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The Finest Story in the World

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Duration
1H 7min
Language
English
Format
Category

Classics

When the young bank clerk, Charlie Mears, comes up with an innovative idea for a new story, he has no notion just how amazing his tale is. Inspired by dreams which are memories of former lives, he takes us back to the vivid and brutal world of ancient Greece. But Charlie’s own literary skill is not equal to the task of writing his novel. His friend must take on the challenge of extracting the finest tale in the world from the reluctant and ever-distracted brain of the young clerk. But just as there seems to be some progress, something most unexpected occurs….

© 2020 Red Door Consulting (Audiobook): 9781467668637

Release date

Audiobook: February 5, 2020

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