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  Emperor Norton I - His 1820...

  Charles Featherstone

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  Long before he proclaimed himself Emperor of the United States, a young Joshua Norton arrived at the Cape of Good Hope as part of a grand British scheme: the 1820 Settler scheme. His family, like thousands of others, was promised fertile land to serve as a buffer against the Xhosa kingdoms on the volatile Eastern Cape frontier. 
  This wryly humorous and meticulously researched novel plunges you into the brutal reality of the Albany district, a land far from the promise of prosperity. Here, the Norton family struggles to farm unforgiving soil amidst a maelstrom of cultural conflict. The air is thick with tension between the newly arrived British, the established Dutch colonists, and the resilient Xhosa people defending their ancestral lands, all set against the backdrop of the relentless Frontier Wars. 
  Witness Joshua’s formative years shaped by violence, economic ruin, and the stark absurdities of colonial ambition. It is on this scarred and contested ground that a boy is forged—his keen sense of justice warped by tragedy, his reality blurred by the immense pressure of a world perpetually at war. This is the definitive account of how a not-very-successful settler’s son began his extraordinary journey to become the beloved monarch of a realm that existed only in his magnificent, fractured mind.

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  Brown on Resolution

  C. S. Forester

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  Set against the backdrop of World War I, Brown on Resolution is a gripping naval adventure by C. S. Forester, the master of maritime fiction. This thrilling tale follows the journey of Albert Brown, an ordinary British seaman who becomes an unlikely hero in the fight against a formidable German warship. 
  Stranded on a remote Pacific island after his ship is attacked, Brown wages a one-man guerrilla war against overwhelming odds, using his wit, courage, and determination to disrupt the enemy’s plans. As the tension builds, the novel explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and the unbreakable spirit of a single man against the might of an empire. 
  Narrated with intensity and vivid detail, this audiobook captures the essence of Forester’s masterful storytelling, making it an essential listen for fans of naval history, wartime drama, and classic adventure fiction. 
  Start listening to Brown on Resolution today and experience a gripping tale of courage, resilience, and heroism on the high seas!

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  The Best of Enemies

  William W. Johnstone, J. A....

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  Introducing Trace and Chaw: a pugnacious pair of Civil War veterans who nearly killed each other in battle—but lived to fight another day. Together . . . 
   
   
   
  They met in a bloodbath. Two demons in uniform caught in the middle of one hell of a war. Private Chaw, the Rebel, liked chewing tobacco and fighting blue-bellied Yanks. Private Trace, the Yankee, hated Southerners, especially ornery cusses like Chaw. But when the smoke cleared after the Battle of Deadeye Gap, the Blue and the Gray of their uniforms didn't matter anymore. Both were stained blood red. And both were the last men standing . . . 
   
   
   
  This was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. 
   
   
   
  Now that the war's over, Trace and Chaw travel the West together. They're handy with six-guns and gut-shredders, fond of women and liquor, and always ready to raise hell. Somehow, the unlikely partnership works—until Trace and Chaw sign up with a freighting company run by a beautiful woman. Her company is caught in the crossfire of two rival mine owners who want to control the freight routes. Like it or not, Trace and Chaw are stuck in the middle of another war. And this one's going to be every bit as bloody—and maybe their last . . .

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  The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

  Taylor Jenkins Reid

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  This work offers concise Key Insights & Analysis of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, by Taylor Jenkins Reid. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Designed for readers seeking a clear, thought-provoking overview that captures the novel’s central themes and emotional depth. 
  Aging Hollywood icon Evelyn Hugo has always been a woman of mystery—glamorous, scandalous, and endlessly fascinating. After years of silence, she finally chooses to reveal the story behind her seven marriages, her rise to stardom, and the price of ambition. Through her confession, Evelyn unveils not only the glittering facade of fame but also the heartbreak, secrets, and sacrifices that defined her life. Beneath the gossip and glamour lies a tale of identity, forbidden love, and the courage it takes to live truthfully. At once a sweeping epic and an intimate portrait, this novel explores the complexities of love, power, and legacy.

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  Charity - The Shackleford...

  Beverley Watts

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  In this funny Regency romance series, the Shackleford sisters descend on a Regency society that doesn’t know what’s hit it… 
   
  While Charity Shackleford might be considered far more outspoken than her twin sister Chastity, she was much less inclined to make a complete cake of herself. Something her twin appeared to be doing with increasing regularity. 
   
  Indeed, when details of Chastity’s latest faux pas threatened to travel beyond the confines of Blackmore, it appeared that removing her from the vicinity was the only answer. Naturally, as always, Grace, the eldest daughter and current Duchess of Blackmore was tasked with picking up the pieces. 
   
  Unfortunately, just as she was about to inform their father of her intention to take Chastity for a short holiday to their sister Faith in Torquay, the Reverend was unexpectedly called upon to attend his curate’s sadly dying mother. Firmly of the opinion that their father could not be trusted to stay out of mischief long enough to give anybody the last rites, Grace instructed Charity to accompany him. 
   
  On reaching the trading port of Dartmouth, Charity quickly learned that nothing was as it seemed. Indeed, she discovered her sister’s worst fears were well founded as she, her father and Percy found themself embroiled in a long-standing conspiracy involving smuggling and murder. 
   
  Only the arrival of the mysterious Jago Carlyon stood between them and the infamous leader of the Hope Cove smuggling ring. Struggling to fight her undeniable attraction to the handsome Cornishman, Charity had to decide whether he could be trusted with her heart, or more importantly her life. 
   
  Perfect for fans of Regency Romances with wit and humor and a little bit of steam...

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  Shimmer of the Herring

  Evelyn Hood

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