Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/649326 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Inheritance: A pick-the-path experience Author: Medina Hahn, Daniel Arnold, Darrell Dennis Narrator: Medina Hahn, Daniel Arnold, Michelle Bardach, Darrell Dennis Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 16 minutes Release date: July 23, 2024 Genres: Theatre & Radio Publisher's Summary: Three people – Indigenous, immigrant, and settler – journey over dangerous terrain in a race against time, and each other, to gain control of a vast parcel of land. YOU decide how events unfold, ultimately determining how the land is stewarded, and by whom.   An urban couple are on a getaway to visit her father at his vast rural estate. But when they arrive, they find him missing and a local Indigenous man staying there instead. They ask him to leave . . . and with a click on your device, you choose what happens next.   When it’s revealed that the colonial rights to this entire property are actually up for grabs, you must continue to decide how the story unfolds. Inheritance is an interactive audio-drama specially adapted from the award-winning and published stage play, replete with all of the same humour and suspense as the live production. With over fifty possible variations, it’s unlike any journey you’ve been on before. The choices you make along the way give you the power to pick your path and, ultimately, decide the fate of these three people and the piece of land they’re vying for.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/733939 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Twelfth Night Author: William Shakespeare Narrator: Claudia Anglade, Linda Barrans, Jennie Litt, Kendra Murray, Trisha Rose, Marty Krz, John Burlinson, Emma Faye, Pj Morgan, Alan Weyman, Denis Daly, Laura E. Richcreek, Lillian Rachel, Cate Barratt, A Full Cast Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 29 minutes Release date: January 16, 2024 Genres: Theatre & Radio Publisher's Summary: As the generating force of its plot, Twelfth Night uses a device which has since become a staple in comedy: gender confusion. Viola and her twin brother Sebastian, are shipwrecked on the coast of Illyria, a country ruled by the melancholy Duke Orsino. The twins are separated and Viola is led to believe that her brother has perished. She disguises herself as a male under the name of Cesario and makes her way to the ducal court, where Orsino employs her as a messenger, to communicate his love to the reclusive lady, Olivia—who is not willing to return his affection. Olivia is also the target of two other romantic schemes. Her pompous steward, Malvolio, has persuaded himself that Olivia has fallen for him but is too diffident to reveal her passion. Her dissipated uncle, Sir Toby Belch, has plans to set up a match for her with Sir Andrew Aguecheek, a feeble-minded squire. Viola/Cesario falls in love with Orsino and Olivia with Cesario, but all of the parties are obliged to hide their feelings. Having survived the shipwreck, Sebastian now appears on the scene and contracts a secret marriage with Olivia, who believes him to be Cesario. In the final act, Viola reveals her true identity … Featuring Emma Faye as Viola, Kendra Murray as Olivia, Cate Barratt as Sir Toby Belch, Alan Weyman as Sir Andrew Aguecheek, Lillian Rachel as Malvolio, Marty Krz as Feste and Laura Richcreek as Orsino. Also featuring the voices of Claudia Anglade, Linda Barrans, PJ Morgan, Denis Daly and John Burlinson. Songs arranged by Alan Weyman and Marty Krz Audio edited by Denis Daly Text kindly provided by playshakespeare.com

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/712811 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - Fantasmas: Una exhortación contra Dios Author: Marqués De Sade Narrator: Artur Mas Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 11 minutes Release date: January 1, 2024 Genres: Theatre & Radio Publisher's Summary: El relato 'Fantasmas, (Una Exhortación Contra Dios)', es uno de los textos contenidos en los 'Cuadernos Personales' del Marqués de Sade escritos en 1802, mientras estaba encarcelado en Bicétre, institución mitad manicomio mitad cárcel, conocida como 'La Bastilla de los Canallas'. Esta obra es una exploración de la negación de la existencia de Dios y una crítica feroz a la religión y la moral tradicional. Sade cuestiona y desafía las creencias religiosas y propone una visión atea y hedonista del mundo, argumentando en contra de las estructuras de poder religioso y social. Es un ejemplo de su enfoque radical y subversivo en la literatura.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/712812 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - El Amor de Magdalena Author: Anónimo Narrator: Artur Mas Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 53 minutes Release date: December 8, 2023 Genres: Theatre & Radio Publisher's Summary: El amor de Magdalena es un texto sorprendentemente fresco y vibrante de la mística francesa del siglo XVII. Con palabras muy cálidas y audaces presenta el amor de María Magdalena por Jesús y de Jesús por ella. Se trata del amor entre dos naturalezas, la divina y la humana, y de ahí que su figura se la asocie al final del texto con la Iglesia, que es toda la humanidad convocada al encuentro con Dios y a la unión con Él.