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  Shirley

  Charlotte Brontë

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  "I believe in the spirit of the age; it is a spirit of progress, though its path is often through blood."
  
  Set in Yorkshire during the turbulent years of 1811–1812, Shirley is Charlotte Brontë's most ambitious social novel. Against a backdrop of the Luddite riots and the economic strangulation of the Napoleonic Wars, the story weaves together the lives of two very different women: the shy, repressed Caroline Helstone and the vibrant, independent heiress Shirley Keeldar.
  
  The Clash of Progress and Tradition: At the heart of the crisis is Robert Moore, a mill owner whose determination to modernize his factory puts him at odds with his starving workers. As tensions escalate into violent attacks on the mill, the characters are forced to navigate a world of shifting loyalties, class warfare, and the harsh realities of the Industrial Revolution.
  
  A Masterpiece of Shared Experience: While Jane Eyre focused on the individual, Shirley explores the power of community and the "Woman Question." Brontë masterfully portrays the bond between Shirley and Caroline as they challenge the restrictive roles imposed upon them by society. It is a novel of intellectual depth and political passion, blending gritty historical realism with a poignant search for personal fulfillment.
  
  Witness the birth of the modern world through the eyes of two unforgettable women. Purchase "Shirley" today and experience Brontë's most expansive historical drama.

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  The Yellow Wallpaper

  Charlotte Perkins Gilman

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  Title: The Yellow Wallpaper 
  Author: Charlotte Perkins Gilman 
  Narrator: Jonathan Dunne 
  Original Publication: 1892 
  Public Domain: Yes 
  Series Placement: Number 4 in the Timeless Terrors series 
  Description: 
  The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a groundbreaking work of psychological horror and early feminist literature. First published in 1892 in The New England Magazine, it tells the story of a woman suffering from postpartum depression who is confined to a room by her physician husband under the guise of a “rest cure.” 
  As she becomes increasingly obsessed with the room’s grotesque yellow wallpaper, her mind unravels in a chilling descent into madness. Gilman’s story is both a critique of the oppressive medical and social attitudes of her time and a powerful exploration of mental health, autonomy, and the dangers of silencing women. 
  This recording, narrated by Amazon bestselling horror author Jonathan Dunne, captures the story’s creeping dread and psychological intensity. While the text is in the public domain, this performance is an original work and copyright © 2025 Jonathan Dunne. 
  Listeners should expect an unsettling, claustrophobic tale that remains one of the most influential and enduring pieces of American gothic literature.

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  The Resurrected

  A.N. Drew

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  As this remarkable book, ‘The Resurrected’, shows in an entertaining, highly original and enlightened way, retirement is a life challenge in itself. The busy hubbub of life is ended and there is time to evaluate and make exciting future plans. But if recent bereavement is added to the equation, finding a significant and comfortable future can be very difficult. In this sequel to ‘Sacred Memoirs of a Retired Failure’, Doug Spencer’s life moves on at speed.Doug has made significant strides forward in his new life, helped by a lady who has hopes for more from their relationship. He now has to balance his past life and present challenges, whilst struggling with the yin and yang of his romantic attachments.

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  Tasting Innocence - A Brother's...

  Isabel Lucero

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  Falling for my best friend’s sister was something I never thought I’d do. Not only have I known Violet for almost her whole life, but Renzo was sure to give all his friends the don’t touch my sister speech as soon as she became a teenager.After a drunken night when we were snowed in at a cabin, I may have been too flirtatious. I think I freaked her out, because she’s refused to talk about what happened since then. But after a weekend away with friends, me and Violet end up alone, and confessions are finally made.She’s too good for me—sweet, pure, and innocent. I’m tainted with a reputation that does me no favors. Renzo knows I’ve never committed to anyone. He knows everything about me and the many women I’ve been with, and that’s why I know he’ll never be okay with me and his sister being together.After a taste of Violet, I know I’ve finally found something worth fighting for, even if I have to fight my best friend.  This series is an interconnected stand-alone series, taking place in a fictional town in Michigan. They’re all gonna be hot, quick reads that feature some of your favorite tropes.

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  Their Summer Rescue

  Sera Taíno

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  Saving the turtles… Leads to finding each otherDr. Nyla Dávila is devoted to protecting the turtles in Soledad Bay, her small community on the coast of Florida. So when her sea turtle research and education center falls victim to a cyberattack, she’ll do whatever it takes to make sure she can continue her work for the animals—even if that means enlisting the alluring hacker Olivia Navarro. With the reputation of her company on the line, the last thing Olivia needs is to be distracted by the center’s passionate director. But the more the two work together, the deeper Olivia falls under the spell of Soledad Bay—and Nyla. Can she rescue Nyla’s dream and still keep her own heart safe? From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Soledad BayBook 1: A Summer to Start OverBook 2: Their Summer Rescue

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  How to solve your problem? Crazy...

  BARAKATH

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  Fictional hilarious methods that will make you laugh.

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