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This collection brings together stories by Edith Wharton, Katherine Mansfield, Wilkie Collins and Marcel Proust, with forays into the supernatural and the comedic by Sabine Baring-Gould and Saki. Be them funny or moving, all stories are beautifully read by Harriet Walter (Atonement, Netflix’s The Crown), Juliet Stevenson (Bend it Like Beckham, The Enfield Haunting), Barbara Leigh-Hunt (Pride and Prejudice, Billy Elliot) and Rosalind Ayres (Titanic, Outnumbered).

Better known for her novels Little Women and Little Men, Louisa May Alcott continues the story of her feisty protagonist Jo in this final novel chronicling the adventures and misadventures of the March family. Entertaining, surprising, and overall a joy to hear, Jo's Boys is nevertheless shaded by a bittersweet tone, for with it Alcott brought her wonderful series to an end.

Set 10 years after Little Men, Jo's Boys revisits Plumfield, the New England school still presided over by Jo and her husband, Professor Bhaer. Jo's Boys — including sailor Emil, promising musician Nat, and rebellious Dan — are grown. Jo remains at the center of this tale, holding her boys fast through shipwreck and storm, disappointment...and even murder.

In the treasured follow-up to Little Women, Jo March returns as a mother of two sons and schoolmaster to twelve orphans. Now Jo Bhaer, literature’s beloved heroine has transformed Plumfield, the decorous New England estate of the March sisters’ youth, into a progressive school. During the coming year, newcomer Nat Blake joins the other restless, rascally seedlings as they grow under the tutelage of an equally spirited woman who extols the virtues of self-expression.

Jo March Bhaer, who first appeared in Little Women, returns as the compassionate mentor to the boys and girls of Plumfield school. The original students are now young men and women, scattered the world over but always drawn to Plumfield to share their experiences. With fond memories of their school days to comfort them, the young men travel far and wide in search of happiness and fulfillment. The firebrand Dan finds adventure and peril in the American West. Emil’s life is threatened as he sails the high seas. And all the while, tender romances are finally blossoming.

Rose, orpheline de père et mère, est pâle et chétive. Quel dommage qu'une si affectueuse petite fille soit condamnée à vivre de potions et de pilules, à se morfondre seule, vêtue de noir, dans une grande maison triste. Condamnée ? L'oncle Alec voit la situation d'un autre oeil.

In this gripping and emotionally charged Victorian drama, Louisa May Alcott reveals a darker, passionate side of her storytelling. Pauline’s Passion and Punishment follows the intense emotional journey of Pauline, a woman betrayed by the man who once swore he loved her.

La pequeña Betty es una niña risueña y cariñosa que vive en el bosque en una vieja cabaña con su padre y su vaca Daisy, y todas las aves del bosque son sus amigas. La gente del reino cree que es un duende por su aspecto, y porque siempre se esconde cuando ve llegar a desconocidos. Un día se entera por unos pajaritos de que la princesa que vive en el palacio cercano quiere conocer al famoso duende, y Betty decide que en esta ocasión no huirá. Pronto ambas niñas entablan una amistad que cambiará sus vidas para siempre.

Seventeen-year-old Kitty Heath is determined to shine at Harvard’s Class Day celebrations, outfitted in a fashionable Paris organdie gown with daisies in her bonnet and a train she insists upon having. Behind her excitement stands her devoted sister Priscilla, quietly sacrificing to make Kitty’s dreams possible. But amid flirtations, mishaps, and a humiliating tumble, Kitty learns that true happiness lies not in appearances or admiration, but in the steadfast love of family and the honest affection of her cousin Jack.

Polly Snow, her frail mother, and her mischievous younger brother “Toady” struggle to make ends meet while depending on the uncertain goodwill of their wealthy but domineering Aunt Kipp. With her towering black bonnet, sharp tongue, and constant reminders of her fragile health, Aunt Kipp seems to hold her fortune—and their future—over them like a storm cloud. But through humor, honesty, and unexpected affection, this domestic comedy reveals the power of kindness and change of heart.

This novel chronicles part of the lives of the four March sisters during the Civil War. The story starts as the sisters reminisce about past days when times were more abundant and affluent, then follows them in the years ahead as they become more mature and face both good and bad times in their lives.

