Audiobooks by Stacy Aumonier

Stacy Aumonier: A BBC Radio Collection: Eleven Dramatisations and Readings

"A BBC radio anthology of the very best short stories by Stacy Aumonier Stacy Aumonier was an author, stage performer, 'society entertainer', World War One private and draughtsman, who gained an unrivalled reputation for his short fiction in the 1920s. John Galsworthy described him as ‘one of the best short-story writers of all time’, and several of his tales were adapted for television by Alfred Hitchcock. Full of wit, warmth and empathy, the eleven stories in this collection offer beautifully constructed insights into the various absurdities of human behaviour. In ‘The Baby Grand’, starring Trevor Peacock and Oona Beeson, a young girl struggles to study the piano amidst her family’s hostility. Aumonier’s World, first broadcast in 1993, comprises the four dramas: ‘Where Was Wych Street?’, ‘A Source of Irritation’, ‘Freddie Finds Himself’ and ‘Funeral March’. Starring John Baddeley as Aumonier, with Oona Beeson, Colin Pinney, Julian Rhind-Tutt and Fiona Fullerton, they centre around a pub argument that brings the world to a crisis, life in the First World War trenches, a young man’s discovery of his true vocation and the mysterious allure of the rich Mme Vieninoff. Initially aired on Radio 4 in 2011, Extremely Entertaining Short Stories contains two stories read by Mark Heap and Mathew Horne respectively. ‘The Brown Wallet’ features a man facing financial ruin who discovers a wallet containing £2000 in the back of a taxi, while in ‘The Room’, a bedsit dweller dreams of escape – then his landlady knocks on his door… Also included are four stories read by John Baddeley – ‘Dark Red Roses’, in which the titular flowers spell doom rather than romance, ‘Miss Bracegirdle Does Her Duty’, about a middle-aged spinster on her first trip abroad, ‘One Sunday Morning’, which sees a peaceful Sunday spoiled, and ‘An Adventure in Bed’, in which George’s lazy life is transformed by the beautiful Maisie... First published 1918 (‘A Source of Irritation’), 1921 (‘Where Was Wych Street?’, ‘An Adventure in Bed’), 1923 (‘The Brown Wallet’, ‘Miss Bracegirdle Does Her Duty’), 1924 (‘Freddie Finds Himself’), 1926 (‘The Baby Grand’, ‘Funeral March’, ‘The Room’), 1929 (‘Dark Red Roses’, ‘One Sunday Morning’) © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Stacy Aumonier (Author), Fiona Fullerton, Full Cast, John Baddeley, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Mark Heap, Mathew Horne, Oona Beeson, Trevor Peacock (Narrator)

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Lessons from Literature - Stories Dealing with Death and Loss

"Being curious, learning from all of our experiences, is one of our most pleasing traits as human beings. In this series we examine particular facets of ourselves and, with the aid of many classic authors, delve into characters and stories that not only entertain us, but inform us on how short stories can help us both deal and understand issues that touch and weave into our lives with the words and narratives of many wise talents.In this volume our literary friends offer their talents and stories to help us deal, and perhaps reconcile, our feelings of loss with the reality that the world moves on and we must too, however painful that process may seem and even become. 01 - Lessons From Literature - Stories Dealing with Death and Loss - An Introduction2 - Where Love Is, God Is by Leo Tolstoy3 - A Dead Woman’s Secret by Guy de Maupassant4 - Mary Postgate by Rudyard Kipling5 - The Altar of the Dead by Henry James6 - The Mourner by Mary Shelley7 - Misery by Anton Chekhov8 - War by Luigi Pirandello9 - The Casualty List by Winifred Holtby10 - The Border Line by D H Lawrence11 - A Complete Recovery by Barry Pain12 - An Unexpected Reunion by Johann Hebel13 - Them Others by Stacy Aumonier14 - After the Funeral by Mary Butts15 - The Dark Cottage by Mary Cholmondeley16 - The Furnished Room by O Henry17 - The Canary by Katherine Mansfield18 - The Striding Place by Gertrude Atherton19 - Since I Died by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps20 - Silence by Leonid Nikolaevich Andreyev21 - The Vendetta by Guy de Maupassant22 - The General's Will by Vera Jelihovsky23 - The Man Who Hated God by Winifred Holtby"

Anton Chekhov, Barry Pain, D.H. Lawrence, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, Gertrude Atherton, Guy De Maupassant, Henry James, Johann Hebel, Katherine Mansfield, Leo Tolstoy, Leonid Nikolaevich Andreyev, Luigi Pirandello, Mary Butts, Mary Cholmondeley, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, O Henry, Rudyard Kipling, Stacy Aumonier, Vera Jelihovsky, Winifred Holtby (Author), Eric Meyers, Richard Mitchley, Robert Maskell (Narrator)

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The Best British Short Stories of 1922 (Unabridged)

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Step back in time to 1922 with 'The Best British Short Stories.' This captivating collection, curated by Stacy Aumonier, offers a glimpse into the heart of British society during a transformative era. Immerse yourself in a world of vivid characters and intricate plots as you explore the complexities of love, loss, and the human condition. From poignant tales of everyday life to daring explorations of the unknown, these stories capture the essence of a nation in flux. Prepare to be enchanted, challenged, and deeply moved by the power of the short story form."

