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  Stories About Trains and Train...

  Charles Dickens, Vsevolod...

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  Trains have always held a special place for most of us.  We’re intrigued by the mere fact that we can sit down in one place and arrive in another and enjoy the adventure and time in between.  In this volume we explore both the journeys and the workers who run and maintain the railway network.

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  Top 10 Short Stories The -...

  Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Jack...

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  Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart.  A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. 
   
  In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?  
   
  The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme.  Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. 
   
  Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made.  If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. 
   
  Americans have vivid, colourful and mesmerising imaginations.  On the flip side they are equally adept at Realism.  In this volume their famed authors explore short stories that bring us up close and personal to reality. 
   
   
  1 - The Top 10 Short Stories - American Realism - An Introduction 
  2 - The Yellow Wall Paper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 
  3 - To Build a Fire by Jack London 
  4 - The Furnished Room by O Henry 
  5 - The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky by Stephen Crane 
  6 - The Storm by Kate Chopin 
  7 - An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce 
  8 - The Luck of Roaring Camp by Bret Harte 
  9 - A New England Nun by Mary E Wilkins Freeman 
  10 - Hands by Sherwood Anderson 
  11 - A White Heron by Sarah Orne Jewett

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  The Confession of Hilary Durwood

  Euron Griffith

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  Hilary Durwood writes his father a letter of confession from the London gaol in which he awaits execution. Eager for glory as an explorer in the further reaches of the Empire he is duped into undertaking a semi-mythical mission, in semi-mythical lands. After many adventures and setbacks he returns to London destitute, dismayed at having killed someone, and seeking revenge against the Gentleman Explorer who set him up. Meanwhile a serial killer, The Slasher, stalks the streets and inevitably their paths will cross…
  Hilary has survived dangerous islanders who are intent on eating human flesh, a huge cat with a wooden leg, a giant centipede, and a man who is determined to taste every animal on the planet. He has been fed by birds bringing hallucinogenic berries and held up the crumbling Tower of Ectha. And now Hilary must write his final letter and contemplate the nature of murder and of guilt.
  This dark comedy thriller is a page-turning and riotous engagement with the notions and myths of Empire, the nature of reality, the power of narrative and the gullibility of those who wish to believe, even in the face of the truth.
  'Crisp and memorable language' – Sheenagh Pugh, LIVEJOURNAL

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  War Girls The: Book Summary &...

  Alexander Pike

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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.
   
  
  
   
  Set against the brutal backdrop of World War II, The War Girls tells the gripping, intertwined stories of two cousins torn apart by ideology and fate. One, a brave member of the Polish resistance risking everything to save lives; the other, a young woman indoctrinated into the Nazi regime, struggling to reclaim her humanity.
   
  This powerful tale explores loyalty, betrayal, and redemption as these women navigate the horrors of war, their fractured relationship, and their shared hope for a future beyond violence.
   
  With heart-pounding suspense, emotional depth, and unforgettable characters, The War Girls is an inspiring story of courage, resilience, and the unbreakable bonds of family—even in the darkest of times.
   
  Perfect for listeners who crave stories that uplift the human spirit and demonstrate the profound strength of standing up for what is right.

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  Trenches Of Despair - The Story...

  Christopher Allen

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  "Trenches of Despair" tells the devastating story of the Thompson quadruplets—Billy, John, George, and Thomas—four identical brothers from London's East End who lie about their age to enlist in World War I, transforming from eager volunteers into casualties of the war's brutal machinery. 
  In the summer of 1914, the seventeen-year-old brothers live in a cramped terraced house on Whitmore Street, each with distinct personalities despite their identical appearance. Billy is the natural leader, John the artistic dreamer, George the cheerful entertainer, and Thomas the man of quiet faith. Each has found love—Billy with neighbor Edith Hartwell, John with intellectual Mary Whitfield, George with baker's daughter Florence Meadows, and Thomas with gentle Annie Clarke. 
  When war breaks out, social pressure mounts through the white feather campaign, where women distribute symbols of cowardice to men not in uniform. The brothers face impossible choices between family duty and national service, ultimately enlisting together after being publicly shamed. Their working-class background contrasts sharply with their upper-class officers, highlighting the war's class divisions. 
  After training at Aldershot, they deploy to France in early 1915, experiencing their first taste of trench warfare's horror. The Christmas Truce of 1914 becomes a pivotal moment when they meet German soldiers in No Man's Land, sharing songs, photographs, and discovering their enemies' humanity—making the resumption of killing infinitely more tragic. 
  The brothers survive the early battles, but the war's grinding attrition begins taking its toll. John, the sensitive artist, dies first at the Battle of the Somme in 1916, cut down by a sniper while trying to help wounded comrades. His death devastates the family and his sweetheart Mary, who never recovers from the loss. 
  Thomas, the man of faith, sacrifices himself at Passchendaele in 1917, charging a German machine gun position to save his section.

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  Forever We Dream

  Mark Workman

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  “A thought-provoking and entertaining novel.” —Foreword Clarion Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  “An emotionally charged exploration of family and identity.” —Kirkus Reviews 
  “Workman’s heartfelt debut dissects the uncertainty and self-doubt that can cripple dreams.” —BookLife by Publishers Weekly 
  “An original, emotionally compelling, skillfully crafted, and memorable novel.” —Midwest Book Review 
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  Three Voices, One Dream, and a Chance to Uncover the Truth 
  It’s 1978, and the glittering disco craze is sweeping across America. Identical conjoined triplets Elliana, Bellamona, and Gabriella have one shared dream: finding their mother, who vanished without a trace years ago. Singing is their only solace, and now they have a chance to take that passion to the national stage. 
  When they’re invited to compete in Your Shooting Star, a famous music competition, the teenage sisters see it as their chance to reunite with the woman they can’t remember but long to know. But stepping into the spotlight means facing their greatest fears. As the underdogs fight to stay in the contest, they must brave ruthless rival Twyla-Violet, a former child model determined to claim the coveted title at any cost. 
  While the four-round competition heats up, secrets, lies, and conspiracies threaten to tear their world apart. Can the triplets stand strong and use the power of television to reconnect with their past? Or will their dream shatter under the pressure of fame? 
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  With disco balls, songs by the Bee Gees, and a gifted vocal trio on a quest to find the missing piece of their hearts, Forever We Dream is an uplifting coming-of-age story of family, identity, and the perils of fame.

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