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  The Porridge of the Countess...

  Alexandre Dumas

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  First-ever translation in English of a unique goblin tale from Alexandre Dumas, the famous author of The Three Musketeers and The Comte of Monte Cristo. On the bank of the Old Medieval Rhine, there was a kind, compassionate, determinate and noble human being; the Countess Berthe. She founded a rather unusual tradition, an annual feast set on the first of May of each year, The Porridge of the Countess Berthe. To ensure the future of this newfound tradition and in spite of Nature's forces as well as greed of the living, the Countess Berthe resorted to unite with the Cobolds, the good spirits which were known to live, work and prosper in the foundation of the castle.  A hidden gem from the past that has been uncovered with this translation for the interest, comfort and amusement of readers whatever their age and wherever they are.

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  Stella Benson - A Short Story...

  Stella Benson

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  Stella Benson was born on the 6th January 1892 in Easthope, Shropshire to parents who were landed gentry. 
   
  Her early years involved frequent household moves which was difficult for the child as she suffered from ill-health.  Some of her early education was spent at schools in Germany and Switzerland and by 10 she had developed a lifelong habit of keeping a diary. 
   
  In the following years her parents separated, and she rarely saw her father. When she did, he encouraged to pause her writing until she had further experience and could better make sense of the world.  When he died, she learned he had been an alcoholic. 
   
  A winter spent in the West Indies provided material for her first novel ‘I Pose’ published the following year in 1915. 
   
  During the War years she became involved in the women's suffrage movement and dedicated time outside of writing to support the troops and help the poor. 
   
  In 1918 she decided to travel spending much time in California, where she also tutored at the University of California, and continued to write.  In China she met her future husband and after marrying in London, journeyed with him to his various Custom postings through Nanning, Beihai, and Hong Kong and the Far East. 
   
  The works continued to flow novels, short stories, travel essays all helped to build a deserved and burgeoning reputation. 
   
  Although her works are now in the forgotten and neglected department her writing style, characters, and narratives more than capably demonstrate her obvious talents.   
   
  Stella Benson died of pneumonia on the 7th December 1933, at Hạ Long in the Vietnamese province of Tonkin.  She was 40.

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  The Existence of Pity

  Jeannie Zokan

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  Growing up in a lush valley in the Andes mountains, sixteen-year-old Josie Wales is mostly isolated from the turbulence brewing in 1976 Colombia. As the daughter of missionaries, Josie feels torn between their beliefs and the need to choose for herself. She soon begins to hide things from her parents, like her new boyfriend and her explorations into different religions.Josie eventually discovers her parents’ secrets are far more insidious. When she attempts to unravel the web of lies surrounding her family, each thread stretches to its breaking point. Josie tries to save her family, but what happens if they don’t want to be saved?The Existence of Pity is a story of flawed characters told with heart and depth against the beautiful backdrop of Colombia.

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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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  Fearful Breakers

  Janice Sebring

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  Will José be drawn into the dangerous life of a smuggler? Or settle down to a quiet life in his father’s shop in Havana? 
  In 1760 Cuba, José Albañez, a free boy of color, resents his charming but unprincipled uncle Domingo’s pressure to join him to sea on one of his smuggling ventures. He would rather continue his studies at the Jesuit school and then follow his father into the joiner’s trade. 
  Instead, he finds himself struggling to master seamanship, lodging with a Jewish trading family on Jamaica in the aftermath of a slave revolt, and confronting kidnappers on Saint-Domingue. The arrival of a British fleet off of Cuba in 1762 forces him to decide where his future lies.

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  Condemned by Fate

  VL McBeath

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  Finding the girl of his dreams should have been a blessing. But people were watching . . . prepared to do anything to keep them apart. 
   
   
   
  Farm laborer Charles Jackson doesn't expect much from life. For the price of a few pints of ale and enough food on the table, he's happy to take work where he can get it. Until he finds himself at Chadwick's farm . . . 
   
   
   
  Falling in love with the farmer's daughter wasn't part of his plans. But when they're found in an intimate embrace, his troubles are only just beginning . . . 
   
   
   
  Inspired by real events, Condemned by Fate is a standalone, short story prequel to the Ambition & Destiny series, an epic family saga set in Victorian-era England. 
   
   
   
  If you like love stories that are more than just a romance, then you'll love the prequel to VL McBeath's engaging series.

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