• Sheridan le Fanu B. J. Harrison Reads A Chapter in the History of the Tyrone Family

  "A Chapter in the History of the Tyrone Family" is a Gothic short story by Sheridan Le Fanu focusing on a young woman who marries a Scottish landowner with a dark past. A short story whose haunting and semi-supernatural elements might have influenced Charlotte Brontë’s "Jane Eyre", Le Fanu’s tale combines a lot of elements – horror, romance, thriller, and drama – to create a compelling and sophisticated world from which there is no easy escape. All this, together with the countless secrets, murders,...

  Engels, 1 uur 36 minuten (jpg, 2,3 MB), SAGA Egmont, København, 2021

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• Maurice Leblanc B. J. Harrison Reads Shadowed by Death

  From the books that inspired the new Netflix series "Lupin" with Omar Sy. At Chateau de Maupertuis, death shadows Lady Jeanne Darcieux, as she escapes more than one attempted murder. But hero and gentleman burglar, Arsene Lupin is lying in wait and he can't help saving a stranger, especially if she's young and rich. The sixth story in Maurice Leblanc’s collection "The Confessions of Arsène Lupin" about gentleman thief and criminal mastermind, Arsene Lupin. A classic detective series perfect for...

  Engels, 45 minuten (jpg, 2,4 MB), SAGA Egmont, København, 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 (jpg, 203 MB), SAGA Egmont, København, 2021

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• Oscar Wilde B. J. Harrison Reads The Devoted Friend

  "The Devoted Friend" from the 19th century is an unconventional classic for children and adults alike. The Water-rat tells the story of Big Hugh and his friend Hans, whose friendship is not what it seems, and certainly not easy. This story within the story tells of friendship, its importance and how it can go wrong. This ageless fairy tale is a dark and funny short story created by Oscar Wilde is now read by B.J. Harrison. It was also adapted into an animated TV movie in 2003 called "Wilde Stories:...

  Engels, 28 minuten (jpg, 21 MB), SAGA Egmont, København, 2021

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• F. Scott. Fitzgerald B. J. Harrison Reads Bernice Bobs Her Hair

  "He wondered idly whether she was a poor conversationalist because she got no attention or got no attention because she was a poor conversationalist." Bernice is having a difficult summer trying to fit in with her popular cousin Marjorie and her friends. But when Marjorie helps her become a society girl and she wins the affections of a certain young man, a battle of wits and wills ensues between the two cousins. In classic 90s makeover movie style, 'Bernice Bobs Her Hair' is the 1920s equivalent...

  Engels, 1 uur 1 minuut (jpg, 2,4 MB), SAGA Egmont, København, 2021

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• Maurice Leblanc B. J. Harrison Reads Arsene Lupin versus Herlock Sholmes

  From the books that inspired the new Netflix series "Lupin" with Omar Sy. After Arsene Lupin is suspected of the theft of an antique desk holding a winning lottery ticket with his mysterious blonde accomplice, the Parisienne police are at their wits' end. Time to call in Sherlock Holmes. Will Lupin be able to outwit England’s most famous detective and come out on top or has he finally met his match? Two fast-paced adventures full of twists and turns, "The Blonde Lady" and "The Jewish Lamp" will...

  Engels, 7 uur 5 minuten (jpg, 307 MB), SAGA Egmont, København, 2021

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• Maurice Leblanc Arsene Lupin versus Herlock Sholmes

  From the books that inspired the new Netflix series Lupin with Omar Sy. After Arsene Lupin is suspected of yet another grand theft with a mysterious blonde accomplice, the Parisienne police are at their wits' end. Time to call in Sherlock Holmes. Will France's greatest thief be able to outwit England's most famous detective or has he finally met his match? Two fast-paced adventures full of twists and turns, "The Blonde Lady" and "The Jewish Lamp" will keep readers thrilled as two of literature's...

  Engels, 7 uur 2 minuten (jpg, 306 MB), SAGA Egmont, København, 2021

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• Sax Rohmer B. J. Harrison Reads The Insidious Dr. Fu-Manchu

  "The Insidious Dr. Fu-Manchu" is the first book in the Fu-Manchu series, about the notorious evil mastermind. In the crime fiction world, Fu-Manchu stands on equal grounds with Professor Moriarty, Sherlock Holmes’ nemesis. Rohmer created an archetypal villain who is very much a product of his times, and a reflection of the social and political conditions. Fu-Manchu’s plans are always attacked and challenged by Detective Nayland Smith, who gives his all to defeat the mad doctor. A compelling and fast-paced...

  Engels, 7 uur 51 minuten (jpg, 2,4 MB), SAGA Egmont, København, 2021

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• Sheridan le Fanu B. J. Harrison Reads The Room in the Dragon Volant

  "The Room in the Dragon Volant" is a mysterious story about a premature burial, a theme favoured by Poe some years previously. When a chivalric young man tries to save an innocent countess from the clutches of a greedy count, little does he suspect that the whole situation could be a trap. With plenty of Gothic elements and some remarkable episodes of horror, "The Room in the Dragon Volant" is a haunting mystery story that will keep readers at the edge of their seat. B. J. Harrison started his Classic...

  Engels, 4 uur 43 minuten (jpg, 204 MB), SAGA Egmont, København, 2021

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• F. Scott. Fitzgerald B. J. Harrison Reads The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

  "I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you're proud of. If you find that you're not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again." When Benjamin Button is born he looks oddly like an old man. He's not interested in playing with other kids and he's too low on energy to participate anyway. When Benjamin turns 20 it dawns on his family that he is aging backwards. The younger he grows, the more he learns...

