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  Persuasion - Jane Austen’s...

  Jane Austen

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  "Persuasion" by Jane Austen is a novel set in the early 19th century. The story centers around Anne Elliot, the quiet yet perceptive daughter of Sir Walter Elliot, a vain baronet struggling with financial difficulties and the threat to his social status. The novel delves into themes of love, regret, and societal pressures, particularly through Anne's past romance with Captain Frederick Wentworth, a man without fortune or title whom her family disapproved of. 
  At the beginning of the book, we meet Sir Walter Elliot, who is completely absorbed in his vanity and status as a baronet, while ignoring the significant financial problems threatening their estate, Kellynch Hall. The narrative unfolds the dynamics within the Elliot family, especially highlighting Anne's delicate position, which is overshadowed by her more socially ambitious sisters and overlooked by her father.  
  The opening establishes Anne's sense of duty as well as her longing for a life that truly recognizes her character and feelings, setting the stage for the complex emotional struggles she faces as the story progresses and explores her potential reconnection with Wentworth, who is now a successful naval captain. This sets the foundation for Anne's journey of self-discovery amid the entanglements of family, friendship, and social standings.

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  How to Ditch a Duke - A REGENCY...

  May McGoldrick, Jan Coffey

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  A PENNINGTON FAMILY NOVELLA
   
  Lady Taylor Fleming is an heiress with a suitor on her tail. Her step-by-step plan to ditch him is simple. But there is nothing simple about the Duke of Bamberg.
  Taylor tries to escape to sanctuary in the Highlands, but her plans become complicated when the duke arrives at her door and her loyal allies desert her.
  And even with the best laid plans, things can go awry…

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  The Picture of Dorian Gray - A...

  Oscar Wilde

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  Dorian Gray is young, wealthy, and extraordinarily handsome. When his portrait is painted, he makes a fateful wish—that the image will bear the marks of age and corruption while he himself remains forever young. The wish is granted, and as Dorian plunges deeper into a life of excess and moral compromise, the portrait begins to change in ways both disturbing and profound. 
  While Dorian’s outward appearance remains untouched by time, the hidden image records every sin, every cruelty, and every secret. Trapped between pleasure and conscience, he is drawn into a psychological struggle that questions the true cost of beauty, vanity, and unchecked desire. 
  First published in 1890, The Picture of Dorian Gray is Oscar Wilde’s haunting masterpiece—a gothic and philosophical novel that explores identity, morality, and the danger of living without restraint. Elegant, unsettling, and timeless, it remains one of the most influential works of classic literature. 
  Perfect for fans of gothic fiction, literary classics, and psychological drama, this audiobook invites you to listen closely—and look beneath the surface.

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  Danger Awaits the Resistance...

  Alice G. May

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  A BRAND-NEW stunningly powerful and gripping World War II saga of defiance, danger, and daring women who refused to be silenced. Inspired by the true-life stories of The Women's Secret Army. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and A Call to Spy. 🪖📖 
  They said women were a liability in war. They were wrong... 
  April 1942 
  A dangerous call to duty… 
  Constance Hughes has always felt on the outside, never quite good enough, always doubting herself. So when she is asked to participate in a dangerous undercover mission to help the war effort, Connie is fearful – what if she fails and lets her friends – and country - down? 
  Behind enemy lines… 
  A fluent linguist, Connie is perfect for the task ahead, but it means being dropped into France – currently under German occupation. Getting there is dangerous, the mission fraught, and if Connie is captured, it will mean certain death. But determined to do her duty, she agrees. 
  The prospect of no return home. 
  Connie knows rural France well, but her mission isn’t as straightforward as she hoped. With German soldiers everywhere, Connie is under intense pressure. And when she meets a fellow British soldier hiding in the woods she is torn between helping him and saving herself. 
  But with only herself to rely on, Connie discovers a strength she never knew she had. And a new determination to get herself and the injured soldier home: mission accomplished. 
  A heart-stopping story of courage and the hidden heroines who risked everything to change the course of history. Inspired by the true-life stories of The Women's Secret Army. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Lana Kortchik. 
  Readers LOVE The Resistance Girls: 
  'A gripping tale of women learning to be part of a secret service in case of invasion or spies. I was hooked and couldn’t wait to know what happened.' Bestselling author Rosie Clarke 
  'Absolutely loved it, couldn’t put it down, had me hooked from beginning to end. Can't wait for the next one, I know it will be just as good.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
  'A thoroughly engaging read which I couldn’t put down!'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
  'Once I started reading it, I didn't want to put it down.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
  'This book was perfect, and I am very much looking forward to the next one in the series.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
  'I enjoyed this book about the strong and intelligent women who trained and served during WW II in Great Britain. I couldn't put the book down. I stayed up late to finish this story. I can't wait for the next book!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
  'A gripping tale of women learning to be part of a secret service in case of invasion or spies. I was hooked and couldn’t wait to know what happened.' Bestselling author Rosie Clarke 
  'Packed with intrigue, this will keep you gripped until the end.' Bestselling author, Tracey Baines

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  American Ending - A Novel

  Mary Kay Zuravleff

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  A woman growing up in a family of Russian immigrants in the 1910s seeks a thoroughly American life. 
   
   
   
  Yelena is the first American born to her Old Believer Russian Orthodox parents, who are building a life in a Pennsylvania Appalachian town. This town, in the first decades of the twentieth century, is filled with Russian transplants and a new church with a dome. Here, boys quit grade school for the coal mines and girls are married off at fourteen. The young pair up, give birth to more babies than they can feed, and make shaky starts in their new world. However, Yelena craves a different path. Will she find her happy American ending, or will a dreaded Russian ending be her fate? 
   
   
   
  In this immersive novel, Zuravleff weaves Russian fairy tales and fables into a family saga within the storied American landscape. The challenges facing immigrants—and the fragility of citizenship—are just as unsettling and surprising today as they were 100 years ago. American Ending is a poignant reminder that everything that is happening in America has already happened.

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  Young Blackbeard the Pirate -...

  AI Voice Christopher Allen

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  YOUNG BLACKBEARD THE PIRATE  
  THE PORT OF BRISTOL 1690 
  Book 1 of 6 – The Great Spud Cannon Battle 
   
  In late 1680s Bristol, young Edward Teach and his crew of adventurous kids—Israel, Benjamin, Charles, and Anne Bonny—embark on a daring spud cannon battle against a rival crew aboard The Salty Pickle, their weathered fishing boat. Edward, a natural leader, commands his team with precision: Benjamin’s spud cannons, Charles’s water bombs, and Anne’s fierce screams give them the upper hand. After a fierce battle, they defeat The Rusty Anchor and celebrate their victory. Edward dreams of future adventures, knowing this is just the beginning for his loyal crew, bound by friendship and a shared thirst for adventure.  
   
  This is the first of six audiobooks in the series, the others will become available in the very near future and I do hope you enjoy this second instalment, and it's only $3, all subsequent will remain at that price as I would not like price to be a barrier to your enjoyment. 
   
  I have worked very hard and meticulously to provide you with an enjoyable experience, the initial opening credit music which does run to approximately 2 minutes sets the scene, so to speak, accordion, fiddle, harmonica and bango in a classical sea shanty jig called Edwards Journey”(through this story). The closing music ends the tale looking forward to the next story at about 2 minutes long and the same musical instruments and is called Edwards Voyage (to the next story). Blackbeard's real name was Edward Teach.  
   
  The story itself runs to about 13 minutes is is narrated in my own voice.  
   
  I do hope you and your family, if applicable, enjoy this audiobook and let me know what you think, there are a lot more to come! 
   
   
  Christopher Allen     -      At your service

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