Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol

Een kerstverhaal van Charles Dickens, gelezen door meesterverteller Rein Edzard

Op kerstavond krijgt de vrek Scrooge bezoek van zijn overleden zakenpartner Marley. Hij kondigt drie geesten aan die de oude Scrooge dezelfde nacht nog zullen bezoeken. Zij moeten hem tot inkeer brengen. De bittere Scrooge is zijn hele leven met niets anders bezig geweest dan geld verdienen. Hij veracht andere zaken. Dat geldt zeker voor vriendschap, liefde en de gedachte van het kerstfeest. Ontmoetingen met de geesten van het verleden, heden en de toekomst moeten dat veranderen. Charles Dickens...

Nederlands | 3 uur 29 minuten (165 MB) | OORkracht 8, Amsterdam | 2012

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Yvonne Keuls Jan Rap en z'n maat

Persoonlijke ervaringen - in dagboekvorm - van een medewerkster van een opvanghuis voor merendeels uit kindertehuizen weggelopen kinderen

Nederlands | 6 uur 56 minuten (404 MB) | First Monkey], [Bussum | 2011

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Louis Couperus Van oude menschen, de dingen, die voorbij gaan...

Een oude vrouw en haar vroegere minnaar leven in de schaduw van een door hen in het verleden begane misdaad

Nederlands | 10 uur 24 minuten (495 MB) | Rubinstein, Amsterdam | 2008

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H.M. van den Brink Over het water

Een Amsterdamse jongen denkt in de oorlogswinter van 1944 aan de Amstel terug aan de tijd dat hij, al roeiend met zijn vriend, gelukkig was

Nederlands | 3 uur 46 minuten (222 MB) | Rubinstein, Amsterdam | 2008

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Jeroen Brouwers Bezonken rood

Bij de dood van zijn moeder herinnert de schrijver zich weer de gebeurtenissen in het Jappenkamp die tot een verwijdering tussen hen geleid hebben

Nederlands | 3 uur 36 minuten (210 MB) | Rubinstein, Amsterdam | 2006

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Sheridan le Fanu Carmilla

Laura lives an isolated life with her father, alone in a castle in the Austrian wilderness. When the mysterious Carmilla, a strange and beautiful lady, arrives in the night, no one suspects the supernatural occurrences that follow. But still more unsuspected is the tempestuous romance that blooms between the two young women, and Carmilla’s nightmarish secret. Written 26 years before Stoker’s ‘Dracula’, ‘Carmilla’ is the original vampire novel. Sheridan Le Fanu combines a chilling Gothic atmosphere...

Engels | 3 uur 10 minuten (142 MB) | SAGA Egmont, Copenhagen | 2024

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Alexandre Dumas The Three Musketeers

Deep dive into Alexandre Dumas' swashbuckling historical adventure tale of honour and chivalry, set during the backdrop of the French monarchy’s slow demise, ´The Three Musketeers´. Kickstarting the epic trilogy, ´The Three Musketeers´ follows D’Artagnan's desperate attempt to leave home and join the elite Musketeers of the Guard in Paris. When he befriends three other formidable musketeers his age, the group soon take it upon themselves to save the state and control the courts! But when rogue...

Engels | 26 uur 17 minuten (1159 MB) | SAGA Egmont, Copenhagen | 2024

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H. C. Andersen The Little Mermaid

How much are you willing to sacrifice in the name of love? In the beloved fairy tale ´The Little Mermaid´, Hans Christian Andersen beautifully depicts a mermaid princess' tranquil but tragic life under the sea. Curious about humans, the princess daringly ventures above the surface and finds herself drawn to a human prince. However, being unable to do anything about her growing love for the prince, she eventually seeks help from a mystical sea witch, who changes her life forever - but at what cost?...

Engels | 51 minuten (38 MB) | SAGA Egmont, Copenhagen | 2023

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Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice

Rediscover one of the greatest love stories of all time with this new audio edition of Pride and Prejudice, masterfully narrated by actress Adjoa Andoh ('Bridgerton', 'Doctor Who'). Pride and Prejudice's prolific status as a beloved story is thanks to its dynamic, ever-evolving central characters, as well as the strength of the wit and satire wielded by Austen. It is a love story, yes, but it is also a profound critique of Georgian high society and the plight of women. Without a male heir, the...

Engels | 12 uur 34 minuten (553 MB) | SAGA Egmont, Copenhagen | 2022

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Louisa May Alcott Little Women

Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy are four sisters trying to support the family and keep their spirit up while their father is at war. Each one of them has a unique vivid personality which helps them overcome the hardships of poverty. Showing the transition from childhood to womanhood, "Little Women" together with its sequels: "Good Wives", "Little Men", and "Jo's Boys", has been one of the most widely read novels in the world. It has inspired numerous adaptations including a 2019 movie starring Emma Watson...

Engels | 10 uur 12 minuten (446 MB) | SAGA Egmont, Copenhagen | 2022

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Brothers Grimm | Hans Christian Andersen | Charles Perrault Best English Tales and Stories

A good story takes us to a new, fantastic world; the pleasure is all the greater if it keeps us there for long enough. In this carefully curated collection, we have handpicked a range of wondrous tales that have stood the test of time. From the adventures of "Peter Pan" to the classic charm of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears", each story is sure to enchant you. Through the writings of beloved authors such as J.M. Barrie, Robert Southey and Brothers Grimm, this collection will bring joy and...