La pequeña Betty es una niña risueña y cariñosa que vive en el bosque en una vieja cabaña con su padre y su vaca Daisy, y todas las aves del bosque son sus amigas. Un día se entera por unos pajaritos de que la princesa que vive en el palacio cercano quiere conocer al famoso duende, y Betty decide que en esta ocasión no huirá. Pronto ambas niñas entablan una amistad que cambiará sus vidas para siempre.

Join Rachel Dodge on this insightful journey through Little Women. This beloved and rich tale follows four sisters and their mother through their hardships, growth, loves, and losses. They each strive through every circumstance to grow closer to God, make their family proud, and care for each other in their own, unique ways. Paired with Dodge’s understanding and analysis of the time period, author, literary themes, and enduring lessons, this work is an incredibly valuable resource for book lovers, Little Women fans, homeschool families, and more.

Ben has been tramping for two weeks when he's discovered, nearly starving, by a widow and her two little girls. Mrs. Moss feeds and clothes him and gets him a job with the local Squire. But herding cows is boring for an active boy and he's about to take to the road again when the lovely Miss Celia, owner of the Big House (bordered by lilacs!) arrives and hires him to do odd jobs and be the company for her teenage invalid brother.

This is a collection of plays written by Jo and Meg March, often discussed and performed in the March family attic by the beloved Little Women as the Pickwick Players. Our cast returns as Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth to perform every role with dramatic flair from damsels in distress to evil villains, and no shortage of mistaken identities and sword fights.

Una serie di racconti tratti dalla raccolta "Lulu’s Library" scritti dall’autrice di "Piccole donne", Louisa May Alcott. Nate come favole della buonanotte per la nipotina, queste storie ebbero poi così tanto successo che l’autrice decise di farne un libro, diventato un regalo di Natale per la piccola. Ne emerge tanta genuinità e una vastità di tematiche all'avanguardia rispetto ai tempi, che fanno comprendere appieno la capacità narrativa dell’autrice e la sua abilità nel trasmettere valori all’epoca rivoluzionari.

Una serie di racconti tratti dalla raccolta "Lulu’s Library" scritti dall’autrice di "Piccole donne", Louisa May Alcott. Nate come favole della buonanotte per la nipotina, queste storie ebbero poi così tanto successo che l’autrice decise di farne un libro, diventato un regalo di Natale per la piccola. Ne emerge tanta genuinità e una vastità di tematiche all'avanguardia rispetto ai tempi, che fanno comprendere appieno la capacità narrativa dell’autrice e la sua abilità nel trasmettere valori all’epoca rivoluzionari.

Dal giorno dell'incidente in cui ha salvato suo cugino Jasper, Maurice Treherne ha riportato gravi ferite che lo costringono sulla sedia a rotelle. Accolto nella vecchia villa familiare e trattato con affetto e gratitudine per il suo atto di eroismo, Maurice spera un giorno di conquistare l'amore di sua cugina Octavia, la cui madre però ostacola l'unione, sperando in un matrimonio più favorevole per la figlia. Quando durante le vacanze di Natale la famiglia invita un potenziale pretendente di Octavia, Maurice sembra aver ormai perso ogni speranza.

Un'eredità maledetta e un segreto mai svelato perseguitano la moglie e la figlia di un ricco uomo, morto dopo la visita di un misterioso sconosciuto. Quale orribile notizia può aver portato il visitatore per causare la morte improvvisa dell'uomo? E chi è quel ragazzo che è apparso dal nulla e ha iniziato ad avvicinarsi alla famiglia del defunto? Louisa May Alcott è stata una scrittrice e poetessa americana, nota soprattutto in quanto autrice del romanzo "Piccole donne" (1868) e dei suoi sequel "Piccoli Uomini" (1871) e "I Ragazzi di Jo" (1886).

Una Alcott come non l'avete ancora mai conosciuta in questi cinque racconti gotici e dell'orrore, dove mistero ed inganno fanno da sfondo alle passioni più scabrose. Attraverso storie di eredità maledette, ville infestate e giochi pericolosi, l'autrice di "Piccole donne" arriva a sondare i luoghi più remoti dell'animo umano, dimostrando la sua maestria nella sua interezza.