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  Comfort of Home - A Medieval...

  Marina Pacheco

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  Proven innocent, he’s returned from exile. Can he recover all that he lost? 
  Anglo-Saxon England, AD 997. Brother Galen is anxious about leaving the haven of his abbey. Suddenly reconciled with his father after being disowned, he fears he will never again fit in with his estranged family. But when he’s commissioned to produce a manuscript for the king, the shy scribe has the chance to visit his relatives after three years of banishment. 
  Relieved by the warm welcome from his sisters and mother, Galen still struggles to face those who once cast him aside. And with the village’s priest refusing to believe his innocence, this young man’s reputation could bear deadly consequences. 
  Can Galen finally find the peace he needs to move on? 
  Comfort of Home is the second book in the absorbing Life of Galen historical fiction series. If you like captivating characters, chances for redemption, and uplifting quests, then you’ll love Marina Pacheco’s immersive tale. 
  Listen to Comfort of Home to restore a wounded man’s hope today!

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  Fifty-Fifty O'Brien

  L. Ron Hubbard

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  Winchester Smith is a crack shot. Problem is, his talent is going to waste, knocking down ducks in a shooting gallery. Win wants some real action and so he's going to war, joining the US Marines to fight in Central America. But serving as a messenger, he has little chance to put his rifle to use. When he does, he ends up facing a disciplinary hearing for disobeying orders. In order to redeem himself, Win will have to deliver a message that the Marines will never forget. Step right up and take a shot as the audio version of Fifty-Fifty O'Brien leads you from the carnival midway to the middle of the jungle as a young Marine takes aim at heroism.

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  There Is Confusion

  Jessie Redmon Fauset

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  Set against the vibrant backdrop of early twentieth-century Harlem and Philadelphia, There Is Confusion is a compelling story of ambition, identity, love, and social change. The novel follows the lives of talented and determined young African Americans as they navigate the challenges of race, class, and personal aspiration in a rapidly changing society.
  
  At the heart of the story are Joanna Marshall and Peter Bye, whose dreams and ambitions draw them together while the expectations of family, society, and tradition threaten to pull them apart. Through their journeys, the novel explores the complexities of success, self-expression, and the pursuit of happiness within a world shaped by prejudice and limited opportunities.
  
  Rich in character, emotion, and cultural insight, There Is Confusion offers a powerful portrait of the African American middle class during the years leading up to the Harlem Renaissance. Jessie Redmon Fauset's groundbreaking debut novel remains an important and inspiring work that celebrates resilience, determination, and the enduring power of hope.

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  A Village Betrayed

  Louise Croft

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  A poignant story of the impact of war on a defenceless French village during the Second World War. Four courageous villagers join the Maquis, the Resistance in Vichy occupied France, to protect their families. They are swept into a treacherous conflict where one false word or brave action can result in the torture and death of people they know and love. One old man and a young girl survive the savage destruction that wipes out the whole community. 
  This novel uses the recorded history of the devastation of many rural villages in the Aveyron, Lot and Tarn departments of the Midi-Pyrénées. Oradour-sur-Glane in the Haute-Vienne Department is a famous memorial to the brutality of the Second World War.

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  The Inn at Penglas Cove - A...

  Lauren Westwood

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  A BRAND NEW, atmospheric and utterly spellbinding historical mystery of forbidden love and haunting secrets, set in a crumbling inn on the wild Cornish coast ✨🌊 Perfect for fans of Eve Chase, Daphne du Maurier and Poldark! 
  When Juno’s marriage implodes, an unexpected inheritance offers her a way out: a crumbling inn perched high on a Cornish cliff, left to her by a great-aunt she never knew. Hoping to give her children a fresh start, Juno swaps city life for windswept coastal walks and salty sea air… 
  …only to find that the Cross Keys Inn is steeped in secrets. Locals talk of pirates, and a mysterious ghost ship connected to the chilling tale of Bess Trevelyn, murdered at the inn two centuries before. Meeting the handsome but cold landowner Will Penhelion, a descendant of poor Bess's husband, Juno realises the past and present are entwined in ways she never imagined. 
  Drawn into the legend of doomed lovers and her own tangled family history, Juno must decide whether the inn at Penglas Cove is her escape or her undoing. For in a house where love and betrayal echo across generations, some promises refuse to die... 
  Praise for Lauren Westwood: 
  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Lauren Westwood is a wonderful writer' Sophie Hannah 
  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Beautifully written, the author creates a deeply unsettling atmosphere and ramps up the tension with a twisty, turny plot.' Alexandra Weston 
  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Stunning! A multi-layered, atmospheric mystery that I couldn't put down.' Nicola Cornick 
  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'An atmospheric and ghostly timeslip with brilliant twists and turns. I was completely gripped!' Clare Marchant 
  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A top 5 star read for me. I absolutely loved this story from start to finish.' Reader Review 
  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'This was a new, unknown author to me, BUT literally, within minutes of finishing this book, I was downloading her back catalogue. I can’t remember the last time I read a book that elicited such atmosphere.' Reader Review 
  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Unsettling, compelling, very different - and superb writing' Reader Review 
  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'You get swept away by the author's writing to the point where I looked up and hours had gone by.' Reader Review 
  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Good combination of secrets, history, story & characters, hard to put down' Reader Review 
  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'An enchanting and engrossing read that I highly recommend and, if you have not yet read Lauren Westwood's books, then what on earth are you waiting for?' Reader Review 
  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Full of twists and turns, captivating and absorbing. I loved it' Reader Review

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  Los de Abajo

  Mariano Azuela

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  Los de Abajo by Mariano Azuela is a powerful and realistic novel that captures the turmoil, violence, and human struggles of the Mexican Revolution. First published in 1915, this influential work is widely considered the first great novel of the revolution and one of the most important classics of Mexican literature. 📚🇲🇽
  
  The story follows Demetrio Macías, a poor farmer who is forced to take up arms after a conflict with local authorities drives him from his home. Seeking justice and survival, Demetrio joins a group of rebel fighters resisting the oppressive regime. As the revolution unfolds, he rises to become a respected leader among the revolutionary forces.
  
  Through Demetrio and his companions, the novel presents a vivid portrait of life during a time of chaos and transformation. The fighters come from humble backgrounds—peasants, laborers, and ordinary villagers—each drawn into the revolution for different reasons. Some seek justice, others pursue revenge, while many simply struggle to survive in a country torn apart by conflict.
  
  Azuela's storytelling is both direct and deeply human, revealing the hopes, contradictions, and disillusionment experienced by those caught in the revolutionary struggle. While the revolution begins with ideals of freedom and reform, the characters gradually confront the harsh realities of violence, shifting loyalties, and uncertain outcomes.
  
  Rather than presenting a romanticized vision of war, Los de Abajo offers a raw and honest depiction of revolution from the perspective of those on the front lines. The novel highlights the courage and suffering of ordinary people while questioning whether the promises of change can truly be fulfilled.
  
  Today, Los de Abajo remains a landmark work of Latin American literature. Its powerful narrative and unforgettable characters provide a compelling glimpse into one of Mexico's most significant historical periods. Through its vivid portrayal of struggle and resilience, Mariano Azuela's masterpiece continues to resonate as a timeless reflection on revolution, hope, and the complexities of social change.

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