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Author: Rudyard Kipling
Author Rudyard Kipling
Narrator Martin Jarvis
Duration 11m
A refreshingly unusual story which examines the human condition and the idea of words from the past haunting the present. A jockey in a big race is set to win and is a 'sure bet' but with haunting voices from the past ringing in his ears, can he overcome his psychological torture to succeed on the track? A well-crafted story which lends itself to a...
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Author: Rudyard Kipling
Author Rudyard Kipling
Narrator Martin Jarvis
Duration 11m
A story of marital discomfort, bribery and 'just desserts', this story follows an unpleasant man's efforts to divorce his wife. Described by some critics as 'overdoing' the retribution dished out to the story's villain, this tale is a gritty and satisfying listen which outlines the perils of dishonesty and is a fable of sorts.
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Author: Rudyard Kipling
Author Rudyard Kipling
Narrator Nigel Hawthorne
Duration 37m
Both a cautionary tale outlining the dangers of over-indulgence and a farcical account of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, Brugglesmith is funny and at times, unbelievable. Our sorry narrator finds himself in a situation with a stranger who is less than logical, and has to resort to rather drastic means to keep him at bay.and to keep his...
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The Cat That Walked By Himself
Author: Rudyard Kipling
Author Rudyard Kipling
Narrator Liza Goddard
Duration 25m
One of Kipling's famed 'Just So' stories, this lyrical tale makes a perfect suit for audio and explains why cats are.well, like cats are! This story goes back to the beginning and imagines the first time a cat deigned to put a foot inside a human dwelling. The cat and the humans have a bumpy ride agreeing the terms of a future arrangement as the ca...
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Author: Saki
Author Saki
Narrator Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Duration 12m
Matilda Cuvering decides to release a boar pig ('Tarquin') into the paddock where Mrs Stossen and her daughter are walking, in order to teach them a lesson. A funny and intelligent tale from the supreme wit of Saki, who incorporates the French language, a ridicule of manners / best behaviour and blackmail into this short but sublimely bitter-sweet...
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Author: Saki
Author Saki
Narrator Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Duration 13m
One of Saki's famed 'animal stories', The Brogue is the witty, and biting tale of an erratic horse and the hapless and even hopeful human beings that the beast comes into contact with. Writing as H. H. Munro here, Saki is a genius of satirical prose and always a rewarding and amusing listen.
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Author: Saki
Author Saki
Narrator Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Duration 11m
This excellent animal story, written by Saki under his penname H.H. Munro, concerns two half-brothers, their respective artistic prowess, sibling rivalry, jealousy and a rather non-plussed white bull. As always, Saki lives up to his (real) name and delivers a witty and caustic short story which is an amusing delight to hear.
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Author: H C Mcneile
Author H C Mcneile
Narrator Brian Cox
Duration 42m
Taken from a fascinating collection of tales, including stories related by members of a select club consisting of an actor, a barrister, a doctor, a soldier, a writer and an 'ordinary man'. Each member of this club is obliged to entertain his fellows to dinner from time to time, after which he relates a story connected with his profession or trade...
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Adventure of the Bruce-partington Plans
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Author Arthur Conan Doyle
Narrator Edward Hardwicke
Duration 1h 11m
Arthur Cadogan West, a young government clerk, is found dead by the railway tracks near Aldgate. On his body Holmes' brother Mycroft finds some secret submarine plans - 3 pages of which seem to be missing. These pages alone, in the wrong hands, could be used to build a Bruce-Partington submarine that would pose a threat to Britain. Cadogan West's h...
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Adventure of the Cardboard Box
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Author Arthur Conan Doyle
Narrator Edward Hardwicke
Duration 46m
When a gruesome package is delivered to a Croydon spinster, our heroes suspect that what was initially thought a dark 'prank' could in fact be a clue in an altogether more serious, and perhaps deadly, game.
