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  Operation Vela Redux - A Mac...

  Robert G. Williscroft

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  Your mission: Stop the South African nuclear test! 
  “The scuttlebutt is when you go to sea with Mac, you're in for a frigging great adventure!"— Professor John B. Rosenman (Ret.), Norfolk State University 
  In early 1989, ten years following an actual 1979 joint Israeli/South African nuclear test near Prince Edward Islands, known as the Vela Incident, South Africa was negotiating the end of apartheid. The regime had built six nuclear bombs, but had announced to the World it was dismantling five. The regime was also working on a small suitcase nuke. Israeli Intelligence got word of a pending nuclear test on Prince Edward Island and informed the U.S. State department. Working through the Commanders of the U.S. Pacific Submarine Fleet and the U.S. Atlantic Submarine Fleet, the U.S. State Department assigned Mac McDowell, as the new skipper of USS Teuthis, to onload an Israeli Shayetet 13 commando unit in the Falkland Islands and head into the waters near the Prince Edward Islands to get the facts and, if possible, stop any nuclear weapons test. 
  Audiobook performed by Trenton Bennett — featuring his acclaimed character voice work — with full sound effects, original music, and an illustrated PDF companion with images, diagrams, glossary, and supplemental material.

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  The Story Collector

  Evie Woods

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  From the million-copy Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop! 
  In a quiet village in Ireland, a mysterious local myth is about to change everything… 
  One hundred years ago, Anna, a young farm girl, volunteers to help an intriguing American visitor translate fairy stories from Irish to English. But all is not as it seems and Anna soon finds herself at the heart of a mystery that threatens her very way of life. 
  In New York in the present day, Sarah Harper boards a plane bound for the West Coast of Ireland. But once there, she finds she has unearthed dark secrets – secrets that tread the line between the everyday and the otherworldly, the seen and the unseen. 
  With a taste for the magical in everyday life, Evie Woods's latest novel is full of ordinary characters with extraordinary tales to tell.Readers have fallen in love with The Story Collector: 
  ‘I highly recommend this book if you enjoy historical fiction and want to learn more about Ireland and its folklore history surrounding the faeries.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Romantic and magical, an adventure to be enjoyed.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Painted beautifully.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'A bewitching story which I will treasure.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A mystical treasure that echoes with the fairy world power of Ireland. A mesmerising tale told in two timelines where the past unfolds and ripples like a wave into the future.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'This is the perfect book to read on a winter afternoon in front of the fire.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'A delightful tale of love and loss and magical stories.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  Previously published as The Story Collector by Evie Gaughan. 
  The Story Collector by Evie Woods, a contemporary novel that has made it to the Sunday Times bestseller list, skillfully combines elements of realism and romance. The story, told in multiple timelines, is a testament to the author's ability to craft a narrative that is both intricate and captivating. 
  For fans of Ruth Jones (Never Greener), Gabrielle Zevin (Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow), Fiona Valpy (The Cypress Maze), Barbara Davis (The Wishing Tide), and Jill Mansell (The Wedding of the Year). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  The Curious Life of Elizabeth...

  Pamela Holmes

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  An engrossing historical saga based on the life of the eighteenth-century woman who endured loss and betrayal—and dared to pursue her dreams. Her parents warned Elizabeth that Alexander Blackwell would not make a dependable husband, and only after eloping with him did she learn they may have been right . . . After their marriage, the couple finds lodgings in London. Alexander looks for work while Elizabeth learns engraving. Before long, though, Alexander is in the Marshalsea, the notorious debtors’ prison, and she is left to fend for herself. Alone and penniless, she has a few things going for her: a skill, an idea, and an acquaintance. Elizabeth embarks on a quest that earns her a small fortune and may allow her to buy her husband’s freedom. It seems like she may live happily ever after. But her extraordinary story isn’t over yet . . .Praise for Pamela Holmes “A genuinely original, utterly enchanting story.” —A. N. Wilson, author of Victoria: A Life “[A] lyrical novel that skillfully represents the constraints placed on middle-class women of the era.” —Historical Novel Society

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  In the Lion`s Sign - The Printer...

