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  Almanac of the Dead

  Leslie Marmon Silko

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  “To read this book is to hear the voices of the ancestors and spirits telling us where we came from, who we are, and where we must go.” —Maxine Hong Kingston 
   
  From critically acclaimed author Leslie Marmon Silko, an epic novel about people caught between two cultures and two times: the modern-day Southwest, and the places of the old ones, the native peoples of the Americas 
   
  In its extraordinary range of character and culture, Almanac of the Dead is fiction on the grand scale, a brilliant, haunting, and tragic novel of ruin and resistance in the Americas. At the heart of this story is Seese, an enigmatic survivor of the fast-money, high-risk world of drug dealing—a world in which the needs of modern America exist in a dangerous balance with Native American traditions. Seese has been drawn back to the Southwest in search of her missing child. In Tuscon, she encounters Lecha, a well-known psychic who is hiding from the consequences of her celebrity. Lecha's larger duty is to transcribe the ancient, painfully preserved notebooks that contain the history of her own people—a Native American Almanac of the Dead.  
   
  Through the violent lives of Lecha's extended familiy, a many-layered narrative unfolds to tell the magnificent, tragic, and unforgettable story of the struggle of native peoples in the Americas to keep, at all costs, the core of their culture: their way of seeing, their way of believing, their way of being.

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  Echoes of the Past - A powerful...

  Evelyn Hood

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  THE QUEEN OF SCOTTISH SAGAS 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Book one in a page-turning historical series about resilience, ambition and love!From Sunday Times bestselling author Evelyn Hood comes a saga which fans of Catherine Cookson, Lizzie Lane and Val Wood will adore ❤️ 
  Can a family thrive after the death of a domineering patriarch? 
  Buckie, Scotland 1912 
  One year after Weem Lowrie’s death, his wife Jess and children are still living in his shadow, bound by the strict decisions he imposed when he was alive. 
  Eldest son James and his sister Bethany are trapped in marriages arranged to bolster the value of the family’s fishing business. Youngest son, Innes, struggles with the memory of his father’s disapproval over his failure to become a fisherman. 
  James longs to take over as skipper of the family fishing boat, The Fidelity, rather than working for his uncle. Bethany dreams of escaping from her role as a wife and stepmother to two young children and Innes longs for acceptance and respect from his siblings and to be seen as a man. But pursuing these aims only seems to invite new conflict into their lives. 
  And when Jess’s childhood sweetheart returns to Buckie, his attempts to help the family using his wealth and influence seem destined to cause even more chaos. 
  Storytelling at its best, Evelyn Hood is the original bestselling Scottish saga writer 💫 
  Previously published as The Shimmer of the Herring 
  PRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD PRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD  'Compelling from the start, heartfelt and beautifully written.' - Rosie Clarke 'An engrossing read, I loved it and am sure you will too' - Fenella J. Miller 'If you like Catherine Cookson, you’ll love Evelyn Hood’s books.’ - Lizzie Lane  ‘Evelyn Hood’s characters step off the page and into your heart.’ - Sheila Riley  ‘This is addictive and heartfelt storytelling, with colourful characters you'll never want to say goodbye to.’ - Jane Lark 'Wonderfully descriptive, with memorable characters and a true sense of place.' - Tracy Baines 'Faultless historical detail and emotionally complex characters makethese engrossing and intelligent Evelyn Hood's sagas deeply satisfying' - Maisie Thomas ‘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 
  'Scotland's Catherine Cookson' - Scots Magazine 
  ‘Hood is immaculate in her historical detail’ - Scottish Herald 
  'Quite simply, I couldn't put it down. A rich and rewarding read' - Emma Blair 
  'Evelyn Hood has been called Scotland's Catherine Cookson. Unfair. She has her own distinctive voice' - Scots Magazine 
  ‘Touching, romantic and unforgettable’ - Reader Review 
  ‘Love all her books’ - Reader Review 
  ‘Evelyn Hood produces the best of stories’ - Reader Review 
  ‘I cannot put her books down’ - Reader Review 
  ‘Love everything Evelyn Hood writes’ - Reader Review 
  ‘Evelyn Hood is a fantastic writer, bringing the past to life and drawing you right into the story’ - Reader Review

