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  The Girl in the Ragged Shawl

  Cathy Sharp

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  Heartbreaking and uplifting, the story of the workhouse orphan, Eliza, will touch your heart… 
  Eliza was left as a small baby at the workhouse in Whitechapel, wrapped in her mother’s shawl, which is all she has of the mother she never knew. At eleven years-old, she has survived sickness, near starvation and harsh beatings. 
  Master Simpkins and his cruel daughter rule the workhouse with a rod of iron, but when Romany boy, Joe, arrives at the workhouse, his spirit and courage give Eliza hope that another life is waiting for her outside. 
  When she is sold into service, Eliza is relieved to be out of the workhouse and hopes her fortunes are changing for the better, but cruelty and unkindness are everywhere and her salvation could become her ruin… 
  This best-selling historical fiction novel will transport you to the Victorian era, where you'll experience Eliza's trials and triumphs. Her story is a poignant reminder of the power of hope and courage in the face of adversity. 
  For fans of Lizzie Lane (Tough Times on Coronation Close), Rosie Clarke (Changing Times at Harpers), Fenella J Miller (Wartime Arrivals at Harbour House), Anna Stuart (The Midwife of Auschwitz), and Ann Bennett (The Fortune Teller of Kathmandu).

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  Igifu

  Scholastique Mukasonga

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  The stories in Igifu summon phantom memories of Rwanda and radiate with the fierce ache of a survivor. 
  Scholastique Mukasonga’s five autobiographical stories rend a glorious Rwanda from the obliterating force of recent history, conjuring the noble cows of her home or the dew-swollen grass they graze on. 
  In the title story, five-year-old Colomba tells of a merciless overlord, hunger or “igifu,” gnawing away at her belly. She searches for sap at the bud of a flower, scraps of sweet potato at the foot of her parent’s bed, or a few grains of sorghum in the floor sweepings. Igifu becomes a dizzying hole in her stomach, a plunging abyss into which she falls. In a desperate act of preservation, Colomba’s mother gathers enough sorghum to whip up a nourishing porridge, bringing Colomba back to life. This elixir courses through each story, a balm to soothe the pains of those so ferociously fighting for survival. 
  The writing eclipses the great gaps of time and memory; in one scene she is a child sitting squat with a jug of sweet, frothy milk, and in another she is an exiled teacher, writing down lists of her dead. As in all her work, Mukasonga sits up with them, her witty and beaming beloved.

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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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  Borrowed Dreams

  May McGoldrick, Jan Coffey

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  THE PROPOSAL
  Driven to undo the evil wrought by her dead husband, Millicent Wentworth must find a way to save her estate and free the innocent people he enslaves. Her only hope is a marriage—in name only—to the notorious widower, the Earl of Aytoun.
   
  THE GROOM
  Devastated by the tragic accident that killed his wife and left him gravely wounded, Lyon Pennington, fourth Earl of Aytoun, is tormented by the accusations that blame him for the catastrophe. Filled with despair, he lets his mother lure him into a marriage of convenience—for the sake of a good-hearted woman on the verge of financial ruin.
   
  THE DESIRE
  Under Millicent's gentle gaze, Lyon begins to regain his strength and his wounded heart begins to heal. And soon Millicent discovers that beneath his unruly beard and grim demeanor, Lyon just may be the most handsome—and caring—man she's ever encountered. For the first time in her life, she realizes that she is alive—alive with a smoldering desire for the one man she'll love forever…
   
   Holt Medallion Winner for Best Historical Romance
  Romantic Times Award Winner for Best British-Set Historical Romance 

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  The Flower Seller

  Linda Finlay

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  ‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court 
  A charming and evocative tale of family and fortune from the queen of West Country saga, Linda Finlay. 
  Isabella Carrington has been brought up in a life of privilege in London. Her life seems perfect, until her father suddenly announces bankruptcy. To save Isabella from destitution he sends her to stay with family she has never met, far away on a violet farm deep in Devon. 
  Isabella is horrified to find her uncle expects her to work for her keep, packing up the flowers and selling them in the nearby market. However she soon discovers that life on a violet farm may not be so bad, especially when she meets handsome local farmer Felix Furneaux… 
  Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Katie Flynn. 
  Praise for Linda Finlay: 
  ‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court 
  'Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze' The Express 
  Immerse yourself in this historical fiction, a tale of rural life and Victorian romance. The Flower Seller by Linda Finlay is a top pick for fans of sagas, set in a small town, where the best of life's lessons are learned. 
  For fans of Jenny Hale (The Beach House), Amy Harmon (A Girl Called Samson), Emma Melbourne (The Mysterious Mr. Oliver), Anna Jacobs (Replenish the Earth), and Mary Wood (The Guernsey Girls Find Peace).

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  The Small Museum

  Jody Cooksley

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  London, 1873. Madeleine Brewster's marriage to Dr Lucius Everley was meant to be the solution to her family's sullied reputation. After all, Lucius is a well-respected collector of natural curiosities. His 'Small Museum' of bones and specimens in jars is his pride and joy, although firmly kept under lock and key. His sister Grace's philanthropic work with fallen women is also highly laudable. 
   
  However, Maddie soon finds herself unwelcome in what is meant to be her new home. The more she learns about both Lucius and Grace, the more she suspects that unimaginable horrors lie behind their polished reputations. 
   
  Framed for a crime that would take her to the gallows and leave the Everleys free to continue their dark schemes, Maddie's only hope is her friend Caroline. She will do anything to prove Maddie's innocence before the trial reaches its fatal conclusion.

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