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/719321 to listen full audiobooks. Title: William Shakespeare: The True Story of Life & Time of the Great Author Author: Liam Dale Narrator: Liam Dale Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 2 minutes Release date: December 5, 2023 Genres: Theatre & Radio Publisher's Summary: Mentioning William Shakespeare to English students worldwide elicits a range of reactions, from indifference to dread. When approaching the works of a literary giant like Shakespeare, three perspectives must be considered. First, there are the writer's literary creations, such as novels, plays, and poems, for readers to explore. Secondly, it's essential to place the author's work within the context of the society in which they lived. This doesn't entail an exhaustive history lesson but rather a snapshot of the author's life and era, which this journal provides. Explore: - William Shakespeare's life, from birth to passing - His family life and places of residence - The significance of the Globe Theatre - Analysis of characterizations in his plays - Deconstructing his works - A closer look at plays like Twelfth Night, Romeo & Juliet, and Macbeth - Helpful tips for students studying his literature

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/711364 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Hedda Gabler Author: Henrik Ibsen Narrator: Marnye Young Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 46 minutes Release date: November 28, 2023 Genres: Theatre & Radio Publisher's Summary: Hedda Gabler is a classic play by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. Set in the late nineteenth century, the play follows the life of Hedda, a young socialite whose life is filled with endless boredom and longing. As she struggles to find her place in society, Hedda’s inner turmoil is reflected in her desperate attempts to break free of the societal norms that bind her. This emotional journey is filled with suspense and drama, as Hedda’s choices have the power to shape her own destiny. With its timeless themes, Hedda Gabler is one of the most powerful and thought-provoking plays of all time. This edition is based on the 1907 translation by William Archer (1856–1924) and Edmund Gosse (1849–1928).

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/722761 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Süße Wunder - Salz und Schokolade, Band 2 (ungekürzt) Author: Amelia Martin Narrator: Simone Ritscher Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 17 minutes Release date: November 10, 2023 Genres: Theatre & Radio Publisher's Summary: Die mitreißende Saga um die älteste Schokoladenfabrik Deutschlands Halle, 1905. Der Besitzer der Schokoladenfabrik, Ernst David, hat es nicht leicht. Das Traditionsunternehmen steht am Wendepunkt: Schafft es den Wandel zu einer effizienten Schokoladenmanufaktur, oder verbleibt es eine kleine lokale Handwerksstube? Zudem interessieren sich seine zwei Töchter immer für die falschen Männer. Die Ältere der beiden, Cäcilie, soll eine Verbindung mit Julius eingehen, dem Sohn des mächtigen Kakaoimporteurs Leopold Mendel, der Anteile am Unternehmen gekauft hat. Doch der Chocolatier Julius hat nur Augen für Ida, Tochter einer alteingesessenen Hallorenfamilie. Er trifft sich heimlich mit der schönen Salzwirkertochter, wohlwissend, dass ihre Liebe keine Zukunft hat. Als Cäcilie beide entdeckt, droht alles zusammenzubrechen ... 'Schokolade ist Liebe, aber ohne Liebe bedeutet Schokolade nichts.' Amelia Martin

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/694757 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays The Rent Author: Judi Dench Narrator: Brendan O’hea, Barbara Flynn, Judi Dench Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 5 minutes Release date: October 26, 2023 Genres: Theatre & Radio Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. Discover the work of the greatest writer in the English language as you've never encountered it before by pre-ordering internationally renowned actor Dame Judi Dench's SHAKESPEARE: The Man Who Pays The Rent - a witty, insightful journey through the plays and tales of our beloved Shakespeare 'A MAGICAL LOVE LETTER TO SHAKESPEARE' Sir Kenneth Branagh Read by Barbara Flynn (Open All Hours, The Durrels) and the book’s co-author Brendan O’Hea. Also featuring a warm and witty exclusive bonus conversation between Dame Judi Dench and Brendan O’Hea about the making of the book. Taking a curtain call with a live snake in her wig... Cavorting naked through the Warwickshire countryside painted green... Acting opposite a child with a pumpkin on his head... These are just a few of the things Dame Judi Dench has done in the name of Shakespeare. For the very first time, Judi opens up about every Shakespearean role she has played throughout her seven-decade career, from Lady Macbeth and Titania to Ophelia and Cleopatra. In