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  Killing Gilda

  Yahya Gharagozlou

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  A beautiful nineteen-year-old named Gilda becomes the mistress of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran. She dreams of becoming his wife. The narrator, in love with Gilda, follows clues about her death two years after the affair. 
  During an assassination attempt on the Shah, he gets shot on the steps of the Marble Palace. As he puts it, "I took a bullet for my king up the ass and got a jester's seat, the best seat, to watch the fall of the Persian Empire." 
  Killing Gilda is infused with intrigue, but at its heart, it's a love story that follows the best traditions of classics like The Beauty and the Beast. We enter the rarified atmosphere of the court, the young woman's life, and the reasons for her death. We follow the characters through the Paris of Madame Claude, the Shah's ski resort at St. Moritz, and Doctor Pitanguy's plastic surgery clinic in Baden Baden. 
  The story, with its scheming characters and rare glimpses into Shah's private life, eschews easy labels. The Shah's sexual adventurism didn't stop his liberal policies for women's rights.

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  Danceland Diary

  dee Hobsbawn-Smith

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  Luka Dekker and her sister Connie are the inheritors of a secretive and disturbing family history going back three generations to the disappearance of their great-grandfather. Their troubled mother, Lark, also mysteriously disappeared; and their beloved grandmother, who raised the two girls, had a life haunted by a traumatic event that is only revealed after her death. The story unfolds against a backdrop of the drug-fueled Downtown Eastside of Vancouver and the horrific pig farm murders, the seductive beauty of rural Saskatchewan, and the glittering lights of a famous prairie dance hall. Luka's quest for her mother, and for peace and love, is a disquieting, moving, and thoroughly engaging examination of intergenerational trauma and forgiveness.

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  The Duplicity of Hargraves

  O. O.Henry

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  The Duplicity of Hargraves by O. Henry is a masterfully woven tale of charm, deception, and unexpected twists. Set in the late 19th century, the story follows Major Talbot, a once-prominent Southern gentleman struggling to maintain his dignity in a rapidly changing world, and his clever companion, Hargraves, an aspiring actor with a talent for manipulation. When Hargraves devises a scheme that seems to offer a stroke of luck, the Major and his daughter are unwittingly drawn into an elaborate act of deception that leads to a shocking revelation. 
  Narrated by Tony J. Martin, this audiobook brings O. Henry’s signature wit and storytelling brilliance to life. With themes of social change, pride, and clever trickery, The Duplicity of Hargraves is a timeless short story that entertains while offering a thought-provoking reflection on human nature. 
  Originally published in 1902, this classic remains one of O. Henry’s most beloved works, showcasing his unparalleled gift for irony and surprise endings.

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  Coming of Age in Samoa - A...

  Margaret Mead

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  "Coming of Age in Samoa: A Psychological Study of Primitive Youth for Western Civilization" by Margaret Mead is a pioneering work in cultural anthropology that examines the adolescence and cultural practices of Samoan youth. Originally published in 1928, Mead's study challenges Western assumptions about the universality of adolescent experiences and sheds light on the influence of cultural factors on human behavior.
   In this groundbreaking work, Mead explores Samoan society's impact on the emotional and psychological development of its youth, focusing on the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Mead's findings suggest that cultural factors, such as societal norms and expectations, significantly shape individuals' behaviors and attitudes during this crucial life stage.
   The book sparked significant debate and discussion, as Mead's conclusions contradicted prevailing notions of the time regarding the fixed and biologically determined nature of human development. Her work influenced the field of anthropology and contributed to a broader understanding of cultural relativism.
   "Coming of Age in Samoa" remains a seminal work that invites readers to reconsider their perspectives on cultural diversity and the ways in which societal expectations shape human experiences, particularly during the formative years of adolescence.

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  Top 10 Short Stories The -...

  Louisa May Alcott

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  Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart.  A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. 
   
  In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?  
   
  The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme.  Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. 
   
  Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made.  If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. 
   
  Louisa May Alcott had a canon of stories that few other writers could compete with.  Writing across genres and experiences each story confirms her literary talent. Genius is written in her name. 
   
  01 - The Top 10 - Louisa May Alcott - An Introduction 
  02 - The Brothers by Louisa May Alcott 
  03 - Obtaining Supplies by Louisa May Alcott 
  04 - My Red Cap by Louisa May Alcott 
  05 - On Picket Duty by Louisa May Alcott 
  06 - Perilous Play by Louisa May Alcott writing as A M Bernard 
  07 - Psyche's Art by Louisa May Alcott 
  08 - Transcendental Wild Oats by Louisa May Alcott 
  09 - What the Bells Saw and Said by Louisa May Alcott 
  10 - Lost in a London Fog by Louisa May Alcott 
  11 - Lost in a Pyramid (or the Mummy's Curse) by Louisa May Alcott writing as A M Bernard

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  The Cameo Keeper - A Novel of...

  Deborah Swift

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  Rome 1644 
  Remember tonight... for it is the beginning of always ― Dante Alighieri 
  In the heart of Rome, the conclave is choosing a new Pope, and whoever wins will determine the fate of the Eternal City. 
  Astrologer Mia and her fiancé Jacopo, a physician at the Santo Spirito Hospital, plan to marry, but the election result is a shock and changes everything.. 
  As Pope Innocent X takes the throne, he brings along his sister-in-law, the formidable Donna Olimpia Maidalchini, known as La Papessa – the female Pope. When Mia is offered a position as her personal astrologer, she and Jacopo find themselves on opposite sides of the most powerful family in Rome. 
  Mia is determined to protect her mother, Giulia Tofana, a renowned poisoner. But with La Papessa obsessed with bringing Giulia to justice, Mia and Jacopo's love is put to the ultimate test. 
  As the new dawn of Renaissance medicine emerges, Mia must navigate the dangerous political landscape of Rome while trying to protect her family and her heart. Will she be able to save her mother, or will she lose everything she holds dear? 
  For fans of "The Borgias" and "The Crown," this gripping tale of love, power, and poison will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. 
  'historical fiction that is brisk, fresh and bristling with intrigue' – Bookmarked Reviews ★★★★★ 
  'A vividly written story of power, politics and love ... thoroughly captivating' - The Wishing Shelf ★★★★★

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