"War looms in a small forgotten eastern European country. But war is nothing new to Samavia. The once idyllic land has been in continual struggle since the last young rightful leader was smuggled across borders to prevent his death in a violent coupe centuries before. This lost prince, or his heirs, are possibly the only thing that can restore order and peace to a once vibrant land and people. But where have they disappeared to?
Two young boys are entrusted with a vital and dangerous task with the hopes of restoring the rightful ruler to the small country of Samavia. Will they be able to reach the war torn country and raise the support needed to reinstall the lost prince, should he be found?
The Lost Prince, originally published in 1915, is a superb work of action and intrigue for young and old alike. Marco Loristan and his companion Jem, 'The Rat' Ratcliffe must travel across Europe amid unknown dangers, and learn much about what it means to be dedicated to a cause worth fighting for.
This edition includes commentary by audiobook narrator Benjamin Fife including:
- The Lost Prince, War and Refugees
- In Praise of 'The Rat'
- Superheroes Before There Were Superheroes
And is part of the ongoing Benny Fife Audio Junior Classics series."
"Catherine Morland comes from a big family of modest means and has never had any aspirations to landing a Darcy or a Colonel Brandon as you might find in Austen's other novels. Catherine's family seems to be fairly unremarkable. She truly is the least likely of Austen's heroines to be in that role. She is naive as to what might actually happen when she's invited on a trip to Bath with a family friend. But others are more conniving. John and Isabella Thorpe have their own ideas and assumptions about Miss Morland and her expectations.
Meanwhile, Catherine just wants a friend and fancies that she might like to have some element of romance come her way. Presumptions and assumptions don't enter her mind.
The posturing and conniving of John Thorpe first assumes that he has a claim to Catherine and his assumptions about her supposed inheritance motivates him to attempt to secure her good fortune for his own. Thorpe's assumptions lead on to a retired General's assumptions and plans for securing his and his son's legacy. The grand comedy of errors is set up for an eventual collapse when the truth of Catherine's actual background is made plain.
This edition features prominent Jane Austen Variation narrator Benjamin Fife's reflections on the work from a 21st century perspective and is part of his ongoing presentation of Benny Fife Audio Classics."
"When a newly orphaned boy with a violin shows up in a small town, his unnique perspective transforms everyone.
When David comes on the scene, The Holly family, and much of the town, have done things for so long they don't even realize they are in a rut. David's innocence and naivete bring with it his own set of assumptions, opinions, and expectations. Because of the care his father had taken to keep him from the 'bad' – or painful – things in life, there is so much he can't even begin to fathom at first. The collision of these two worlds is what drives this story onward. David had never experienced poverty or wealth as most would think of it.
Join David as he discovers the world.
Originally published in 1916
This edition includes thoughts and questions from professional storyteller Benjamin Fife.
From Benny Fife Audio Classics."
"When John Harmon Returns to England to claim his inheritance - and his intended bride - only to be found murdered, the fortune passes to the most unlikely of people. A satirical romp in humanity by the master novelist, Charles Dickens. In classic Dickens style, he explores what truly makes one wealthy, and how we view our fellow creatures.
This edition also includes written by audiobook narrator Benjamin Fife:
- Why the Dickens? Commentary on how Dickens is just as relevant in the 21st century as he was nearly two hundred years ago
- A collection of vocabulary and their usage in Our Mutual Friend
- An Exploration of Dickens and the Juxtaposition of different characters for contrast
- Exploring the macro and microscopes Dickens uses to show the absurdity of Classism
Our Mutual Friend was the last complete novel Dickens wrote. With a cast of dozens, Dickens takes you on a romp of assumed identities, intrigue, conspirators, and loveable heroes. He explores the inadequacies of Britain's Poor Law, and just what some characters are willing to do for a bit of money.
- Our Mutual Friend marks a happy return to the earlier manner of Dickens at the end of Dickens’s life. - G.K. Chesterton"