a series of intimate conversations with actor & director Brendan O'Hea, she guides us through Shakespeare's plays with incisive clarity, revealing the secrets of her rehearsal process and inviting us to share in her triumphs, disasters, and backstage shenanigans. Interspersed with vignettes on audiences, critics, company spirit and rehearsal room etiquette, she serves up priceless revelations on everything from the craft of speaking in verse to her personal interpretations of some of Shakespeare's most famous scenes, all brightened by her mischievous sense of humour, striking level of honesty and a peppering of hilarious anecdotes, many of which have remained under lock and key until now. Instructive and witty, provocative and inspiring, this is ultimately Judi's love letter to Shakespeare, or rather, The Man Who Pays The Rent. ©2023 Judi Dench (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/720727 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Young Boy Named David Book 23 Author: David M. Smith Narrator: Marcus Mulenga Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 19 minutes Release date: October 20, 2023 Genres: Theatre & Radio Publisher's Summary: The 'Young Boy Named David' series is designed to help young ones deal with difficult situations that are hard to talk about. In Book 23, David goes to a new school and gets put into a special class designed to help him do better in class. Not only does he meet a teacher from his past, but David also makes a new best friend.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/657106 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - Us Against You Nosotros contra todos (Spanish edition) Author: Fredrik Backman Narrator: Irene Repeto Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 16 hours 50 minutes Release date: October 17, 2023 Genres: Theatre & Radio Publisher's Summary: Fredrick Backman, «el Dickens de nuestro tiempo» según el Green Valley News, regresa al pueblo de Beartown en esta emocionante, divertida y, a ratos, dramática novela sobre la lealtad y la amistad. Perdido en lo más profundo del bosque, Beartown es un pequeño pueblo de gente que trabaja duro sin esperar que la vida sea fácil ni justa. Su único anhelo es mantener la reputación de su club de hockey sobre hielo. Por eso, cuando un evento inesperado sitúa el club al borde de la desaparición, todos quedan devastados. Y, por si fuera poco, la mitad de los jugadores de Beartown se une al equipo de Hed, el pueblo vecino, y la animosidad entre los dos eternos rivales se intensifica. En­tonces, alguien llega a Beartown para salvar el equipo. Pronto, el equipo empieza a tomar forma alrededor de Amat, el jugador más rápido que se haya visto; Benji, el intenso lobo solitario; el solícito y complaciente Bobo; y Vidar, el problemático nacido para ser un mal muchacho. Sin embargo, poco antes del partido decisivo, una terrible tragedia conmocionará a ambos pueblos y obligará a sus habitantes a preguntarse si, después de todo, el deporte que tanto aman volverá algún día a ser sencillo e inocente como antes: una simple pista de hielo, dos porterías y dos equipos. Fredrick Backman, ''the Dickens of our time'' according to the Green Valley News, returns to the town of Beartown in this exciting, funny and, at times, dramatic story about loyalty and friendship. Lost deep in the woods, Beartown is a small town of hard-working people who don't expect life to be easy or fair. Their only desire is to maintain the reputation of their ice hockey club. So when an unexpected event brings the club to the brink of demise, everyone is devastated. And if that weren't enough, half the players from Beartown join the team from Hed, the neighboring town, and the animosity between the two long-time rivals intensifies. Then someone arrives in Beartown to save the team. Soon, the team begins to take shape around Amat, the fastest player ever seen; Benji, the intense lone wolf; always dutiful and eager-to-please Bobo; and Vidar, a born-to-be-bad troublemaker. However, shortly before the decisive match, a terrible tragedy will shock both towns and force their inhabitants to wonder if, after all, the sport they love so much will ever be as simple and innocent as it used to be—a simple ice rink, two goals and two teams.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/719572 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Russian] - Если бы ты был здесь Author: джоди пиколт Narrator: юлия тархова Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 43 minutes Release date: October 12, 2023 Genres: Theatre & Radio Publisher's Summary: Будущее Дианы О'Тул распланировано на годы вперед: успешная карьера, двое детей, огромный загородный дом… И хотя все идет по плану, девушку не покидает ощущение, что она топчется на месте. У нее есть хорошая работа, но пока нет карьерного роста. Есть любимый человек, но пока нет семьи. И все же Диана надеется получить предложение руки и сердца во время романтической поездки на Галапагосские острова. Однако жизнь вносит свои коррективы. Начинается эпидемия ковида, и Финн, бойфренд Дианы, который работает врачом, остается в Нью-Йорке. Девушке приходится ехать одной. Но как только она оказывается на Галапагосах, там объявляют карантин. Полностью изолированная от мира, с редкими новостями из дома, вышедшая из зоны комфорта, Диана пересматривает свои отношения с Финном, свою карьеру и свое прошлое, задаваясь мучительным вопросом, правильно ли она живет. Проблема лишь в том, происходит все это на самом деле или в параллельной реальности…

