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  Terra Incognita

  Simon Turney

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  An empire on the edge. A scheme for glory. 
  A plan to control the greatest river in the world. 
   
  61 AD. Emperor Nero schemes avidly to increase his wealth and slaughter his many enemies, but also seeks glory. He looks south from Rome to Africa. 
   
  The great River Nile gives life to the Egyptians, the Kushites, and many other kingdoms. No Roman has ever tracked the Nile to its source. If it can be done, mastery of the greatest waterway in the known world may be possible. 
   
  But the mission will be fraught with risks. There are peoples hostile to Rome, vast swathes of desert, fierce beasts... and for the soldiers chosen, the deadly price of failure hanging over their heads. 
   
  A gripping historical adventure featuring historical figures from Ancient Rome, perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow and Ben Kane.

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  Beamer Street Book 4

  Sheila Riley

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  Preorder the heartwarming new instalment in Sheila Riley's bestselling Beamer Street series 
  Perfect for fans of Chrissie Walsh, Katie Flynn and Dilly Court. 
  Praise for Sheila Riley: 
  'Couldn't put it down. A fantastic read, not your ordinary story. Great characters and a feel good storyline. Looking forward to the next book' - Reader Review 
  'What a great read from this amazing author You don't want to put this book down thouroly enjoyed it from start to finish' - Reader Review 
  'What a great read. Truly absorbed from beginning to end!' - Reader Review 
  'Loved how the characters were brought to life felt I was sitting having a cup of tea with them. Great page turner' - Reader Review 
  Amazingly good read. I can't put the book down, happy story with good people. This Lady Sheila Riley will go far ,such an awesome story teller. I hope you all enjoy her work as much as I do , amazing.' - Reader Review 
  A powerful and totally absorbing family saga that is not to be missed. I turned the pages almost faster than I could read.’ - Carol Rivers 
  ‘A fabulous story of twists and turns - a totally unputdownable, page turner that had me cheering on the characters. I loved it!’ - Rosie Hendry

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  Forbidden Scroll The: Book...

  Alexander Pike

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  This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas.
   
  
  The Forbidden Scroll is a riveting tale of hidden knowledge, ancient power, and the perilous cost of curiosity. When a young scholar unearths a scroll long thought destroyed—its contents capable of reshaping the world—they are thrust into a deadly chase across kingdoms and ruins where betrayal hides behind every ally and legends blur with truth. As secrets unfold and enemies close in, the line between protector and destroyer grows ever thinner. Brimming with suspense, magic, and high-stakes adventure, The Forbidden Scroll is a gripping journey through forgotten lore, dangerous choices, and the burning question: what truths were buried for a reason? Ideal for fans of dark academia, epic fantasy, and mysterious relics, this audiobook delivers a masterclass in tension and discovery.

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  Wilkie Collins - A Short Story...

  Wilkie Collins

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  Wilkie Collins was born on 8th January 1824 in Marylebone, London.  
   
  The family moved several times in his early years before, at 12, they travelled to France and Italy for 2 years where the sights and atmosphere made a deep and lasting impression on him. 
   
  He resumed his education at Mr Cole’s private boarding school in Highbury, Islington.  Here, he began his literary career under unusual circumstances: the school bully would give him no peace until he had been told a bedtime story.  This ‘little brute’ helped create one of England’s greatest writers.  
   
  On leaving school, in 1841, he became a clerk at a tea merchant before, 2 years later, publishing his first short story.  However, his first novel was rejected and remained so during his lifetime.  
   
  A brief stint at Lincoln’s Inn to please his father and to acquire a steady income was halted by his father’s death.  Collins then wrote and published his fathers’ memoirs.  He then completed his legal education though he would never practice.  
   
  In March 1851, he was introduced to Charles Dickens and there now started a period of sustained literary output and a remarkable lifelong friendship.  His stories were published in Dicken’s magazines, and he toured with Dicken’s theatrical before the two of them travelled to the Continent. 
   