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  Cleopatra

  Georg Ebers

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  "Cleopatra" is a historical novel by the German Egyptologist and writer Georg Ebers, published in the late 19th century. Ebers, renowned for his knowledge of ancient Egyptian culture and history, paints a vivid portrait of the legendary Queen Cleopatra. The novel delves into her relationships, particularly with the Roman leaders Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, and showcases the political and personal struggles she faced as one of history's most iconic rulers. Ebers intertwines accurate historical facts with fictional details, providing readers with an immersive glimpse into ancient Egypt and Rome.

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  Vanishing Half The: Book Summary...

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Vanishing Half, by Brit Bennett.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Brit Bennett .
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  
  In a small Southern Black community, twin sisters grow up inseparable—until they choose to live vastly different lives. One sister remains in their hometown, while the other reinvents herself, passing as a white woman and hiding her past even from her own family. As the years pass, their daughters’ paths cross, forcing both sisters to confront their secrets and the choices that shaped their lives. A powerful exploration of identity, race, family, and belonging, this novel weaves together multiple generations in a poignant, thought-provoking narrative.

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  A Brutal War

  Andrew Wareham

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  The Call of the Sea series has received more than 16,000 five-star reviewsThe Mediterranean Fleet under Lord Collingwood is at its greatest ever—more than a hundred vessels—and is far too small for the tasks demanded of it.The French have invaded Spain, their former ally, and are ravaging the land in a fashion unseen since the Thirty Years War in the Germanies. The Barbary Corsairs are resurgent, slaving and raiding across the whole Sea. The Two Sicilies, an ally, has collapsed into corrupt desuetude. Turkey is rumbling in the East, and there is a renewed Russian interest in the old aim of achieving access to warm waters from the Black Sea.Nick Turnhouse in Hawke is being used as a fireman—sent to put out conflagrations as they appear, to perform particular tasks, to respond to needs as they arise. Initially, he is to respond to the pirates of the western shores of Africa with a demonstration of force that will hopefully frighten them into avoiding British interests in the Mediterranean . . .

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  Medicine Creek Claim - On the...

  CK Van Dam

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  A war-torn past. A dangerous frontier. Two sisters determined to survive. 
  Medicine Creek Claim: On the Dakota Frontier by CK Van Dam, powerfully narrated by Catherine Divaris and produced and published by Audiobook Publishing Services, is a gripping historical Western audiobook that blends courage, survival, and second chances against the rugged backdrop of the American frontier. 
  From a two-time Spur Award–winning author—one of the highest honors in American frontier fiction—this compelling story follows sisters Charlotte and Lizzy Ward as their lives are torn apart by the chaos of the Civil War. 
  Determined to protect her family, Charlotte disguises herself as a Union soldier and follows her brother into battle, risking everything to bring him home. Meanwhile, Lizzy is left behind on their Missouri farm, facing the brutal realities of a divided nation as Bushwhackers and Jayhawkers ravage the countryside in a cycle of violence and revenge. 
  With their world shattered, the sisters flee to the Dakota Territory, hoping to leave the past behind and rebuild their lives. But on the unforgiving frontier, survival is never guaranteed—and the scars of war are not so easily escaped. 
  As they carve out new beginnings, each sister discovers strength, purpose, and the possibility of love in a land as harsh as it is beautiful. 
  Perfect for fans of historical fiction, Western frontier stories, Civil War dramas, and strong female protagonists, Medicine Creek Claim delivers an unforgettable tale of resilience, family bonds, and the enduring spirit of women who refuse to be broken. 
  Book Three in the acclaimed “On the Dakota Frontier” series, this audiobook is a must-listen for anyone who loves epic frontier sagas, emotional storytelling, and powerful journeys of survival and redemption.

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