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/677128 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Milady de Winter: A BBC Radio 4 Drama Author: Lucy Catherine Narrator: Luke Nunn, Anjana Vasan, Carl Prekopp, Sam Troughton, Full Cast Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 53 minutes Release date: October 12, 2023 Genres: Theatre & Radio Publisher's Summary: An original drama spotlighting The Three Musketeers' iconic antagonist, Milady de Winter Young, beautiful and courageous, Milady de Winter is a cunning spy, talented thief, and ruthless killer. She glides with ease through the streets and gilded halls of 17th-century France and England, turning heads or, with a click of her fingers, disappearing anonymously into a crowd. Driven by intellect and fierce desire, she is willing to go to any lengths to achieve her ambitions - and outwit the powerful men who try to crush her. We first meet her as a young novice, forced by her father to enter a convent against her will. Exploiting her natural charms, she escapes back into the world, where she gains wealth and privilege. But a terrible ordeal at the hands of Athos leaves her penniless and alone. Fleeing to Paris, she is recruited into the service of the French crown, and schooled in the dark arts of espionage. There, her path crosses that of the Musketeers once more - and, deceived and betrayed by D'Artagnan, she begins a relentless and obsessive quest to destroy them. Scarred by violence and forged in the fire, Milady undergoes a metamorphosis from wayward teenager to cold-hearted avenger - but as she ventures down the darkest of roads, she risks losing everything for the chance to satiate her lust for revenge... A fascinating retelling of a classic tale, this tense, thrilling drama puts one of literature's greatest villains centre stage, reimagining Cardinal Richelieu's seductive, deadly fixer as a sharp-witted survivor with a compelling story to tell. Production credits Written by Lucy Catherine Produced by Sasha Yevtushenko Cast Milady - Anjana Vasan Father Laurent - Luke Nunn De La Fere/Athos - Sam Troughton Richelieu - Carl Prekopp Comtesse/Madame Canard - Elizabeth Counsell Marie Therese - Rhiannon Neads Rochefort/Executioner - Don Gilet Father/Jailer - Shaun Mason Sheffield/Executioner/Innkeeper - Gerard McDermott De Winter - Joe Kloska Felton - Gavin Singh Chera D'Artagnan - Ian Dunnett Jnr Buckingham - Ryan Whittle First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 4-11 September 2023 © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/714848 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Bengali] - Charminar Author: Pranab Raha Narrator: 24by7 Publishing Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 59 minutes Release date: September 20, 2023 Genres: Theatre & Radio Publisher's Summary: Publisher’s Note: Two years ago, when we published Pranab Raha’s collection of essays ‘Akopat’, we promised the readers that we will bring more of his works in the future. Hence, we are pleased to bring you his second published audiobook ‘Charminar’. ‘Charminar’ is a collection of four short and long stories by the author that are basically satirical in nature. In this book, he has brought out the subtle aspects of human character in a humorous approach. Like all his writings, these stories too, have an unspoken hidden message, that a sophisticated reader would have no difficulty in grasping. We hope that ‘Charminar’, like the author’s first book ‘Akopat’ published by us will be well received by the readers. Author’s Note: The intersection of time and technology has brought about some changes in the way people consume literature. Recognizing this change, I have published an audiobook of four stories, embracing this transformation. However, for enthusiastic readers, the printed hard copy of the book will also be made available very soon. Since the four stories are narrated by four different narrators in distinct styles, the stories do not possess the same qualities in all aspects. Nevertheless, if the stories provide an enjoyable listening experience, then the efforts and contributions of those involved in this endeavour, although somewhat limited, will be worthwhile.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/705506 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Trunk Author: Pete Lutz Narrator: A Full Cast Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 43 minutes Release date: September 19, 2023 Genres: Theatre & Radio Publisher's Summary: Inspired by classic pulp fiction and old-time radio programs, the Narada Radio Company endeavors to create audio dramas that go from amusing to terrifying. To some, antiques are nothing more than worthless junk. To others, a newfound treasure. When an old man brings home a recently purchased steamer trunk from an auction, he acquires more than he bargained for in this compelling supernatural mystery. Featuring a full cast of voice actors with sound effects and music. Written by Pete Lutz, the audio play was named the First Prize winner of the 2015 Marion Thauer Brown Audio Drama Scriptwriting Award.