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  The Specimens

  Mairi Kidd

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  Edinburgh, 1828. Two women—one rich, one poor—must navigate life against a frenzied backdrop of medical discovery, mob mayhem, and murder. 
  The home Helen shares in the slums of the Old Town with her lover William Burke could hardly be more different from Susan’s dreams of an affluent existence as the wife of Robert Knox, one of the foremost anatomists of the day. But as people begin disappearing, these two very different women face an impossible choice. Should they protect what lives they have or tell the truth about what they know? 
  This is the story of the notorious serial killings of Burke and Hare, told for the first time through the eyes of two very different women, whose stories explore the depths of the human heart in a perilous, vulnerable world.

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  Follow the Stars Home

  Diane C. McPhail

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  It's a journey that most deem an insane impossibility. Yet on October 20th, 1811, Lydia Latrobe Roosevelt—daughter of one of the architects of the United States Capitol—fearlessly boards the steamship New Orleans in Pittsburgh. Eight months pregnant and with a toddler in tow, Lydia is fiercely independent despite her youth. She's also accustomed to defying convention. Against her father's wishes, she married his much older business colleague, inventor Nicholas Roosevelt—builder of the New Orleans—and spent her honeymoon on a primitive flatboat. But the stakes for this trip are infinitely higher. 
   
   
   
  If Nicholas's untried steamboat reaches New Orleans, it will serve as a profitable packet ship between that city and Natchez, proving the power of steam as it travels up and down the Mississippi. Success in this venture would revolutionize travel and trade, open the west to expansion, and secure the Roosevelts' future. 
   
   
   
  Lydia believes herself ready for all the dangers ahead—growing unrest among native people, disease or injury, and the turbulent Falls of the Ohio, a sixty-foot drop long believed impassable in such a large boat. But there are other challenges in store, impossible to predict as Lydia boards that fall day. Challenges which—if survived—will haunt and transform her, as surely as the journey will alter the course of a nation . . .

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  A Young Volunteer in Cuba

  Edward Stratemeyer

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  A Young Volunteer in Cuba by Edward Stratemeyer is an exciting historical adventure that transports readers to the dramatic events of the Spanish-American War, following a courageous young volunteer as he faces the challenges of military life and the uncertainties of conflict. Filled with action, suspense, and lessons of courage, the novel offers a vivid portrayal of bravery, duty, and determination during a pivotal era.
  
  As the young volunteer enters a world of new responsibilities and demanding experiences, he encounters difficult situations that test his strength, judgment, and loyalty. Through moments of danger, friendship, and sacrifice, he learns the importance of perseverance, teamwork, and standing firm in the face of adversity.
  
  Edward Stratemeyer's engaging storytelling blends historical events with adventure, memorable characters, and vivid descriptions of life during wartime. The novel captures the spirit of a young person answering a call to service while highlighting timeless themes of honor, responsibility, courage, and personal growth.
  
  Perfect for readers who enjoy classic historical fiction, military adventures, and coming-of-age stories, A Young Volunteer in Cuba remains an inspiring tale of bravery and determination. With its combination of history, action, and character-building themes, this classic continues to entertain readers interested in stories of service, exploration, and the challenges of a changing world.

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  The Guardians of the Cathar...

  Ferdinand Vilard

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  The Guardians of the Cathar Treasure is a thrilling historical novel set in the 13th century, during the brutal fall of Montségur, the last stronghold of the Cathars. In the midst of fire and chaos, Bertran, a warrior marked by a dark past, and Alazais, a young, faith-filled seer, embark on a desperate flight with a mysterious treasure that could change the fate of the world. 
  Pursued by Crusaders and Templars led by the implacable Friar Arnaud, this story combines action, sacrifice and mystery in a journey through the Pyrenees mountains. Between battles, betrayals and mystical visions, Bertran and Alazais must face not only their enemies, but also their own fears and beliefs. 
  In an evocative and emotionally charged style, Ferdinand Vilard invites you to discover an epic struggle for truth, where courage and faith are the only weapons in the face of oppression. ‘The Guardians of the Cathar Treasure is more than a story of survival: it is a hymn to resistance, sacrifice and hope. 
  Are you ready to unveil the secret of the Cathars?

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  Mateo Falcone

  Prosper Mérimée

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  There are stories that strike like a bullet—swift, precise, and inescapable. Mateo Falcone is one of them.
  In the sun-scorched Corsican wilderness, where honor is measured in blood and a man's word is as unyielding as the mountains, a moment of hesitation can seal one's fate. A fugitive seeking refuge, a child faced with an impossible choice, a father whose sense of justice knows no mercy—Mérimée paints a world where tradition rules with an iron grip, and betrayal, no matter how small, does not go unanswered.
  There are no heroes here, no villains—only the weight of an unwritten law, passed down through generations, and the chilling certainty of what must come next. A tale as sharp as a knife's edge, Mateo Falcone lingers in the mind long after the final page, leaving behind the echo of a single gunshot and the question: what price does honor demand?

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  Wrecker: A gripping debut for...

  Noel O’Reilly

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  ‘Compelling’ Sunday Times 
  A powerful debut exploring the dark side of Cornwall – the wrecking and the drowned sailors – where poverty drove villagers to dark deeds… 
  Shipwrecks are part of life in the remote village of Porthmorvoren, Cornwall. And as the sea washes the bodies of the drowned onto the beach, it also brings treasures: barrels of liquor, exotic fruit, the chance to lift a fine pair of boots from a corpse, maybe even a jewel or two. 
  When, after a fierce storm, Mary Blight rescues a man half-dead from the sea, she ignores the whispers of her neighbours and carries him home to nurse better. Gideon Stone is a Methodist minister from Newlyn, a married man. Touched by Mary’s sacrifice and horrified by the superstitions and pagan beliefs the villagers cling to, Gideon sets out to bring light and salvation to Porthmorvoren by building a chapel on the hill. 
  But the village has many secrets and not everyone wants to be saved. As Mary and Gideon find themselves increasingly drawn together, jealousy, rumour and suspicion is rife. Gideon has demons of his own to face, and soon Mary’s enemies are plotting against her… 
  Gripping, beautifully written and utterly beguiling, Noel O’Reilly’s debut WRECKER is a story of love, injustice, superstition and salvation, set against Cornwall’s dark past. 
  In the historical and rural setting of Cornwall, the award-winning WRECKER by Noel O'Reilly unfolds a tale of love, injustice, superstition, and salvation. The gothic tone of the narrative, coupled with the vivid depiction of the small town life, makes it a compelling read. 
  For fans of Linda Kass (A Ritchie Boy), Katherine Arden (The Winter of the Witch), Susan Stokes-Chapman (The Witching Hour), Stacey Halls (The Familiars), and Kate Griffin (The Midnight Mayor).

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