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  Warlord of the North - The...

  Griff Hosker

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  King Henry is dead and Stephen of Blois claims the throne of England and the Dukedom of Normandy. The Earl of Cleveland returns to England to fight for the heirs of Henry. When King David and his Scottish army capture most of northern England it is only Alfraed who holds out against him. Set in the early years of the Anarchy this is a fast moving book filled with battles and intrigue.

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  Omoo: A Narrative of Adventures...

  Herman Melville

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  Omoo: A Narrative of Adventures in the South Seas is Herman Melville's sequel to Typee, and, as such, was also autobiographical. After leaving Nuku Hiva, the main character ships aboard a whaling vessel which makes its way to Tahiti, after which there is a mutiny and the majority of the crew are imprisoned on Tahiti. The book follows the actions of the narrator as he explores Tahiti and remarks on their customs and way of life. 
   
  Many sources incorrectly assert that Omoo is based on Melville's stay in the Marquesas. The novel is, in fact, exclusively based on his experiences in the Society Islands. (Summary by Wikipedia)

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  Ruined by the Ton

  Emily Royal

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  An abandoned wife, a doubting husband . . . will the truth reunite them? 
   
   
   
  Kept on a tight rein by her guardian ever since a failed elopement, Lady Beatrice Thorpe has no intention of falling in love again—until she meets a widower with kind eyes and a gentle touch. 
   
   
   
  Augustus, the Earl of Hardwick, was widowed when his unfaithful wife died giving birth to her lover's child. On his return from exile abroad, he re-enters London society in search of the perfect, biddable bride. Beatrice catches his eye with her air of innocence, and her sorrowful gaze touches his heart. 
   
   
   
  Still bitter from his first wife's treachery, Augustus struggles to trust again, and Beatrice, broken-hearted by betrayal, is unwilling to risk her heart. Neither can deny their desire for each other, which heightens with each scorching kiss. But passion without love is never enough. 
   
   
   
  Will they risk their hearts to find the happiness they crave, or will their fears tear them apart? 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  Carmen - A Timeless Masterpiece...

  Prosper Mérimée

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  Some passions burn so fiercely they consume everything in their path. 
  In the sun-scorched landscapes of 19th-century Andalusia, a dutiful soldier named Don José falls entirely under the spell of Carmen, a fiery, fiercely independent Roma woman who answers to no one but her own wild heart. Seduced into a perilous underworld of smugglers, thieves, and outlaws, Don José sacrifices his honor, his career, and his very soul for her fleeting affections. But a wild spirit can never be caged. When Carmen's restless gaze turns toward a celebrated bullfighter, Don José's desperation twists into a dark, all-consuming obsession. Against a vivid backdrop of dusty ravines, vibrant arenas, and clandestine taverns, a tragic and inevitable destiny unfolds. 
  Why you will love this: Fans of Classic Fiction and tragic romances will find themselves deeply entangled in this spellbinding audiobook. Mérimée's masterful prose pioneers the femme fatale archetype, offering a visceral exploration of toxic love, jealousy, and fate. Impeccably paced and rich with historical atmosphere, this iconic narrative remains an essential pillar of European literature. 
  Historical Note on Prosper Mérimée: A prominent French writer, historian, and archaeologist, Mérimée (1803–1870) was renowned for his concise, dramatic storytelling and unsentimental cultural observations. His literary genius gave birth to Carmen, the foundational novella that went on to inspire Georges Bizet's universally beloved opera.

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  Celebrated Cases of Judge Dee...

  Yuri Rasovsky

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  Long before Western writers had even conceived the idea of writing detective stories, the Chinese had developed a long tradition of literary works that chronicled the cases of important district magistrates. One of the most celebrated of these was Judge Dee, who lived in the seventh century AD. 
  This book, written anonymously in the eighteenth century, interweaves three of Judge Dee’s most baffling cases: a double murder among traveling merchants, the fatal poisoning of a bride on her wedding night, and the suspicious death of a shop keeper with a beautiful wife. The crimes take him up and down the great silk routes, into ancient graveyards where he consults the spirits of the dead, and through all levels of society, leading him to some brilliant detective work.

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  A Woman's War

  Marjorie Daley

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  In 1914, the world descended into war. Nineteen-year-old Elodie Fabien finds herself a refugee in France when Reims is overrun. She yearns to help her country, and her determination leads her to the women of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry. The FANYS are on their way to Calais, where the Belgian Army has an understaffed hospital. Elodie discovers courage and resiliency as her work takes her from the hospital to the trenches and eventually as a courier for Madame Curie. Elodie, with her firsthand experience of the terror of trench warfare, meets a young British lieutenant and learns the pain of loving someone on the front lines. Throughout the long years, Elodie experiences all the facets of a woman's war.Meticulously researched and based on real women who served in WWI's trenches, clearing stations, and hospitals, A Woman's War is a testament to the forgotten women on the front lines of the most brutal war in human history. This historical accuracy brings to life the untold stories of these brave women, making the narrative all the more compelling.

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