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The George du Maurier Library

The George du Maurier Library

By: George du Maurier
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Step softly into The George du Maurier Library, where the dreams, sorrows, studio-lamps, Parisian attics, impossible loves, and curious enchantments of George du Maurier are read in full. Here are tales in which memory opens secret doors, art becomes a perilous magic, and the waking world is never quite so solid as respectable persons suppose.Public domain
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  • The Martian Part Second part 6

    The Martian Part Second part 6
    Jun 25 2026
    In which a daring encounter with a bull reveals the brave but guileless character of young Barty, whose candid nature endears him to his companions despite the occasional troubles it invites. Following this, a charming and leisurely tour through the picturesque Loire country unfolds, filled with joyous festivities, genteel hospitality, and the tender moments of youthful affection beneath the evening stars.
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    11 mins
  • The Martian Part Second part 5

    The Martian Part Second part 5
    Jun 23 2026
    In which we are gently ushered into the daily rhythms and quaint intimacies of life at the House of Laferté, where old Polyphemus's morning rituals and Barty's musical interludes paint a vivid tableau of camaraderie and simple pleasures. The narrative wanders into the shadowy depths of the nearby forest, revealing its haunting legends and evoking a wistful nostalgia for wild woods and bygone days filled with mysterious lore and rustic charm.
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    8 mins
  • The Martian Part Second part 4

    The Martian Part Second part 4
    Jun 21 2026
    In which we are introduced to the singular household of M. Laferté, a towering and somewhat grim ironmaster turned mayor, whose rustic yet generous family welcomes the lively presence of Barty with gentle affection and good-humoured oversight. Their days are enlivened by shooting expeditions, whimsical entertainments, and the hearty camaraderie of meals where the boundaries between master and servant pleasantly dissolve.
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    6 mins
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