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  The New Atlantis

  Sir Francis Bacon

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  The New Atlantis is a utopian novel by Sir Francis Bacon. In this work, Bacon portrayed a vision of the future of human discovery and knowledge, expressing his aspirations and ideals for humankind. The novel depicts the creation of a utopian land where "generosity and enlightenment, dignity and splendor, piety and public spirit" are the commonly held qualities of the inhabitants of "Bensalem". The plan and organization of his ideal college, "Salomon's House" envisioned the modern research university in both applied and pure sciences. Many aspects of the society and history of the island are described, such as the christian religion - which is reported to have being born there as a copy of the Bible and a letter from the Apostle Saint Bartholomew arrived there miraculously, a few years after the Ascension of Jesus; a cultural feast in honor of the family institution, called "the Feast of the Family"; a college of sages, the Salomon's House, "the very eye of the kingdom".

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  Rebel's Heir The: Book summary &...

  Margot Langley

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  This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas.
   
  
  The Rebel's Heir is a gripping tale of loyalty, defiance, and the heavy weight of legacy. Born into a world divided by power and bloodshed, a young heir must choose between the life expected of him and the dangerous ideals he holds in his heart. As old loyalties fracture and new alliances are forged in secret, he steps into a perilous game where every move could determine the fate of a kingdom. Torn between duty and freedom, honor and rebellion, his journey becomes a battle not only against tyranny, but also against the doubts within himself. Charged with tension, heart, and unforgettable stakes, The Rebel's Heir is a sweeping story of courage, identity, and the fight to forge a destiny of one’s own. Perfect for listeners who crave epic conflict and emotional depth, this audiobook leaves an indelible mark long after the final chapter.

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  Nothing Left to Fear from Hell

  Alan Warner

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  Shortlisted for The Winston Graham Historical Fiction Prize and The Highland Book Prize 
   
   
   
  A battle lost. A daring escape. A long walk into obscurity. The ultimate failure . . . 
   
   
   
  In the aftermath of the disastrous Battle of Culloden, a lonely figure takes flight with a small band of companions through the islands and mountains of the Hebrides. His name is Charles Edward Stuart: better known today as Bonnie Prince Charlie. He had come to the country to take the throne. Now he is leaving in exile and abject defeat. 
   
   
   
  In prose that is by turns poetic, comic, macabre, haunting, and humane, multi- award-winning author Alan Warner traces the frantic last journey through Scotland of a man who history will come to define for his failure.

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  DMT Dialogues: Encounters with...

  David Luke, Rory Spowers

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  This audiobook is essentially a snapshot of a very unusual conversation. It gathers the talks and round-table dialogues from a four-day symposium at Tyringham Hall in England, where researchers, writers, shamans and psychonauts met to focus on one central puzzle: what are we to make of the entities and “other worlds” that so many people report when they take DMT?

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  A Convenient Gentleman

  Victoria Aldridge

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  SHE NEEDED TO MARRY…Caroline Morgan is determined to make a success out of her aunt’s New Zealand business. But until Caro has a husband, the bank won’t lend her the money she so desperately needs.Caro discovers Leander Gray, the younger son of an aristocrat and the only eligible man in town, collapsed in a local bar. He grudgingly agrees toa paper marriage—if he’s paid a hefty fee. They marry, and Caro is left wondering what she’s got herself into. But when the gambler turns gentleman, her feelings begin to change….

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  Ocean Apart An - Historical...

  Sarah Lee

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  Inspired by real life stories of the Windrush Generation and her mother’s own experiences as a nurse coming to Britain from the Caribbean, Sarah Lee’s debut novel An Ocean Apart is a must for fans of Call the Midwife.It’s 1954 and, in Barbados, Ruby Haynes spots an advertisement for young women to train as nurses for the new National Health Service in Great Britain. Her sister, Connie, takes some persuading, but soon the sisters are on their way to a new country – and a whole new world of experiences.As they start their training in Hertfordshire, they discover England isn’t quite the promised land; for every door that’s opened to them, the sisters find many slammed in their faces. And though the girls find friendships with their fellow nurses, Connie struggles with being so far from home, and keeping secret the daughter she has left behind in search of a better life for the both of them . . .

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