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  The Journey Begins - Tales of...

  Cynthia Elder

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  The year is 1830. In the small seafaring town of West Barnstable, Massachusetts, young James Jenkins follows the sailor’s life. Ruth Fish, the daughter of a ship’s captain, bristles with passion to see the world and escape the confines of her small town. Separated for years at a time from home and family, James binds himself to them through letters that span the vastness of oceans and time. Torn between the competing desires of her heart, Ruth imagines a life on the sea, going as far as any man might go.

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  A Christmas Resolution

  Anne Perry

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  A smitten woman is about to marry a dangerous man—unless Detective Hooper and his new wife, Celia, can prevent it—in this wickedly tangled holiday mystery from bestselling author Anne Perry. 
    
  Detective John Hooper, William Monk’s right-hand man at the Thames River Police, is blissfully happy in his new marriage to Celia, the cousin of a victim in one of the river police’s recent murder cases. Celia wants the same happiness for her good friend Clementine, who’s just announced her engagement to Seth Marlowe, a member of her church. Christmas is nearing, and this should be extra cause for celebration, but when Marlowe begins receiving threatening letters about his first wife’s death, it becomes clear that he is far from the devout man Clementine thought he was. In his rage, Marlowe accuses Celia of sending the letters, claiming she wants to ruin his engagement to Clementine. At a loss as to how to defend herself, Celia enlists Hooper to investigate the letters’ claims, and what he finds makes her desperate to show Clementine the truth about her soon-to-be husband. 
    
  But Celia herself has not always been truthful, especially not during the murder trial following her cousin’s death. How can she be believed now, when she lied on the stand? Especially when Marlowe knows that she did, and could use it against her. This Yuletide season finds love and faith put to the test—and Celia’s and Clementine’s lives on the line.

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  The Legends of King Arthur and...

  Sir James Knowles

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  Embark on a Legendary Journey with Sir James Knowles' The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights 
  Dive into the realm of chivalry, magic, and epic adventures with Sir James Knowles' The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights. This edition, revitalizing Arthurian legends for a 19th-century audience, brings to life King Arthur's noble quests, the mystic allure of Merlin, and the valor of the Knights of the Round Table. Knowles, intertwining history with myth, presents a narrative rich in leadership, loyalty, and moral values. 
  Knowles' unique fusion of literary craftsmanship and architectural precision elevates this collection beyond mere tales of folklore, making it a timeless exploration of themes that resonate with readers of all ages. Whether it's the pursuit of the Holy Grail or the adventures woven around Camelot, Knowles invites you on an enthralling journey that celebrates the essence of heroism and the enduring power of legend. 
  With The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights, prepare to be whisked into a world where myth and history blend seamlessly, offering a compelling narrative that has captivated hearts and minds for centuries. Rediscover the legend of Arthur, through Knowles' lens, in a classic tale that echoes the noble quests of yesteryear in today's quest for values and bravery. 
  This audiobook was narrated and produced by RAM Studios, where humans and artificial intelligence collaborate to create an excellent listening experience. (The reading is done primarily by AI)

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  Songs of the Conqueror: Book...

  Alexander Pike

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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.
   
  
  Songs of the Conqueror is a sweeping saga of ambition, legacy, and the relentless pursuit of destiny. Through battles fought in blood and hearts won through fire, the story follows a legendary figure whose name echoes across kingdoms and generations. As empires rise and fall, and loyalty is tested by the lure of power, the conqueror must grapple with the cost of greatness—and the melodies of sacrifice that accompany it. Lyrical, powerful, and deeply human, Songs of the Conqueror captures the epic spirit of conquest and the enduring strength of dreams forged in adversity. Perfect for fans of historical epics and character-driven adventures, this audiobook delivers a captivating journey through triumph, betrayal, and the haunting songs that history never forgets.

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  Gunner's Island

  RR Holzhauer

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  Gunner’s Island is a post-war novel that will engage dog lovers, military veterans, history enthusiasts, and undoubtedly anyone who is all three. Set in the small town on a tiny Canadian maritime island, the story unfolds with the return of World War II pilot Linus, following a plane crash that left him irrevocably altered. Linus is grappling with PTSD and acclimation back into civilian life, when he is mysteriously befriended by Gunner, a full grown and affable Newfoundland dog.
   
  With a wide array of detailed characters and scenes that jump between flashbacks and present life, Gunner’s Island is both a drama and comedy. It is earnest yet jocular, weighty yet 
  wholesome, and meant to set sail the reader into the story as effortlessly as its northern ocean waves.

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  Top 10 Short Stories The - The...

  Katharine Tynan, Somerville and...

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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. 
   
  The Emerald Isle is home to literary talent on a grand scale.  And amongst their ranks are women of quite extraordinary ability who refuse to take second place to the men.  Their voice is strong, their words beguiling, entrancing but often with a will of iron as they create works of character, of narrative and of quite sumptuous literature.  Genius has many names. 
   
  1 - The Top 10 - The Irish Women - An Introduction 
  2 - A Rich Woman by Katharine Tynan 
  3 - An Irish Problem by Somerville and Ross 
  4 - Extradited by Isabella Valancy Crawford 
  5 - All Souls Eve by Dora Sigerson Shorter 
  6 -  The Ghost at the Wrath by Rosa Mulholland 
  7 - An Outcast of the People by Bithia Mary Croker 
  8 - The Knitted Collar by Mary Anne Hoare 
  9 - The Last of Squire Ennismore by Charlotte Riddell 
  10 - The White Pigeon by Maria Edgeworth 
  11 - Cuchulain of Muirthemne. The Only Son of Aoife by Lady Augusta Gregory

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