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  The Yellow Face

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson take on an unexpected case involving mysterious new neighbours with a creepy, yellow face that appears in the window, and a suspicious wife. Things do not proceed according to plan... 
  First published in The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes in 1893. Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Narrated by Robin Reads.

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  INVERSION 3 - Beyond the Horizon

  Michael Krozer

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  This is the third book of INVERSION, a contemporary, speculative science fiction/military saga. 
  After successfully negotiating for the freedom of her people, Taunia has become a thriving and dynamic nation. This left Angela both joyful and confounded. On a basic level, she had worked herself out of the job she was born for—a hardened soldier who had felt life draining from her enemies through the space between her fingers. Deployed as an administrator and diplomat operating internationally held no appeal. Leading a society that is the envy of all nations, and armed with unmatched scientific and military technology, Angela secretly wonders from what direction the next attack will come. The first effort to destroy them had failed. But will the next? The way forward has never been more perilous.

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  The Most Dangerous Spy

  Sharon Edwards

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  Nancy Brown is an ordinary girl living in the industrial town of Orethorpe at the outbreak of the Second World War. Her life suddenly changes when she is told to report to the mysterious Megg House, and soon she finds herself caught up in a top-secret operation to find German spies operating in the town. 
  Seventy years later, Arthur Lane is living in Orethorpe. He strikes up a friendship with an elderly man, Mr Smith. When a newspaper reporter turns up asking to interview Mr Smith about his role in the war, Arthur learns that Mr Smith has a deep secret. Can he discover what it is? The Most Dangerous Spy switches between 1940, when a careless word can leave lives in peril, and 2010, when once-deadly knowledge - including the identity of 'the most dangerous spy of all' - can remain secret no longer...

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  Comes the Dawn - A totally...

  Irina Shapiro

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  Across the centuries, their bond will never break… 
   
  Separated from each other by prison bars, terrified of the future, Neve and Hugo are fighting to survive. But just when all hope seems lost, an unexpected visitor arrives with an audacious proposition—one that could change the course of their fates forever. 
   
  Battling to free her husband and stay one step ahead of their accusers, Neve has never lost hope for the future. And then comes the shocking news that leaves her shattered: Hugo has died in prison. In her darkest hour, Neve must summon the strength to identify the body, only to discover that this man is not her husband… 
   
  But with Hugo now presumed dead by the world, a shroud of uncertainty descends upon Everly Manor. And Neve's relief soon turns to worry at the absence of her husband. Where is Hugo? Has he vanished into the depths of history, or is there still a glimmer of hope that they will find their way back to each other? 
   
  A page-turner full of emotion, passion and gripping suspense. Perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Paula Brackston and Susanna Kearsley. 
   
  Readers love Comes the Dawn: 
   
  “From the first page of book one to the last page of book five I was enthralled. The characters grab your interest and don’t let go. If you love historical fiction with a twist, read these books.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
   
  “The best series I have ever read I thought Stephen King’s The Dark Tower series was the best until I read this Wonderland series. So believable and action filled.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
   
  “I loved every minute of this book. I loved everything about it… The characters were so believable. They become part of your life." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
   
  “Miss the book at your peril! Nicely paced read, enough drama to keep me screaming at some points, and even teary at others. I didn’t want the series to end.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
   
  “This series has totally drawn me in and her characters seem like friends. The ups and downs of their lives and struggles making me laugh or cry along with them.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
   
  “Wow! What a page turner, kept me gripped all the way through! Sorry it’s over!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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  The Island of Sheep

  John Buchan

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  Secrets Hidden in the Northern Mist 
  The Island of Sheep is a captivating novel penned in 1936 by the renowned Scottish author John Buchan. Set twelve years after the events of its predecessor, the story follows the now older and wiser Richard Hannay, who finds himself in his fifties, summoned by a solemn oath to safeguard the son of a former acquaintance. This young man, destined to inherit the enigmatic secret of a magnificent treasure, stands at the center of a remarkable adventure. 
  To aid him in his quest, Hannay enlists the support of the indomitable Sandy Arbuthnot, now elevated to the noble title of Lord Clanroyden, alongside the resourceful Lombard. Their journey weaves through the lush landscapes of England and Scotland before leading them to the mysterious Island of Sheep, tucked away in the Norlands—an area unmistakably reminiscent of the rugged beauty of the Faroe Islands. 
  The narrative is richly populated with an array of colorful and stereotypical villains, most notably the nefarious D'Ingraville, who makes a reappearance from *The Courts of the Morning*. As the plot unfolds, it also brings into focus Hannay's son, Peter John, a bright yet contemplative teenager grappling with the weight of his lineage and the looming legacy that awaits him. This tale is a striking blend of adventure, familial duty, and the perilous allure of hidden treasure.

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  Cost of Living

  Robert Sheckley

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  Step into a chillingly plausible future in Cost of Living by Robert Sheckley, a sharp and thought-provoking science fiction short story from the 1950s. Set in a world where every comfort and convenience comes at a staggering cost, the story follows Carrin, an ordinary man crushed beneath the weight of debt in a society obsessed with technological luxury. As he reflects on the tragic suicide of a neighbor and prepares for a visit from a relentless finance agent, Carrin confronts the unsettling truth about consumerism, inherited debt, and the price of happiness. With biting wit and eerie foresight, Sheckley examines how materialism and societal pressure can strip away freedom and identity—one payment at a time. A timeless tale for fans of dystopian fiction and social satire.

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