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/708421 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - Romeo y Julieta (Íntegra) Author: William Shakespeare Narrator: Elliott Cooper Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 20 minutes Release date: August 28, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 2 Genres: Theatre & Radio Publisher's Summary: Romeo y Julieta de William Shakespeare - (título en inglés: Romeo and Juliet o The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, La excelente y lamentable tragedia de Romeo y Julieta, 1597) es una tragedia del dramaturgo inglés William Shakespeare. Cuenta la historia de dos jóvenes que, a pesar de la oposición de sus familiares, rivales entre sí, deciden casarse de forma ilegal y vivir juntos; sin embargo, la presión de esa rivalidad y una serie de fatalidades conducen a que la pareja elija el suicidio antes que vivir separados. Esta relación entre sus protagonistas se ha convertido en el arquetipo de los llamados amantes desventurados o star-crossed lovers. Nota La muerte de ambos, sin embargo, supone la reconciliación de las dos familias. Argumento La representación comienza con una disputa callejera entre los Montesco y los Capuleto. El príncipe de Verona, Della Escala, interviene entre ellos y declara un acuerdo de paz que en caso de ser violado habría de ser pagado con la muerte. Después de los sucesos, el conde Paris -pariente del príncipe Della Escala-, se reúne con el señor Capuleto para conversar sobre la idea de contraer matrimonio con su hija Julieta, pero el señor Capuleto le pide que espere durante un plazo de dos años más, tiempo tras el cual cumpliría quince años. Aprovechando el ofrecimiento, le sugiere que organice un baile familiar de carácter formal para celebrar tal acontecimiento. Mientras tanto, la señora Capuleto y la nodriza de Julieta intentan convencer a la joven de que acepte casarse con Paris. En diferentes circunstancias, Benvolio habla con su primo Romeo -hijo de los Montesco-, sobre su más reciente depresión. Convencido de que la tristeza de su primo se debe al amor no correspondido de una joven llamada Rosalina -sobrina del señor Capuleto-, Benvolio le informa acerca del baile familiar de los Capuleto. Finalmente, Romeo acepta acudir sin invitación a la ceremonia, esperando encontrarse con Rosalina. No obstante, cuando llega al hogar de los Capuleto, se encuentra con Mercucio -pariente del príncipe Della Escala y amigo de Romeo-, este le cuenta el sueño que tuvo, pero Mercucio no le cree y le dice que trate de bailar adentro del baile familiar de carácter formal para celebrar el acontecimiento de los Capuleto. Cuando Romeo está adentro del baile, se encuentra con Julieta y se enamora perdidamente de ella. Julieta le pregunta a la nodriza sobre quién es él, a lo que ella le responde que es Romeo de los Montesco lo que hizo quedar impactada por la belleza de Romeo. Tras concluir el baile, en la secuencia conocida como 'la escena del balcón', Romeo se infiltra en el patio de los Capuleto y escucha secretamente a Julieta, quien está en el balcón de su dormitorio, admitiendo su amor por él a pesar de la hostilidad entre su familia y los Montesco. Romeo 'toma la palabra', se sube al balcón y ambos empiezan a intercambiar promesas apasionadas. Después, Romeo se retira a toda prisa justo antes de que la nodriza de Julieta la llama.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/708409 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Merchant of Venice (Unabridged) Author: William Shakespeare Narrator: Filippo Gioachin, Rosalind Wills, David O'connell, Megan Kunkel, David Nicol, Aaron Elliott, David Leeson, Laurie Anne Walden, Arielle Lipshaw, Mark F. Smith, Elizabeth Klett, David Lawrence Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 21 minutes Release date: August 28, 2023 Genres: Theatre & Radio Publisher's Summary: The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare - is a play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1596 and 1598. A merchant in Venice named Antonio defaults on a large loan provided by a Jewish moneylender, Shylock. Although classified as a comedy in the First Folio and sharing certain aspects with Shakespeare's other romantic comedies, the play is most remembered for its dramatic scenes, and it is best known for the character Shylock and his famous demand for a 'pound of flesh' in retribution. The play contains two famous speeches, that of Shylock, 'Hath not a Jew eyes?' on the subject of humanity, and that of Portia on 'the quality of mercy'. Debate exists on whether the play is anti-Semitic, with Shylock's insistence on his legal right to the pound of flesh being in opposition to Shylock's