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  Crown of a King - Book Three of...

  J. Boyce Gleason

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  It’s 745. The kingdom is split between the two eldest sons of Charles Martel.  Carloman, the oldest, has the support of the king and the church, while Pippin refuses to bend the knee. Civil war is imminent.  Making matters worse, Pippin’s relationship with Bertrada, the great love of his life, is no less complicated, forcing him to reevaluate the moral implications of his rule. Just as he believes he’s found a way forward, Carloman’s campaign in Alemannia upends the peace and puts the future of Pippin’s relationship – and the kingdom – in jeopardy.

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  The Man Within

  Graham Greene

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  Step into the gripping world of The Man Within, Graham Greene’s compelling debut novel that delves into themes of betrayal, morality, and the search for redemption. With its vivid characters and introspective narrative, this audiobook captures the emotional struggles of a man torn between his conscience and his loyalties. 
  The story follows Andrews, a smuggler plagued by guilt after betraying his comrades to the authorities. Fleeing from their wrath, he finds refuge with a kind and understanding woman, Elizabeth, whose compassion challenges his cynical worldview. As Andrews wrestles with his inner demons and the possibility of a better life, Greene masterfully explores the complexity of human nature and the thin line between cowardice and courage. 
  Narrated with intensity and depth, this audiobook brings Greene’s richly atmospheric world to life, offering listeners a powerful exploration of fear, love, and self-discovery. 
  Perfect for fans of classic literature and psychological drama, The Man Within is a must-listen for those who appreciate profound storytelling and timeless themes. 
  Start listening to The Man Within today and immerse yourself in Graham Greene’s evocative and thought-provoking debut novel!

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  Deliverance: A Justice Belstrang...

  John Pilkington

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  England, 1618. 
   
   
  At his manor of Thirldon, ex-Justice Belstrang - still at loggerheads with his old rival Justice Standish - receives devastating news: King James intends to purchase the estate for his favourite, the Marquis of Buckingham – and Belstrang must comply. 
   
   
  In the ensuing turmoil, while his son-in-law George petitions the King on his behalf, Belstrang receives a plea from a dying friend, Sir Richard Mountford, to visit him at Foxhill Manor. To take his mind off his troubles Belstrang goes - and discovers things are not so simple. 
   
   
  Sir Richard is not dying, but desperate. His brother John has been killed in an explosion at the family’s iron foundry, down in the remote Forest of Dean. They cast cannons for the Royal Armouries: a privileged and lucrative business. But Sir Richard does not believe John’s death was an accident. 
   
   
  Meanwhile, Mountford's cold-hearted son Francis treats him as an invalid. He fears things are being kept from him - and implores Belstrang to investigate. 
   
   
  The mystery deepens when a forester who was seen talking to Belstrang is murdered. 
   
   
  Only after a violent confrontation on the bleak salt-marshes does the truth begin to unfold - and its implications reach far beyond England’s shores. 
   
   
  This time Belstrang must follow the trail to a very bitter end, which could be the making of him - or cause his undoing.

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  D H Lawrence - A Short Story...

  D H Lawrence

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  David Herbert Lawrence was born on the 11th September 1885 in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, a coal mining town where the reality of a harsh life was only useful as experiences for future literary works. 
   
  He was educated at Beauvale Board School and became the first local boy to receive a scholarship to attend Nottingham High School. After 3 years he became a junior clerk in Haywood’s surgical appliances factory. He was also attempting a literary career which, in the short term, led to a teacher training position in Eastwood and later a teaching qualification from University College, Nottingham.  
   
  Lawrence’s first efforts were poems, short stories and a draft of ‘The White Peacock’. Moving to London and a teaching position in Croydon his writing attracted the attention of Ford Madox Ford, editor of The English Review, and he commissioned him to write ‘Odour of Chrysanthemums’.  
   
  Wanting to write full-time he now began work on what would become ‘Sons and Lovers.   
   
  In 1912 he met the older and married mother-of-three Frieda Weekley. They eloped to Germany and here Lawrence could see for himself the growing tensions with France.  So keen was his interest that he was arrested and accused of being a British spy.  
   
  In early 1914 Frieda obtained her divorce and they returned to Britain to be married just days before the outbreak of war. Owing to her German parentage, and his own public dislike of militarism and violence, the couple were treated with contempt and suspicion throughout the war years.  
   
  Despite this he continued to write but his reputation in England was so tarnished and, mirrored by his own disdain for the country, he and Frieda left England in November 1919, first for Europe and then America via Ceylon and Australia. 
   
  They bought a ranch in Taos, New Mexico and visited Mexico several times. The third visit in March 1925 caused a near fatal attack of malaria. To convalesce they moved to Florence. Here he continued work on ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’ which for many years would cause controversy. A renewed interest in oil painting resulted in an exhibition in 1929 which was raided by the police and several works were confiscated.  
   
  D H Lawrence died of complications arising from a bout of tuberculosis on the 2nd of March 1930 in Vence, France.  He was 44. 
   
  1 - D H Lawrence - A Short Story Collection - Volume 2 - An Introduction 
  2 - The Rocking Horse Winner by D H Lawrence 
  3 - The Border Line by D H Lawrence 
  4 - A Fragment of Stained Glass by D H Lawrence 
  5 - Odour of Chrysanthemums by D H Lawrence 
  6 - The Horse Dealer's Daughter by D H Lawrence

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  Confessions of a Grammar Queen -...

  Eliza Knight

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  There are no female publishing CEOs in 1960s New York. And that is exactly what savvy, ambitious Bernadette Swift plans to change. 
   
   
   
  Bernadette Swift, a young copyeditor at Lenox & Park Publishing, is determined to become the first female CEO in the publishing industry. But first she needs to take the next step up that ladder with a promotion that her boorish and sexist boss wants to thwart. Seeking a base of support, Bernadette joins a feminist women's book club at the New York Public Library, and soon, she's inspiring her fellow members to challenge the male gatekeepers and decades of ingrained sexism in their workplaces and pursue their personal and professional dreams. 
   
   
   
  And that is precisely what Bernedette does on a daily basis: keeps her eye on the prize—equality for women in the workplace, and a promotion—while fending off the ire of her boss and the sabotaging efforts of a jealous coworker. With the support of her book club buddies and a certain charismatic editor at Lenox & Park who has completely fallen for her, maybe, just maybe, Bernadette will prove able to claim victory for herself and the young women coming after her.

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  Kindness of Strangers - A...

  Marina Pacheco

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  Trapped in a land plagued by vikings, can one small miracle be all they need to survive? 
  Anglo-Saxon England, 997 AD. 16-Year-old scribe, Galen, and his friend Alcuin the illuminator, are running late. Galen's frailty has delayed their mission – to produce the most glorious book in honour of the king. They are crossing the treacherous marshes of eastern England when vikings attack. 
  After the battle, a child claims that Galen performed a miracle. Ill, surrounded by strangers and expecting a second viking raid at any moment, Galen struggles to understand what actually happened. 
  Did Galen perform a miracle? What does it mean for him and the people around him if he did? Will it even matter if they are overrun by vikings? 
  Kindness of Strangers is the third book in the absorbing Life of Galen historical fiction series. If you like historical detail, human dilemmas, and a heartwarming story, then you'll love Marina Pacheco’s absorbing tale. 
  Buy Kindness of Strangers and witness the power of miracles today!

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