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1) Cinderella
Pub. Date
2005, c1949
Edition
Standard format; Platinum ed.; Special ed.
Description
A slighted beauty outshines her evil stepsisters at a royal ball, then returns to her grim existence before the handsome prince finds her again.
Author
Series
Masterpiece volume 1
Description
Daphne du Maurier's tale of romance and suspense stars Charles Dance as Maxim de Winter and Emilia Fox as his new bride, who finds that the head housekeeper of Manderley, Mrs. Danvers (Diana Rigg), is devoted to her dead mistress, Rebecca.
Author
Series
Masterpiece volume 2
Description
Mrs. de Winter revives Manderley's famous ball, but, encouraged by Mrs. Danvers to copy her dress from a painting, she incurs Maxim's wrath. Mrs. Danvers' taunting reaches a climax as she declares Rebecca is still ruler at the house.
Author
Series
Masterpiece volume 2
Description
Gabriel and Mr. Boldwood forsake their hearts upon the arrival of the dashing, womanizing soldier Frank Troy, who, despite being in love with another woman himself, sees a challenge in Bathsheba and sets out to win her.
Author
Series
Masterpiece volume 1
Description
Uncertain of her future but unwilling to sacrifice her freedom, Bathsheba Everdene rejects the proposal of dependable Gabriel Oak. Gabriel can only watch as Bathsheba flirts with Mr. Boldwood, unleashing a passionate obsession inside him.
7) Peter Pan
Pub. Date
[2007]
Edition
Platinum ed.
Description
This animated story begins when the hero of Wendy, John and Michael's bedtime stories--Peter Pan, the boy who refuses to grow up--returns to the nursery and invites them on a magical journey to Never Land. With the help of Tinker Bell, his feisty sidekick, a dazzling shower of pixie dust and some happy thoughts, Peter teaches them to fly. Off they soar to an enchanted island filled with wonder and adventure. Before they know it, they're knee-deep...
8) Metropolis
Series
Pub. Date
c2002
Edition
Restored authorized ed.
Description
The story of a 21st century city run by a "super trustee" and his collaborators who live in a paradise-like garden. Workers are totally enslaved by machines and condemned to live underground. In the midst of this misery, a young woman, Maria, arises and attempts to inspire the workers to throw off their oppressors.
Author
Series
Masterpiece volume 3
Description
Irene and Bosinney plan to run away together and Soames is furious that the project is overspending again and decides to sue Bosinney.
Author
Series
Masterpiece volume 5
Description
1899 - bankrupt after gambling losses Dartie steals Winifred's pearls, and threatens to shoot her when confronted. He leaves. She starts divorce proceedings.
Author
Series
Masterpiece volume 1
Description
The Forsyte family gather to celebrate the engagement of Winifred Forsyte to Montague Dartie, but Winifred's parents, Emily and James, disapprove.
Author
Series
Masterpiece volume 2
Description
Soames is concerned about his marriage and hires Bosinney to build a country house at Robin Hill for Irene, bringing the couple together and they soon fall in love.
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Series
Masterpiece volume 8
Description
Annette is pregnant, but becomes seriously ill during childbirth.
Author
Series
Masterpiece volume 4
Description
Grieving after Bosinney's death, Irene runs away. Penniless she lives on the streets but is rescued by another destitute woman. Soames is forced to come to terms with losing her.
Author
Series
Masterpiece volume 6
Description
Soames goes to Paris for one last chance with Irene. She tells him she hates him.
Author
Series
Masterpiece volume 7
Description
Soames travels to Paris but is decidedly rebuffed by Irene, who has fallen for Jolyon; they are named in the divorce petition, and are soon parents to a son, Jon.
Author
Series
Masterpiece volume 2
Description
Soames arranges a weekend party for Fleur and they go to London for new clothes.
Author
Series
Masterpiece volume 3
Description
Jon and Fleur agree to travel on the train together when she has to return home, meanwhile Soames has plans for Fleur, a house party.
Author
Series
Masterpiece volume 1
Description
Soames and family are preparing to go to London for Aunt Hester's birthday party.
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Series
Masterpiece volume 4
Description
Fleur arrives at Jon's cottage where he is working for a local farmer. Irene and Jolyon get a letter from Jon explaining that he wants to have some time on his own.
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