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  W - A Novel

  Steve Sem-Sandberg, Saskia Vogel...

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  A reimagining of Buechner’s classic play Woyzeck, the tale of jealousy, love turned to hate, and murder and its consequences propels this internationally acclaimed novel 
  The novel W. is a literary prequel to one of modern literature’s touchstone texts, the play Woyzeck—the basis of films, operas, and numerous translations and adaptations. Considered the first modern drama, Woyzeck tells the story of a loyal foot soldier who, in a fit of jealous rage, kills the woman he loves. In 1836 this true story inspired Georg Buechner to write the play, unfinished at his death at just 23 years old. W., the astonishing new novel by August Prize–winning author Steve Sem-Sandberg, grippingly recounts the lovers’ relationship, the murder case, and the solder’s execution, while digging deeper into the world and motivations of the characters. 
   
  Taking this classic and enduring work as his starting point, in poetic and controlled prose, Sem-Sandberg reveals a ruthless, moving, and unforgettable story of human vulnerability and the abyss that Buechner felt was a part of every person. Larger forces such as the horrors of war and the dehumanizing nature of psychiatry collide with the soldier’s own small world, and love devolves into hatred as Woyzeck desperately and humanly struggles to make something of the life given to him.

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  In the Realm of Ash and Sorrow

  Kenneth W. Harmon

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  When the spirit of an American airman befriends a Japanese woman and her daughter in the days before the Hiroshima bomb, he races against time to save the ones he loves the most. 
   
   
   
  When American WWII bombardier Micah Lund dies on a mission over Japan, his spirit remains trapped as a yurei ghost. Dazed, he follows Kiyomi Oshiro, a war widow struggling to care for her young daughter, Ai, as food is scarce, work at the factory is brutal, and her in-laws treat her like a servant. Watching Kiyomi and Ai together, Micah's intolerance for the enemy is challenged. As his concern for the mother and daughter grows, so does his guilt for his part in their suffering. 
   
   
   
  Micah discovers a new reality when Kiyomi and Ai dream—one which allows him to interact with them. While his feelings for them deepen, imminent destruction looms. Hiroshima is about to be bombed, and Micah must warn Kiyomi and her daughter. 
   
   
   
  In a place where dreams are real, Micah races against time to save Kiyomi and Ai, while battling the old beliefs as a soldier and his idea of family. 
   
   
   
  In the Realm of Ash and Sorrow is a tale about love in its most extraordinary forms—forgiveness, sacrifice, and perseverance against impossible odds.

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  A Basket Full of Babies - The...

  Fenella J. Miller

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  Don't miss the next gripping instalment in the emotional Nightingale Family series from Fenella J Miller. 
  A new family, an old fear... 
  After the death of his wife, Sarah Nightingale marries Dan Cooper and becomes mother to his three little boys. They move to a fine house of their own and Sarah has never been happier with a family to finally call her own with maybe a baby of her own on the way… 
  When Alfie Nightingale has a dalliance with a young girl called Betty, he’s obliged to do the right thing by her when she learns she's with child. Now there will be another baby in the family. 
  But when one disaster follows another, Sarah and Alfie have dreadful choices to make if they and their families are to survive. 
  A gripping and authentic tale of courage during bleak times, perfect for fans of Lizzie Lane, Patricia McBride and Rosie Clarke. 
  Praise for Fenella J. Miller: 
  'Yet again, Fenella Miller has thrilled me with another of her historical stories. She brings alive a variety of emotions and weaves in facts relating to the era, all of which keep me reading into the small hours.' Glynis Peters 
  'Curl up in a chair with Fenella J Miller's characters and lose yourself in another time and another place.' Lizzie Lane 
  'Engaging characters and setting which whisks you back to the home front of wartime Britain. A fabulous series!' Jean Fullerton 
  'Loved every word of this book. Fenella is a great author and leaves her books with you wanting more. I can’t wait to read the next one.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 
  Please Note: This book was originally published as Better Bend Than Break.

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  Ghost by the Billabong The (The...

