05 - Elissa by H Rider Haggard

"Deal in Wheat and Other Stories of the New and Old West" by Frank Norris captures the essence of life in the American West, exploring themes of ambition, struggle, and the human condition against a backdrop of rugged landscapes and shifting fortunes. Norris's vivid storytelling ...  Show more

A genuine cowboy who speaks a bit of Greek? Ditto a bit of The Litany? And more than a little verse, including (would you believe?) Alice In Wonderland. What kind of young man do we have here? And a young woman who matches him without effort? And a definitely literate narrator wi ...  Show more

A story of love, denial and Nazis. 

In this Hungarian story, a child born from an apple leaves home in search of adventure—and discovers a world full of danger and magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Once upon a time, in ancient Egypt, a princess was born. But before her happily ever after, she had to live a challenging life of servitude, duty, and a deep belief in her own character. The long life of the woman that we discuss in this episode crosses cultural, territorial and ...  Show more

A young woman, caught between family secrets, love, and betrayal, discovers the truth behind her father's lies and the dangerous game played by her best friend's troubled brother. Will she risk everything for her dreams, or will she unravel a web of deceit that could cost her eve ...  Show more