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  Letters from the Past

  Erica James

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  It’s the autumn of 1962 in the idyllic Suffolk village of Melstead St Mary. Evelyn Devereux’s husband Kit is planning their 20th wedding anniversary party. But as they prepare to celebrate, Evelyn receives an anonymous letter that threatens to unravel the secrets she’s kept hidden for many years – secrets that reach back to the war and her days at Bletchley Park. 
   
  Evelyn’s sister-in-law, Hope, has brought joy to countless children with her bestselling books, but despite having a loving husband and caring family, happiness has never come easily to her. Then in an instant her fragile world is turned upside down when she too receives an anonymous letter. 
   
  Across the village, up at Melstead Hall, Julia Devereux has married into a life beyond anything she could have dreamt of, not realising until it’s too late that it comes with a heavy price. 
   
  Meanwhile, in the sun-baked desert of Palm Springs, Romily Devereux-Temple, crime-writer and former ATA pilot, is homesick for her beloved Island House, where she’s saved the day more times than she can count. On her return home, and shocked to learn what has been going on in her absence, she finds herself reluctantly confronting a secret she’s kept hidden for a very long time. Once again Romily is challenged to save the day and hold the family together. Can she do it, and maybe seize some happiness for herself at the same time? 
   
  Praise for the author: 
   
  'A glorious summer story which sizzles with passion: idyllic location, compelling characters and lives so interwoven that their secrets have the power to change everything. I wanted it to go on forever' 
  CATHY BRAMLEY 
   
  'Joyously readable' WOMAN & HOME 
   
  'The setting is almost a character in itself in this evocative tale of tears and laughter' WOMAN MAGAZINE 
   
  'Erica James offers glorious escapism set in a house to die for' SUNDAY EXPRESS MAGAZINE 
   
  'Full of warmth and appeal' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 
   
  'A captivating read: beautifully written and heartrendingly sad' DAILY TELEGRAPH 
   
  'Absorbing and uplifting' MY WEEKLY

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  The Black Dwarf

  Walter Scott

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  The Black Dwarf by Walter Scott is a compelling historical tale that blends mystery, folklore, and social conflict within the rugged landscapes of the Scottish Borders. First published in 1816 as part of Scott's Tales of My Landlord series, the novel offers a dark and atmospheric narrative shaped by themes of isolation, prejudice, and redemption.
  
  At the center of the story is a reclusive and enigmatic figure known as the Black Dwarf, a man shunned by society due to his appearance and misunderstood nature. Living apart from the world, he becomes a symbol of both fear and curiosity among the local population. Yet beneath his outward strangeness lies a complex character whose actions reveal unexpected depth, intelligence, and compassion.
  
  The narrative unfolds amid tensions between rival families and political unrest, weaving together personal vendettas, romantic entanglements, and shifting loyalties. As secrets emerge and conflicts intensify, the presence of the mysterious dwarf plays a pivotal role in influencing the course of events, challenging assumptions and exposing the consequences of judgment and exclusion.
  
  Scott's vivid storytelling captures the stark beauty of the countryside while delving into the emotional lives of his characters. Through its exploration of alienation, justice, and human dignity, The Black Dwarf offers both a gripping narrative and a thoughtful reflection on the dangers of prejudice and the possibility of understanding beyond appearances.
  
  Rich in atmosphere and moral complexity, the novel stands as a distinctive work in Walter Scott's literary canon, combining elements of gothic intrigue and historical drama to create a story that continues to resonate with readers.

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  Sarah's Secret - A Western Tale...

  Beverly Scott

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  Follow the paths of Sarah and Will (or Sam) as they tell their stories of trust, secrets, and betrayal on the frontier in the old West. Their pioneer spirit helped to fuel the expansion into the Western territories of the United States. The two are historically on their separate journeys, yet they remain intimately connected. Through the fictionalized Western frontier tale of Sam and Sarah, the author, Beverly Scott, was inspired to reveal rumored secrets from her family history. In 1878, Will is on the run after killing a man in a barroom gunfight. He escapes the Texas Rangers by joining a cattle drive as a cook headed to Dodge City. He struggles with the dilemma of saving his life or attempting to return to his pregnant wife and five children. Just when he thinks he might be able to return home, he is confronted by a bounty hunter who captures him and plans to return him to Fort Worth, Texas to be hanged. Although Will changes his name to Sam, he remains an irresponsible, lonely and untrustworthy man on the dodge from the law who abandons the women he loves. He ultimately seeks redemption and marries Sarah. In 1911, Sarah, a pioneer woman and a widow with five children, struggles to find the inner strength to overcome betrayal, loneliness, fears, and self-doubt. Her husband, Sam, thirty years her senior, died with a mysterious and defiant declaration, “I won’t answer!”. Despite poverty and a crippling illness, she draws on her pioneer spirit to hold her family together and return to Nebraska to be near her parents and siblings.When Sarah returns to Nebraska she receives staggering news which complicates her efforts to support her children. She is shocked, angry and emotionally devastated. Since she is attempting to establish herself in the community as a teacher, she believes she must keep her secret even from her own family. Will Sarah find forgiveness in her heart and the resolve to accept her new life alone?

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  Gentlemen Formerly Dressed

  Sulari Gentill

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  After narrowly escaping Nazi terror, Rowland Sinclair and his companions land in London, believing they are safe. But they are wrong. A bizarre murder plunges the hapless Australians into a queer world of British aristocracy, Fascist Blackshirts, illicit love, scandal and spies. A world where gentlemen are not always what they are dressed up to be…

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  Windswept - A Pride & Prejudice...

  J. Dawn King

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  Will the storm of the century tear Darcy and Elizabeth apart or bring them together forever? 
  Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet join forces when hurricane winds trap them together during the Netherfield Ball. Darcy must confront his prejudices and the dangers that threaten their lives while keeping a secret that, if known, would ruin his family’s reputation. 
  During the worst of the storm, the only person Elizabeth can rely on is the one man she despises—until his repeated acts of selflessness make her distrust her first impression. 
  In this battle of the elements, will Darcy and Elizabeth learn that the other is worthy of their confidence, respect, and deep affection? Can love prosper during the height of destruction? 
  Hold onto your bonnets in this tempestuous twist of Pride & Prejudice where Jane Austen’s beloved characters explore the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity, along with the transformative power of love.

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  Lady Lucinda's Lords

  Jane Charles

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  Ten Leaping Lords, one imperious grandmother, and a Mister from Louisiana were her Christmas fate. 
  Much to Lady Lucinda Claxton’s dismay and irritation, her father’s house party only includes bachelors ready to wed. With her siblings off celebrating Christmas elsewhere, Lucinda is left to fend for herself. A new arrival, however, changes everything, and soon Lucinda decides the next ten days may not be so tedious after all. 
  Mr. Caleb Copeland agrees to accompany his great-aunts to the home of the Duke of Arscott on one condition: He’ll not participate in any of the entertainments. He is simply their escort, not an invited guest. However, as much as he tries to keep his vow, his path often crosses Lady Lucinda’s while she is hiding from her court. Before long, Caleb knows none of her leaping lords will ever be worthy of her. Unfortunately, neither is he.

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