  Engels, 1 uur 5 minuten (jpg, 2,4 MB), SAGA Egmont, København, 2021

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• Oscar Wilde B. J. Harrison Reads The Picture of Dorian Gray

  B.J. Harrison reads the classic that has puzzled and delighted readers for over two centuries. Dorian Gray is a beautiful man, who has been immortalized in a painting. As he comes to the realization that his beauty will eventually fade, he makes a wish to never lose his beauty and retain eternal youth. Meanwhile, his age and sins continue to live on in his portrait. The late-19th-century classic by Oscar Wilde, a charming yet horrifying Gothic novel, has been adapted countless times to the screen....

  Engels, 8 uur 47 minuten (jpg, 2,4 MB), SAGA Egmont, København, 2021

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• Oscar Wilde B. J. Harrison Reads Lord Arthur Savile's Crime

  Sometimes self-fulfilling prophecies are not all they seem. Lord Arthur Savile is a young British aristocrat about to get married. Mr. Podgers tells people’s fortunes, and he has bad news for the groom: he will commit murder. Unable to get the thought off his mind, he decides to get it over with before entering into marriage, but things do not go as planned. Hear the darkly humorous short story "Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime" by Oscar Wilde from the late 19th century brought to life by B.J. Harrison....

  Engels, 1 uur 21 minuten (jpg, 2,4 MB), SAGA Egmont, København, 2021

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• Maurice Leblanc B. J. Harrison Reads The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman Burglar

  The book that inspired the new Netflix series, "Lupin" with Omar Sy. "The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman Burglar" is the first collection of stories about the infamous thief, Arsene Lupin. Cunning, charming, and roguishly good-looking, Lupin leads the French police department on a merry dance across Belle Epoque Paris in these adventure-filled mysteries. Evading the authorities, getting the girl and usually pocketing some rare jewel for himself, Arsene Lupin’s adventures will...

  Engels, 6 uur 12 minuten (jpg, 2,4 MB), SAGA Egmont, København, 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 (jpg, 2,4 MB), SAGA Egmont, København, 2021

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• Maurice Leblanc The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman Burglar

  The book that inspired the new Netflix series, "Lupin" with Omar Sy. "The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman Burglar" is the first collection of stories about the infamous thief, Arsene Lupin. Cunning, charming, and roguishly good-looking, Lupin leads the French police department on a merry dance across Belle Epoque Paris in these adventure-filled mysteries. Evading the authorities, getting the girl and usually pocketing some rare jewel for himself, Arsene Lupin's adventures will...

  Engels, 6 uur 12 minuten (jpg, 2,4 MB), SAGA Egmont, København, 2021

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• Oscar Wilde B. J. Harrison Reads The Happy Prince and Other Tales

  B.J. Harrison reads "The Happy Prince and Other Tales" which consists of various children’s stories by Oscar Wilde. Originally published in 1888, the work includes five memorable stories: "The Happy Prince", "The Nightingale and the Rose", "The Selfish Giant", "The Devoted Friend" and "The Remarkable Rocket". It features unforgettable characters, such as the happy prince who has never experienced sorrow and a nightingale who accepts a rose for the ultimate sacrifice. These tales have inspired countless...

  Engels, 52 minuten (jpg, 2,4 MB), SAGA Egmont, København, 2021

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• Oscar Wilde B. J. Harrison Reads The Canterville Ghost

  B.J. Harrison breathes life into one of Oscar Wilde’s first short stories, "The Canterville Ghost". The American Hiram B. Otis and his family move to a castle in Canterville Chase in the English countryside. They soon discover that they are not alone in the castle and that the ghost of an old tenant, Sir Simon de Canterville, is with them. Yet the family is not so easily scared, even if the ghost can take many shapes and forms. The short story from the late 19th century mixes humor with the macabre....

  Engels, 1 uur 12 minuten (jpg, 2,4 MB), SAGA Egmont, København, 2021

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• Oscar Wilde B. J. Harrison Reads The Importance of Being Earnest

  In "The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People", our main characters Algernon and Jack are tired of social obligations and have decided to lead a double life instead. However, nothing is simple when it comes to keeping secrets and several fates get entangled with the men’s questionable endeavours. This late-19th-century play by Oscar Wilde is considered a satire of its time, offering a critique of Victorian institutions, such as marriage. The play has seen numerous radio,...

  Engels, 2 uur 28 minuten (jpg, 108 MB), SAGA Egmont, København, 2021

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• Maurice Leblanc B. J. Harrison Reads The Sign of the Shadow

  From the books that inspired the new Netflix series "Lupin" with Omar Sy. On 15th April, every day, Louise d’Ernemont leaves the house in the morning with her daughter and does not return home until nightfall – and nobody knows where she goes. It turns out that she is in fact the granddaughter of the wealthy d'Ernemont, who was guillotined on that exact date years earlier. A lost fortune, hidden jewels, a family mystery, it’s time for Arsene Lupin to step in to help the heirs of d’Ernemont. The...

  Engels, 47 minuten (jpg, 2,4 MB), SAGA Egmont, København, 2021

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• Maurice Leblanc B. J. Harrison Reads The Wedding Ring

  From the books that inspired the new Netflix series "Lupin" with Omar Sy. Yvonne d’Origny’s life is full of misery, hatred and fear. She has tried to divorce her malicious husband, but he is willing to go to great lengths to get what he wants – and that’s her. He even uses their son as a pawn. How will Yvonne’s story unfold, and what will Lupin’s role be in it? The second story in Maurice Leblanc’s collection "The Confessions of Arsène Lupin" about gentleman thief and criminal mastermind, Arsene...

  Engels, 39 minuten (jpg, 2,4 MB), SAGA Egmont, København, 2021

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