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  Distant Crown The: Book summary...

  Margot Langley

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  This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas.
   
  
  The Distant Crown is a sweeping tale of destiny, longing, and the quiet strength found in the most unexpected hearts. Far from the glittering halls of power, a young exile dreams of a throne that was never meant to be his—until a long-forgotten secret calls him back into a world of shifting alliances, hidden truths, and dangerous ambition. As the weight of legacy clashes with the pull of freedom, his journey becomes a test of character, sacrifice, and the true meaning of leadership. Lyrical, immersive, and rich in emotional depth, The Distant Crown blends royal intrigue with personal transformation in a story that lingers long after the final chapter. Perfect for listeners who crave thoughtful fantasy, noble struggles, and the hope that one voice can still change the fate of a kingdom.

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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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  Anna Karenina

  Leo Tolstoy

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  Anna Karenina, Leo Tolstoy’s timeless masterpiece, weaves a tale of passion, betrayal, and societal pressures in 19th-century Russia. Follow the intertwined lives of characters caught in a web of love, tragedy, and morality. From the opulence of Russian aristocracy to the desolation of its rural landscapes, this profound exploration of human emotions and choices resonates across generations. Narrated with care, this audiobook brings Tolstoy's rich characters and sweeping narrative to life. Perfect for those seeking a captivating and thought-provoking experience.

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  Trenches Of Despair - The Story...

  Christopher Allen

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  "Trenches of Despair" tells the devastating story of the Thompson quadruplets—Billy, John, George, and Thomas—four identical brothers from London's East End who lie about their age to enlist in World War I, transforming from eager volunteers into casualties of the war's brutal machinery. 
  In the summer of 1914, the seventeen-year-old brothers live in a cramped terraced house on Whitmore Street, each with distinct personalities despite their identical appearance. Billy is the natural leader, John the artistic dreamer, George the cheerful entertainer, and Thomas the man of quiet faith. Each has found love—Billy with neighbor Edith Hartwell, John with intellectual Mary Whitfield, George with baker's daughter Florence Meadows, and Thomas with gentle Annie Clarke. 
  When war breaks out, social pressure mounts through the white feather campaign, where women distribute symbols of cowardice to men not in uniform. The brothers face impossible choices between family duty and national service, ultimately enlisting together after being publicly shamed. Their working-class background contrasts sharply with their upper-class officers, highlighting the war's class divisions. 
  After training at Aldershot, they deploy to France in early 1915, experiencing their first taste of trench warfare's horror. The Christmas Truce of 1914 becomes a pivotal moment when they meet German soldiers in No Man's Land, sharing songs, photographs, and discovering their enemies' humanity—making the resumption of killing infinitely more tragic. 
  The brothers survive the early battles, but the war's grinding attrition begins taking its toll. John, the sensitive artist, dies first at the Battle of the Somme in 1916, cut down by a sniper while trying to help wounded comrades. His death devastates the family and his sweetheart Mary, who never recovers from the loss. 
  Thomas, the man of faith, sacrifices himself at Passchendaele in 1917, charging a German machine gun position to save his section.

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  Omdurman - Soldier of the Queen...

  Griff Hosker

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  The third audiobook in Griff Hosker exhilarating Soldier of the Queen series.  
  Being a soldier of the queen at the end of the nineteenth century meant spending much of your time abroad. Jack Roberts is a hero and a good soldier but he is torn between his career and his son who is looked after in England. When the Mahdists begin to enlarge their empire Jack is recalled to the desert regiment he helped to form. Fighting behind enemy lines where nature is as much an enemy as the fierce Dervishes, Jack begins the campaign that will, ultimately, lead to the Battle of Omdurman in 1898.

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  Sherlock Holmes and the Rosetta...

  Linda Stratmann

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  Before Dr. Watson, there was Mr. Stamford . . .  
   
   
   
  London, 1876 
   
   
   
  Mr. Stamford meets Sherlock Holmes while studying at St. Bartholomew's Medical College in London. With his intense stare and unorthodox methods of doing things, Holmes has already gained a reputation as an eccentric but brilliant man. 
   
   
   
  When suspected intruders are sighted at the British Museum, Holmes is called upon to give his opinion of what happened. 
   
   
   
  But before he can come to any conclusions, something horrifying happens—one of the great treasures of the world, the priceless Rosetta Stone, is stolen from the museum. 
   
   
   
  The thieves have left a note demanding a ransom. And if it is not fulfilled they threaten to cast the Stone into the ocean so it can never be found again. 
   
   
   
  With the police on the wrong track, it is down to Holmes to solve the complex case. And when the burglary case turns into a murder investigation, it becomes a race against time before more victims are killed.

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