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A Lady of Quality is a novel published in 1896 by Frances Hodgson Burnett that was the second highest best-selling book in the United States in 1896. It was the first of series of successful historical novels by Burnett.
Set during the French and Indian War, "The Last of The Mohicans" is one of James Fenimore Cooper's most enduring works, part of his Leatherstocking Tales series. The novel follows Natty Bumppo, known as Hawkeye, and his Mohican companions Chingachgook and Uncas as they navigate the dangers of a war-torn wilderness. Their journey intertwines with the fates of two British sisters, Alice and Cora Munro, leading to thrilling adventures, battles, and acts of heroism. Through rich and vivid descriptions of the American frontier, Cooper explores complex themes of cultural conflict, love, loyalty, and identity.Ver libro
From AWARD-WINNING author Liz Harris comes the first unforgettable novel in the sweeping Linford Family Sagas – a story of love, loyalty, and courage in the aftermath of the Great War.💔 💫 Oxfordshire, 1919 The war is over, but its shadows linger. When spirited Lily Brown meets Robert Linford, heir to a prosperous building dynasty, their connection is immediate and electric. But Robert’s father, Joseph Linford, sees only danger in his new daughter to be. Convinced Lily is a gold-digger and Robert’s love a fleeting fancy, Joseph will stop at nothing to protect the family name. What begins as prejudice soon turns into obsession, and Joseph’s actions set in motion a lie that will haunt the Linfords for generations. Torn apart by deceit and circumstance, Lily and Robert must find the courage to fight for love, truth, and their own destinies. From rural Oxfordshire to the corridors of family power, A Daughter’s Courage is a rich and passionate saga, perfect for fans of Chrissie Walsh, Evelyn Hood and Fenella J Miller. Previously published as The Dark Horizon. Praise for A Daughter's Courage: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absorbing and hugely enjoyable’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A gripping first instalment’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A beautiful dramatic love story’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Would make a wonderful TV series' Reader ReviewVer libro
Eighteen-year-old Lee Thompson has a chip on his shoulder and a mission in his heart to save his dad, an aging sheriff who's lost control of his town. Lee's plan is a dangerous one — mix in with the desperadoes and risk death at their hand. But sometimes, the only way to restore the law is to break it. Take the law — and the action — into your hands, as the audio version of Under the Diehard Brand takes you into a town gone wild.Ver libro
The Adventures of Gerard is a compilation of short stories that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote regarding a French Brigadier named Etienne Gerard who thinks very highly of himself as can be reflected in how he told his stories. The book is divided into chapters containing different segments of his life as a soldier under the leadership of Napoleon together with his personal exploits and the romance that swept his way in between. Typical of war stories, some depicts bloody encounters with his enemies and how he was able to escape those encounters. However, there were soft moments particularly his encounter with women along the way even if she is from their enemy.Brigadier Gerard is the hero of a series of historical short stories by the British writer Arthur Conan Doyle. The hero, Etienne Gerard, is a Hussar officer in the French Army during the Napoleonic Wars. Gerard's most notable attribute is his vanity – he is utterly convinced that he is the bravest soldier, greatest swordsman, most accomplished horseman and most gallant lover in all France. Gerard is not entirely wrong, since he displays notable bravery on many occasions, but his self-satisfaction undercuts this quite often. Obsessed with honour and glory, he is always ready with a stirring speech or a gallant remark to a lady. Conan Doyle, in making his hero a vain, and often rather uncomprehending, Frenchman, was able to satirise both the stereotypical English view of the French and – by presenting them from Gerard's baffled point of view – English manners and attitudes....Gerard tells the stories from the point of view of an old man now living in retirement in Paris.Ver libro
Mayer André Marcel Schwob was born in Chaville, Hauts-de-Seine, France on 23rd August 1867 into a cultivated Jewish family. As a child he devoured the works of Poe and Stevenson in French and then again in English. His attachment to the bizarre and dark was already forming. His education at the Lycée of Nantes earned him the 1st Prize for Excellence. In 1881, he was in Paris with his maternal uncle to study at the Lycée Louis-le-Grand. Schwob quickly developed his multilingual abilities and then studied philology and Sanscrit at the École pratique des hautes études before completing his military service in Vannes with the artillery. After completing a Bachelor of Arts in 1888 he became a professional journalist and worked for the Phare de la Loire, the Événement and L'Écho de Paris. The 1890’s marked his establishment as a brilliant writer with the publication of six short story collections. He fell ill in 1896 with a chronic, incurable intestinal disorder. He also suffered recurring bouts of influenza and pneumonia. Intestinal surgery was given several times, at first with success but, by 1900, after two more surgeries, he was told that nothing more could be done for him. Schwob now existed on kefir and fermented milk. By the turn of the century, despite failing health, and often too ill to write, he embarked on several long travels, including to Vailima in the South Pacific where his literary hero Stevenson had died. Schwob was regarded as a symbolist writer and a ‘precursor of Surrealism’. He wrote over a hundred short stories, journalistic articles, essays, biographies, literary reviews and analysis, translations and plays. Marcel Schwob died on 26th February 1905 of Pneumonia. He was 37.Ver libro
A Time-Traveling Adventure That Rewrites HistoryStep into a riveting journey through time with New Yesterdays by Jim L. Wright, masterfully narrated by Jeremy Lunnen and published by Audiobook Publishing Services. This historical fiction novel blends time travel, Native American history, and cultural preservation into an unforgettable tale of adventure, friendship, and resilience. A Boy Out of Time, a People on the Brink When Jim, a modern-day boy, accidentally stumbles through a mysterious portal, he’s thrust into early 19th-century America—a world on the cusp of the Great Removal and the Trail of Tears. As he bonds with Cherokee and Seminole children, Jim discovers a sense of belonging he never knew he needed. But with history’s weight on his shoulders, he faces an impossible choice: Should he interfere with the past to change the future? Why You’ll Love This Audiobook: Historical Fiction Meets Time Travel: Experience the Cherokee and Seminole nations through vivid, meticulously researched storytelling, woven with real figures like Chief John Ross and President John Quincy Adams. A "What If" Scenario: Imagine how future knowledge could alter history as Jim introduces innovations to the tribes, challenging the course of colonization.Themes of Identity & Belonging: Jim’s struggle to find his place mirrors the resilience and cultural pride of the Native American people. Narrated with Depth: Jeremy Lunnen’s compelling performance brings emotional weight and authenticity to this gripping adventure. Published by Audiobook Publishing Services, New Yesterdays is more than a story—it’s a powerful reimagining of history’s untold possibilities. Dive into this emotional, action-packed journey today!Ver libro