seemingly universal plea for the rights of all people suffering discrimination. Plot summary Bassanio, a young Venetian of noble rank, wishes to woo the beautiful and wealthy heiress Portia of Belmont. Having squandered his estate, he needs 3,000 ducats to subsidise his expenditures as a suitor. Bassanio approaches his friend Antonio, a wealthy merchant of Venice, who has previously and repeatedly bailed him out. Antonio agrees, but since he is cash-poor - his ships and merchandise are busy at sea to Tripolis, the Indies, Mexico and England - he promises to cover a bond if Bassanio can find a lender, so Bassanio turns to the Jewish moneylender Shylock and names Antonio as the loan's guarantor. Antonio has already antagonized Shylock through his outspoken antisemitism and because Antonio's habit of lending money without interest forces Shylock to charge lower rates. Shylock is at first reluctant to grant the loan, citing abuse he has suffered at Antonio's hand. He finally agrees to lend the sum to Bassanio without interest upon one condition: if Antonio were unable to repay it at the specified date, Shylock may take a pound of Antonio's flesh. Bassanio does not want Antonio to accept such a risky condition; Antonio is surprised by what he sees as the moneylender's generosity (no 'usance' - interest - is asked for), and he signs the contract. With money in hand, Bassanio leaves for Belmont with his friend Gratiano, who has asked to accompany him. Gratiano is a likeable young man, but he is often flippant, overly talkative, and tactless. Bassanio warns his companion to exercise self-control, and the two leave for Belmont. Meanwhile, in Belmont, Portia is awash with suitors. Her father left a will stipulating that each of her suitors must choose correctly from one of three caskets, made of gold, silver and lead respectively. Whoever picks the right casket wins Portia's hand. The first suitor, the Prince of Morocco, chooses the gold casket, interpreting its slogan, 'Who chooseth me shall gain what many men desire', as referring to Portia.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/708388 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Much Ado About Nothing (Unabridged) Author: William Shakespeare Narrator: Rosalind Wills, James Pritchard, Troy Bond, Stephen C, David O'connell, Lamarr Gulley, Christie Nowak, Arielle Lipshaw, Karen Savage, Lizzie Driver, Elizabeth Klett, Kristin Hughes Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 12 minutes Release date: August 27, 2023 Genres: Theatre & Radio Publisher's Summary: 'Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare - is a comedy by William Shakespeare thought to have been written in 1598 and 1599. The play was included in the First Folio, published in 1623. Synopsis In Messina, a messenger brings news that Don Pedro will return that night from a successful battle, along with Claudio and Benedick. Beatrice asks the messenger about Benedick and mocks Benedick's ineptitude as a soldier. Leonato explains, 'There is a kind of merry war betwixt Signor Benedick and her.' On the soldiers' arrival, Don Pedro tells Leonato that they will stay a month at least, and Benedick and Beatrice resume their 'merry war'. Pedro's illegitimate brother, Don John, is also introduced. Claudio's feelings for Hero are rekindled, and he informs Benedick of his intention to court her. Benedick, who openly despises marriage, tries to dissuade him. Don Pedro encourages the marriage. Benedick swears that he will never marry. Don Pedro laughs at him and tells him he will when he finds the right person. A masquerade ball is planned. Therein a disguised Don Pedro woos Hero on Claudio's behalf. Don John uses this situation to sow chaos by telling Claudio that Don Pedro is wooing Hero for himself. Claudio rails against the entrapments of beauty. But the misunderstanding is later resolved, and Claudio is promised Hero's hand in marriage. Meanwhile, Benedick and Beatrice have danced together, trading disparaging remarks under the cover of their masks. Benedick is stung at hearing himself described as 'the prince's jester, a very dull fool', and yearns to be spared the company of 'Lady Tongue'. Don Pedro and his men, bored at the prospect of waiting a week for the wedding, concoct a plan to match-make between Benedick and Beatrice. They arrange for Benedick to overhear a conversation in which they declare that Beatrice is madly in love with him but too afraid to tell him. Hero and Ursula likewise ensure that Beatrice overhears a conversation in which they discuss Benedick's undying love for her. Both Benedick and Beatrice are delighted to think that they are the object of unrequited love, and both resolve to mend their faults and declare their love. Meanwhile, Don John plots to stop the wedding, embarrass his brother, and wreak misery on Leonato and Claudio. He tells Don Pedro and Claudio that Hero is 'disloyal', and arranges for them to see his associate, Borachio, enter her bedchamber and engage amorously with her (it is actually Hero's chambermaid). Claudio and Don Pedro are duped, and Claudio vows to humiliate Hero publicly.'

