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  Eagle and the Wolf The: An epic...

  Gordon Doherty

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  Love Lust & Passion: The Real...

  Ronald Haines

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  Numerous versions of the pirate life of Anne Bonny have been told over the past three centuries, but few of these stories have considered her from a historical perspective. Most of them simply re-visit the sensational and titillating tales of a woman serving aboard an eighteenth century pirate ship and take what is generally accepted about her at face value. 
  When one considers the historical chronology, however, many of the stories about Anne Bonny do not make sense. After researching, it is the opinion of this author that much of what has been accepted as fact about Anne Bonny was more likely to have been about another woman pirate, Mary Read. Anne's actual story, however, not only makes for a great read, but also makes a lot more sense when one considers the fact that her entire time aboard a pirate ship was only two months. 
  Researched historical chronology and available biographical information was used as the basis in writing this pirate adventure novel, with license taken by the author to determine the motivations of the characters since they were inferred by him from the facts, and the story line was then created to both fit and explain those facts. While interesting from a historical perspective, this book also contains both heterosexual and bisexual situations and is therefore not suitable for minors. The pages in this pirate adventure novel tell the real story (truth being defined as the most logical interpretation of the facts) of the pirate life of Anne Bonny. While Anne never became a famous pirate captain, the story of Anne Bonny and Mary Read as women pirates is well established in Caribbean and West Indies history. Were they lesbian pirates? That might depend upon your definition as you read about their circumstances.

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  Northanger Abbey

  Jane Austen

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  Northanger Abbey is a wonderfully entertaining comingofage story, Northanger Abbey is often referred to as Jane Austen's "Gothic parody." Decrepit castles, locked rooms, mysterious chests, cryptic notes, and tyrannical fathers give the story an uncanny air, but one with a decidedly satirical twist. 
    
  The story's unlikely heroine is Catherine Morland, a remarkably innocent seventeenyearold woman from a country parsonage. While spending a few weeks in Bath with a family friend, Catherine meets and falls in love with Henry Tilney, who invites her to visit his family estate, Northanger Abbey. Once there, Catherine, a great reader of Gothic thrillers, lets the shadowy atmosphere of the old mansion fill her mind with terrible suspicions. What is the mystery surrounding the death of Henry's mother? Is the family concealing a terrible secret within the elegant rooms of the Abbey? Can she trust Henry, or is he part of an evil conspiracy? Catherine finds dreadful portents in the most prosaic events, until Henry persuades her to see the peril in confusing life with art. Executed with highspirited gusto, Northanger Abbey is a lighthearted, yet unsentimental commentary on love and marriage. 
    
  Austen was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which interpret, critique, and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage in the pursuit of favourable social standing and economic security. Her works critique the novels of sensibility of the second half of the 18th century and are part of the transition to 19thcentury literary realism. Her use of biting irony, along with her realism and social commentary, have earned her acclaim among critics and scholars.

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  The Cursed Heir - A chilling...

  Heather Atkinson

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  'Another brilliant book from Heather...she really is one the best in the business' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review  
  Edinburgh 1896 
  At Alardyce House, the family are gathered to celebrate the engagement of the heir to the estate, Robert, to his childhood sweetheart. But what should be a precious memory for his mother Amy, is marred by darkness. For Robert’s biological father was a demon and a criminal, and now Robert is coming-of-age, disturbing reports are beginning to emerge about his behaviour. 
  Amy is torn between her love and loyalty to her son, her hope that she can save his soul, and her growing sense of dread that the streets of Edinburgh aren’t safe when Robert is in town. Meanwhile the increasing distance between Robert and his stepfather Henry threatens the peace of her loving marriage. 
  The Alardyce family is riven by secrets and scandal, but will this most cursed heir of all, be the one to ruin their reputation forever, or can the power of a mother’s love save them all? 
  If you love Emily Organ, Kate Saunders and Ann Granger, you’ll love The Cursed Heir. Discover bestselling author Heather Atkinson and you'll never look back... 
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  'I stumbled upon Heather's books and I'm so glad I did, characters excellent and storylines are great, I find myself searching the book stores for more of them to read the minute I finish one' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 
  Please note this book was previously published as Corruption of the Son.

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  City of Girls: Book Summary &...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of City of Girls, by Elizabeth Gilbert.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Elizabeth Gilbert.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  Step into the dazzling, decadent world of 1940s New York City with City of Girls, a novel that celebrates female empowerment, personal freedom, and the power of reinvention. More than just a coming-of-age story, this novel explores how embracing passion, ambition, and even mistakes can lead to a life fully lived.
   
  Designed for an audience interested in personal growth and productivity, this audiobook-friendly summary extracts key lessons on resilience, independence, and self-discovery. Through an engaging and immersive narrative, listeners will learn how to take control of their choices, break free from societal expectations, and craft a life of their own design.
   
  At its core, City of Girls is a testament to the idea that success is not defined by perfection, but by the courage to experience life fully—flaws, failures, and all. Whether you’re seeking career inspiration, personal transformation, or simply a deeply compelling story, this novel provides valuable insights into what it means to truly live with passion.
   
  Prepare for an exhilarating journey of glamour, scandal, heartbreak, and ultimately, self-acceptance.

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  Damned Un-English

  Andrew Wareham

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  Lieutenant Gilbert Maltravers is bored. It is 1912 and he has been promoted as fast as any in his Dartmouth class and is placed in a battleship where he can confidently look forward to promotion to post captain and a battleship of his own by the time he is forty. All he needs to do is keep a smart ship, polish the brass and salute every senior officer, while wearing an expensive uniform that testifies he is one of the right sort. His father is an admiral, so very little can go wrong. 
   
   
   
  He wants more than tedium from his existence, and the new submarine service will provide excitement . . . but possibly a far shorter life. If he is successful, then submarines will provide earlier promotion and a new challenge every day. Failure in the submarine service will mean the end of his career. 
   
   
   
  Against the protests of his father and the head-shaking of his friends, Gilbert goes off to join the deplorably new and ungentlemanly assassins of the sea, the enemies of all the old Navy stands for.

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