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Here are 2 classic thrillers by a master of suspense. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde> explores the split nature of man. Dr. Jekyll, a respectable man, transforms into an alter ego named Mr. Hyde who carries out all the wickedness Dr. Jekyll represses. In the body of Mr. Hyde, Jekyll finds freedom from the bonds of social convention but soon finds himself lured deeper into violence, and ultimately murder. The second tale, Markheim, tells of a robber named Markheim who murders a shopkeeper on Christmas day. Award-winning British narrator Ralph Cosham does justice to these 2 bone-chilling tales.

Feel the breath-taking tingle of suspense. Share the captivating horror of the supernatural in these six complete stories presented by a masterful reader.

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, narrated by Christian Neale, is a classic tale of good and evil, exploring the duality of human nature. Set against the eerie backdrop of foggy Victorian London, this psychological thriller delves into the life of Dr. Henry Jekyll, a well-respected scientist, who secretly unleashes his darker, violent alter-ego, Mr. Edward Hyde.

Treasure Island is an adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, narrating a tale of "buccaneers and buried gold". Its influence is enormous on popular perceptions of pirates, including such elements as treasure maps marked with an "X", schooners, the Black Spot, tropical islands, and one-legged seamen bearing parrots on their shoulders.

At the turn of the century, the short story form gained enormous popularity. Against the frozen Alaskan landscape of "To Build a Fire", a miner struggles to survive the splintering whiteness of sub-zero temperatures. "Isle of Voices" captures the Hawaii of old, where magic transports a young man to an island of powerful spirits. "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" pits a mongoose against a cobra in the steamy beauty of an Indian garden. Recorded Books’ award-winning narrators turn these stories into absorbing productions.

Jim Hawkins, un joven que vive con su madre en la taberna Almirante Benbow, ha de ir a explorar una isla que esconde un tesoro, pues un tal Billy Jones le dejó un cofre con un mapa en el que habla de ella. Hasta llegar a la isla deberá superar muchas pruebas y las tretas de John Silver, el largo, tripulante de La Hispaniola, que también ambiciona el tesoro. Acción, ritmo trepidante y aventuras.

Listen to the timeless tale of Dr. Jekyll as he grapples with his inner demons. Through a daring experiment, he seeks to separate the good from the evil within himself, but the consequences are far more sinister than he could ever have imagined. You'll be drawn into a dark and suspenseful world where the line between good and evil blurs, and the consequences of tampering with one's inner nature become terrifyingly apparent.

Es Navidad, pero el dueño del negocio de antigüedades igual le abre la puerta a un joven cliente; el comerciante no desaprovecha ninguna oportunidad de ganar dinero. El cliente se llama Markheim y es un viejo conocido: ya lo ha visitado siempre con objetos notables, provenientes del gabinete de su tío, un importante coleccionista. Markheim tiene problemas económicos y con frecuencia debe empeñar piezas de valor que, en ocasiones, roba. Esta vez, sin embargo, Markheim no quiere vender.

Dans les ruelles brumeuses du Londres victorien, le brillant mais tourmenté Dr Henry Jekyll mène une expérience audacieuse pour explorer les profondeurs de la nature humaine. En créant une potion mystérieuse, il libère son alter ego maléfique, le redoutable Mr. Edward Hyde, une incarnation des pulsions les plus sombres. Tandis que Hyde sème le chaos et la terreur, Jekyll se trouve de plus en plus piégé dans ce jeu dangereux, incapable de contrôler la bête qu’il a réveillée. Mais la vérité derrière cette double identité est plus terrifiante que tout ce que ses amis pouvaient imaginer.

El teniente retirado Brackenbury Rich ve cómo le llaman para subir a un coche de punto.3​ Acude a la llamada, monta en el coche y es llevado a toda velocidad a una reunión. En ella, el anfitrión pasa revista a los invitados, despide a la mayor parte y después revela ser el Coronel Geraldine; entonces, invita al teniente a acompañarlo en una misión secreta. Se dirigen a un lugar apartado donde se encuentran con el Príncipe Florizel, quien, con la ayuda del Dr. Noel, ha conseguido atrapar de nuevo al presidente del Club de los Suicidas. Florizel desafía a un duelo al presidente y lo mata.

Robert Louis Stevenson reconstruyó en el relato El ladrón de cadáverescon su elegante pluma una de las realidades más sórdidas del siglo XIX: la práctica del resurreccionismo, de los salteadores de tumbas que aprovisionaban a doctores para sus experimentos anatómicos. Basado en siniestros hechos reales, Stevenson imprime a su cuento un viraje terrorífico.

La acción comienza en el Barrio Latino de París, donde se aloja Silas Q. Scuddamore, un joven ingenuo que, atraído por una hermosa damisela, consigue concertar una cita secreta a la que no se presentará ella. Decepcionado, Silas vuelve al hotel y halla el cadáver de un hombre en la cama de su habitación. Otro hospedado, el Dr. Noel, lleva a cabo las gestiones para que Silas y el cadáver, metido éste en un baúl de Saratoga (o baúl mundo), salgan en secreto para Londres en compañía del príncipe Florizel.

"La Historia del Joven de las Tartas de Crema" de Robert Louis Stevenson es un cuento caprichoso de la aventura culinaria de un joven, que combina el humor y la alegría del capricho, con un toque de reflexión moral.

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They 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 volume we come up against the definition of Northern Europe. There are many, each with plausibility and each so obvious. So, here’s ours.

"Markheim" is a dark tale of crime, mysteries, and the choices that shape our destinies. In an antique shop on Christmas Eve in London, Markheim commits a dreadful act – murder. But is it just an ordinary crime? Or is there something more hidden behind it? When a mysterious man appears in the shop, Markheim must make a decision that will change his life forever. Will he choose light or darkness?

"The Pavilion on the Links" takes listeners on a journey with Frank Cassilis, a world-weary wanderer, as he stumbles upon unexpected happiness. Roaming through the Scottish countryside, Frank recounts the events leading up to his marriage to Clara Huddlestone, an Englishwoman seeking refuge from her father's financial woes.

In the dimly lit streets of Victorian London, where danger lurks beneath the veneer of elegance, Prince Florizel of Bohemia and Colonel Geraldine find themselves entangled in a web of mystery and deceit. Seeking thrills beyond the confines of their privileged lives, they stumble upon an enigmatic young man, heralding the existence of the clandestine Suicide Club.

In the midst of the Hundred Years' War, Denis de Beaulieu, a young cavalier, seeks refuge in a mysterious house. Little does he know that stepping through its doors will trap him in a dangerous game.

In the Latin Quarter of Paris, an American tourist is drawn into a perilous plot when a mysterious encounter leads to a dead body in his hotel room. With the help of Dr. Noel and Prince Florizel, they uncover a sinister conspiracy orchestrated by the President of the Suicide Club. As they navigate a web of treachery and deception, their lives hang in the balance as they race to expose the truth and evade danger.

A captivating journey through the gas-lit streets of Victorian London as retired soldier Lieutenant Brackenbury Rich is enticed into a mysterious world of intrigue. From an exclusive party to a daring mission led by Colonel Geraldine, Rich joins forces with Prince Florizel and Dr. Noel to ensnare the elusive President of the Suicide Club. In a high-stakes duel, secrets are unveiled, alliances tested, and destinies hang in the balance.