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  Sleeping in the Sun - A Novel

  Joanne Howard

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  In the last years of the British Raj, an American missionary family stays on in Midnapore, India. Though the Hintons enjoy white privileges, they have never been accepted by British society and instead run a boarding house on the outskirts of town where wayward native Indians come to find relief.Young Gene Hinton can't get out from under the thumb of his three older brothers, and the only person he can really relate to is Arthur, his family's Indian servant. But when Uncle Ellis, a high-ranking British judge, suddenly arrives and announces he'll be staying indefinitely in their humble house, far from his prestigious post in Himalayan foothills, life as Gene knows it is interrupted. While his brothers are excited at the judge's arrival, he is skeptical as to why this important man is hiding out with them in the backwaters of Bengal.Also skeptical is Arthur. Then an Indian woman appears on their doorstep—and, after growing close to her, he learns the sinister truth about the judge. Torn between a family that has provided him shelter, work, and purpose his whole life and the escalating outrage of his countrymen, Arthur must decide where his loyalties lie—and the Hintons must decide if they can still call India home.

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  Blood on the Sand

  Neil Sammons

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  Blood on the Sand is a sweeping adventure set in 1830s South Africa, where exiled European James Hellanbach finds love, betrayal, and redemption in a land wilder than he imagined. As the lowveld burns with colonial greed and ancient power, James is forced to choose between two women, two loyalties—and the man he was and the man he must become. But in a place where the lions watch from the grass and the past is never silent, survival comes at a cost. 
   

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  Ladies of the Rachmaninoff Eyes

  Henry Van Dyke, Erik Wood

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  In a small Michigan town, in the late 1950s, the widow Etta Klein—wealthy and Jewish—has for more than thirty years relied for aid, comfort, and companionship on her Black housekeeper Harriet Gibbs. Between "Aunt Harry" and Etta, a relationship has developed that is closer than a friendship, yet not quite a marriage. They are inseparable, at once absurdly unequal and defined by a comic codependence. 
   
   
   
  Forever mourning the early death of her favorite son, Sargent, Etta has all but adopted Aunt Harry's nephew, the precocious, gay seventeen-year-old Oliver, who has been raised by both women. Oliver is facing down his departure to college—and fending off the advances of Etta's cook, Nella Mae—when the household is disrupted by the arrival of a self-proclaimed "warlock," one Maurice LeFleur, who has convinced Etta and Harry that he might be able to contact Sargent in the afterlife . . . 
   
   
   
  Ladies of the Rachmaninoff Eyes was the debut of the extraordinary Henry Van Dyke, whose witty and outrageous novels look back to the sparkling, elaborate comedies of Ronald Firbank and forward to postmodern burlesques like Fran Ross's Oreo. 
   
    
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  While the Town Slept

  William W. Johnstone, J. A....

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  The latest blazing, breakneck adventure in the Tim Colter Western series by the bestselling legends of historical Westerns in which the assassination of President Grant is on the line. 
   
   
   
  Wyoming Territory, 1873. Tim Colter and his trusted guide, mountain man Jed Reno, are on the trail of a vicious gang of train robbers when they happen upon a bloody and shocking scene. Lying on the ground, barely breathing, a Secret Service agent has been left for dead in the wake of a brutal ambush. His final words: "President Grant . . . assassination . . . Dugan . . . trust nobody." 
   
   
   
  It's a message that chills Colter and Reno to the bone. President Ulysses S. Grant is scheduled to arrive soon in Cheyenne. Dugan is a former Confederate guerilla who leads a notorious gang of cutthroats. And the agent's last words—"trust nobody"—suggest this conspiracy could reach to the highest levels of American power. Colter and Reno are determined to stop the assassins by any means possible—even if they have to enter hell itself, better known as Dugan's Den. But to get there, they'll have to bust a lady outlaw out of prison then convince her to take them to Dugan's hideout—with a lunatic killer on their tail and the president on a collision course with death . . .

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  The Orphan’s Heartbreak - The...

  Chrissie Walsh

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  An emotional historical saga from the author of the bestselling Weaver Street series. 
  With no parents to protect her, Darcy Earnshaw must make her own way in the world. 
  After the death of her beloved mill-owner father, thirteen-year-old Darcy Earnshaw is left in the care of her lascivious uncle Abe. Not only is he determined to steal her inheritance, but as she blossoms into a captivating young woman, he longs to steal her innocence too. Desperate to avoid his advances, Darcy decides to flee. 
  Alone and homeless, she is soon taken under the wing of John Carver, a kind-hearted beloved street performer and his family who is captivated by Darcy’s beautiful voice. But it’s Danny, an Italian singer, who captures Darcy’s heart and finally seems to offer the promise of a happy future. 
  But, when war breaks out, and the pressure on Danny and John to enlist mounts, all Darcy’s dreams start to crumble. And with her evil uncle Abe still determined to wreak his terrible revenge on her, surely now there can be no happy ending for the orphan songbird? 
  Heartbreaking, heart-warming, page-turning and uplifting, Chrissie Walsh’s brilliant stories are perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Dilly Court and Kitty Neale. 
  What readers are saying about Chrissie Walsh: 
  ‘Loved this book from the beginning to the end. I wanted the story to go on for ever and a brilliant read.’ 
  ‘A brilliant read, I really enjoyed it, it is definitely five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, looking forward to more books from this author.’ 
  ‘I was so totally engrossed and invested in the characters, written as though I were there myself. It really is a story to be appreciated and devoured... I absolutely loved it.’ 
  ‘I have loved every minute of this book, tears of sadness and tears of joy, a very enjoyable story, will read more from this author.’ 
  ‘Loved this book and there was nothing I didn't enjoy. Beautiful love story. I can't wait to read more from this writer.’ 
  'I found myself totally involved in the lives of the main characters. When they laughed I laughed, when they cried, yes, I cried. The author definitely has a way of writing that really captures your heart.'

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  The Osbornes' Christmas

  Lucy Maud Montgomery

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  A Heartwarming Victorian-Era Christmas Tale from the Beloved Author of Anne of Green Gables 
  Written in 1903, years before Lucy Maud Montgomery would achieve worldwide fame with Anne of Green Gables, "The Osbornes' Christmas" showcases the warmth, charm, and moral wisdom that would become her trademark. 
  The privileged Osborne children have everything money can buy—except the true spirit of Christmas. When their wise Cousin Myra arrives at their family estate, "The Firs," she poses a challenge that will transform their holiday season forever. What if, instead of receiving lavish gifts from their wealthy relatives, they used that money to create joy for the less fortunate children in their community? 
  What follows is a week of excitement, planning, and discovery as the junior Osbornes prepare a Christmas celebration unlike any they've known before. They invite the shy Roland children from the Hollow, the lively French-Joe boys, lame Sammy from the village, and little orphaned Tillie to a dinner party of their own—complete with a Christmas tree laden with gifts chosen with love and care. 
  Through Montgomery's signature blend of gentle humor, vivid characterization, and moral insight, this tale reminds us that the greatest gift we can give is generosity itself. Set against the snowy backdrop of turn-of-the-century rural Canada, "The Osbornes' Christmas" captures both the innocence of childhood and the transformative power of putting others first. 
  Perfect for listeners who cherish classic holiday stories, Victorian-era fiction, and tales that celebrate the true meaning of Christmas, this short story exemplifies why Lucy Maud Montgomery remains one of Canada's most beloved authors. 
  Experience the wholesome sweetness and timeless wisdom of L.M. Montgomery in this enchanting holiday treasure.

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