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  Whiskey and Old Stogies

  Lisa Angle

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  In 1920s North Carolina young Rufus leaves his family knowing nobody will miss him. He carries haunting secrets buried deep in his memory. When he falls in with the O’Haras he believes he found a home. He learns to make white lightening and prospers in selling it. Running moonshine leads him to dark places where he encounters rough culprits. A scheme gone wrong lands him in prison where he confronts the demons in his past. 
  Fifteen year-old Jolene O'Hara witnesses her mother killed in a feud. She must then fend for her younger brothers by herself. To survive she delves into the whiskey trade, turning heat up on the feud. From the illegal liquor boom of Prohibition she rakes in a fortune. With her charismatic ways she dares to wear men’s clothes and wield a Smith and Wesson. She attracts admirers, both male and female. The arrival of the Great Depression sends Jolene on a downward spiral. She suffers the loss of her business and people close to her. 
  Now out of prison Rufus gets what he longed for, he’s the only person Jolene can turn to. The looming feud added to her heavy drinking puts their relationship on a track to disaster.

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  Sybil or The Two Nations

  Benjamin Disraeli

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  Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing industrial society, Sybil, or The Two Nations is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the deep divisions between wealth and poverty in nineteenth-century Britain. Through a rich blend of political insight, romance, and social observation, Benjamin Disraeli presents a compelling portrait of a nation divided by class, opportunity, and circumstance.
  
  As the lives of aristocrats, workers, reformers, and visionaries intersect, the story reveals the realities of industrial progress and the human cost that often accompanies it. At its heart lies a moving tale of idealism, compassion, and the search for unity in a society fractured by inequality.
  
  Combining memorable characters with vivid historical detail, the novel examines themes of social justice, political responsibility, and national identity that remain relevant today. Disraeli's masterful storytelling invites readers to reflect on the challenges of bridging social divides and creating a more inclusive future.
  
  A landmark work of Victorian literature, Sybil, or The Two Nations offers an engaging blend of historical fiction, political drama, and timeless social commentary, making it an essential read for lovers of classic literature and history alike.

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  Bleak House - A Classic...

  Charles Dickens

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  In the murky, soot-stained heart of Victorian London, a single lawsuit is devouring the souls of all who cross its path. 
  The infamous Court of Chancery is paralyzed by the eternal case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce, a legal nightmare so complicated it has driven men mad, ruined aristocratic families, and birthed generations of tragic heirs. Enter the orphaned Esther Summerson, a brilliant and unassuming young woman drawn into the mysterious orbit of her reclusive guardian, John Jarndyce. Alongside her are the beautiful Ada Clare and the impulsive Richard Carstone, two innocent wards of the court whose destinies are inextricably bound to the lawsuit's cursed fortune. But the fog conceals far more than mere legal proceedings. High in the opulent mansions of Lincolnshire, the haughty Lady Dedlock hides a dark, scandalous secret—one that a relentless and icy lawyer, Mr. Tulkinghorn, is determined to expose at any cost. 
  Why you will love this: As a towering achievement of Classic Literature, this unforgettable novel seamlessly blends atmospheric gothic mystery, sharp legal satire, and profound social commentary. Fans of historical fiction, psychological suspense, and intricate character studies will be spellbound by Dickens's masterful storytelling. Narrator Emily Addison Bernard breathes vibrant life into the sprawling cast, capturing the grim comedy and poignant tragedy that make this full audiobook an immersive, cinematic experience. 
  About the Author: Charles Dickens remains one of the most beloved and influential novelists of the Victorian era. Renowned for his keen social critiques, unforgettable character archetypes, and mastery of serialization, his works continue to define the literary canon and resonate deeply with audiences across generations.

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  Hardrada: The Last Viking - From...

  Gaurav Garg

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Exiled and left for dead at fifteen after the catastrophic Battle of Stiklestad, Prince Harald Sigurdsson’s life of privilege is shattered. Fueled by a burning ambition, he forges a new path across the known world, becoming a legendary commander in the elite Varangian Guard of the Byzantine Empire. He amasses a vast fortune and a fearsome reputation as the "Bulgar-Burner," a man who has learned the brutal art of power in the world's most dangerous city. But the lure of his lost kingdom calls to him, and he returns to the north a harder, more ruthless man, ready to claim his birthright with the same cold iron he used to conquer for an emperor. 
   
  Now, in the fateful year of 1066, the English throne is vacant, and Harald sees his final, ultimate prize. Forging an alliance with a bitter English exile, he gathers the largest Viking invasion fleet in a generation to make his last great gamble. But as he stands on the cusp of creating a great northern empire, he is unaware that his own hubris has set the stage for a single, bloody battle at a place called Stamford Bridge—a battle that will not only decide his fate, but will mark the violent, dramatic, and legendary end of the Viking Age.

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  An Apology For Roses

  John Broderick

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  First published in 1973 and swiftly banned, John Broderick's An Apology for Roses returns as one of the most audacious portraits of provincial Ireland ever written. Set in a midlands town where respectability masks obsession, corruption and thwarted desire, the novel follows the intersecting lives of Marie Fogarty – clever, restless, dangerously sure of her own charm – and Father Tom Moran, the charismatic curate drawn into her orbit. Around them spin the claustrophobic rituals of family, gossip, religion and commerce: suffocating drawing‑rooms heated to excess, whispered devotions, clandestine meetings in lakeside chalets, nights of hunger, fear, exhilaration and betrayal.
  Broderick exposes the hypocrisies of Irish Catholic life with wit, psychological acuity and a fearless eye for the erotic and the grotesque. A novel banned in its own time for its frankness, An Apology for Roses stands now as a darkly glittering masterpiece, bold, unsettling, and unforgettably alive.

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  A Daughter’s Burden - Discover a...

  Evelyn Hood

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  Will achieving independence mean forgoing happiness? 
  Scotland, 1918 
  As the war ends, Jenny Gillespie plans a new life in Glasgow, eager to escape her domineering, alcoholic father. But when her brother Maurice is reported missing in action, she must remain in the Clydeside town of Ellerslie, working at a shipyard tracing office to help support her struggling family—including her parents, grandmother, younger sister, and Maurice’s unmarried partner and child. 
  Frustrated by her stalled future, Jenny is unsettled by the return of her former beau, Robert Archer, now her supervisor. Though married, his wife is absent, and Jenny resists his influence. Instead, she accepts a proposal from a local widower, hoping for stability rather than love. 
  Marriage proves difficult, as she navigates a cold husband, a rebellious stepson, and concern for her infant daughter’s wellbeing. When tragedy strikes, Jenny’s world shifts, forcing her to confront difficult choices about her future and the life she wants for her child. 
  Previously published as A Handful of Happiness 
  PRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD 
  ‘Evocative, beautifully rich, brilliantly detailed and meticulously researched - this story transported me and kept me up way past my bedtime - a triumph of a story. I very highly recommend Evelyn Hood’ – Renita D’Silva 
  'Faultless historical detail and emotionally complex characters make these engrossing and intelligent Evelyn Hood's sagas deeply satisfying' - Maisie Thomas

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