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  The Darling Dahlias and the Red...

  Susan Wittig Albert

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  It’s Labor Day weekend, 1935, and members of the Darling Dahlias?the garden club in little Darling, Alabama?are trying to keep their cool at the end of a sizzling summer. This isn’t easy, though, since there’s a firebug on the loose in Darling. He?or she!?strikes without apparent rhyme or reason, and things have gotten to the point where nobody feels safe. What’s more, a dangerous hurricane is poised to hurl itself in Darling’s direction, while a hurricane of a different sort is making a whirlwind campaign stop: the much-loved-much-hated senator from Louisiana, Huey P. Long, whom President Roosevelt calls the “most dangerous man in America.” Add Ophelia Snow’s secret heartthrob, Liz Lacy’s Yankee lover, and the Magnolia Ladies’ garden of red hot pokers, fire-red salvia, and hot pink cosmos, and you have a volatile mix that might just burst into flames at any moment. Author Susan Wittig Albert has brought us another delightful assortment of richly human characters who face the challenges of the Great Depression with courage and grace. Her books remind us that friends offer the best of themselves to each other, community is what holds us together, and even when life seems too hot to handle, there’s always hope.

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  Daughter of Destiny - A...

  Lizzie Lane

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  The first in an explosive series featuring the Strong family and a legacy of lies that leads to passion, love, murder and heartbreak… 
  Barbados 1818 One fateful night, a terrible tragedy occurs at the Strong family sugar plantation on the paradise island of Barbados. The Strong family quickly move to keep the shocking event a secret. But secrets can’t stay hidden forever… Twenty-two years later Blanche Strong, the living, breathing proof of that night, is left following her mother's sudden death. Now, alone in the world Blanche is determined to get answers about her past.  Otis Strong, the second eldest son of the Strong Sugar dynasty arranges for Blanche to travel to Bristol and be installed in the Strong family home at Marstone House, where they can keep her under their watchful eye.  Lulled into a false sense of security and harbouring her own suspicions surrounding her parentage, Blanche dreams that she will be acknowledged as the daughter of one of the three sons. But her hopes are dashed when on arrival she is treated as nothing more than a servant. Only her friend, Captain Tom Strong, adopted son of Jeb Strong, youngest of the three brothers, shows her any kindness. Whoever her father is remains a secret. One of many that the Strong family wish to keep to themselves. Perfect for fans of Dinah Jefferies and Fiona Valpy 
  Previously published as Like an Evening Gone by Jeannie Johnson and Daughter of Destiny by Erica Brown 
  Don’t miss the rest of the Strong Family Sagas: 1. Daughter of Destiny 2. The Sugar Merchant’s Wife 3. Secrets of the Past

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  The Master Craftsman - A Novel

  Kelli Stuart

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  In 1917, Alma Pihl, a master craftsman in the House of Fabergé, was charged to protect one of the greatest secrets in Russian history--an unknown Fabergé Egg that Peter Karl Fabergé secretly created to honor his divided allegiance to both the people of Russia and the Imperial tsar's family. When Alma and her husband escaped Russia for their native Finland in 1921, she took the secret with her, guarding her past connection to the Romanov family.  
   
  Three generations later, world-renowned treasure hunter Nick Laine is sick and fears the secret of the missing egg will die with him. With time running out, he entrusts the mission of retrieving the egg to his estranged daughter, Ava, who has little idea of the dangers she is about to face. As the stakes are raised, Ava is forced to declare her own allegiance--and the consequences are greater than she could have imagined. 
   
  This modern-day treasure hunt from award-winning author Kelli Stuart transports you into the opulent and treacherous world of the Russian Revolution to unearth mysteries long buried. 
   
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  "Employing dual plot lines, Stuart weaves the fascinating history of the creation of Fabergé's Imperial Easter Eggs for the Romanov family together with a contemporary tale detailing the search for a (fictional) secret egg."--Booklist

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  Forgotten Ruler The: Book...

  Alexander Pike

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  The Forgotten Ruler is a poignant and atmospheric tale of lost legacy, buried truths, and the echo of power long erased from history. In a land where monuments have crumbled and names once revered are now whispers in the wind, a curious historian stumbles upon the traces of a monarch whose reign was deliberately erased. As relics emerge and forbidden records resurface, a gripping mystery unfolds—one that challenges the official narrative and threatens those who would keep the past buried. Through shifting loyalties, ancient ruins, and the haunting question of what makes a ruler truly great, The Forgotten Ruler explores the fragile line between memory and myth. Rich in intrigue, emotion, and timeless resonance, this audiobook is perfect for listeners who savor historical fantasy, slow-burning revelations, and the rediscovery of voices long silenced.

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  The Jacaranda House

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  Bestselling author Deborah Challinor returns with a spellbinding novel about a woman living in Sydney's notorious King's Cross in 1964. 
    
  Polly Manaia is living in Sydney's notorious Kings Cross, working as an exotic dancer. She's desperate to bring her young daughter to live with her, but beneath her brash confidence lie dark secrets which threaten to drag her under. 
  Gina is excited to live with her mum again. She's mature for an eleven-year-old, but can this young girl cope with Polly's demons? 
  Rhoda and Star, transgender performers and Polly's flatmates, bring stability to Polly and Gina's lives. Yet this unlikely little family will find themselves threatened in more ways than one. 
  The Jacaranda House is a fascinating portrayal of a shifting society and a beautiful portrait of motherhood and identity. 
  'Australia's answer to Philippa Gregory' Brisbane Times 
  'A meticulously researched and compellingly readable story injected with heart and humour, From the Ashes is perfect for fans of Fiona McIntosh and Kate Furnivall. A five-star read' Better Reading

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  The Brook Kerith - A Syrian Story

  George Moore

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  "The Brook Kerith: A Syrian Story" by George Moore is a unique exploration of spiritual awakening and identity. The novel follows Esau, a biblical figure, as he survives a near-death experience and questions his beliefs. Set against the backdrop of Syria, Moore's narrative delves into themes of religion, morality, and the search for purpose. The story unfolds with philosophical depth, offering readers a thought-provoking journey through Esau's self-discovery and the complexities of faith in a changing world. The Brook Kerith invites reflection on the essence of life and the paths we choose in pursuit of spiritual fulfillment.

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