One of Saki's famed 'animal stories', The Brogue is the witty, and biting tale of an erratic horse and the hapless and even hopeful human beings that the beast comes into contact with. Writing as H. H. Munro here, Saki is a genius of satirical prose and always a rewarding and amusing listen.

This excellent animal story, written by Saki under his penname H.H. Munro, concerns two half-brothers, their respective artistic prowess, sibling rivalry, jealousy and a rather non-plussed white bull. As always, Saki lives up to his (real) name and delivers a witty and caustic short story which is an amusing delight to hear.

Taken from a fascinating collection of tales, including stories related by members of a select club consisting of an actor, a barrister, a doctor, a soldier, a writer and an 'ordinary man'. Each member of this club is obliged to entertain his fellows to dinner from time to time, after which he relates a story connected with his profession or trade...

Arthur Cadogan West, a young government clerk, is found dead by the railway tracks near Aldgate. On his body Holmes' brother Mycroft finds some secret submarine plans - 3 pages of which seem to be missing. These pages alone, in the wrong hands, could be used to build a Bruce-Partington submarine that would pose a threat to Britain. Cadogan West's h...

When a gruesome package is delivered to a Croydon spinster, our heroes suspect that what was initially thought a dark 'prank' could in fact be a clue in an altogether more serious, and perhaps deadly, game.

Mr. Trevor Bennett comes to Holmes with a most unusual problem. He is Professor Presbury's personal secretary, and until recently he has enjoyed the old Camford physiologist's implicit trust as though he were a close member of the family. The professor, however, has begun to act strangely after returning from a mysterious fortnight's absence. He is...

A Cornish holiday goes dreadfully wrong when a young woman is found dead next to her singing, laughing, insane brothers. What is the significance of the roaring fire, and what dark forces are at work? The only men for the job are of course Holmes and Watson, who a listener can rely upon to unravel this perplexing conundrum.

Watson gets the surprise of his life upon seeing a familiar face, coinciding with the seemingly motiveless murder of one Ronald Adair. What secrets does the empty house hold and who is the returning stranger who gives Watson such a shock? Expect exemplary detective work as always in this gripping story.

Written in the first person in the form of a letter, a man who has been in jail for three years professes his innocence of murder. In so doing he reveals a fascinating story of burglary and murder and a possible travesty of justice.

The Hon. James Inglis relates his experiences of life in India, and in particular, the experience of tracking a wild tiger through the undergrowth on all fours, so close to the magnificent beast that danger was always close at hand. An absorbing big game story, which is astounding and well-told.

On the theme of love a second great collection of romantic short stories from yesteryear read by another husband and wife team Edward Fox and Joanna David. LOVE is a staple theme of many short stories and in this second off-beat selection from CSA it comes in many guises. There is love tragically thwarted by duty in Thomas Hardy's The Son's Veto; t...

Angela tells the story of a 'poor paralysed fellow' who becomes infatuated with a girl who visits him. A melancholy and emotive tale of longing, desire and loss, Angela is a well-crafted short story by the great W.S. Gilbert (of Gilbert and Sullivan fame).

Containing ten wonderful stories read captivatingly by Rosalind Ayres, Barbara eigh-Hunt, Juliet Stevenson and Harriet Walter, this collection is a winner with everyone. All stories have been carefully chosen for their strong female characters and are full of humour, drama and insight. Also containing some works about women by well-known male write...

This classic Irish short story is read fittingly by T. P. McKenna, whose commanding Irish brogue is a perfect suit for this vignette by William Carleton, a well-respected Irish 'peasant novelist'.

The first in CSA WORD's series of brilliant and strong women's stories. With stories from such female greats as Elizabeth Gaskell and Katherine Mansfield, this collection should appeal to women and men alike, with a strong and varied selection of stories by and about women.

Taken from the novel 'England Their England', The Cricket Match follows an amateur cricket team of literary (and other) people traveling to play a village team in rural England. Also adapted for a 1973 television feature directed by acclaimed director Stephen Frears.

One of the great adventure stories of literature, The Count of Monte Cristo is a classic tale of malice, conspiracy and retribution - with a moral at its centre. Edmond Dantes makes his audacious bid for freedom from the living death of the Chateau d'If, hell-bent on compensating his friends but destroying those who had falsely incriminated him. he...

A story of innate animal instinct and 'survival of the fittest' of sorts, this tale listens to a man relating a story of instinctive hate and its shocking consequences. The detached and matter-of-fact revelations of the narrator lend this story a chilling and unsettling air, and the story poses a listener questions about wrong and right when faced...

Born into an ordinary family, though not at all ordinary himself, our hero's parents discover that their son has been born with a gift - a brain made of pure gold. As a child, he was very protected by his parents and was unaware of his condition. However, when he discovers his secret, it begins to consume his life, leading to obsession and the feel...

Originally written in French, The Girl from Arles is a doomed love story concerning a young and handsome man named Jan, who falls in love with a woman who can never be his. A heart-rending and tragic-romantic short story that will move even the most hardened souls.

A doting Grandmother comes a cropper of temptation when attempting to prove to her daughter that she can care for her children. Set on showing the kids a good time, Gran plays dressing up, the children's favourite game, although getting carried away with the charade may prove misguided.