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  The Persian Boy

  Mary Renault

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  A New York Times–bestselling novel of the ancient king of Macedon and his lover by the author Hilary Mantel calls “a shining light.”The Persian Boy centers on the most tempestuous years of Alexander the Great’s life, as seen through the eyes of his lover and most faithful attendant, Bagoas. When Bagoas is very young, his father is murdered and he is sold as a slave to King Darius of Persia. Then, when Alexander conquers the land, he is given Bagoas as a gift, and the boy is besotted. This passion comes at a time when much is at stake—Alexander has two wives, conflicts are ablaze, and plots on the Macedon king’s life abound. The result is a riveting account of a great conqueror’s years of triumph and, ultimately, heartbreak.The Persian Boy is the second volume of the Novels of Alexander the Great trilogy, which also includes Fire from Heaven and Funeral Games.This ebook features an illustrated biography of Mary Renault including rare images of the author.“Mary Renault is a shining light to both historical novelists and their readers. She does not pretend the past is like the present, or that the people of ancient Greece were just like us. She shows us their strangeness; discerning, sure-footed, challenging our values, piquing our curiosity, she leads us through an alien landscape that moves and delights us.” —Hilary Mantel

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  My War Hero

  Rebecca Perry

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  It's 1943, and the world is at war. With countries in turmoil and lives turned upside down, Daisy finds her own glimmer of hope. After moving to London, she attends a Women's Institute dance to help raise morale for the soldiers. There, across a crowded hall, she locks eyes with a young man named Jimmy, and the two of them dance the night away.
  
  Though the war separates them, Daisy and Jimmy keep their love alive through heartfelt letters. Their bond becomes a light in the darkness, a promise of something beautiful beyond the chaos.
  
  But just when Daisy begins to believe that nothing could go wrong, the unthinkable happens. Now she must face the trials of war with courage and determination.
  
  Will Daisy and Jimmy make it through to the end of the war, still holding on to each other and the hope that first brought them together?

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  The Boleyn Curse - A BRAND NEW...

  Alexandra Walsh

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  A BRAND NEW spellbinding, dual-timeline historical novel for fans of Alison Weir, Philippa Gregory and Kate Mosse ✨Two women connected across time and a mystery that has spanned centuries...🌹The court of young King Henry VIII seethes with secrets and scandals, but every ambition has its price. 
  Elizabeth Boleyn, loyal wife to Thomas Boleyn and devoted mother to Anne, Mary and George, believes she can navigate the shifting tides of court life. But when she catches the eye of the lascivious king, Elizabeth is drawn into a perilous game and the cost of her defiance will echo through the generations. 
  In present day Hampshire, Tabitha Mundy has found a haven in Cerensthorpe Abbey. Since the death of her husband, her work as archivist for the abbey’s owner, Edith Swanne, has been her refuge. When her research uncovers hidden clues rumoured to lead to a lost manuscript of The Canterbury Tales and a connection to the Boleyn family, Edith is eager to investigate. With the help of Gulliver, Edith’s enigmatic nephew, Tabitha begins to decipher the riddles and before long a mystical thread binds Elizabeth and Tabitha across the ages – two women destined to protect the truth. 
  As Henry’s vengeance consumes Elizabeth, she sets his treachery down in writing, determined her voice will not be silenced. But another man’s secrets mean that Elizabeth’s tale has been hidden. Can Tabitha finally unlock the mysteries of the past or will the Boleyn curse haunt Cerensthorpe Abbey forever… 
  A spellbinding story of love and heartbreak, loyalty and revenge. 
  Praise for Alexandra Walsh: 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A fabulously intricate tapestry of a story, rich in historical detail.' Eva Glyn 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Alexandra Walsh weaves a perfectly crafted dual timeline tale that will enthral and delight the reader from the first words until the very last sparkling moment.' Elena Collins 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely loved this beautifully written and characterful novel.’ Carol McGrath 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Alexandra Walsh is a master storyteller and does historical time hops so well... Stays with you a long time after you turn the last page.’ Michelle Rawlins 
  Readers love Alexandra Walsh: 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fascinating story of two remarkable women. I really enjoyed seeing the turmoil in Henry VIII's court through the eyes of those around him and how conflicted they were by his decisions. The author has a real talent for making you feel as if you're in the Tudor court.’ Reader review 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A brilliant tale, two story lines centuries apart, and full of twists and intrigue, secrets and love stories. A beautiful story, I loved it from the beginning to the end.’ Reader review 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A masterclass in dual-time historical fiction, with two stories strong enough to stand alone.’ Reader review 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved it! I am a fan of both Philippa Gregory and Barbara Erskine so this was the perfect book for me. Great dual timeline storytelling and fascinating detail concerning the Tudor court - my favourite time in history. I found the book very well written, well researched and very engaging. I now have another author to add to my list of favourites and will be reading more of her work in future.’ Reader review 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is historical fiction at its finest! The author is a favourite of mine but this one was unique. I absolutely loved it.’ Reader review

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  A Dream of John Ball - And A...

  William Morris

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  The narrator dreams himself into Kent in 1381, the night before the Peasants' Revolt, and hears John Ball preach at the cross — then sits with him in the church afterwards and tells him what the next five hundred years will do to everything he is about to die for. Morris designed the wallpapers still in production today and was a socialist; this is the argument of his life, put as a conversation between two men who cannot help each other.

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  The Girl with the Griffin Bracelet

  Alexander Jovy

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  The lives of most of us are brief flames soon extinguished by the vastness of eternity.
  Yet there are some whose deeds lead to them being remembered forever in the hearts and minds of the future.
  
  This remarkable novel tells the story of a magnificent hero, Cyrus the Great, founder of the Ancient Persian Empire, and the stunning and splendid woman, Roxana, who loved him. The story of their forbidden love reverberates down the ages.
  'The Girl with the Griffin Bracelet' is also a story of ancient Lydia and the fabled city of Babylon, the richest in the world, and of how Cyrus freed forty thousand Jews from their plight as slaves and allowed them to return to their homeland.
  Cyrus and Roxana were visionaries far ahead of their time, founding their empire on the principle of religious tolerance and creating a society where people of different backgrounds and cultures could live together in peace and harmony.

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  3 Stories About - Caves - A trio...

  John Buchan, W J intle, C J...

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  There is something about the number 3.    
   
  The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.   
   
  Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois.  It seems good things usually come in threes. 
   
  Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating. 
   
  From their pens to your your ears.

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