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Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Author Arthur Conan Doyle
Narrator Edward Hardwicke
Duration 49m
Mr. Trevor Bennett comes to Holmes with a most unusual problem. He is Professor Presbury's personal secretary, and until recently he has enjoyed the old Camford physiologist's implicit trust as though he were a close member of the family. The professor, however, has begun to act strangely after returning from a mysterious fortnight's absence. He is...
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Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Author Arthur Conan Doyle
Narrator Edward Hardwicke
Duration 1h 3m
A Cornish holiday goes dreadfully wrong when a young woman is found dead next to her singing, laughing, insane brothers. What is the significance of the roaring fire, and what dark forces are at work? The only men for the job are of course Holmes and Watson, who a listener can rely upon to unravel this perplexing conundrum.
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Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Author Arthur Conan Doyle
Narrator Edward Hardwicke
Duration 52m
Watson gets the surprise of his life upon seeing a familiar face, coinciding with the seemingly motiveless murder of one Ronald Adair. What secrets does the empty house hold and who is the returning stranger who gives Watson such a shock? Expect exemplary detective work as always in this gripping story.
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Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Author Arthur Conan Doyle
Narrator Brian Cox
Duration 35m
Written in the first person in the form of a letter, a man who has been in jail for three years professes his innocence of murder. In so doing he reveals a fascinating story of burglary and murder and a possible travesty of justice.
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At Close Quarters With A Tiger
Author: James Inglis
Author James Inglis
Narrator Dinsdale Landen
Duration 18m
The Hon. James Inglis relates his experiences of life in India, and in particular, the experience of tracking a wild tiger through the undergrowth on all fours, so close to the magnificent beast that danger was always close at hand. An absorbing big game story, which is astounding and well-told.
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Author: Various
Author Various
Narrator Edward Fox, Joanna David
Duration 2h 35m
On the theme of love a second great collection of romantic short stories from yesteryear read by another husband and wife team Edward Fox and Joanna David. LOVE is a staple theme of many short stories and in this second off-beat selection from CSA it comes in many guises. There is love tragically thwarted by duty in Thomas Hardy's The Son's Veto; t...
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Author: W.S. Gilbert
Author W.S. Gilbert
Narrator Martin Jarvis
Duration 12m
Angela tells the story of a 'poor paralysed fellow' who becomes infatuated with a girl who visits him. A melancholy and emotive tale of longing, desire and loss, Angela is a well-crafted short story by the great W.S. Gilbert (of Gilbert and Sullivan fame).
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Author: Various
Series: Best of Women's Short Stories, Book 3
Author Various
Narrator Various
SeriesBest of Women's Short Stories, Book 3
Duration 5h 8m
Containing ten wonderful stories read captivatingly by Rosalind Ayres, Barbara eigh-Hunt, Juliet Stevenson and Harriet Walter, this collection is a winner with everyone. All stories have been carefully chosen for their strong female characters and are full of humour, drama and insight. Also containing some works about women by well-known male write...
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Author: William Carleton
Author William Carleton
Narrator T P Mckenna
Duration 26m
This classic Irish short story is read fittingly by T. P. McKenna, whose commanding Irish brogue is a perfect suit for this vignette by William Carleton, a well-respected Irish 'peasant novelist'.
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Best of Women's Short Stories 1
Author: Various
Series: Best of Women's Short Stories, Book 1
Author Various
Narrator Harriet Walter
SeriesBest of Women's Short Stories, Book 1
Duration 4h 43m
The first in CSA WORD's series of brilliant and strong women's stories. With stories from such female greats as Elizabeth Gaskell and Katherine Mansfield, this collection should appeal to women and men alike, with a strong and varied selection of stories by and about women.
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Author: A. G. Macdonell
Author A. G. Macdonell
Narrator Nigel Hawthorne
Duration 49m
Taken from the novel 'England Their England', The Cricket Match follows an amateur cricket team of literary (and other) people traveling to play a village team in rural England. Also adapted for a 1973 television feature directed by acclaimed director Stephen Frears.
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