The White Maniac, by Mary Fortune VINTAGE
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The White Maniac, by Mary Fortune VINTAGE

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 27, 202656 min
  • Fiction & stories

Why is everything from the furniture to the moldings white at the house of a rich Baron? Mary Fortune, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where the classics are more approachable through an audiobook treatment. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. Unlimited everything. With a monthly donation of $9.99 or more, that's what you get. Unlimited access to the extensive Classic Tales Audiobooks Library. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, and elsewhere. They already have...

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You're fed up with losing out the hidden fees when you send money abroad with your everyday bank.

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Support comes from WISE, the smart way to manage the currencies you need around the globe. You're fed up with losing out the hidden fees when you send money abroad with your everyday bank. Choose the smart way. WISE. You can count on the exchange rate you'd usually find on Google.

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No unwelcome surprises. Plus ditch that, where's my money feeling? Most transfers arrive in under 20 seconds. Join millions saving billions on hidden fees.

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Be smart. Get WISE. Download the WISE app now. Now, T's and C's apply. Why is everything from the furniture to the moldings white at the house of a rich baron?

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