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  Murder in Constantinople

  A.E. Goldin

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  This entertaining historical mystery is the exciting debut novel from London-based musician and screenwriter A.E. Goldin. Thrillingly paced and with an enchanting historical setting, it launches an unforgettable  new hero in a series that provides the nostalgic pleasure of classic Sherlock Holmes. 
   
  London, 1854. Tweny-one-year-old Ben Canaan attracts trouble wherever he goes. His father wants him to be a good Jewish son, working for the family business on Whitechapel Road, but Ben and his friends, the 'Good-for-Nothings', just want adventure.Then the chance discovery of an enigmatic letter and a photograph of a beautiful woman bring Ben an adventure more dangerous than anything he'd imagined. Suddenly he is thrown into the heart of a mystery that takes him away from everything he has known and all the way to Constantinople, the jewel of an empire and the center of a world on the brink of war.Ben's only clue is three words: 'The White Death.' Now he must find what links a string of grisly murders, following a trail through kingmaking and conspiracy, poison and high politics, bloodshed and betrayal. In a city of deadly secrets, no one is safe—and one wrong step could cost Ben his life.

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  A Night of Flames - A Time for...

  Matthew Harffy

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  In the wild lands of Norway, Hunlaf must quell a vicious slave uprising in Matthew Harffy's latest historical adventure. 
   
  A wild land. A lethal fanatic. A violent revolt. 
  Northumbria, AD 794. 
  Those who rule the seas, rule the land. None know the truth of this more than the Vikings. To compete with the sea-faring, violent raiders, the king of Northumbria orders the construction of his own longships under the command of oath-sworn Norseman, Runolf. 
   
  When the Northern sea wolves attack for the second year, the king sends cleric turned warrior, Hunlaf, on a mission across the Whale Road to persuade the king of Rogaland into an alliance. But Runolf and Hunlaf have other plans; old scores to settle, kin to seek out, and a heretical tome to find in the wild lands of the Norse. 
   
  Their voyage takes them into the centre of a violent uprising. A slave has broken free of his captors, and, with religious fervour, he is leading his fanatical followers on a rampage – burning all in his path. 
   
  Hunlaf must brave the Norse wilderness, and overcome deadly foes to stop this madman. To fail would see too many die...

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  Love and War

  John Jakes

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  The Main and Hazard families clash on and off the Civil War’s battlefields as they grapple with the violent realities of a divided nationAmerica’s master storyteller continues his reign with Love and War, a story steeped in passion and betrayal. With the Confederate and Union armies furiously fighting, the once-steadfast bond between the Main and Hazard families continues to be tested. From opposite sides of the conflict, they face heartache and triumph on the frontlines as they fight for the future of the nation and their loved ones. With his impeccable research and unfailing devotion to the historical record, John Jakes offers his most enthralling and enduring tale yet.  This ebook features an illustrated biography of John Jakes including rare images from the author’s personal collection.

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  The Apartment - A Novel

  Ana Menéndez

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  From the critically acclaimed author of In Cuba I Was a German Shepherd comes a new novel about the search for freedom and the power of community that spans decades of residents in one Florida apartment 
   
   
   
  The Helena is an art deco apartment building that has witnessed the changing face of South Miami Beach for seventy years, observing the lives housed within. Among those who have called apartment 2B home are a Cuban concert pianist who performs in a nursing home; the widow of an intelligence officer raising her young daughter alone; a man waiting on a green card marriage to run its course so that he can divorce his wife and marry his lover, all of whom live together; a Tajik building manager with a secret identity; and a troubled young refugee named Lenin. Each tenant imbues 2B with energy that will either heal or overwhelm its latest resident, Lana, a mysterious woman struggling with her own past. 
   
   
   
  Examining exile, homesickness, and displacement, The Apartment asks what—in our violent and lonely century—do we owe one another? If alone we are powerless before sorrow and isolation, it is through community and the sharing of our stories that we may survive and persevere.

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  In the Shadow of the Prophet

  A faf

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  In the Shadow of the Prophet is a novel set in the Middle East, during the time of transition from paganism to Islam. The novel chronicles the stories of two sisters, Noor and Sawdah, whose lives are transformed by their personal experiences and by the dramatic changes in the world around them.

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  The Courts of the Morning

  John Buchan

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  Step into a world of espionage, adventure, and political intrigue with The Courts of the Morning, a thrilling novel by John Buchan, the master of suspense. Set in the fictional South American country of Olifa, this gripping tale follows a daring mission to overthrow a dangerous dictator whose rise to power threatens global stability. 
  Led by the fearless Richard Hannay and a cast of resourceful allies, the story unfolds with high-stakes action, unexpected twists, and Buchan’s signature blend of intellect and excitement. From jungle hideouts to secret underground movements, the novel captures the essence of a classic spy adventure with its vivid landscapes and fast-paced narrative. 
  Expertly narrated to bring out the tension and drama, this audiobook is a must-listen for fans of espionage fiction and political thrillers. 
  Start listening to The Courts of the Morning today and embark on a thrilling journey of danger, strategy, and heroism!

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