  Stefano Vignaroli

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  After the first two episodes of the series ”The Printer”, here we are at the end, the last episode of the saga dedicated to the Renaissance Jesi. We left Andrea almost at the point of death, helped by his beloved, hidden in disguise. The plot has moved to Urbino, but certainly our two heroes, Andrea Franciolini and Lucia Baldeschi, will have to return to Jesi to fulfill their dream of love. The wedding will have to be a festive and opulent event, and will have to be celebrated by the Bishop of the City of Jesi, Monsignor Piersimone Ghislieri. But are we sure that obscure plots, of destiny and of men, will not be able to hinder for the umpteenth time the union between Andrea and Lucia? The two lovers have found each other again, and for nothing in the world would they want to leave each other again. Andrea finally wants to be a father to his little girl, Laura and, why not, to Lucia`s adopted daughter, Anna. The girls are fantastic, they are growing up healthy and lively in the country residence of the Counts Baldeschi, and Andrea is enjoying their closeness. But winds of war will once again lead the Captain of Arms of the Royal City of Jesi to the battlefields. And soon to leave the peace and quiet regained. The Lansquenets press the gates of northern Italy and the Duke of Oak, in a strange alliance with Giovanni De` Medici, better known as Giovanni Dalle Bande Nere, will do his best to prevent German soldiers from reaching Florence and even Rome. Avoiding the sacking of the Eternal City in 1527 will not be an easy task, neither for the Duke Della Rovere, nor for Giovanni dalle Bande Nere, nor for Captain Franciolino de` Franciolini. Let us once again follow the events of the characters of the sixteenth century through the discoveries of ancient documents and archaeological finds of the young couple of researchers of our time.

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  The Adventures of Tom Sawyer -...

  Mark Twain

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  Before there were rules to follow, there was a boy who broke them all. 
  In the sleepy, sun-baked town of St. Petersburg, Missouri, Tom Sawyer is far more interested in playing hooky, hunting for buried treasure, and swearing blood oaths than memorizing Sunday school verses. But what begins as a barefoot summer of innocent mischief—whitewashing fences and courting the lovely Becky Thatcher—takes a chilling turn under the cover of darkness. When Tom and the outcast Huckleberry Finn sneak into the local graveyard at midnight, they accidentally witness a brutal murder. Suddenly, their idyllic childhood is shattered. With a ruthless killer on the loose and an innocent man framed for the crime, Tom is thrust into a terrifying high-stakes game of survival. Dare he break his terrifying blood-oath of silence to save a life? 
  Why you will love this: As a cornerstone of American Classic Literature, this gripping masterpiece seamlessly blends laugh-out-loud humor with pulse-pounding mystery. Whether you are a long-time fan of historical fiction or discovering the nostalgic charm of Mark Twain's legendary characters for the first time, this immersive audiobook delivers an unforgettable coming-of-age adventure that captures the untamed spirit of youth. 
  About the Author: Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) is widely celebrated as the "father of American literature." A former riverboat pilot and brilliant satirist, Twain revolutionized storytelling with his razor-sharp wit, masterful dialect, and deeply human characters, leaving an unparalleled legacy that continues to define the global literary landscape.

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  A Room with a View - A...

  E. M. Forster

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  In a world bound by rigid rules, one sun-drenched Italian afternoon will change a young woman's destiny forever. 
  Lucy Honeychurch is a young English woman stifled by the strict social expectations of Edwardian society. While touring Florence with her overbearing cousin Charlotte, their chief complaint is a lack of a view at the Pension Bertolini. But when the unconventional Mr. Emerson and his brooding son, George, offer to trade their idyllic rooms, Lucy's carefully constructed world begins to unravel. 
  Surrounded by the breathtaking art, passionate culture, and sensual vistas of Italy, Lucy experiences a sudden spiritual awakening. A terrifying incident in a Florentine piazza pushes her into George's arms, forcing her to question everything she has been taught about propriety, love, and living a truthful life. 
  Why you will love this audiobook: A timeless classic of Literary Fiction, this masterpiece brims with sharp social satire, evocative European travelogue vibes, and a deeply moving coming-of-age romance. Listeners who adore lush historical settings, complex character studies, and the enduring battle between duty and desire will be swept away by this immersive and romantic epic. 
  About the Author: E. M. Forster was an acclaimed English novelist and essayist whose works brilliantly dissected class differences and the hypocrisy of early 20th-century British society. His legacy as a giant of modern literature remains unmatched, celebrated for his profound humanism and elegant, witty prose.

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