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by B.J. Harrison
Every week, B.J. Harrison narrates the greatest stories the world has ever known. From the jungles of South America to the Mississippi Delta, from Victorian England to the sands of the Arabian desert, embark on a journey through the words of the world's greatest authors. Critically-acclaimed and highly recommended for anyone who loves a good story with plenty of substance.
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- Today35 min
Ep. 1145, The Traitor, by Baroness Orczy
Will a traitor in the midst of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel betray their beloved leader? Baroness Orczy, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I've been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands of hours of classic audiobooks in tons of genres. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, Barnes and Noble, etc.. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. Stop counting credits, or waiting for Libby, and get your Audiobook Library Card for only $9.99 a month. It's the best deal on the internet. You're going to love it. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com and choose the plan that's right for you. Baroness Orczy wrote many novels and stories of The Scarlet Pimpernel. Today's story appears in the collection of short stories: The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel. And now, "The Traitor", by Baroness Orczy Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $9.99/month</sp
- 3 days ago2h 36m
Ep. 1144, Kidnapped, Part 2 of 3, by Robert Louis StevensonVINTAGE
On the run in the wild Scottish Highlands, can David and Alan evade the wily redcoats? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I've been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands of hours of classic audiobooks in tons of genres. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, Barnes and Noble, etc.. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. So stop counting credits, or waiting for Libby, and get your Audiobook Library Card for only $9.99 a month. It's the best deal on the internet. You're going to love it. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com and choose the plan that's right for you. I hope you're enjoying this refresher in Kidnapped. I've had so much fun revisiting this story. My favorite film adaptation is the Disney version with Peter Finch as Alan Breck Stuart, and features a young Peter O'Toole. That mixture of that sort of classic film acting and production combined with a classic story is uniquely satisfying to me. I hope you enjoy another healthy helping of David's adventures. And now, Kidnapped, part 2 of 3, by Robert Louis Stevenson Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $9.99/month Follow this link and get Multiple Licenses for The Audiobook Library Card Follow this link and watch the new video walkthrough using PocketBook. Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: <span sty
- 1 weeks ago39 min
Ep. 1143, The Absence of Mr. Glass, by G.K. Chesterton
Can Dr. Orion Hood help the ingenuous Father Brown solve a problem with one of his parishioners? G.K. Chesterton, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I've been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands of hours of classic audiobooks in tons of genres. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, Barnes and Noble, etc.. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. Stop counting credits, or waiting for Libby, and get your Audiobook Library Card for only $9.99 a month. It's the best deal on the internet. You're going to love it. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com and choose the plan that's right for you. Father Brown is often considered a sleuth on a par with Sherlock Holmes. In dipping into his wealth of knowledge garnered from countless confessions from thieves and other criminals, Father Brown has heard it all, and has a keen intellect and a sharp eye, despite his simple appearance. And now, "The Absence of Mr. Glass", by G.K. Chesterton <span style="mso-bookmark: OL
- 1 weeks ago2h 25m
Ep. 1142, Kidnapped, Part 1 of 3, by Robert Louis StevensonVINTAGE
Murder? Kidnapping? How low will the miserly Ebenezer Balfour stoop to keep his nephew David from his rightful inheritance? Robert Louis Stevenson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in both familiar and new-to-you classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I've been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands of hours of classic audiobooks in tons of genres. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, Barnes and Noble, etc.. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. Stop counting credits, or waiting for Libby, and get your Audiobook Library Card for only $9.99 a month. It's the best deal on the internet. You're going to love it. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com and choose the plan that's right for you. As you may know, I like to do a spot of adventure over the summer. This summer, I thought of something a little different. Robert Louis Stevenson, my gateway drug to the classics, wrote a sequel to Kidnapped that is quite good, but not as well known. I've been wanting to do it for some time, but the time didn't seem right. This summer I think we'll give it a go. So that you all can refresh yourselves on David Balfour's story, I'm planning a few more robust vintage episodes during the next few weeks, where we'll hear the entire novel of Kidnapped in three episodes. Now, here's the thing – this is like, one of the first audiobooks I've ever recorded. So while it still gets a fair rating on Audible, you'll hear that I'm still getting my sea legs. Kidnapped has never appeared on The Classic Tales Podcast and has only been available in our retail outlets. And if you've never heard it before, you're in for a real treat. Warts and all. And now, Kidnapped, part 1 of 3, by Robert Louis Stevenson <span style="f
- 2 weeks ago26 min
Ep. 1141, The Maugham Obsession, by August Derleth
How far will Maugham's obsession take him to create the "perfect" robot? August Derleth, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in both familiar and new-to-you classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I've been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands of hours of classic audiobooks in tons of genres. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, Barnes and Noble, etc.. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. Stop counting credits, or waiting for Libby, and get your Audiobook Library Card for only $9.99 a month. It's the best deal on the internet. You're going to love it. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com and choose the plan that's right for you. Today's story is from August Derleth, who was a writer and publisher. As a founding member of Arkham House, he was the first to publish the works of H.P. Lovecraft in book form. This story was written in 1953, and it still hits close to home. You'll see what I mean. And now, "The Maugham Obsession", by August Derleth <span sty
- 2 weeks ago42 min
Ep. 1140, The Adventure of the Stock Broker's Clerk, by Arthur Conan Doyle VINTAGE
Can Sherlock Holmes decipher exactly why a certain job offer is too good to be true? Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to the VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I've been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands of hours of classic audiobooks in tons of genres. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, Barnes and Noble, etc.. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. Stop counting credits, or waiting for Libby, and get your Audiobook Library Card for only $9.99 a month. It's the best deal on the internet. You're going to love it. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com and choose the plan that's right for you. And now, "The Adventure of the Stock Broker's Clerk", by Arthur Conan Doyle Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $9.99/month Follow this link and get Multiple Licenses for The Audiobook Library Card Follow this link and watch the new video walkthrough using PocketBook. Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/bjharriso
- 3 weeks ago47 min
Ep. 1139, Tuppy Changes His Mind, by P.G. Wodehouse
Against his better judgement, Bertie must rally round old Tuppy, who's been roped into a rivalrous rugby match. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I've been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands of hours of classic audiobooks in tons of genres. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, Barnes and Noble, etc.. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. Stop counting credits, or waiting for Libby, and get your Audiobook Library Card for only $9.99 a month. It's the best deal on the internet. You're going to love it. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com and choose the plan that's right for you. And now, Tuppy Changes His Mind, by P.G. Wodehouse Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $9.99/month Follow this link and get Multiple Licenses for The Audiobook Library Card</
- 3 weeks ago50 min
Ep. 1138, The Yellow Sign, by Robert W. Chambers VINTAGE
When casually looking out his window in Washington Square, Scott sees a cadaverous figure that gives him the impression of a plump white grave-worm. And Scott cannot unsee it. Robert W. Chambers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to the VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook format gives you an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. With the audiobook library card, you gain access to the entire Classic Tales Library that I've been working on for 19 years. Hundreds of titles, and thousands of hours of classic audiobooks in tons of genres. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, Barnes and Noble, etc.. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. Stop counting credits, or waiting for Libby, and get your Audiobook Library Card for only $9.99 a month. It's the best deal on the internet. You're going to love it. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com and choose the plan that's right for you. And now, "The Yellow Sign", by Robert W. Chambers Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $9.99/month Follow this link and get Multiple Licenses for The Audiobook Library Card Follow this link and watch the new video walkthrough using PocketBook. Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: <p class="
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