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  ONE MORE SEAT AT THE ROUND TABLE...

  Susan Dormady Eisenberg

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  “An utterly engrossing, hilarious, and often tender novel of how one hundred-plus creative people made Broadway’s legendary, much-loved musical Camelot from scraps and sheer determination." 
  -- Stephanie Cowell, award winning author of Marrying Mozart, Claude & Camille, and The Boy in the Rain  
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  What if the most conflicted lovers in Broadway’s Camelot aren’t Lancelot and Guenevere?  
  Set backstage during the out-of-town chaos of Lerner and Loewe’s now-classic 1960 musical, One More Seat at the Round Table portrays the struggles of feisty drama school grad Jane Conroy, who lands a plum Gal Friday job, and Bryce Christmas, a gifted, if insecure, actor on the verge of his big break. When Jane and Bryce fall helplessly in love during Toronto tryouts, their relationship is tested by mistakes they make and endless work woes: Camelot’s four-hour length, poor reviews, the illness of librettist Alan Jay Lerner, and the near-fatal coronary of director Moss Hart who quits. 
  As Lerner, composer Loewe, and their stars, Richard Burton and Julie Andrews, trudge on to Boston, doubts besiege Jane who hopes to buck convention and skip marriage and Bryce who wants a wife. They also discover hidden strengths as Jane gains agency backstage and Bryce takes charge of his talent. But will Jane’s commitment phobia derail their future? Will Camelot become a glittering hit? These questions create a tense roller-coaster ride to the end of Susan Dormady Eisenberg's wise and witty novel, a story about the transformative power of love and the luminous pull of Broadway as it casts its spell on performers and fans alike. 

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  Detective Stories – Curious...

  Baroness Orczy, Mark Twain, J...

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  The Detective has been a mainstay of fiction writing ever since we can remember.   
  Their deductive powers, their intuition and fleet-footed grasp of every detail can often turn the unlikeliest situation, or bunch of red herrings, into a breakthrough to capture even the most ingenious and dastardly of criminals. 
  In this series our classic authors explore not only various themes, such as Occult Detectives, Female Detectives, Curious Crimes and a whole host more, but also bring a range and depth to the whole culture of criminality as we send in the Long Arm of the Law to bring justice on behalf of the society it serves. 
  In this volume our intrepid sleuths are involved in cracking open some very curious crimes. 
   
  1 - The Detective - Curious Crimes - An Introduction 
  2 - The Affair at the Novelty Theatre by Baroness Orczy 
  3 - The Stolen White Elephant by Mark Twain 
  4 - A Medical Crime by J Storer Clouston 
  5 - Cheese - Bait For The Beast by Ethel Lina White 
  6 - Sergeant Dobbin Works It Out by J Jefferson Farjeon 
  7 - The Sapient Monkey by Headon Hill 
  8 - The Leak by Jacques Futrelle 
  9 - The Tragedy On the London and Mid-Northern by Victor L Whitechurch 
  10 - Five Hundred Carats by George Griffiths 
  11 - The Invisible Weapon by Nicholas Olde 
  12 - Exchange Is Robbery by Richard Marsh

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  The Secret War of 1834 - ZOMBIES...

  B. LeClere

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  A Tale of Transformation and Innovation. 
  A good man's quest had gone horribly wrong, causing a war weary young nation to struggle to survive. 
  In 1834 a doctor was searching for a way to cure his family and patients. He accidentally created a condition more terrible than the world has ever known. Two warring cultures must now band together to combat this new foe. 
  Across a mostly untamed America, where steamships and horseback are the fastest means of transportation, they knew they must outrun this enemy that was sweeping through the country like a virus. 
  Creating new weapons and adapting forgotten methods, they needed to prepare for an altogether different kind of war. 
  For if invention's mother is necessity, it's father must surely be desperation.

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  Stories Set On Trains - Enjoy...

  Saki Saki, Aleister Crowley,...

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  A train seems a very reliable mode to bring out the best in authors and sometimes the worst in their fictional characters.  In this volume our narratives are usually set inside the carriage compartment where they are really are up close and personal with each other.  All our authors need to do is to light the touchpaper and stand well back.

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  Three Women of Liverpool

  Helen Forrester

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  Timeless family drama from the best-selling author of Tuppence to Cross the Mersey. With over 3 million copies sold around the world, Helen Forrester’s hard-hitting and gripping fiction, set in Liverpool during the Blitz, continues to move readers. 
  Three brave women, their lives closely entwined, deal with the destruction brought on by the Blitz in the Second World War. 
  Whilst Gwen attempts to keep up with the constant demands of family life amidst the horrors of war, her sister-in-law Emmie is consumed by fear for the safety of her fiancé. 
  Meanwhile next-door, Ellen’s house is destroyed by bombs, leaving her family homeless with the threat of poverty looming. 
  Faced with devastating challenges, can ordinary people fight to carry on with life in a city torn apart by war? 
  This historical narrative, penned by top author Helen Forrester, further delves into the lives of the three women, revealing their resilience and strength in the face of adversity. Their stories, deeply rooted in the historical context of Liverpool during the Blitz, continue to resonate with readers across the globe. 
  For fans of Katie Flynn (First Love, Last Love), Maureen Lee (Flora and Grace), Rosie Goodwin (The Winter Promise), Sheila Newberry (The Canal Boat Girl), and Shirley Dickson (Our Last Goodbye). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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  UNSUNG HEROES: Somaliland's...

  Zakaria Abdulrahman, Hamza...

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  In the heart-wrenching aftermath of the Somalia Civil War, a symphony of resilience rises above the chaos, rewriting the narrative of despair. "Unsung Heroes," an audiobook by acclaimed authors Zakaria Abdulrahman and Hamza Abdulrahman, takes listeners on an extraordinary journey through the lives of courageous leaders who emerged from the ashes, sculpting a new destiny for Somaliland and leaving an indelible mark on the global stage. 
  Embark on a compelling narrative that unveils the untold stories of these unsung heroes. From the war-torn landscapes of Somalia to the corridors of global influence, this audiobook delves into the triumphs, sacrifices, and unyielding dedication that characterize their paths to greatness. Through the vivid tapestry of personal experiences, "Unsung Heroes" paints a poignant picture of individuals who faced unimaginable challenges with unwavering determination. 
  This is more than a memoir; it is a testament to the enduring spirit of those who refused to be defined by the ravages of war. Join authors Zakara Abdulrahman and Hamza Abdulrahman as they skillfully weave together the stories of men and women who, against all odds, became beacons of hope and architects of change. Their legacies extend far beyond their homeland, resonating with the universal pursuit of justice, peace, and the unyielding will to shape a brighter tomorrow. 
  "Unsung Heroes" is an inspiring and transformative audiobook, a reflection of the strength of the human spirit and the transformative power of leadership. Available now on leading audiobook platforms, this journey invites you to witness the echoes of hope that transcend borders and speak to the universal quest for a better world. Purchase your copy today and become part of a narrative that reshapes the way we view resilience, leadership, and the indomitable spirit of humanity.

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