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  Pride and Prejudice

  Jane Austen

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  It is a truth (almost) universally acknowledged that a person interested in good literature must be in want of this book …         	          	
  Set in England in the late 18th century, Pride and Prejudice tells the story of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet's five unmarried daughters after two gentlemen have moved into their neighbourhood …: the rich and eligible Mr. Bingley, and his status-conscious friend, the even richer and more eligible Mr. Darcy. While Bingley takes an immediate liking to the eldest Bennet daughter, Jane, Darcy is disdainful of local society and repeatedly clashes with the Bennets' lively second daughter, Elizabeth … 
  Pride and Prejudice retains a fascination for modern readers, continuing near the top of lists of "most loved books".

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  The Half-Bred Heir

  Andrew Wareham

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  Captain Nathaniel Perry has survived the Battle of Waterloo with some slight distinction, and finds himself respected in his fashionable mess on the regiment's return to England. That is a problem, for he has no private income. He had managed well enough on his pay on campaign, but could not do so in the Peace. 
   
   
   
  Simultaneously with his promotion to major in acknowledgement of his actions at the Battle, he is called to London at the behest of a dying grandfather, a merchant who had disowned him, disapproving of his mother's marriage. Perry discovers he is the sole surviving heir . . . and rich. 
   
   
   
  Selling out of the Army and settling in London, he is soon noticed and his name remarked upon. He is then discovered by the paternal side, who do not dislike his money, but had disowned his father upon his unfortunate marriage. 
   
   
   
  Belonging neither to one class or the other, Nathaniel has to make a new life for himself.

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  The Ideal Bride

  Stephanie Laurens

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  Michael Anstruther-Wetherby is a man destined for power. Except that Michael, for all his political skill and intelligence, lacks the most important element of success: a wife.  
  So he goes searching for his ideal bride, a gently bred, well-managed young lady. Michael discovers such a paragon, but finds a formidable obstacle in his path, the young lady's beautiful, strong-minded aunt, Caroline Sutcliffe. Caro has lived through an unhappy political marriage, and wants nothing of the sort for her niece, especially as the young woman has already lost her heart to another. 
  Caro and the younger woman hatch a plot -- Caro will demonstrate why an inexperienced young lady is not the bride for him. In deflecting Michael's matrimonial attentions away from her niece, Caro unwittingly focuses them on herself. And then it is Michael's turn to be persuasive, a task that requires every ounce of his seductive charm. 
  A series of mysterious and dangerous accidents befall Caro -- it becomes clear that an assailant has stepped in with his or her own idea for Caro's future -- one that could even involve murder. Before Caro can become Michael's ideal bride, they must race to uncover the unknown's identity before all hope of what they long for, and wish for, is destroyed.

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  No Hearts of Gold

  Anonym

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  Three women from very different backgrounds, bound by friendship, separated by destiny 
    
  It was impossible, but in full view of the church, the Governor and wedding guests ... 
  The bride had vanished. 
  Some girls are born to be loved, some are born to be useful. 
  Some girls are born to be bad. 
  Indulged and wealthy Kat Fitzhubert is seemingly 'sold off' in an arranged marriage in a colony across the world. Lady Viola Montefiore is the dark-skinned 'changeling' of a ducal family, kept hidden and then shipped away. Titania Boot is as broad as a carthorse, and as useful. 
  In the turmoil of an Australia in 1853 that reinvents itself from convict colony to a land of gold, one woman forges a business empire. One brews illegal poteen with a bushranger. And the third vanishes on her wedding day in a scandal that will mystify the world. 
  In this magnificent and broad-sweeping saga, Jackie French defies the myth of colonial women as 'merely' wives, servants or whores. Instead portraying them as business women, farmers, bushrangers and brewers of illegal poteen, as well as arbiters of their destiny.

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  Charity Girl - A Nellie Bly...

  David Blixt

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  A gripping sequel to the bestselling novel What Girls Are Good For, following the real-life reporting of undercover journalist Nellie Bly! 
  Fresh from her harrowing escape from the madhouse on Blackwell's Island, undercover reporter Nellie Bly receives a letter that launches her next crusading investigation—what becomes of unwanted children in Victorian New York? Discovering the wide range of reasons children are abandoned, even Bly's characteristic pluck fails her as she chases down the doctors who buy and sell babies! 
  Based on real events, Bly's own reporting, and actual letters left with orphans, this heartrending story follows Nellie Bly as she struggles to answer a single, devastating question: "What becomes of babies?" 
  Praise for What Girls Are Good For: 
  "David Blixt pens a heroine for the ages! A pint-sized dynamo who refuses to stay in the kitchen, Nellie fights tooth and nail to make a name for herself as a journalist, battling complacent men, corrupt institutions, and her own demons along the way. This real-life Lois Lane had me cheering aloud as I turned the pages—simply a delight!" - Kate Quinn, The Alice Network

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  The Taking of Irene Hart

  Madeleine Reiss

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  ‘Not just a tale of suspense; it’s also a poignant exploration of familial love, resilience, and the consequences of misplaced trust. Reiss’ evocative writing and rich historical detail make this an unforgettable read for fans of historical fiction with a psychological edge’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A gothic historical novel perfect for fans of Sarah Waters, Stacey Halls and Laura Purcell 
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  1859. Somerset, England. 
  When widow Hester Hart decides to sign over all her family’s worldly goods – and their freedom – to a secretive religious community, her daughters, headstrong Ruby and fragile Irene, have little say in the matter. 
  Led by the charismatic Reverend Peters, the women enter a world with its own set of rules and where Irene, cursed with seizures and ill health, is believed to have second sight. But as Hester and Irene are drawn into the community’s twisted philosophy, Ruby detects a darker truth stalking its shadowy corners. 
  When a shocking discovery throws the community open to scrutiny, the stakes are raised and Ruby realises that it is not only their souls that must be saved…See what readers are saying: 
  'The eerie, cultish atmosphere is perfectly done. The tension between the family dynamics, Ruby’s sharp instincts, and the slowly unraveling dark secrets makes this a gripping, emotional ride. It’s a paragon of historical fiction, and I was hooked from start to finish’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A fascinating read based on a true story! I loved learning about the religious cult back in the Victorian times’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘An intriguing plot which is enjoyable and entertaining’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘One of those books that you can't put down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'Reiss's meticulous attention to detail and rich character development elevate the novel… a thought-provoking and powerful read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A gripping, dark, well written story’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'A dark and disturbing historical fiction novel, very enjoyable’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'The setting adds a sense of claustrophobia, as a reader I felt almost as trapped as the characters I was reading about, and the feeling of menace that built over the course of the book was more than a little unsettling’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  Madeleine Reiss's latest thriller, The Taking of Irene Hart, is a suspenseful story of a mother and her daughters caught in the web of a mysterious religious cult. The narrative is filled with mystery and suspense, making it a must-read for fans of the genre. 
  For fans of Jojo Moyes (The Giver of Stars), Stacey Halls (The Familiars), Chris Whitaker (All the Colours of the Dark), Emma Hinds (The Quick and the Dead), and Ruth Jones (Us Three). 
  HarperCollins 2025

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