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  Doctor The - Seasoned Twelve

  Alexander Leithes

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  The Doctor awakens to discover a universe which is at once all too familiar, and yet completely unlike that which he was expecting. Join him as he argues with himself, his companions, and anyone else near enough to be drawn in - all the while attempting to save a shattered and disintegrating universe. If this seems to be parodying something familiar, which has itself recently fallen apart and lost its shine, it probably is. First published through YouTube beginning in 2019, then published in book form through Amazon as The Doctor Reads The Doctor By The Doctor – Seasoned 12. Then in second edition in 2020 as The Doctor - Seasoned Twelve. Now, finally, available in audio book form.

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  The Maltese Cat - Celebrated...

  Rudyard Kipling

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  Joseph Rudyard Kipling was born in Mumbai, India on 30th December 1865.   
   
  As was the custom in those days, he and his sister were sent back to England when he was 5.  The ill-treatment and cruelty by the Portsmouth couple they boarded with Kipling said contributed to the onset of his literary life.  
   
  At 16 he returned to India to work on a local paper where he was soon contributing and writing.  It also exposed him to the issues of identity and national allegiance which pervade much of his work.  
   
  In 1886, his ‘Departmental Ditties’, collection of verse appeared in print followed by 39 short stories for his newspaper over only 8 months.  These were then published as ‘Plain Tales from the Hills’, shortly after his 22nd birthday.  
   
  He continued his prolific pace of writing before being dismissed in a dispute and, taking his pay-off and the profits from the sale of some publishing rights, decided to return to London, travelling via Rangoon, Hong Kong, Japan and the United States, all the while writing articles, and arriving at Liverpool in October 1889. 
   
  Over the next two years he saw further works published as books and in magazines, as well as a nervous breakdown for which he was prescribed a sea voyage, to South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and India.  
   
  Happier times came with marriage to Caroline Starr Balestier in January 1892.  The honeymoon began in Vermont and ended in Yokahama where they heard their bank had failed.  They returned to Vermont and settled.  Caroline was now pregnant and he was planning the ‘Jungle Books’.  
   
  A failed arbitration between the US and England resulted in an argument between Caroline’s brother and Kipling, and then his arrest.  At the hearing he was mortified by the exposure of his private life and after settling the matter they returned to England and life in Torquay.  ‘Kim’ was published in 1902, and ‘Just So Stories for Little Children’, a year later.  
   
  In 1907 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature with the citation “in consideration of the power of observation, originality of imagination, virility of ideas and remarkable talent for narration which characterise the creations of this world-famous author”.   
   
  When the Great War erupted, he scorned those who refused conscription.  His son enlisted and was killed at the Battle of Loos in September 1915, at 18, an exploding shell had ripped his face apart.  This death inspired Kipling’s writing thereafter, but the tragedy broke his life and by 1930 his prolific pen had almost ceased. 
   
  Rudyard Kipling died on 18th January 1936 from a perforated duodenal ulcer.  He was 70.  His ashes are buried at Poets’ Corner in Westminster Abbey. 
   
  In the Maltese Cat Kipling returns once more to India and the British Empire.  A polo match is being played.  The fierce competitive instincts of two social classes are fighting for dominance.  All told through the voice of the Maltese Cat, the most cunning of the horses.

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  Short Stories About The American...

  Ambrose Bierce, Louisa May...

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  War is always a tragedy. There may be a winner of sorts but always a loser.  The cost in injuries, death, destruction can never be fully recovered even if glossed over by a military or political elite that proclaims otherwise. 
   
  Even further down on the scale of mankind’s self-destructive baseness is Civil War.  One Nation with Two Sides locked in a ferocious fight is inevitably more painful and more despoiling.  Civilians are the bait in the trap.  Two sets of values may be proclaimed and many offer loyalty to one or the other but society also has those who just want the space and time to live, to enjoy their family and friends.  Each to his own. 
   
  In the American Civil War that began in 1861 the War was seemingly fought to end Slavery.  A War for Good.  The result a win for the good guys but a society that still bears fractures from this seminal period.   
   
  The stories in this volume show the true scars that are endured as a riven Nations authors try to explain and reconcile.   
   
  01 - Short Stories About the American Civil War - An Introduction 
  02 - An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce 
  03 - The Brothers by Louisa May Alcott 
  04 - The Namesake by Willa Cather 
  05 - The Affair At Coulter's Creek by Ambrose Bierce 
  06 - The Locket by Kate Chopin 
  07 - The Veteran by Stephen Crane 
  08 - Chickamauga by Ambrose Bierce 
  09 - My Red Cap by Louisa May Alcott 
  10 - Parker Adderson, Philosopher by Ambrose Bierce 
  11 - The Coup de Grace by Ambrose Bierce 
  12 - Christmas Eve in War Times by Edward Payson Roe 
  13 - The Eyes of the Panther by Ambrose Bierce 
  14 - A Man With Two Lives by Ambrose Bierce 
  15 - A Horseman in the Sky by Ambrose Bierce

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  Beautiful Sins

  Piper Lawson

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  I swore I'd cut Harrison King out of my life, and my bed, forever.  
    
