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  Chasing the Black Eagle

  Bruce Geddes

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  After detainment by the Bureau of Investigation, Arthur Tormes is forced to spy on Hubert Julian. For thirteen years he follows Julian—a parachutist, pilot, and possible seditious threat to the United States. To win his freedom, Arthur must stay close to Julian, from New York City to Ethiopia, often at great personal sacrifice.

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  Whispers of Her Worth - A Hotel...

  Tanya E Williams

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  In an era determined to silence women, two sisters must decide what it means to be truly seen. 
  Vancouver, 1928. Change is sweeping across Canada as the courts prepare to decide whether women are to be recognized as “persons” under the law. Inside the gilded walls of The Hotel Hamilton, Clara and Louisa Wilson grapple with questions of love, ambition, and the roles they are expected to play—decisions that could alter the course of their lives as profoundly as the verdict unfolding in court. 
  For Clara, The Hotel Hamilton has always been both a responsibility and a refuge. But as she steps into the role of temporary hotel matron, she finds herself torn between the value she discovers in her work and the life she might forfeit if she chooses marriage—convinced she cannot have both. 
  Louisa, never one to remain silent, divides her days between her duties as a maid and a flourishing career on stage. After months of captivating audiences, her sights are set on Hollywood. But when a new director reduces women to mere ornaments in his productions, Louisa must summon the courage to speak out and trust her own talent to carry her forward—or risk losing the future she has fought to claim. 
  As the Wilson sisters wrestle with loyalty, love, and the pursuit of independence, the ripples of the Persons Case echo through their lives, compelling them to ask: Who decides a woman’s worth? And how far will they go to seize it? 
  Sweeping in history and rich with emotion, Whispers of Her Worth is a powerful story of sisterhood, resilience, and quiet defiance. This unforgettable chapter of The Hotel Hamilton Series will immerse you in its world and echo in your heart long after the final page.

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  The Winkler Case

  David Green

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  When insurance salesman Elliot Blake calls at the home of fight promoter Walt Winkler to sell him a new insurance policy, it's handsome boxer Vito who comes to the door. 
  Vito wants something from Elliot, but it's not car insurance. 
  In this gay story inspired by the classic noir novel Double Indemnity, obsessive desire unfolds in an unexpected direction. 
  Set in Chicago in 1948, it's not a remake. You'll never see what's coming.

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  The Orphan’s Heartbreak - The...

  Chrissie Walsh

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  An emotional historical saga from the author of the bestselling Weaver Street series. 
  With no parents to protect her, Darcy Earnshaw must make her own way in the world. 
  After the death of her beloved mill-owner father, thirteen-year-old Darcy Earnshaw is left in the care of her lascivious uncle Abe. Not only is he determined to steal her inheritance, but as she blossoms into a captivating young woman, he longs to steal her innocence too. Desperate to avoid his advances, Darcy decides to flee. 
  Alone and homeless, she is soon taken under the wing of John Carver, a kind-hearted beloved street performer and his family who is captivated by Darcy’s beautiful voice. But it’s Danny, an Italian singer, who captures Darcy’s heart and finally seems to offer the promise of a happy future. 
  But, when war breaks out, and the pressure on Danny and John to enlist mounts, all Darcy’s dreams start to crumble. And with her evil uncle Abe still determined to wreak his terrible revenge on her, surely now there can be no happy ending for the orphan songbird? 
  Heartbreaking, heart-warming, page-turning and uplifting, Chrissie Walsh’s brilliant stories are perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Dilly Court and Kitty Neale. 
  What readers are saying about Chrissie Walsh: 
  ‘Loved this book from the beginning to the end. I wanted the story to go on for ever and a brilliant read.’ 
  ‘A brilliant read, I really enjoyed it, it is definitely five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, looking forward to more books from this author.’ 
  ‘I was so totally engrossed and invested in the characters, written as though I were there myself. It really is a story to be appreciated and devoured... I absolutely loved it.’ 
  ‘I have loved every minute of this book, tears of sadness and tears of joy, a very enjoyable story, will read more from this author.’ 
  ‘Loved this book and there was nothing I didn't enjoy. Beautiful love story. I can't wait to read more from this writer.’ 
  'I found myself totally involved in the lives of the main characters. When they laughed I laughed, when they cried, yes, I cried. The author definitely has a way of writing that really captures your heart.'

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  Narrative of the Life of...

  Frederick Douglass

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  He was born into chains—and taught himself to break them.
  In this gripping autobiography, Frederick Douglass recounts his early life in slavery with unflinching honesty. He exposes the brutal realities of bondage, the violence meant to crush the human spirit, and the forbidden power of education that awakened his resolve to be free. Every page carries the voice of a man who refused silence and demanded dignity.
  
  Recognized as "one of the most influential works in American history," this narrative became a rallying cry for the abolitionist movement and forever changed how the world understood slavery. Douglass's clarity, courage, and moral force continue to resonate with readers today.
  
  If you seek truth, resilience, and a story that helped reshape a nation's conscience, this essential classic belongs in your library.
  
  Open the book—and witness the making of a voice that changed history.

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  Code Noir - Fictions

  Canisia Lubrin, Christina Sharpe

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  "Code Noir is storytelling at its deepest and most intimate. These stories are magic and you must enter them as if you, too, are wondrous." —Dionne Brand, author of Nomenclature, Theory, and Map to the Door of No Return 
   
   
   
  Canisia Lubrin's debut fiction is that rare work of art—a brilliant, startlingly original book that combines immense literary and political force. Its structure, deceptively simple, is based on the infamous Code Noir, a set of real historical decrees originally passed in 1685 by King Louis XIV of France defining the conditions of slavery in the French colonial empire. The original code had fifty-nine articles; Code Noir has fifty-nine linked fictions—vivid, unforgettable, multilayered fragments filled with globe-wise characters who desire to live beyond the ruins of the past. 
   
   
   
  With a foreword by Christina Sharpe, Code Noir ranges in style from contemporary realism to dystopian literature, from futuristic fantasy to historical fiction. This inventive, shape-shifting braid of narratives exists far beyond the boundaries of an official decree.

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