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/708390 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Othello (Unabridged) Author: William Shakespeare Narrator: Filippo Gioachin, Lucy Perry, Bruce Pirie, Lars Rolander, Robert Keiper, Mark F. Smith, Denny Sayers, David Lawrence Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 3 minutes Release date: August 27, 2023 Genres: Theatre & Radio Publisher's Summary: Othello by William Shakespeare - (full title: The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice) is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare, probably in 1603. The story revolves around two characters, Othello and Iago. Othello is a Moorish military commander who was serving as a general of the Venetian army in defence of Cyprus against invasion by Ottoman Turks. He has recently married Desdemona, a beautiful and wealthy Venetian lady younger than himself, without the knowledge of and despite the later objection of her father. Iago is Othello's malevolent ensign, who maliciously stokes his master's jealousy until the usually stoic Moor kills his beloved wife in a fit of blind rage. Due to its enduring themes of passion, jealousy, and race, Othello is still topical and popular and is widely performed, with numerous adaptations. Plot Roderigo, a wealthy and dissolute gentleman, complains to his friend Iago, an ensign, that Iago has not told him about the recent secret marriage between Desdemona, the daughter of Brabantio, a senator, and Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army. Roderigo is upset because he loves Desdemona and had asked her father, Brabantio, for her hand in marriage, which Brabantio denied him. Iago hates Othello for promoting an aristocrat named Cassio above him, whom Iago considers a less capable soldier than himself. Iago tells Roderigo that he plans to exploit Othello for his own advantage and convinces Roderigo to wake Brabantio and tell him about his daughter's elopement. Meanwhile, Iago sneaks away to find Othello and warns him that Brabantio is coming for him. Brabantio, provoked by Roderigo, is enraged and seeks to confront Othello, but he finds Othello accompanied by the Duke of Venice's guards, who prevent violence. News has arrived in Venice that the Turks are going to attack Cyprus, and Othello is therefore summoned to advise the senators. Brabantio has no option but to accompany Othello to the Duke's residence, where he accuses Othello of seducing Desdemona by witchcraft. Othello defends himself before the Duke of Venice, Brabantio's kinsmen Lodovico and Gratiano, and various senators. Othello explains that, while he was invited to Brabantio's home, Desdemona became enamoured of him for the sad and compelling stories he told of his life before Venice, not because of any witchcraft. The senate is satisfied once Desdemona confirms that she loves Othello, but Brabantio leaves, saying that Desdemona will betray Othello: 'Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/707522 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Alchemist (Unabridged) Author: Ben Jonson Narrator: Thomas Leigh Moore, Nathanial Higgins, Teddy Hodge, Abby Pugh, Alan Mapstone, Tricia G, Arielle Lipshaw, Elizabeth Klett, Kevin Johnson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 5 minutes Release date: August 27, 2023 Genres: Theatre & Radio Publisher's Summary: The Alchemist by Ben Jonson - is a comedy by English playwright Ben Jonson. First performed in 1610 by the King's Men, it is generally considered Jonson's best and most characteristic comedy; Samuel Taylor Coleridge believed that it had one of the three most perfect plots in literature. The play's clever fulfilment of the classical unities and vivid depiction of human folly have made it one of the few Renaissance plays (except the works of Shakespeare) with a continuing life on stage, apart from a period of neglect during the Victorian era Synopsis An outbreak of plague in London forces a gentleman, Lovewit, to flee temporarily to the country. He leaves his house under the sole charge of his butler, Jeremy. Jeremy uses the opportunity given to him to use the house as the headquarters for fraudulent acts. He transforms himself into 'Captain Face,' and enlists the aid of Subtle, a fellow conman, and Dol Common, a prostitute. The play opens with a violent argument between Subtle and Face concerning the division of the riches which they have, and will continue to gather. Face threatens to have an engraving made of Subtle with a face worse than that of the notorious highwayman Gamaliel Ratsey. Dol breaks the pair apart and reasons with them that they must work as a team if they are to succeed. Their first customer is Dapper, a lawyer's clerk who wishes Subtle to use his supposed necromantic skills to summon a 'familiar' or spirit to help in his gambling ambitions. The tripartite suggest that Dapper may win favour with