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  Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge An

  Ambrose Bierce

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  Ambrose Bierce’s haunting short story An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge is a gripping tale of suspense and psychological depth. Set during the American Civil War, it follows the fate of Peyton Farquhar, a Confederate sympathizer who is condemned to hang at Owl Creek Bridge. As the noose tightens, Farquhar experiences a vivid dream of escape, leading to a startling and unforgettable conclusion. 
  Narrated by Ken Kowalik, this audiobook captures the tension and emotional intensity of Bierce’s iconic work, immersing listeners in a harrowing journey through time, perception, and the harsh realities of war. 
  Perfect for fans of classic American literature, psychological thrillers, and historical fiction, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge remains a powerful and thought-provoking story that lingers long after the final sentence.

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  O Pioneers!

  Willa Cather

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  Alexandra Bergson, a determined young woman, inherits her family's struggling Nebraska farm. With resilience and vision, she transforms it into a thriving enterprise. As she navigates love, loss, and the harsh challenges of pioneer life, Cather paints an evocative portrait of ambition and the enduring bond between people and the land they cultivate.

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  Short Stories Set in Boston -...

  Washington Irving, Nathaniel...

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  In the small state of Massachusetts sits its capital, Boston.  Famed seat of learning, of culture, of history, and a beacon for the ages.    
   
  Here, in this volume, authors of the stature of Willa Cather, Washington Irving, H P Lovecraft and more set carefully crafted characters into narratives set in this glistening city in ways that trouble, explore and bring new understanding as to why this city is such a draw for authors and their stories down the ages.  
   
  1 - Stories Set in Boston - An Introduction 
  2 - The Devil and Tom Walker by Washington Irving 
  3 - David Swan by Nathaniel Hawthorne 
  4 - A Wagner Matinee by Willa Catha 
  5 - Pickman's Model by H P Lovecraft 
  6 - Peter Rugg, The Missing Man - Part 1 by William Austin 
  7 - Peter Rugg, The Missing Man - Part 2 by William Austin

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  A Girl with a Knife

  Alina Rubin

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  Winner of the Illinois Soon To Be Famous Author Contest 
   
   
   
  After the heartbreaking loss of her mother and a cruel attack by her drunken father, Ella Parker decides that dishonesty is fine when it serves her needs. Ella escapes her luxurious but lonely life and meets an eccentric ship surgeon who allows her to assist him during a surgery. 
   
   
   
  Compelled by Ella's intelligence and interest in medicine, the doctor prepares her for a medical career, but there's a catch: in early nineteenth century England, women are not accepted into universities. To fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor, Ella must disguise herself as a young man. After changing her look and name, Ella finds her footing as she performs dissections, conducts experiments, and cares for patients. She also tutors Oli, a kind but struggling fellow student, but she must take caution. Even in her loneliest moment, she cannot trust anyone. 
   
   
   
  As Ella continues to excel in her studies, saving the life of a patient, she becomes a top contender for the apprenticeship with a famed professor. Dogged by fear of discovery, she must choose between truth and lies, and distinguish between real and false friends, before her pretense is uncovered.

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  Aunt Kipp

  Louisa May Alcott

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  Louisa May Alcott’s Aunt Kipp is a warm and witty tale of family trials, truth-telling children, and the reform of a difficult relative. 
  Polly Snow, her frail mother, and her mischievous younger brother “Toady” struggle to make ends meet while depending on the uncertain goodwill of their wealthy but domineering Aunt Kipp. With her towering black bonnet, sharp tongue, and constant reminders of her fragile health, Aunt Kipp seems to hold her fortune—and their future—over them like a storm cloud. But through humor, honesty, and unexpected affection, this domestic comedy reveals the power of kindness and change of heart. 
  Filled with Alcott’s trademark blend of sentiment, humor, and social observation, Aunt Kipp is both a sharp portrait of Victorian family life and a heartwarming reminder that it’s never too late to love and be loved.

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  The Blue Butterfly - A Novel of...

  Leslie Johansen Nack

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  New York 1915, Marion Davies is a shy eighteen-year-old beauty dancing on the Broadway stage when she meets William Randolph Hearst and finds herself captivated by his riches, passion and desire to make her a movie star. Following a whirlwind courtship, she learns through trial and error to live as Hearst’s mistress when a divorce from his wife proves impossible. A baby girl is born in secret in 1919 and they agree to never acknowledge her publicly as their own. In a burgeoning Hollywood scene, she works hard making movies while living a lavish partying life that includes a secret love affair with Charlie Chaplin. In late 1937, at the height of the depression, Hearst wrestles with his debtors and failing health, when Marion loans him $1M when nobody else will. Together, they must confront the movie that threatens to invalidate all of Marion’s successes in the movie industry: Citizen Kane.

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