Engels | 1 uur 3 minuten (46 MB) | SAGA Egmont, Copenhagen | 2022

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Susan Barrie Mountain Magic

When Toni Darcy was rescued from a bad employer and a poor situation by Kurt Antoine, she was grateful. She would now be working at his new hotel in Tyrol, Austria. Yet the attractive manageress of the hotel did not seem all that pleased with Toni’s presence. At least she had the protection of Kurt, whose attentions certainly stirred Toni’s feelings... The love tale dating back to the 20th century was written by Susan Barrie, one of the pseudonyms of the beloved romance writer Ida Pollock. A must-read...

Engels | 3 uur 50 minuten (169 MB) | SAGA Egmont, Copenhagen | 2021

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Susan Barrie The Stars of San Cecilio

Lisa’s magical time at Costa Brava is about to come to an end and tomorrow she must head back to London to find work. Then, as if by fate, a handsome stranger by the name of Julio Fernandez approaches her, blowing her plans apart. He offers her a job as a governess to his young daughter, and she is thrilled at the prospect of staying and getting close to this alluring man. Yet, it seems, that she is not the only woman eager to settle herself in Senor Fernandez' life and may need to fight to claim...

Engels | 5 uur 35 minuten (246 MB) | SAGA Egmont, Copenhagen | 2021

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Virginia Woolf Mrs Dalloway

Immerse yourself in the enchanting prose which makes ´Mrs Dalloway´ a timeless classic, celebrated globally as one of Virginia Woolf's greatest novels. While Mrs Dalloway meticulously prepares for a grand evening soirée, she is interrupted by the arrival of an old admirer, who unknowingly ignites a cascade of memories and reflections that threaten to consume her. Weaving you in and out of her characters' minds, ´Mrs Dalloway´ will leave you convinced that Virginia Woolf possesses an unparalleled...

Engels | 6 uur 44 minuten (293 MB) | SAGA Egmont, Copenhagen | 2021

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Maurice Leblanc B.J. Harrison Reads The 200,000 Franc Reward

From the books that inspired the new Netflix series "Lupin" with Omar Sy. There is a mystery to be solved. A baroness and a great deal of money have disappeared from Paris, and neither her husband nor the police can find any trace of her. Enter the infamous Arsene Lupin, master thief, gentleman burglar and greatest criminal mind of all time. "The 200,000 Franc Reward" is a story about robbery, betrayal, and criminal investigation, great for readers who want to dive into a classic detective series,...

Engels | 44 minuten (31 MB) | SAGA Egmont, Copenhagen | 2021

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Pamela Kent Sweet Barbary

Catherine should have known better when she met the exciting David Barrington that he was trouble. He was handsome and rich and made her visit to Morocco all the more thrilling. Yet he had a terrible reputation with women and was far from Catherine’s type. Can she resist him, despite it all, especially in such a romantic setting? The 20th-century love tale was written by Pamela Kent, a pseudonym of English romance writer Ida Pollock. A must-read for fans of literary romance and surprising twists...

Engels | 4 uur 46 minuten (209 MB) | SAGA Egmont, Copenhagen | 2021

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Jack London B.J. Harrison Reads To Build a Fire

A man travels through the frozen wasteland bordering the Yukon River, accompanied by his best friend – a large husky dog. The dog tries to dissuade the man from walking farther into the frozen land, but the man pushes on. At some point the man decides to stop and build a fire. Unfortunately, snow falls from one of the trees and extinguishes the fire. This is the moment where the problems truly begin. Why is the man travelling through the Canadian frozen lands? Where is he heading to? Will he manage...

Engels | 48 minuten (35 MB) | SAGA Egmont, Copenhagen | 2021

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Jack London B.J. Harrison Reads When the World Was Young and Moon-Face

"When the World Was Young" introduces us to a thief named Dave Slotter, who intends to steal from James Ward - a famous and wealthy businessman. However, while Slotter walks through Ward’s property, he encounters a wild barbarian and is forced to fight for his life. Will Slotter escape from the wild man who wants to kill him? Who is the barbarian and what is he doing on Ward’s lands? Will the thief succeed in his plan? "Moon-Face" introduces us to John Claverhouse, a man who is unreasonably despised....

Engels | 1 uur (44 MB) | SAGA Egmont, Copenhagen | 2021

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Maurice Leblanc From the Confessions of Arsene Lupin

The book that inspired the new Netflix series, "Lupin" with Omar Sy. The gentleman burglar and criminal mastermind, Arsene Lupin, returns in five new adventures. Paris’ very own “Prince of Thieves” is once again on the loose, armed with his trademark wit and charm. Constantly one step ahead of the police and his nemesis, Inspector Ganimard, Lupin solves a few mysteries, saves a few damsels, and even manages to pocket a small fortune for himself. “The Two Hundred Thousand Franc Rewards!”, “The Wedding...

Engels | 4 uur 41 minuten (203 MB) | SAGA Egmont, Copenhagen | 2021

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Jack London B.J. Harrison Reads The Unexpected

Edith Whittlesey is born in a country district of England, where life flows as per the rule of thumb. She is married to an honest and hardworking miner, who works together with four other men. Usually no unexpected things happen, but one day it all changes. One of the miners bursts into the hut where his partners are sitting together with Edith. The man kills two of them but is stopped and tied up thanks to Whittlesey’s quick reaction. Why did the miner tried to kill his partners? Is it because...

Engels | 51 minuten (37 MB) | SAGA Egmont, Copenhagen | 2021

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