  Anônimo

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  The fifth title in the sweeping Matilda Saga 
    
  Hippies wear beads, demonstrators march against the Vietnam War, and the world waits to see the first human steps on the moon's surface. 
  But at Gibbers Creek, Jed Kelly sees ghosts, from the past and future, at the Drinkwater billabong where long ago the swaggie leaped to his defiant death.  
  But is seventeen-year-old Jed a con artist or a survivor? When she turns up at Drinkwater Station claiming to be the great-granddaughter of Matilda Thompson's dying husband, Jed clearly has secrets. As does a veteran called Nicholas, who was badly wounded in the Vietnam War and now must try to create a life he truly wants to live, despite the ghosts that haunt him too. 
  Set during the turbulence of the late 1960s, this was a time when brilliant and little-known endeavours saw Australia play a vital role in Neil Armstrong's 'one giant leap for mankind' on that first unforgettable moon walk. 
  The fifth title in the highly acclaimed Matilda Saga, The Ghost by the Billabong is a story of deep conflicts and enduring passions - for other people, for the land, and for the future of humanity. 
  PRAISE FOR THE MATILDA SAGA 
  'An engrossing mystery story, an ode to strong women, and a moving exploration of the private wounds we carry ... The Last Dingo Summer is a must for your summer reading list' - Better Reading 
  'The perfect read for anyone who loves immersing themselves in Australian fiction. Gripping, emotional and moving, Facing the Flame is a great book to curl up with on a warm spring night' - New Idea 
  'Highly recommended ... this was a complete binge, read in one night because it was just too good and too gripping to put down ... a cracking story filled with rich characters both old and new and imbued with all that we hold dear about Australian love of country and mateship' - ReadPlus

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  The Kingbreakers Saga

  JC Duncan

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  💥A BRAND NEW, epic and bloodthirsty Viking historical adventure from bestselling author JC Duncan⚔️ featuring Harald Bluetooth👑 and JomsVikings🗡️  Full of action, intrigue and politics🔥  The Kingbreaker Saga Bk1 starts in 865AD 🛡️🏹

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  Hidden Family Secrets - An...

  Evelyn Hood

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  THE QUEEN OF SCOTTISH SAGAS ⭐️ Book one in a sweeping, heartbreaking series of love, loyalty and long-buried secrets from Sunday Times bestselling author Evelyn Hood!Must-read for fans of Catherine Cookson, Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Donna Douglas 📚 
  Can a long-kept secret ruin the future happiness of two families? Welcome to Paisley, Scotland 1745 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 
  Meg and Duncan Montgomery move to the flourishing Scottish town of Paisley to find work in the thriving weaving industry. Soon, Meg is expecting their first child, Margaret. 
  To make ends meet, they live in Peter Todd’s household, Duncan’s employer and Meg’s days are filled with domestic duties. But soon Meg and Duncan find themselves caught up in the intricate lives of the Todd family and when a tragic accident causes further conflict, a decision is made to keep a terrible secret from Meg. 
  As Margaret grows older, she despairs of the town’s inequality and becomes an advocate for the poor. While her philanthropic ideals are tolerated, even accepted by her understanding parents, Margaret’s affection for her childhood friend William Todd is greeted with disapproval. 
  But Margaret wants more from life than marriage and is overjoyed when she is taken on as a teacher at the local hospital. 
  As a dark secret from the past looms over the lives of both families,threatening to tear apart their futures, the younger Todds and Montgomery’s must decide between following in their parents’ footsteps or forging their own pathsThe start of The Paisley Women saga series from Evelyn Hood, the original bestselling Scottish saga writer. 
  Previously published in paperback as The Silken Thread 
  PRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD 
  'Compelling from the start, heartfelt and beautifully written.' - Rosie Clarke  'If you like Catherine Cookson, you’ll love Evelyn Hood’s books.’ - Lizzie Lane  ‘Evelyn Hood’s characters step off the page and into your heart.’ - Sheila Riley  ‘This is addictive and heartfelt storytelling, with colourful characters you'll never want to say goodbye to.’ - Jane Lark ''Loved the strong, relatable characters. A lively, refreshing read.' - Kate Eastham 'Wonderfully descriptive, with memorable characters and a true sense of place.' - Tracy Baines 'Faultless historical detail and emotionally complex characters makethese engrossing and intelligent Evelyn Hood's sagas deeply satisfying' - Maisie Thomas ‘Evocative, beautifully rich, brilliantly detailed and meticulously researched - this story transported me and kept me up way past my bedtime - a triumph of a story. I very highly recommend Evelyn Hood’ – Renita D’Silva  'Scotland's Catherine Cookson' - Scots Magazine ‘Hood is immaculate in her historical detail’ - Scottish Herald  'Quite simply, I couldn't put it down. A rich and rewarding read' - Emma Blair  'Evelyn Hood has been called Scotland's Catherine Cookson. Unfair. She has her own distinctive voice' - Scots Magazine  ‘Touching, romantic and unforgettable’ - Reader Review  ‘Love all her books’ - Reader Review  ‘Evelyn Hood produces the best of stories’ - Reader Review ‘I cannot put her books down’ - Reader Review ‘Love everything Evelyn Hood writes’ - Reader Review ‘Evelyn Hood is a fantastic writer, bringing the past to life and drawing you right into the story’ - Reader Review

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