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  War and Peace

  Leo Tolstoy

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  "War and Peace" is a monumental novel written by Russian author Leo Tolstoy, first published between 1865 and 1869. The book is set in the period of the Napoleonic Wars and offers a panoramic view of Russian society at that time. It follows the lives of five aristocratic families through the historical events of the early 19th century, including Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812. The novel explores themes of fate, free will, history, and the complexities of family and human relationships.

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  Her Little Flowers

  Shannon Morgan

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  Set in a haunted manor house in a picturesque English village, this debut novel is a modern-day ghost story filled with emotional complexity and family secrets. Will be irresistible for fans of Eve Chase, Kate Morton, and Shirley Jackson. 
   
   
   
  Francine Thwaite has lived all her fifty-five years in her family's ancestral home, a rambling Elizabethan manor in England's Lake District. No other living soul resides there, but Francine isn't alone. There are ghosts in Thwaite Manor, harmless and familiar. Most beloved is Bree, the mischievous ghost girl who has been Francine's companion since childhood. 
   
   
   
  When Francine's estranged sister, Madeleine, returns to the manor after years away, she brings with her a story that threatens everything Francine has always believed. It is a tale of cruelty and desperation, of terror and unbearable heartache. And as Francine learns more about the darkness in her family's past—and the role she may have played in it—she realizes that confronting the truth may mean losing what she holds most dear. 
   
   
    
  As moving and poignant as it is chilling, Her Little Flowers is a story of grief and enduring love—and of the haunting regrets only forgiveness can dispel.

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  Huntress The: Book Summary &...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Huntress, by Kate Quinn. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kate Quinn. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview
   
  The Huntress is a gripping historical thriller that immerses listeners in the dark and complex aftermath of World War II. The story follows three compelling characters—each on a mission of justice, redemption, and self-discovery. At the novel's heart is Nina Markova, a former Russian pilot and member of the Night Witches, a legendary all-female aviation regiment. Haunted by her past and the weight of her actions during the war, Nina embarks on a personal quest to find the Huntress, a notorious war criminal who has evaded justice.
   
  Alongside Nina’s pursuit, the audiobook introduces Ian Graham, a British journalist with a troubled history, assigned to track down the Huntress. As Ian uncovers secrets that tie him to Nina’s mission, he grapples with his own moral dilemmas, questioning what justice truly means. Their paths converge in a tense and dramatic confrontation, filled with questions of right, wrong, and the cost of retribution.

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  Maria La Divina - A Novel of...

  Jerome Charyn

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  An intimate portrait of the world's most iconic opera singer 
   
  Maria Callas, called La Divina, is widely recognized as the greatest diva who ever lived. Jerome Charyn's Callas springs to life as the headstrong, mercurial, and charismatic artist who captivated generations of fans, thrilling audiences with her brilliant performances and defiant personality. 
   
  Callas, an outsider from an impoverished background, was shunned by the Italian opera houses, but through sheer force of will and the power and range of her voice, she broke through the invisible wall to sing at La Scala and headline at the Metropolitan Opera, forging an unforgettable career. Adored by celebrities and statesmen, the notable and notorious alike, her every movement was shadowed by both music critics and gossip columnists—until, having lost her voice, she died alone in an opulent, mausoleum-like Paris apartment. 
   
  In Charyn's inimitable style, Maria La Divina humanizes the celebrated diva, revealing the mythical artist as a woman who survived hunger, war, and loneliness to reach the heights of acclaim.

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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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  The Adventurers

  Vivian Stuart

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  THEY FLED AN OLD WORLD RAVAGED BY WAR AND HEARTBREAK TO SEIZE THEIR HEARTS' DESIRES IN THE NEW...
  The ninth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country built on blood, passion, and dreams.
  Justin Broome, the son of two of the most legendary prisoners in New South Wales, learns that skill and courage do not stand a chance against prejudice.
  Bitterness and disappointment are mixed with the wear and tear of his everyday life; all the while shiploads of miserable prisoners and free settlers continue to arrive from a war-weary England.
  Rebels and outcasts, they fled halfway across the earth to settle the harsh Australian wastelands. Decades later — ennobled by love and strengthened by tragedy — they had transformed a wilderness into a fertile land. And themselves into The Australians.

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