  By the early 1860’s worrying signs of ill-health appeared with rheumatic gout.  As it worsened, he sought respite and cures in German spa towns and gave up writing to help his recuperation. 
   
  His personal life had become very complicated.  He was living with the widowed Caroline Graves and conducting an affair with a much younger Martha Rudd.  With the serialised release of ‘The Moonstone’ and vicious attacks of gout Caroline left him and married another.  Collins was now prescribed opium and was soon its lifelong dependent.  Martha bore him two children and with the return of a now divorced Caroline Graves he now divided his time between the two women. 
   
  In 1874 he set aside writing to tour North America on a reading tour. 
   
  Throughout his later years he continued to write and publish.  In all 30 novels, 14 plays, 60 short stories and over a 100 non-fiction essays as well as many more collaborations with Dickens. 
   
  In 1884 the Society of Authors elected him as it’s Vice-President. 
   
  Wilkie Collins died from a paralytic stroke on September 23rd, 1889, in London. He was 65.

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  The Scarlet Letter

  Nathaniel Hawthorne

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  Step into colonial New England with The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne's masterpiece that delves into themes of sin, guilt, and redemption. Set in a strict Puritan community, this powerful tale follows Hester Prynne, a woman condemned to wear a scarlet "A" as a symbol of her adultery. With her young daughter, Pearl, Hester faces public shaming, secrecy, and judgment as she seeks dignity and resilience against the harsh morality of her society. 
  As Hester’s past lover and her vengeful husband reenter her life, hidden secrets are revealed, and the story intensifies in a poignant exploration of human nature and justice. Hawthorne's rich, descriptive language and haunting symbolism make The Scarlet Letter a profound and timeless story of the human spirit. 
  Narrated to bring Hawthorne’s vivid characters and Puritan setting to life, this audiobook is perfect for those who enjoy classic literature and compelling narratives. 
  Start listening to The Scarlet Letter today and immerse yourself in a tale of courage, strength, and transformation in the face of adversity.

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  Boudicca - The Defiant Warrior...

  Christopher Allen

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  "Boudicca the Defiant Warrior Queen" reimagines the legendary Celtic rebellion as a triumphant tale of freedom over tyranny. The story begins with the death of King Prasutagus, whose widow Boudicca faces Roman treachery when procurator Decianus Catus arrives to claim the Iceni kingdom as imperial property. When Boudicca protests, Roman soldiers brutally assault her daughters and publicly flog the queen herself, sparking a fury that will reshape Britain. 
  Transformed by divine blessing from the war goddess Andraste, Boudicca becomes more than mortal - a warrior queen blessed with supernatural strength and tactical brilliance. She innovates deadly scythe-blade chariots that become her signature weapons, their curved steel cutting through Roman ranks like wheat before the harvest. Her magnificent presence - towering height, flowing red-gold hair, ice-blue eyes blazing with divine fire - draws warriors from across Britain to her cause. 
  The rebellion begins with the spectacular destruction of Camulodunum, where Boudicca's chariots smash through the gates and her warriors burn the hated temple of Claudius. Her tactical genius shines as she outmaneuvers Roman expectations, using Celtic mobility and knowledge of the terrain against rigid Roman formations. 
  Her greatest victory comes against the Legio IX Hispana, where she employs a brilliant three-pronged attack that destroys the entire legion. The romantic subplot develops with Brennus of the Brigantes, a rugged chieftain whose admiration for Boudicca grows into deep love, though both remain focused on the greater cause of freedom. 
  The climax occurs at Watling Street, where Governor Suetonius attempts to trap the Celtic army in a narrow valley. But Boudicca turns the trap against him, using hidden flanking forces to attack from three directions simultaneously. Her scythe-blade chariots lead a devastating charge that shatters Roman discipline, while her divine blessing protects her from enemy weapons.

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