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  The Attack on the Mill

  Émile Zola

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  The Attack on the Mill is a powerful tale of love, loyalty, and devastation set against the backdrop of the Franco-Prussian War. On the eve of a joyous wedding at Father Merlier's idyllic mill in the Lorraine countryside, the drums of war grow louder. As Prussian forces descend upon the village of Rocreuse, peace is shattered in a single day. What begins as a celebration quickly becomes a siege, and young lovers Françoise and Dominique are thrust into a fight for survival, honor, and one another. 
  With vivid natural imagery and emotional depth, Émile Zola paints a haunting picture of the personal cost of war. This tragic novella is brought to life by the rich, immersive narration of Etombè Edembe, capturing both the pastoral beauty and the horrifying intensity of a nation torn apart. 
  Perfect for fans of classic European literature, war stories, and emotional dramas.

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  Top 10 Short Stories The - The...

  Herman Melville, George Eliot,...

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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. 
   
  In this decade life on both sides of the Atlantic relied on territorial expansion and the gathering of industrial muscle.  The people who live there merely cogs in a vast machine.  Our authors illuminate these times with words that bring humanity and life to these literary gems.  
   
  01 - The Top Ten - The 1850's - An Introduction 
  02 - The Lifted Veil - Part 1 by George Eliot 
  03 - The Lifted Veil - Part 2 by George Eliot 
  04 - Bartleby the Scrivener - Part 1 by Herman Melville 
  05 - Bartleby the Scrivener - Part 2 by Herman Melville 
  06 - The Old Nurse's Story by Elizabeth Gaskell 
  07 - Master Zacharius - Part 1 by Jules Verne 
  08 - Master Zacharius - Part 2 by Jules Verne 
  09 - The District Doctor by Ivan Turgenev 
  10 - A Terribly Strange Bed by Wilkie Collins 
  11 - Psyche's Art by Louisa May Alcott 
  12 -The Lake Gun by James Fenimore Cooper 
  13 - Two Offers by Frances Watkins Harper 
  14 - Gods in Exile by Heinrich Heine

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  Eugene's Revenge: A Forced Union

  JJ Chen

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  In the regal yet rigid world of Sheltonshire, Elibeth, the Count's daughter, faces a grim reality. On her eighteenth birthday, she is bound by an arranged marriage not of love, but of convenience and revenge. Her suitor, Duke Eugene of Brenan, known for his disdain towards her, sees this union as a means of retribution. The novel unfolds the complexities of their relationship, unmasking the emotional turmoil beneath the façade of aristocratic life.

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  The Embroidered Book

  Kate Heartfield

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  *Winner of the Aurora Award for Best Novel*‘Spellbinding’ JJA Harwood‘An entertaining and dark read’ Stylist‘An absorbing novel’ Guardian‘Beautifully written’ Elizabeth Chadwick 
  ‘Power is not something you are given. Power is something you take. When you are a woman, it is a little more difficult, that’s all’ 
  1768. Charlotte, daughter of the Habsburg Empress, arrives in Naples to marry a man she has never met. Her sister Antoine is sent to France, and in the mirrored corridors of Versailles they rename her Marie Antoinette. 
  The sisters are alone, but they are not powerless. When they were only children, they discovered a book of spells – spells that work, with dark and unpredictable consequences. 
  In a time of vicious court politics, of discovery and dizzying change, they use the book to take control of their lives. 
  But every spell requires a sacrifice. And as love between the sisters turns to rivalry, they will send Europe spiralling into revolution. 
  Brimming with romance, betrayal, and enchantment, The Embroidered Book reimagines a dazzling period of history as you have never seen it before. 
  Kate Heartfield, the Sunday Times bestselling author, presents The Embroidered Book, a historical and alternative fiction that tells a romantic and fantastical coming of age story. This bestselling book is a top pick for readers who enjoy a blend of history and fantasy. 
  For fans of William Wood (Ruth and Ann's Guide to Time Travel, Volume II), Lucy A. Snyder (Ashes and Entropy), Michael Paul Gonzalez (Beneath the Salton Sea), E.E. King (Worth 1,000 Words), and K. G. Mcabee (Boneyard Junction). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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  Shadows Over the Crown: Book...

  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.
   
  
  Beneath the glittering surface of the throne lies a web of secrets, ambition, and betrayal. Shadows Over the Crown is a gripping tale of power struggles and hidden loyalties, where every alliance is fragile and every decision can shift the fate of a kingdom. As darkness gathers within the royal court, a courageous soul must navigate treacherous intrigues to protect a legacy threatened from within. Rich in atmosphere, suspense, and emotional depth, this riveting story explores the perilous cost of wearing the crown.

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  The Three Musketeers

  Alexandre Dumas

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  Originally published in 1844, "The Three Musketeers" is a historical adventure novel by French author Alexandre Dumas. Set in the early 17th century, the story follows young d'Artagnan, who travels to Paris with dreams of becoming a musketeer. He soon befriends three musketeers—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis—and together, they become involved in the political intrigues and conflicts between the royalists and the Cardinalists, supporters of Cardinal Richelieu. The novel is famous for its action, wit, and complex characters, and it has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and other media.

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