Stacy Aumonier (Author), Digital Voice Mike G (Narrator)

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The Quicksand: and other stories

"Embark on an extraordinary auditory adventure with our digital audiobook version of 'The Quicksand and Other Stories.' Immerse yourself in timeless tales by renowned authors, where each story unfolds like a carefully crafted masterpiece. Let's delve into the enchanting worlds crafted by J.D. Beresford, P.G. Wodehouse, Stacy Aumonier, and Edith Wharton: Looking-Glass, The by J.D. Beresford Journey into the mysterious and thought-provoking realm as Beresford weaves a tale that will challenge your perceptions and leave you questioning reality itself. Pots o' Money by P.G. Wodehouse Indulge in the wit and humor of Wodehouse as he takes you on a hilarious escapade filled with quirky characters, unexpected twists, and, of course, the pursuit of pots o' money! Where was Wych Street? by Stacy Aumonier Travel back in time to the streets of Wych as Aumonier unfolds a historical mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat, craving to uncover the secrets hidden within the cobblestone paths. The Quicksand by Edith Wharton Immerse yourself in the evocative storytelling of Wharton as she skillfully crafts a tale of love, desire, and the complexities of human relationships set against the backdrop of 'The Quicksand.'"

Edith Wharton, J.D. Beresford, P.G. Wodehouse, Stacy Aumonier (Author), Various (Narrator)

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The Top 10 Short Stories - War

"Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author's brain, their soul and heart. A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere.In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted 'Top Tens' across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions - Why that story? Why that author? The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme. Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature.Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made. If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something.In this volume our authors take on War, the destroyer of humanity. Our literary masters bring the true scale of the horror in sometimes tiny fragments of peoples lives to reveal its true and deep-felt effects.01 - The Top 10 - War - An Introduction02 - Two Friends by Guy de Maupassant03 - War by Luigi Pirandello04 - The Locket by Kate Chopin05 - Three Wars by Emile Zola06 - Them Others by Stacy Aumonier07 - An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce08 - The Siege of Berlin by Alphonse Daudet09 - The Bowmen by Arthur Machen10 - My First Goose by Isaac Babel11 - The German Spy by William Hope Hodgson"

Alphonse Daudet, Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Machen, Emile Zola, Guy De Maupassant, Isaac Babel, Kate Chopin, Luigi Pirandello, Stacy Aumonier, William Hope Hodgson (Author), David Shaw-Parker, Gideon Wagner, Richard Mitchley (Narrator)

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Short Stories About War

"Diplomacy by other means may, at times, sound heroic. A fight for principles and ideals carried out by young men armed to the teeth and directed by older men in pursuit of their own version of glory for themselves and their Nations. Right will triumph over wrong. But war can be an illusion, stirred up by schemers and opportunists to take something from other nations that may or may not be right. As blood and limb are sacrificed the true cost is seen but often set to one side as the dispute becomes embedded in emotions and reason falls away. In this volume our classic authors including Victor Hugo, Thomas Wolfe, Ambrose Bierce, Ford Madox Ford and many others explore the many facets of this problem and its human dimensions. 1 - Short Stories About War - An Introduction2 - Roger Malvin's Burial by Nathaniel Hawthorne3 - A Fight with a Cannon by Victor Hugo4 - A Horseman in the Sky by Ambrose Bierce5 - Pink Flannel by Ford Maddox Ford6 - Two Friends by Guy de Maupassant7 - War by Luigi Pirandello8 - The Fly by Katherine Mansfield9 - An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose_Bierce10 - The Devil Light by Edgar Wallace11 - The Siege of Berlin by Alphonse Daudet12 - Red Tape by May Sinclair13 - A Cullenden of Virginia by Thomas Wolfe14 - The Revolutionist by Mikhail Petrovich Artzybashev15 - Spud Trevor of the Red Hussars by Sapper16 - Chickamauga by Ambrose Bierce17 - The Bowmen by Arthur Machen18 - Wodjabet by C E Montague19 - The Casualty List by Winifred Holtby20 - The Loathly Opposite by John Buchan21 - The Strange Looking Man by Fanny Kemble Johnson22 - The German Spy by William Hope Hodgson23 - The Soul of a Regiment by Talbot Mundy24 - My First Goose by Isaac Babel25 - The Locket by Kate Chopin26 - Them Others by Stacy Aumonier27 - The Story of a Conscience by Ambrose Bierce"