the 'Queen of Fairy,' but he must subject himself to humiliating rituals in order for her to help him. Their second gull is Drugger, a tobacconist, who is keen to establish a profitable business. After this, a wealthy nobleman, Sir Epicure Mammon, arrives, expressing the desire to gain himself the philosopher's stone, which he believes will bring him huge material and spiritual wealth. He is accompanied by Surly, a sceptic and debunker of the whole idea of alchemy. He is promised the philosopher's stone and promised that it will turn all base metal into gold. Surly however, suspects Subtle of being a thief. Mammon accidentally sees Dol and is told that she is a Lord's sister who is suffering from madness. Subtle contrives to become angry with Ananias, an Anabaptist, and demands that he should return with a more senior member of his sect (Tribulation). Drugger returns and is given false and ludicrous advice about setting up his shop; he also brings news that a rich young widow (Dame Pliant) and her brother (Kastril) have arrived in London. Both Subtle and Face in their greed and ambition seek out to win the widow. The Anabaptists return and agree to pay for goods to be transmuted into gold. These are in fact Mammon's goods. Dapper returns and is promised that he shall meet with the Queen of Fairy soon. Drugger brings Kastril who, on being told that Subtle is a skilled match-maker, rushes to fetch his sister. Drugger is given to understand that the appropriate payment might secure his marriage to the widow. Dapper is blindfolded and subjected to 'fairy' humiliations; but on the reappearance of Mammon, he is gagged and hastily thrust into the privy.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/708399 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Comedy of Errors (Unabridged) Author: William Shakespeare Narrator: Tim Ferreira, Mary Dalton, Jason Bortles, Abby Pugh, John Fricker, Lucy Perry, Maria Therese, Martin Geeson, Diana Majlinger, Arielle Lipshaw, Elizabeth Klett, David Lawrence Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 32 minutes Release date: August 27, 2023 Genres: Theatre & Radio Publisher's Summary: The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare - is one of William Shakespeare's early plays. It is his shortest and one of his most farcical comedies, with a major part of the humour coming from slapstick and mistaken identity, in addition to puns and word play. It has been adapted for opera, stage, screen and musical theatre numerous times worldwide. In the centuries following its premiere, the play's title has entered the popular English lexicon as an idiom for 'an event or series of events made ridiculous by the number of errors that were made throughout'. Synopsis Because a law forbids merchants from Syracuse from entering Ephesus, elderly Syracusian trader Egeon faces execution when he is discovered in the city. He can only escape by paying a fine of a thousand marks. He tells his sad story to Solinus, Duke of Ephesus. In his youth, Egeon married and had twin sons. On the same day, a poor woman without a job also gave birth to twin boys, and he purchased these as servants to his sons. Soon afterward, the family made a sea voyage and was hit by a tempest. Egeon lashed himself to the main-mast with one son and one servant, and his wife took the other two infants. His wife was rescued by one boat, Egeon by another. Egeon never again saw his wife or the children with her. Recently his son Antipholus, now grown, and his son's servant, Dromio, left Syracuse to find their brothers. When Antipholus did not return, Egeon set out in search of him. The Duke is moved by this story and grants Egeon one day to pay his fine. That same day, Antipholus arrives in Ephesus, searching for his brother. He sends Dromio to deposit some money at The Centaur, an inn. He is confounded when the identical Dromio of Ephesus appears almost immediately, denying any knowledge of the money and asking him home to dinner, where his wife is waiting. Antipholus, thinking his servant is making insubordinate jokes, beats Dromio of Ephesus. Dromio of Ephesus returns to his mistress, Adriana, saying that her 'husband' refused to come back to his house, and even pretended not to know her. Adriana, concerned that her husband's eye is straying, takes this news as confirmation of her suspicions. Antipholus of Syracuse, who complains 'I could not speak with Dromio since at first, I sent him from the mart,' meets up with Dromio of Syracuse who now denies making a 'joke' about Antipholus having a wife. Antipholus begins beating him. Suddenly, Adriana rushes up to Antipholus of Syracuse and begs him not to leave her. The Syracusans cannot but attribute these strange events to witchcraft, remarking that Ephesus is known as a warren for witches. Antipholus and Dromio go off with this strange woman, the one to eat dinner and the other to keep the gate.