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    The Street of the Four Winds
    The Street of the Four Winds
    The Street of the Four Winds
    Audiobook18 minutes

    The Street of the Four Winds

    Written by Robert W. Chambers

    Narrated by George Keller

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    About this audiobook

    Wandering the streets of Paris, the impoverished artist Severn happens upon a stray cat. He befriends the creature, who in turn reciprocates his affection. When Severn decides to return the cat to her owner, however, the story takes a macabre turn. This tale was originally published in Robert Chambers’ collection The King in Yellow.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAudio Sommelier
    Release dateOct 1, 2018
    ISBN9781644081136
    The Street of the Four Winds
    Author

    Robert W. Chambers

    Robert W. Chambers (1865–1933) was an American author and painter best known for his short story collection The King in Yellow (1895). Born in Brooklyn, Chambers studied art in Paris and was a professional illustrator before he turned to writing. In addition to The King in Yellow, his supernatural tales include The Maker of Moons (1896) and The Mystery of Choice (1897). Later in his career, Chambers wrote bestselling romances and historical novels. 

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