Ambrose Bierce, Ford Maddox Ford, Guy De Maupassant, Isaac Babel, John Buchan, Kate Chopin, Katherine Mansfield, Luigi Pirandello, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Stacy Aumonier, Victor Hugo, Winifred Holtby (Author), Eric Meyers, Richard Mitchley, Vincent Marzello (Narrator)

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Classic Short Stories - Volume 16

"Stories are one of mankind’s greatest artistic achievements. Whether written down or spoken they have an ability to capture our imagination and thoughts, and take us on incredible journeys in the space of a phrase and the turn of a page.Within a few words of text or speech, new worlds and characters form, propelling a narrative to a conclusion with intricate ease. Finely crafted, perfectly formed these Miniature Masterpieces, at first thought, seem remarkably easy to conjure up. But ask any writer and they will tell you that distilling the essence of narrative and characters into a short story is one of the hardest acts of their literary craft. Many attempt, but few achieve."

Edgar Allan Poe, Edith Nesbit, Stacy Aumonier (Author), Richard Mitchley (Narrator)

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Classic Short Stories - Volume 17

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Stacy Aumonier (Author), Jake Urry (Narrator)

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Classic Short Stories - Volume 24

Edith Nesbit, Katherine Mansfield, Stacy Aumonier (Author), Eve Karpf, Ghizela Rowe, Richard Mitchley (Narrator)

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The Short Stories of Stacy Amounier

"Stacy Aumonier was born at Hampstead Road near RegentÕs Park, London on 31st March 1877.He came from a family with a strong and sustained tradition in the visual arts; sculptors and painters.On leaving school it seemed the family tradition would also be his career path. In particular his early talents were that of a landscape painter. He exhibited paintings at the Royal Academy in the early years of the twentieth century.In 1907 he married the international concert pianist, Gertrude Peppercorn, at West Horsley in Surrey. A year later Aumonier began a career in a second branch of the arts at which he enjoyed a short but outstanding successÑas a stage performer writing and performing his own sketches.The Observer newspaper commented that "...the stage lost in him a real and rare genius, he could walk out alone before any audience, from the simplest to the most sophisticated, and make it laugh or cry at will."In 1915, Aumonier published a short story ÔThe FriendsÕ which was well received (and was subsequently voted one of the 15 best stories of 1915 by the Boston Magazine, Transcript).Despite his age in 1917 at age 40 he was called up for service in World War I. He began as a private in the Army Pay Corps, and then transferred as a draughtsman in the Ministry of National Service.By now he had four books publishedÑtwo novels and two books of short storiesÑand his occupation is recorded with the Army Medical Board as Ôauthor.ÕIn the mid-1920s, Aumonier received the shattering diagnosis that he had contracted tuberculosis. In the last few years of his life, he would spend long spells in various sanatoria, some better than others.Shortly before his death, Stacy Aumonier sought treatment in Switzerland, but died of the disease in Clinique La Prairie at Clarens beside Lake Geneva on 21st December 1928. He was 55. This volume comes to you from Miniature Masterpieces, a specialized imprint from Deadtree Publishing. Our range is large and growing and covers single authors, themes, and many compilations."

Stacy Aumonier (Author), Jake Urry, Richard Mitchley (Narrator)

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One Law for the Rich

Stacy Aumonier (Author), Cathy Dobson (Narrator)

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The Deserter

"Stacy Aumonier (1877–1928) was a British writer, best known for his outstanding short stories. Nobel Prize-winner John Galsworthy described Aumonier as "one of the best short story writers of all time" and predicted that he would "outlive all the writers of his day." Aumonier wrote over 85 short stories in his lifetime. He has been described as the "British Maupassant" owing to his captivating plots and his ability to create complex characters with just a few lines of carefully selected prose. His intensely visual prose meant his works were readily adaptable to the cinema screen, and several of his short stories were adapted by Alfred Hitchcock. "The Deserter" is a multi-layered story about a young man, Wainwright, who is called up to the Great War, but decides instead to desert. It is not that he is a coward, but he cannot identify with the cause of the Great War. He goes into hiding in the best possible place he can think of... and all seems to be going well. But then, one day, he meets Emma and falls in love. Suddenly he has a cause which he does believe in... somebody worth fighting for. Wainwright suddenly finds himself engaged in his own personal "Great War" and fighting just as formidable an enemy as the Germans. But like in the "Great War" outside, Wainwright's is a bitter victory."

Stacy Aumonier (Author), Cathy Dobson (Narrator)

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