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  How to Ditch a Duke - A REGENCY...

  May McGoldrick, Jan Coffey

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  A PENNINGTON FAMILY NOVELLA
   
  Lady Taylor Fleming is an heiress with a suitor on her tail. Her step-by-step plan to ditch him is simple. But there is nothing simple about the Duke of Bamberg.
  Taylor tries to escape to sanctuary in the Highlands, but her plans become complicated when the duke arrives at her door and her loyal allies desert her.
  And even with the best laid plans, things can go awry…

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  Warlord's War

  Griff Hosker

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  King Stephen is captured and the Civil War seems over until disaster strikes while the Earl of Cleveland is in Normandy. The Empress' forces are routed and the Earl of Gloucester is captured. Forced to return to rescue the Empress the Earl of Cleveland has to fight King Stephen's army and the English winter to rescue his Empress. With the future King Henry II as his squire the Earl has to wage a war against an increasing number of enemies and a diminishing number of allies.

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  The Last of the Mohicans

  James Fenimore Cooper

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  The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper is a thrilling historical adventure and one of the most celebrated novels of early American literature. First published in 1826, this classic tale transports readers to the wilderness of North America during the French and Indian War, a time of conflict, danger, and shifting alliances between European powers and Native American tribes.
  
  Set against the vast forests, rivers, and rugged landscapes of the colonial frontier, the story follows the courageous frontiersman Hawkeye, along with his loyal Mohican companions Chingachgook and his son Uncas. Together, they navigate a world shaped by war and survival, where loyalty, honor, and courage are constantly tested.
  
  The adventure begins when two sisters, Cora and Alice Munro, attempt a dangerous journey through the wilderness to reunite with their father, a British colonel stationed at a distant fort. Their mission quickly turns perilous when they fall into the hands of enemies during the conflict. Hawkeye and his Mohican allies step forward to guide and protect them through the hostile terrain, facing ambushes, betrayals, and fierce battles along the way.
  
  As the journey unfolds, the novel paints a vivid portrait of life on the colonial frontier. Cooper's storytelling captures both the beauty and the harshness of the wilderness while exploring the complex relationships between Native American tribes, European settlers, and military forces during a turbulent period in history.
  
  At the heart of the novel lies the tragic story of the Mohican people, symbolized through the noble characters of Chingachgook and Uncas. Their presence represents a fading culture and a changing world, where ancient traditions struggle to survive amid expanding colonial conflict.
  
  Filled with suspense, dramatic escapes, and memorable characters, The Last of the Mohicans combines action with emotional depth. It explores themes of loyalty, courage, cultural identity, sacrifice, and the clash of civilizations, creating a powerful and enduring narrative.
  
  Renowned for its vivid landscapes and heroic characters, the novel remains a cornerstone of American adventure literature. The Last of the Mohicans continues to captivate readers with its sweeping story of bravery, friendship, and survival in one of the most dramatic eras of early American history.

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  City of Girls: Book Summary &...

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  Book summary and Analysis by Loudly, this is an abridged version of the original title 
  Step into the dazzling, decadent world of 1940s New York City with City of Girls, a novel that celebrates female empowerment, personal freedom, and the power of reinvention. More than just a coming-of-age story, this novel explores how embracing passion, ambition, and even mistakes can lead to a life fully lived. 
  Designed for an audience interested in personal growth and productivity, this audiobook-friendly summary extracts key lessons on resilience, independence, and self-discovery. Through an engaging and immersive narrative, listeners will learn how to take control of their choices, break free from societal expectations, and craft a life of their own design. 
  At its core, City of Girls is a testament to the idea that success is not defined by perfection, but by the courage to experience life fully—flaws, failures, and all. Whether you’re seeking career inspiration, personal transformation, or simply a deeply compelling story, this novel provides valuable insights into what it means to truly live with passion. 
  Prepare for an exhilarating journey of glamour, scandal, heartbreak, and ultimately, self-acceptance.

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  These Men Chose Hell

  J. A. Johnstone, William W....

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  The greatest Western writers of the twenty-first century return to Fort Misery—where the lowliest dregs of the U. S. ARMY defend the driest patch of lawless desert against the gnarliest killers in the wild, wild West. Sometimes it takes a bad man with gun to stop another bad man with a gun . . .They're not what you'd call "the good guys." They're a mangy pack of despicable deserters, thieves, mutineers, and worse. But as condemned soldiers in an overstretched army, they were given a choice: death by hanging or serving out their time in a hell on earth.These men chose hell.Located at the farthest edge of the Yuma Desert, Fort Grierson is a magnet for trouble. Vicious attacks by marauding Apaches and gunslinging outlaws are practically a daily occurrence—and the men holding down the fort are hardly any better. Hence the nickname Fort Misery.

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  The Children's Train - Escape on...

  Jana Zinser

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  This compelling Holocaust action adventure story tells of bravery, sacrifice, and the survival of the human spirit against Hitler and the horrors of war."Gripping and impossible to put down. I cried several times throughout. Perfect ending, emotional but complete." - Goodreads reviewIt begins in November 1938 on The Night of the Broken Glass, when Jewish people of Germany are terrified as Hitler's men shatter their store windows, steal and destroy their belongings, and arrest many Jewish fathers and brothers.Parents face unparalleled fear for their own lives but their focus is on protecting their beloved children.When England arranges to take the children out of Germany by train, the Kindertransport is organized and parents scramble to get places on the trains for their young family members, worried about what the future will hold.Soon, trains filled with Jewish children escaping the Nazis chug over the border into Holland, where they are ferried across the English Channel to England and to freedom. But for Peter, the shy violin player, his sister Becca, and his friends Stephen and Hans, life in England holds challenges as well. Peter's friend Eva, who did not get a seat on the Kindertransport, is left to the evil plans of Hitler.Peter, working his musician's hands raw at a farm in Coventry, wonders if they should have stayed and fought back instead of escaping. When the Coventry farm is bombed as the Nazis reach England, Peter feels he has nothing left. He decides it's time to stand and fight Hitler.Peter courageously returns to Germany to join the Jewish underground resistance, search desperately for his mother and sister he left behind in Berlin, and try to rescue his friend Eva."A beautifully written book. Sadly, the historical details are true and this makes the story all the more poignant. At times heartbreaking, at times hopeful and optimistic, this book will stay with the reader for a long time. The author is definitely one to watch" ~ Dorothy M Calderwood (Media Professional) for NetGalley". . . Jana Zinser brilliantly expresses the horror, confusion and fear that not only Peter but the other children in the novel are feeling and thinking when witnessing the atrocities by the Nazis . . When I began this book I thought that I had quite a lot of knowledge about the Holocaust but I was surprised to learn about the Kindertransport children. Although this novel is fiction, the Kindertransport was not and I will never forget about the ones that made it on those trains and also the ones who did not . . ." - Amanda - NetGalley and Goodreads reviews". . . The Children's Train by Jana Zinser absolutely blew me away! Heartbreaking, terrifying and traumatic it was also filled with hope and courage, determination and inspiration. Over six million Jews died at the hands of the Nazis and many of them were children. Though The Children's Train is fiction, the sad and tragic truth stands out and stays with you. I know this book will stay with me! The Children's Train is an absolute credit to this author and I have no hesitation in recommending it extremely highly. . . " - Brenda, Goodreads review"I'm positive that I held my breath for most of this book. I wouldn't be surprised if I'd held my breath for the entire time I'd been reading this. This book was so unlike any other I've read. It's gripping, powerful, heartbreaking and intense --- so, so, so intense . . . I honestly have no words right now; this book was amazing and thrilling, and so sad." - Leah, Goodreads review 

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