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  A Knowing One - A witty...

  Judith Hale Everett

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  An uneasy friendship turns into a dangerous game when the love of a woman is on the line. 
  Just when Tom Breckinridge has decided to propose marriage to Diana Marshall, a rival has come out of the woodwork: Reginald Popplewell, a childhood neighbor of Diana's, and now heir to a viscountcy. Diana's father much prefers Reginald, but Tom believes Reginald has something to hide. 
  When Mrs. Marshall invites Tom to a house party at their home near Brighton, Tom finds even more to dislike about "dear Reggie," but Diana won't hear a word against him and goes so far as to wring a pledge from Tom that he will make a friend of Reginald. Knowing just how risky it can be to befriend a con man, Tom will discover to what lengths he is willing to go to win Diana.

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  A Tale of Two Cities

  Charles Dickens

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  “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” 
  So begins one of Charles Dickens’ most enduring and powerful works. A Tale of Two Cities sweeps listeners into the turmoil of the French Revolution, capturing both the grandeur and the horror of the era. Set between the contrasting cities of London and Paris, this historical masterpiece follows the lives of Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat who renounces his title, and Sydney Carton, a dissolute English barrister whose redemption lies in a profound act of sacrifice. 
  Themes of justice, resurrection, and the brutal weight of revolution collide in a narrative as thrilling as it is moving. With unforgettable characters—Lucie Manette, Madame Defarge, Dr. Manette—and an emotionally charged plot, A Tale of Two Cities remains a landmark of literary history. 
  In this compelling narration by Roger Arnold, Dickens’ voice is brought to life with clarity and passion, delivering an immersive journey through the shadowed streets of Paris and the quiet resolve of London. A must-listen for fans of historical drama, courtroom intrigue, and stories of personal transformation.

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  Taming The Rogue - BWWM...

  Sage Dearly

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  Can their hearts break free in a world where love is forbidden? 
  Zelena has spent her life fighting to survive in a world that wasn't built for women with dark skin like her. Running from a past filled with danger and deceit, she never expected to land in the arms of Lucien, one of the wealthiest plantation owners in the South. After a botched attempt to steal from him, she's forced into his home to pay off her debt. 
  Lucien is captivated by Zelena's strength, beauty, and defiance, but she is no ordinary maid. An undeniable attraction simmers beneath the surface as the two spar with words and wills. 
  She’s determined not to fall under his spell, but Lucien isn't a man who easily gives up what he wants. The more he tries to tame her, the more he realizes she’s the one changing him, and possibly saving his soul. 
  In a time when love between them is forbidden, Lucien and Zelena must navigate the turbulent waters of class, race, and society’s judgment. Will they risk everything for a chance at a love neither of them expected? 
  A closed-door romance filled with passion, forbidden love, and intense emotion that will sweep you off your feet and into a world where love transcends all boundaries.

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  East Indian The: Book Summary &...

  Margot Langley

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  This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas.
   
  
  
   
  Journey beyond the drawing rooms of Edwardian London into the windswept cliffs of Cornwall, where two remarkable women—an aristocratic tuberculosis patient and an Indian nurse—forge an alliance that reshapes the future of healthcare. The East Indian is an immersive tale of courage, compassion, and innovation, tracing how data-driven advocacy, cross-cultural collaboration, and agile pilot projects can conquer even entrenched prejudice and institutional inertia.
   
  Witness the power of participatory design as patients co-create their treatment protocols. Discover how evidence-based advocacy transforms colonial biases into integrated care breakthroughs. Learn to scale high-impact initiatives with modular mobile clinics, rapid retrospectives, and community partnerships. Navigate resistance through transparent dialogue and strategic alliances. Finally, master the art of legacy building by codifying your processes into living frameworks that guide future leaders.

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  Friend of My Enemy - A Medieval...

  Marina Pacheco

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  Captured by an implacable enemy, their future looks bleak. Will escape even be possible? 
  Al-Andalus 998 AD. Galen and Alcuin have been taken prisoner by the Moors. Galen is a Moorish doctor’s latest project. Alcuin languishes in the dungeons, watching over the bishop, who is slowly being tortured to death for a treasure. 
  Galen and Alcuin must learn how to survive in a strange new kingdom which is rapidly turning hostile towards Christians. Martyrdom, a life of slavery, or escape are their only options. But how can they escape when they have been separated? 
  Will Galen touch the heart of his captors and win their freedom? 
  Friend of My Enemy is the 6th book in the compelling Life of Galen historical fiction series. If you like exploring the lives of people in the past and tales of friendship enduring under the harshest of conditions, then you’ll love Marina Pacheco’s ongoing medieval saga. 
  Listen to Friend of My Enemy today to be spirited away to ancient times.

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  Crooked House

  Anonyme

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  “Writing Crooked House was pure pleasure and I feel justified in my belief that it is one of my best.” --Agatha Christie 
  Described by the queen of mystery herself as one of her favorites of her published work, Crooked House is a classic Agatha Christie thriller revolving around a devastating family mystery. 
  The Leonides are one big happy family living in a sprawling, ramshackle mansion. That is until the head of the household, Aristide, is murdered with a fatal barbiturate injection. 
  Suspicion naturally falls on the old man’s young widow, fifty years his junior. But the murderer has reckoned without the tenacity of Charles Hayward, fiancé of the late millionaire’s granddaughter.

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