  The second my contract with the ruthless billionaire who owned me was up…  
    
  I ran. 
    
  Not knowing that decision would only twist the web around us tighter. 
    
  Now, he's back, and the sins of his past threaten to destroy us both. 
    
  He still thirsts for power and vengeance. But his secrets run deeper than I knew.  
    
  This time, he wants me to stand by his side. 
    
  This time, he's asking. 
    
  BEAUTIFUL SINS is the steamy, enthralling continuation of Harrison and Reagan's romance that begins in BEAUTIFUL ENEMY.   
    
    
  PRAISE FOR THE ENEMIES TRILOGY: 
    
  ★★★★★ "The spice of romance and brute force of a cage fight...a combustible inferno." -Isha, Goodreads reviewer 
    
  ★★★★★ "Captivatingly sexy and fresh. It consumed me." -Beautiful Chaos Reviews 
    
  ★★★★★ "Overflowing with drama and suspense. Rae and Harrison will take you on an emotional roller coaster." -BP34, Goodreads reviewer 
    
  ★★★★★ "Leaves you breathless and wanting more." -Amanda, Goodreads reviewer 
    
  ★★★★★ "Powerful and full of feels...my new obsession." -Stital, Goodreads reviewer  
    
  ★★★★★ "WOW! My heart stuttered at the ending! Keeps you gripped." -Suzanne, Goodreads reviewer  
    
  ★★★★★ "Loud, gritty, hot and freaking amazing!!! Little Queen and her King will burn up your pages." -Debbie, Goodreads reviewer 
    
  ★★★★★ "I want a Harrison, pretty please with whipped cream and a cherry on top...I was completely blown away by this book." -Shelly, Goodreads reviewer 

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  Yellow Face: Book Summary &...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Yellow Face, by R. F. Kuang.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by R. F. Kuang.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  
   
  In this gripping and thought-provoking novel, the authors explore the intricacies of identity, cultural appropriation, and the literary world. The story centers around a successful writer whose life is turned upside down when a friend’s sudden death presents a chance to assume their identity and gain literary acclaim. As the protagonist grapples with the consequences of this decision, themes of authenticity, race, and the pressure to conform to societal expectations come to the forefront. The novel blends sharp satire with deep emotional insight, offering a compelling critique of the modern publishing industry and its often unexamined biases.

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  Beautiful Remains - A totally...

  Gwyn Bennett

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  Dawn creeps over the horizon, illuminating the body lying on the marshy ground. He looks peaceful, young, healthy. But there is no bloom of life in his cheeks, his eyes are cold and dead…
  
   
  When Head of the Ritualistic Behavioural Crime Unit, Dr Harrison Lane, is called to desolate Wicken Fen to assist with a murder investigation, he can’t believe what he sees. Curved iron horseshoes hold down the body of a young, athletic man, and birch leaves rest delicately upon his torso, but it’s what lies above the leaves that interests Harrison…
  
   
  A small bone hangs around the young man’s neck and Harrison immediately recognises it as a magical talisman, said to bring the wearer great powers. But it’s from an ancient sect which some believe has links to the devil.
  
   
  The victim is soon identified as local jockey Paul Lester. Searching his home, Harrison discovers a thick white envelope containing horsehair and cryptic directions to a meeting place. With a sickening feeling, he suddenly understands why Paul was targeted; he was a member of another secret society: The Horsemen. Could that mean that other members are in danger?
  
   
  But Harrison can’t get the detective in charge of the case to take his worries seriously. Then another victim is found dead, pinned down by horseshoes, and his worst fears are confirmed. Harrison knows the fastest way to stop this killer is to infiltrate the society, but can he discover their secrets and work out how the killer is tracking them before it’s too late?
  
   
  Fans of Angela Marsons, LJ Ross and Rachel McLean won’t be able to stop reading this totally gripping crime thriller. 
  This book was previously published under the title The Horsemen by Gwyn GB.
  
   
  What readers are saying about this book:
  
   
  “This is the second book in this series that I have read and it certainly didn’t disappoint. I would love to meet Dr Harrison!!!” Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  
   
  “I love LOVE Harrison Lane's stories.” Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  
   
  “Another unputdownable book in this series, very well-written, extremely good characterisation, intriguing and has made me eagerly want to read the next in this series.” Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  
   
  “Another fabulous book, I couldn't put this book down until I'd finished reading it. I was gripped.” Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  
   
  “Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Have read books 1 & 2, book 3 next on my list.” Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  
   
  “I love these books and the author. They will make superb series for TV can’t wait to read the next one.” Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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