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  Brooksmith

  Henry James

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  "Brooksmith," a short story written by Henry James in 1891, tells the tale of Brooksmith, a retired diplomat's butler the 'narrator' had once known. Brooksmith was responsible for the preservation of the atmosphere the diplomat's salon where the guests enjoyed a high level of intellectual conversation. Brooksmith was regarded by the narrator as "the artist" who insured that the company at each gathering was the optimum number and mix of personalities to provide the highest level of conversation possible. 
   
  This was partially of benefit to Brooksmith himself, who would linger in the room on some pretext or other in order to eavesdrop on the exchanges. The diplomat was well aware of this, and alluded to it on occasion with dryly humorous remarks. With the diplomat's death, Brooksmith loses his vocation, which to him was almost a calling. At the end of the story, the narrator reveals that Brooksmith, lonely and dispirited, works a few odd jobs but falls into poverty and illness, and eventually disappears.

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  Wilhemina

  Kit Morgan

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  An Angry Woman 
   
   
   
  An Unsuspecting Cowboy 
   
   
   
  And Two Inept Matchmakers . . .  
   
   
   
  Wilhemina Snow never wanted to leave her comfortable home in New York nor her friends. So when her father moves the family to a nothing of a town in Oregon called Clear Creek, she's beyond furious, Unfortunately, there's nothing she can do about it. Her father runs a tight ship and mutiny was not an option. He wanted his children raised in a small, out of the way town and that was that. But the Snows weren't your normal family, and Clear Creek, they soon learned, wasn't your normal town. Clear Creek had strange residents. How could they make a life here? And how was she to get past her anger at the entire situation? 
   
   
   
  Baird O'Hare had seen some shrews in his day, but none as bad as Wilhemina Snow. She was driving everyone in Clear Creek plumb loco! What was her problem? True, the Snows were a little different and had some interesting pets, but Wilhemina was just plain angry and was taking it out on anyone within reach. What could have happened to her to make her so disagreeable? And why was he becoming so attracted? Find out in this sweet historical western romance as only Kit Morgan can deliver!

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  A Rather Dastardly Death

  Anthony Slayton

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  “One murder was quite enough for this family!” Lady Constance declared. “Two starts to look like carelessness! What happens when it’s three? Or four?” 
  France 1926. In the wake of murder and tragedy, Lord Unsworth and his family flee to the French Riviera in a desperate attempt to escape the ensuing scandal and find a few months of peace and solitude. But their hopes are soon dashed when Fanny joins a community of writers, artists, and anarchists, and Arthur unwittingly becomes entangled in a plot to catch an elusive international jewel thief. 
  And when Lord Unsworth’s old flame, Lady Rosaline Barrett De Marchi, is found dead in suspicious circumstances, the efficient Mr. Quayle finds himself once again called upon to save the family from ruin… 
  A Rather Dastardly Death is the second in the Mr. Quayle Mystery series.

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  Dragon Republic The: Book...

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Dragon Republic, by R.F. Kuang. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by R.F. Kuang. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  Experience the sweeping sequel to a riveting tale of war, power, and personal reckoning. The Dragon Republic follows Rin, a warrior burdened by the harrowing consequences of her own staggering abilities. Desperate for direction after unleashing a cataclysm that changed her world forever, she aligns with a charismatic warlord whose dream of a new republic promises salvation—but at a devastating cost.
   
  As political intrigues swirl and tensions mount on massive warships patrolling tumultuous seas, Rin is torn between her loyalty to a cause that might liberate her land and the nagging fear that she has only replaced one tyranny with another. Pulsing with epic battles, shifting alliances, and the raw fury of a hero wrestling with guilt and ambition, this audiobook delivers a gripping exploration of the fine line between revolution and ruin. Prepare to be enthralled by a story where triumph and tragedy intertwine, and where the path to freedom demands both unwavering resolve and a willingness to face the darkest parts of oneself.

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  The Silent Observer

  JOSEPH ALLEN

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  Clara Bennett’s quiet life is shattered when she begins receiving anonymous letters from someone who knows her every move. As the messages grow more personal and threatening, Clara realizes she’s being watched—by someone who knows her darkest secrets. But when she confronts the intruder, she discovers a shocking truth: the watcher is a part of herself she tried to forget. The Silent Observer is a gripping psychological thriller about fear, identity, and the shadows of the past

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  Common Sense

  Thomas Paine

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  Thomas Paine was born in Great Britain; he came to America at the age of 37 for the first time. He is rightly considered to be the Anglo-American writer, philosopher, publicist, as well as "American godfather" for supporting separatist spirits and inspiring Americans to fight for their independence (at that very moment, the break between America and England was imminent). He described his thoughts in a wonderful tract Common Sense, that according to G. Washington, revolutionized the minds. Later, Thomas Paine's arguments were reflected in The Independence Declaration, written by Jefferson.

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