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  Top 10 Short Stories The - The...

  Virginia Woolf, Elizabeth...

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  Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart.  A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. 
   
  In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?  
   
  The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme.  Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. 
   
  Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made.  If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. 
   
  For women the odds have always been dauntingly against their works being recognised.  But one glance at the names here and you realise this is but a speck from an unlimited pool of immense talents.  Genius in every name. 
   
  01 - The Top 10 - The English Women - An Introduction 
  02 - An Unwritten Novel by Virginia Woolf 
  03 - The Old Nurses Story by Elizabeth Gaskell 
  04 - The Mortal Immortal by Mary Shelley 
  05 - Man Size In Marble by Edith Nesbit 
  06 - Passed by Charlotte Mew 
  07 - Miss Ogilivy Finds Herself by Radclyffe Hall 
  08 - Her Murderer by Mary Cholmonderly 
  09 - Cohen of Trinity by Amy Levy 
  10 - Irremediable by Ella D'Arcy 
  11 - The Cold Embrace by Mary Elizabeth Braddon

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  The Christmas Mystery

  William J. Locke

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  The Christmas Mystery by William J. Locke is a heartwarming and enchanting tale that captures the magic of the holiday season with a touch of intrigue. Set in a quaint English village blanketed in snow, the story weaves together themes of love, kindness, and redemption against the backdrop of Christmas festivities. It begins with the unexpected arrival of a mysterious stranger in the village, whose presence sparks curiosity and speculation among the villagers. As the plot unfolds, the stranger’s true identity and purpose are slowly revealed, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of those he encounters. 
  At its core, this novella is a celebration of the human spirit, exploring how compassion and goodwill can transform even the coldest of hearts. Through Locke’s masterful storytelling, readers are introduced to vividly drawn characters whose personal journeys intertwine in surprising and meaningful ways. The snowy village, with its twinkling lights and festive decorations, serves as the perfect setting for this timeless Christmas story. The combination of Locke's prose and the expert narration by Richard Stibbard brings a sense of warmth and nostalgia, making this audiobook a perfect companion for the holiday season. 
  Originally published in 1910, The Christmas Mystery continues to resonate with readers and listeners over a century later. Its timeless themes and universal appeal ensure it remains a treasured holiday classic. Whether you’re discovering this story for the first time or revisiting it as a beloved tradition, this audiobook promises to uplift and inspire, reminding us of the enduring power of kindness and the true spirit of Christmas.

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  Women The: Book Summary & Analysis

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Women, by Kristin Hannah. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kristin Hannah. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  The Women is a poignant and powerful novel that explores the often-overlooked stories of women who served during the Vietnam War. It follows Frances "Frankie" McGrath, a young nurse who leaves behind a privileged life to face the harsh realities of war. As she navigates trauma, loss, and camaraderie, Frankie’s journey becomes one of resilience and self-discovery, challenging societal expectations of gender and heroism. This gripping narrative sheds light on the sacrifices of female veterans and the struggles they faced upon returning home.

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  The Bereaved - A Novel

  Julia Park Tracey

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  Based on her research into her grandfather's past as an adopted child, Julia Park Tracey has created a mesmerizing work of historical fiction illuminating the darkest side of the Orphan Train. 
   
   
   
  In 1859, women have few rights, even to their own children. When her husband dies and her children become wards of a predator, Martha—bereaved and scared—flees their beloved country home taking the children with her to the squalor of New York City. But as a naïve woman alone, preyed on by male employers, she soon finds herself nearly destitute. The Home for the Friendless offers free food, clothing, and schooling to New York's street kids and Martha secures a place temporarily for her children there. When she returns for them, she discovers that the Society has indentured her two eldest out to work via the Orphan Train, and has placed her two youngest for adoption. The Society refusing to help and with the Civil War erupting around her, Martha sets out to reclaim each of them.

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  Blood Before Dawn

  Daniel V. Meier Jr

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  Death of a 130-year Oligarchy.Volume 2 in The Dung Beetles of Liberia series.In April of 1979, Ken Verrier and his wife, Sam, return to Liberia to buy diamonds. They did not return to get caught up in a rice riot and a coup de'etat. But that's what happens. Ken witnesses and unwittingly participates in a period of Liberia's tumultuous yet poorly documented history---the overthrow of the Tolbert presidency and ultimately the end of the Americo-Liberian one hundred thirty-three years of political and social dominance.Details of President Tolbert's assassination are sketchy, but through Ken's association with his Americo friends from the past, the CIA agents he meets, and the Liberian military he is forced to deal with, a believable scenario emerges.While describing the once beautiful country and a kind and generous people, Meier intertwines terrifying tales of the atrocities committed that account for the future pain of an entire nation.

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  A Class Forsaken - A sweeping...

  Susie Murphy

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  His past could destroy their future… 
  Having escaped capture in London, Bridget and Cormac flee to Ireland with their daughter, Emily. Their homecoming is bittersweet as they embark upon the daunting task of searching for Cormac’s family who have been missing for over seven years. 
  Their journey takes them back to the familiar surroundings of the Oakleigh Estate in Carlow but their childhood home has become a different place to the one they remember. As they confront the consequences of Bridget’s embittered mother’s actions, they must also come to terms with an agonising choice between family and duty. 
  And when Cormac’s murky past catches up with him, endangering the ones he loves, will the threat be great enough to crush the hopeful future he and Bridget have envisioned together? 
  A Class Forsaken is the third book in Susie Murphy’s historical fiction series A Matter of Class. The story continues in the fourth book, A Class Coveted. 
  Find out more at www.susiemurphywrites.com.

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