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  Masquerade Gold - Discretion Is...

  Dion Mayne, Paul Richardson

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  In Sixteenth Century Europe, as countries extend their global reach, an Anglo-Dutch Allegiance sets out to undermine and bring down the Spanish Empire. 
  When a wealthy Genoese banker and his vivacious wife employ a new tutor, they are under constant surveillance. 
  And not without reason, the Head of the Spanish Security is suspicious of the newly appointed tutor. It is also no coincidence the banker is enlisted to carry out business for the King of Spain. 
  Through erotically themed Masquerade Balls the Allegiance's cause is advanced. These risqué events provide opportunities for covert action and allow young spies to gather valuable intelligence. With the Genoese banker engrossed in the power of his position, secrets are revealed and treasures are uncovered. 
  But the Allegiance's cause is not the only one being pursued. In a series of twists and counter moves, Masquerade Gold leads the reader through the evolving struggles of a complex Europe.

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  Detective Stories – The Female...

  Elizabeth Corbett, Beatrice...

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  The Detective has been a mainstay of fiction writing ever since we can remember.   
  Their deductive powers, their intuition and fleet-footed grasp of every detail can often turn the unlikeliest situation, or bunch of red herrings, into a breakthrough to capture even the most ingenious and dastardly of criminals. 
  In this series our classic authors explore not only various themes, such as Occult Detectives, Female Detectives, Curious Crimes and a whole host more, but also bring a range and depth to the whole culture of criminality as we send in the Long Arm of the Law to bring justice on behalf of the society it serves. 
  In this volume our sleuths are all Female Detectives who solve crimes in ways that are familiar and yet refreshingly new. 
   
  1 - The Detective - The Female Detective - An Introduction 
  2 - Mr Bovey's Unexpected Will by L T Meade and Robert Eustace 
  3 - A Broken Trust by Elizabeth Corbett 
  4 - The Adventures of Lady Pearl-Broker by Beatrice Heron-Maxwell 
  5 - A Twin Identity by Edith Stewart Drewery 
  6 - The Stir Outside the Cafe Royal by Clarence Rook 
  7 - A Princess's Vengeance by Catherine Louisa Pirkis 
  8 - The Haverstock Hill Murder by George R Sims 
  9 - Conscience by Richard Marsh 
  10 - How He Cut His Stick by M McDonell Bodkin Q C 
  11 - The Frewin Miniatures by Baroness Orczy

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  Dancing Through a Deluge - A...

  Jess Wells

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  After surviving the horrors of the Black Death, a lapsed nun takes to the road alone, protected from rain and robbers by the skin of a bear.  
  In 1351, many in England begin thinking that their mighty overlords -- Church and Crown - have no control over their fates and a new horizon beckons. It’s a time when labor is in high demand, and nature offers immense bounty to those who have survived death and disease.  
  Sister Mary Thomas stumbles into a manor house and when she is mistaken for its Baroness she discovers she now has the power to liberate peasants threatened in new ways and perhaps even build a community where all can ask, "what happens if I get what I have always wanted?" 
  That's where the danger lies: their freedom is a threat to powerful people determined to keep what is theirs.

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  Gunslinger: Killer's Train

  A.W. Hart

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  FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE FAST-PACED AVENGING ANGELS SERIES COMES A NEW KIND OF WESTERN HERO . . .  
   
   
   
  Gunman River Hicks, along with twins Connor and Abby Mack, his wary teenage trail companions, stop in Abilene to catch their breath. But when Abby kills the sheriff's son in self-defense, they are forced to flee to Colorado, pursued by a vengeful posse. 
   
   
   
  Signing on as regulators for the Rocky Mountain Railroad they are assigned to protect a gold shipment. Loaded with business magnates, miners, gamblers, and deadbeats, the train lacks only a spark to explode into violence. 
   
   
   
  When the murderous Doyle Gang attempts to rob the train by blowing up the track, the outgunned trio are thrown in to bullet blazing danger. With the unexpected help of four Arapaho braves, whose presence on the train has bitterly divided the passengers, it's an all-out war against the combined fury of the Doyle Gang and the Sheriff's posse . . .  
   
   
   
  This is one trip you'll never forget.

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  Song of Achilles The: Book...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Song of Achilles, by Madeline Miller.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Madeline Miller.
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  
   
  The Song of Achilles invites you into the mesmerizing world of ancient Greece, where love, friendship, and destiny intertwine in a powerful retelling of a timeless myth. This emotionally charged narrative centers on the profound bond between Patroclus, an exiled prince, and Achilles, the legendary warrior destined for glory.
   
  As their friendship blossoms within the royal palace, they navigate the challenges of youth and the weight of expectations. Their journey is marked by laughter, shared dreams, and the haunting specter of fate, leading them toward the tumultuous battleground of the Trojan War. With each chapter, you’ll witness their relationship deepen, evolving from innocent companionship to a love that defies the boundaries of friendship and fate.
   
  The author weaves a rich tapestry of emotion, exploring themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the true meaning of heroism. As the epic conflict unfolds, you’ll feel the weight of their choices and the consequences of their actions, compelling you to reflect on your own relationships and the legacies we leave behind.
   
  Narrated with passion and depth, this audiobook captures the essence of a story that is both a thrilling adventure and a poignant exploration of love. Perfect for those who appreciate epic tales filled with heart, The Song of Achilles will inspire you to embrace your own journey and cherish the connections that shape your life.

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  Empire of Glass

  Kaitlin Solimine

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  In the mid-1990s, an American teenager, named Lao K in Chinese, stands on Coal Hill, a park in Beijing, a loop of rope in her hand. Will she assist her Chinese homestay mother, Li-Ming, who is dying of cancer, in ending her life, or will she choose another path? Twenty years later, Lao K receives a book written by Li-Ming called “Empire of Glass,” a narrative that chronicles the lives of Li-Ming and her husband, Wang, in pre and post-revolutionary China over the last half of the twentieth century. Lao K begins translating the story, which becomes the novel we are reading. But, as translator, how can Lao K separate fact from fiction, and what will her role be in the book’s final chapter?  A grand, experimental epic—Lao K’s story is told in footnotes that run throughout the book—that chronicles the seismic changes in China over the last half century through the lens of one family’s experiences, Empire of Glass is an investigation into the workings of human memory and the veracity of oral history that pushes the boundaries of language and form in stunning and unforgettable ways.

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