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  The Lumen Caligo - Fallen

  Lawrence C. Cobb

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  There are three types of people in the world. Those with white wings. Those with black wings. And those with none. Every 350 years a 4th is born called the Lumen Caligo. One side of his wings there is white. On the other side, there is black. Throughout time, the Lumen Caligo acted as a peacekeeper for all the nations, leading them to times of peace, prosperity, and power… Then, the Lumen Caligo of the 1600s mysteriously vanished at the brink of war between the nations. His last letter was something called “The Isolation Order". It requested that the nations return to their lands of origin. Fearing the destruction that could unfold and respecting the title of The Lumen Caligo, the nations returned to their lands and vowed to remain isolated from the rest of the world until the Lumen Caligo returned... On a sunset beach in California, a man sits in solitude... Not knowing the role he will play for the changing and shaping of the world…This is where our story begins. The Lumen Caligo – Book 1 – Fallen

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  Summer on Cape May

  Monica Garner

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  Set over one summer in the charming seaside resort of Cape May, New Jersey, amid the planning of a lavish wedding three longtime friends find that past secrets, new loves, and hard choices test their bond like never before.  
    
  Perfect for fans of Brenda Jackson, Rhonda McKnight, and Susan Mallery. 
    
  Fast friends since forever, Lu, Kenya, and Natalia share a special love for the historical beach town of Cape May. For Lu, it was a welcome escape from the corporate arena into a simpler life—owning a B&B with her soon-to-be-husband, Zach. … Kenya fell for Cape May's tranquil shores and believed she and her high school sweetheart would be there together forever. … And family vineyard owner Natalia feels it’s the perfect place to complete her happy marriage with the baby—or babies—she desperately longs for … 
    
  But as the trio plans Lu's lavish wedding, the bride-to-be is stunned when the estranged father she thought was dead shows up to make amends—and throws her every certainty about family and love into heartbreaking doubt. Meanwhile, widowed Kenya is drawn to a kind, attractive stranger, even as she wonders if passion is enough to risk her future on. And when Natalia uncovers an unthinkable betrayal, the secrets she and her friends have kept from each other will explode across the long summer nights … 
    
  Moving and relatable, here is a captivating story of true sisterhood, and the ties that challenge us—and help us heal.

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  Rasselas: Prince of Abyssinia

  Samuel Johnson

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  The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia is a philosophical tale by Samuel Johnson that explores the nature of happiness and the human condition.Rasselas, the prince of Abyssinia, lives in the idyllic and seemingly perfect "Happy Valley," where all desires are met, yet he feels a profound sense of dissatisfaction. This restlessness leads him to question the purpose of life and the nature of true happiness. 
  Despite the comforts surrounding him, Rasselas longs to understand life beyond the confines of his sheltered existence.Driven by his discontent, Rasselas escapes the valley with his sister Nekayah, her maid Pekuah, and their wise companion Imlac. Together, they embark on a journey to Cairo, seeking to uncover what brings genuine fulfillment. Throughout their travels, they encounter various individuals—pleasure-seekers, philosophers, and those burdened by life's hardships—each providing insights into the complexities of happiness.

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  A Mummer's Wife

  George Moore

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  "A Mummer's Wife" by George Moore is a stark portrayal of the theatrical world's underbelly in Victorian London. The novel follows Kate Ede, a young woman who marries a traveling actor, and delves into her struggles, desires, and the harsh realities of her life. Moore's narrative exposes the tension between public performance and private identity, exploring themes of love, infidelity, and societal expectations. With gritty realism, the novel offers a candid look at the sacrifices and compromises individuals make in pursuit of artistic and personal fulfillment in a society marked by hypocrisy and judgment.

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  Double Star

  Bernard Thornton

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  This story is set in Germany at the start of the First World War and follows Klaus, a quiet astronomer of Jewish background, who spends his time with a telescope in an observatory on the edge of town. There he meets an independent young woman from a well-to-do background whose desire for a career of her own leads her to work on the laboratory’s microscope. 
   
  Their different backgrounds clash even as the world is changing around them. Ulla is forced to keep her work secret from her socially ambitious mother to whom status and the old ways are prized above all. Her father encourages Ulla to help him in his quest to find a cure for a deadly disease. However, he has a secret of his own which also threatens the stability of their family.
   
  As their relationship grows and Ulla and Klaus share their scientific discoveries, unforeseen events force them to make choices which will have far-reaching consequences for both them and their families.

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  The Porridge of the Countess...

  Alexandre Dumas

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  First-ever translation in English of a unique goblin tale from Alexandre Dumas, the famous author of The Three Musketeers and The Comte of Monte Cristo. On the bank of the Old Medieval Rhine, there was a kind, compassionate, determinate and noble human being; the Countess Berthe. She founded a rather unusual tradition, an annual feast set on the first of May of each year, The Porridge of the Countess Berthe. To ensure the future of this newfound tradition and in spite of Nature's forces as well as greed of the living, the Countess Berthe resorted to unite with the Cobolds, the good spirits which were known to live, work and prosper in the foundation of the castle.  A hidden gem from the past that has been uncovered with this translation for the interest, comfort and amusement of readers whatever their age and wherever they are.

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