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  The Altar of the Dead - A...

  Henry James

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  Henry James was born 15th April 1843 in New York City. 
   
  His youth was spent travelling with his family receiving what was an "extraordinarily haphazard and promiscuous" education as they journeyed through London, Paris, Geneva, Boulogne-sur-Mer and Newport, Rhode Island, according to the father's current interests and publishing ventures. James studied primarily with tutors and only briefly attended schools.    
   
  Undoubtedly the quality of his writing has ensured his name is enshrined in the American literary tradition.  
   
  James was a committed Anglophile and spent most of his adult life as an expatriate in Europe.  Many of his novels juxtapose the Old World with the New World. Classics such as ‘The Portrait of a Lady’, ‘Daisy Miller’ and ‘The Ambassadors’, display the entanglement between American and European cultures and mentalities. They highlight the differences between the two worlds through following the experiences of American expatriates in Europe.  
   
  A prolific author he was able to easily move across genres to create vivid and totally real worlds and situations and to offer sophisticated observations of human relations as well as realistic, social criticism. 
  As a critic James was unafraid to venture into reviews and essays of those other literary giants around him.  These together with his short stories and, of course, classic novels, make Henry James an author to be not only admired but read, and read often.  
   
  In 1915 Henry James became a British citizen. 
   
  On 28th February 1916, at the age of 72, Henry James died in Chelsea, London. 
   
  He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1911, 1912 and 1916. He never won. 
   
  In this story James examines the effect that the death of a dearly loved person has on a man’s life.  How he copes, how he grieves and how he attempts to move forward.

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  Love Through the Seasons - 4...

  Tracie Peterson

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  Four short contemporary romances from bestselling author Tracie Peterson take listeners to the author’s native state of Kansas. A single mother is braced for spring tornadoes and Stormy Weather when she encounters her son’s scout troop leader. A student finds her King of Hearts while participating in a summer Renaissance festival, but she may lack queenly confidence. Autumn isn’t just about the changing of the trees for a widow living with her mother and aunts on the family farm, it’s all about Falling for Love. A wife faces Silent Nights during winter as her marriage begins to crumble at Christmastime.

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  Dear Vicky

  Octavia Grant

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  Delusional /d??lo?oZH(?)n?l/ (adjective) - characterized by or holding false beliefs or judgments about external reality that are held despite incontrovertible evidence to the contrary, typically as a symptom of a mental condition  
  Grocery store bag boy, Andrew, hates his job. No career growth, rude customers, and the forced customer appreciation greeting have taken a toll on his mental stability. Though his job gives him the flexibility to attend community college, he can find no other enjoyment there. That is until he met the woman that would change his life. During Andrew’s mundane day of grabbing and bagging, Victoria, a customer with an infectious smile and playful personality, gives him the attention that he’s been missing. Attention that now has Andrew believing that he and she are now in a committed relationship. Victoria has no idea that her friendly demeanor has landed her in the crosshairs of an unwell man. But she’ll soon learn that the old adage is true: You can’t be nice to everyone. Get to know Andrew Patterson and discover how dangeroussss a as we a delusion can be.

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  Postcards From Stella Maris -...

  Susan M. Boyer

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  For Fans of the Liz Talbot Mystery Series… Postcards From Stella Maris  is a collection of five short stories for fans of the series who might be interested, for example, in Colleen's backstory. I wrote the short story “Common Knowledge” for myself years ago, as a way to explore what happened to Colleen. As you might imagine, it's not as light as the series in general. This story has never been published anywhere before. “Eviction” is the story of how Liz first met Rhett, her golden retriever, back when she was married to Scott the Scoundrel. This story is also not lighthearted, and it likewise has never been published before. “Hogwash” originally appeared in Spinetingler Magazine. This is a fun little case which introduces the character of Zeke Lyerly, who appears in Lowcountry Bonfire. “Highlights and Hot Lead” originally appeared in The Petigru Review. This is a Stella Maris slice of life story featuring Shannelle Johnson, a local judge's wife, and it takes place entirely at Phoebe's Day Spa. “Everything is Relative” is a peek inside a Talbot family Thanksgiving. A few of Mamma's recipes are included at the end. If by chance you’ve stumbled on this collection of stories, but you’ve never read a Liz Talbot mystery, I would encourage you to start with   Lowcountry Boil (A Liz Talbot Mystery, Book 1)   and come back to these stories later. I so hope you enjoy these glimpses into Liz Talbot’s formative years, her unfortunate first marriage, and her life between major cases. Warmly, Susan M. Boyer

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  Puppy Love Holiday Surprise

  C. Coal

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  It’s the holiday season at Barks ‘n’ Books and Amy has her hands full juggling shoppers and their canine companions. The last thing on her mind is finding Mr. Right but when an adorable Husky puppy named Princess barrels into her with a Great Dane in fast pursuit, Amy finds herself bowled over in more ways than one. Puppy Love Holiday Surprise is a sweet short story sure to put you in the holiday mood.

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  Mosses from an Old Manse

  Nathaniel Hawthorne

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  Immerse yourself in the haunting world of Nathaniel Hawthorne's masterpiece, Mosses from an Old Manse. Crafted from the depth of human complexities, this collection shines a ghostly light on the darker facets of our nature through allegories that captivate and challenge. Set against the historical backdrop of The Old Manse in Concord, these tales emerge from a place deeply entwined with American history and personal significance to Hawthorne. 
  Heralded by literary giants like Herman Melville for its "shrouded in blackness, ten times black" narrative, Mosses from an Old Manse offers readers a journey through stories that intricately blend the bright and somber aspects of human existence. Each tale reveals the genius of Hawthorne's craft, making it an essential exploration for those fascinated by the enduring themes of history, morality, and the complexities that lie within us all. 
  Discover why Mosses from an Old Manse stands as an immortal testament to American romanticism and dark romanticism. Let Hawthorne's ethereal prose guide you through a reflective journey into the human soul. 
  This audiobook was narrated and produced by RAM Studios, where humans and artificial intelligence collaborate to create an excellent listening experience. (The reading is done primarily by AI)

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