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  20000 Leagues under the Sea

  Jules Verne

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  "Around the World in 80 Days" is a classic adventure novel written by Jules Verne, first published in 1872. The story follows Phileas Fogg, a wealthy and precise Englishman, who makes a daring bet that he can circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days. Accompanied by his loyal valet, Passepartout, Fogg embarks on a whirlwind journey using various modes of transportation, from trains and ships to elephants. Along the way, they face numerous obstacles and challenges, including being pursued by a detective who mistakenly believes Fogg is a bank robber. The novel is a thrilling tale of adventure, ingenuity, and perseverance.

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  The Gift of Forgiveness -...

  Norma Jean Lutz

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  There’s an ornery, unkempt boy in Lucy Brenker’s school who picks on her quiet cousin, Ben. Raggity, as he is called, is a trouble-maker who causes distress for both Lucy and Ben. However, he is not Lucy’s biggest problem.In her hometown of Cincinnati, a serious drought had affected her father’s steamboat building business, as well as all businesses in the area. If that weren’t bad enough, the lack of river traffic means her recently-ordered piano will not be arriving anytime soon. (A piano had been the desire of her heart for many months.)It’s a time when neighbor reaches out to neighbor, even when that “neighbor” happens to be a newly-arrived, mysterious, glamorous young lady. A lady with whom Lucy has been forbidden to associate.How was Lucy to know that both Raggity and Sadie Rose would teach important life lessons not only to her and Ben, but to her entire family, and her community?

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  The House on the Edge of the...

  Carol Drinkwater

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  A woman’s peaceful life in a clifftop French villa is threatened by the past: “Threaded with mystery and menace . . . the story kept me gripped.” —Dinah Jefferies, bestselling author As an adventurous teenager, Grace came to France amid the student protests and upheavals of 1968—and became involved in relationships with two men, one tempestuous, the other gentle and supportive. But the romantic triangle came to an end when one of the men died by drowning. Decades later, Grace remains in her adopted country, living happily with her husband, Peter, in a beautiful, secluded home in Provence. Her sole focus is keeping Peter’s stress to a minimum while he awaits his upcoming heart surgery. But after all these years, Grace is confronted by a visitor she never expected to see—and must keep her escalating fear hidden from her ailing husband, in this epic, time-spanning story of love and betrayal from the bestselling author. “A beautifully woven and compelling tale of passion, love and intrigue.” —Rowan Coleman, author of We Are All Made of Stars “Carol Drinkwater's writing is like taking an amazing holiday in book form.” —Jenny Colgan, New York Times–bestselling author “Given extra resonance by the beautifully drawn French landscape. Emotional and tenderly written.” —Elizabeth Buchan, author of Consider the Lily

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  The Lost Chateau

  Dinah Jefferies

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  A secret lies behind every door…  
  The Dordogne, 1936 
  Amid tangled gardens and crumbling walls, Chateau Rousseau guards its secrets well. 
  Pushing open its faded door, Thirza Caruthers arrives to care for her great-aunt. She's made a promise – unaware of what awaits. 
  As the skies darken above Europe, the chateau begins to reveal its secrets: stories of forbidden love, devastating betrayal, and a child who vanished years ago. 
  But in uncovering the truth, Thirza may lose herself forever. 
  For fans of Natasha Lester (The Mademoiselle Alliance), Lucinda Riley (The Seven Sisters), Ann Bennett (The Fortune Teller of Kathmandu), Rachel Wesson (Light Rises), and Ella Carey (The Lost Sister of Fifth Avenue).

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  The Perfect Suitor

  Cole Baxter

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  Three years after the tragic death of her wonderful husband, Charlene continues to mourn. As she struggles to pick up the pieces of her shattered life, she meets Samuel. Handsome and educated, this charming man is the perfect suitor, and Charlene slowly lets her guard down and opens her heart to him. But Samuel is not the man he appears to be. He has a dark compulsion—and an even darker secret. When he begins acting strangely, Charlene suspects something is wrong. Her fears only grow when she notices she's being followed. Unsure whether she can really trust Samuel, she takes matters into her own hands and starts to investigate. What she finds is beyond her worst nightmares. Will Charlene find the strength to confront the shocking truth before her life is shattered all over again?

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  The Millionaire Bachelor

  Susan Mallery

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  Revisit this feel-good millionaire romance from New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery.Three years ago, millionaire Stone Ward lost his wife in a car accident. Since then, he’s turned to a life of solitude and reclusion. Cathy Eldridge has become Stone’s only company, and although they have never met in person, their long, honest conversations have evolved into an intimate friendship. But after a twist of fate brings Cathy and Stone face-to-face, she realizes her fantasy man is out of reach for her—he is rich, good-looking and mysteriously sexy.Both Cathy and Stone have a past to overcome. But could their friendship transcend all limitations and turn into love?

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