship with a mysterious woman, and the consequences of his actions.

The Parade's End tetralogy privileges not the conflict of World War I itself, but the impact the war had on its participants and upon society writ large. It is often referred to as one of the greatest 20th century novels, and one of the best depictions of war in literature.

What does it mean to be "just good people?" That is how the two couples—one British and one American—in this story are described. But what happens when you look deeper, peeling back the layers of politeness and civility? It is a tale of love, of disappointment, of miscommunication, and missed opportunities.