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  Personal Recollections of Joan...

  Mark Twain

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  "Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc" by Mark Twain is a powerful and deeply respectful historical novel that reveals a lesser-known side of one of America's greatest humorists. Considered by Twain himself to be his finest work, this book presents a moving and intimate portrayal of Joan of Arc, the young French heroine whose faith, courage, and leadership changed the course of history.
  
  Told through the fictional memoir of Sieur Louis de Conte, Joan's childhood friend and page, the narrative follows Joan's life from her humble beginnings in the village of Domrémy to her rise as a divinely inspired military leader during the Hundred Years' War. Through this personal perspective, Twain humanizes Joan, portraying her not as a distant legend but as a compassionate, intelligent, and fearless young woman driven by an unshakable sense of purpose.
  
  With meticulous historical research and vivid storytelling, Twain recreates medieval France in rich detail—its political intrigue, religious fervor, brutal warfare, and social divisions. The novel captures both the triumphs and tragedies of Joan's mission, culminating in her trial and martyrdom, moments rendered with emotional depth and quiet reverence.
  
  Unlike Twain's more satirical works, Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc is sincere and restrained, reflecting his profound admiration for its subject. Themes of faith, justice, sacrifice, and moral courage run throughout the book, offering readers a timeless meditation on leadership and integrity in the face of overwhelming opposition.
  
  Both a compelling historical narrative and a heartfelt tribute, Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc stands as a unique and enduring work in Mark Twain's body of writing. It is an essential read for lovers of historical fiction, classic literature, and inspiring stories of courage and conviction.

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  Lord Arthur Savile's Crime and...

  Oscar Wilde

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  Lord Arthur Savile's Crime and Other Stories is a collection of short semi-comic mystery stories. This collection exemplifies Wilde's sharp wit and dark humour. Stories in this collection includeLord Arthur Savile's Crime,The Canterville Ghost,The Sphinx Without a Secret, The Model Millionaire, and The Portrait Of Mr W H. (Summary by Wikipedia and Alex Lau)

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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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  Pit The: A Story of Chicago

  Frank Norris

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  "The Pit: A Story of Chicago" is a novel written by Frank Norris, first published in 1903. The story is set against the backdrop of Chicago in the late 19th century and revolves around the commodities trading at the Chicago Board of Trade. The novel explores themes of greed, speculation, and the impact of economic forces on individuals and society. The Pit delves into the world of commodities trading, depicting the lives of various characters who are caught up in the frenzied and ruthless environment of the Chicago Board of Trade. The narrative follows the fortunes and misfortunes of traders, speculators, and their families as they navigate the volatile world of grain markets. The novel captures the intensity of the speculative fever that gripped the nation during that era, exploring the moral and social consequences of unbridled capitalism.

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  The Man From Waco

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

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  Meet John Bannack. Jailed for a crime he didn't commit. Busted out of a Texas State Prison. Running for freedom and gunning for justice. They call him . . . THE MAN FROM WACO. 
   
   
   
  As a young man, John Bannack worked hard on his brother's farm—until times got tough and his brother grew desperate. Desperate enough to rob a bank. Unfortunately, John's brother left a trail that led straight to the Bannack farm. When a posse showed up to make an arrest, John made a fateful decision: He confessed to his brother's crime. Sacrificed his freedom for the sake of his brother's family. And doomed himself to a hard, hellish life in a rat-hole state prison . . . A man's got two choices in a place like that: get tough or get killed. For John Bannack it means this will be a one-way trip to Hell. 
   
   
   
  Bannack is on a work detail outside the prison. On the way back, Judge Wick Justice, who sentenced Bannack, tags along with the prison wagon, only to find he has involved himself in a planned prison break. When a gang ambushes the wagon and frees the prisoners, they bullet-blast the guards—and the judge takes a hunk of lead himself. But Bannack finds the judge alive and takes him to safety. In return, the judge releases him from prison and employs him as his bodyguard and avenger.

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  Murder at the Masked Ball - A...

  Magda Alexander

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  Amateur sleuth Kitty Worthington once more investigates when a noble lord plummets to his death, and a dear friend is suspected of murder. 
   
   
   
  London. 1923. When an invitation arrives to the Duchess of Brightwell's Midsummer Masked Ball, Kitty Worthington does not even think of declining. Not with a mother on the hunt for a noble husband for her. But no sooner does she curtsy to her hostess at the ball than tragedy strikes. A very dead earl is found at the bottom of a staircase, and it's clearly the work of foul play. 
   
   
   
  Having proven himself a dab hand at dealing with the nobility, Scotland Yard Detective Inspector Robert Crawford is soon asked to investigate. In no time at all he hones in on Lord Newcastle, a friend of Kitty who'd earlier pummeled the earl for sorely abusing his wife. 
   
   
   
  Afraid her friend may wrongfully pay with his life, Kitty once more organizes her ace team, including her maid, two noble lords, a beloved sister, a lady, and Sir Winston, her still flatulent Basset Hound. From the seediest parts of London, to the fancy mansions of Mayfair, they fearlessly pursue the truth. For if they fail to find the killer, their dear friend may dance one last jig at the end of a rope.

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