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  The Lancashire Witches

  William Harrison Ainsworth

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  The Lancashire Witches is a fictitious account of the activities of the notorious witches Demdike, Chattox and Alice Nutter, who together with others terrorized the district of Lancashire around Pendle Hill and the Forest of Bowland during the early seventeenth century. The witches named in the book were real enough, if not as witches then as people. The author brings in the dissolution of Whalley Abbey and the historic families of Assheton, Braddyll and Nowell and depicts the final trial and execution at Lancaster Castle in 1612.

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  A True Story - The very first...

  Lucian of Samosata

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  The very first sci fi, written at the height of people making stuff up and pretending it was history (looking at you, Herodotus). Nice to see the art of the spoof is so old...A True Story (Ancient Greek: Ἀληθῆ διηγήματα, Alēthē diēgēmata; Latin: Vera Historia or Latin: Verae Historiae), also translated as True History, is a long novella or short novel written in the second century AD by the Syrian author Lucian of Samosata. The novel is a satire of outlandish tales that had been reported in ancient sources, particularly those that presented fantastic or mythical events as if they were true. It is Lucian's best-known work.It is the earliest known work of fiction to include travel to outer space, alien lifeforms, and interplanetary warfare. It has been described as "the first known text that could be called science fiction". However, the work does not fit into typical literary genres: its multilayered plot and its characters have been interpreted as belonging to science fiction, fantasy, satire or parody, and have been the subjects of scholarly debate.- From the wiki:

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  Recognition

  Susan Greenwood

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  It is 1717 and a remarkable woman is reflecting on a life lived, always knowing she was different, always wondering why. 
   
   
   
  Even as a young child, Elisabeth was able to see, do, and feel things that others clearly could not—and knew to be careful. It was the era of witch-hunting in France and many like her were tortured and burnt at the stake. 
   
   
   
  Visions she's experienced all her life become a reality when Elisabeth travels to England and finds herself at Oakwood Grange, the home of Alice Harryman. Traumatic events forge an unbreakable bond between the two women and Elisabeth uses her skills to safeguard Alice and her family any way she can, content that this is her calling. 
   
   
   
  But she soon realizes that there's something special about this particular location. How come others have been expecting her? Why are some animals more than they seem? Is it possible that her presence here is more important than she imagined? 
   
   
   
  Finally, Elisabeth recognizes herself for what she truly is. She now understands the purpose of her life, and is prepared to meet the challenge . . . 
   
   
   
   . . . but it's dangerous and she will need to use all her powers. 
   
   
   
  No one said fighting evil was going to be easy.

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  Death at Glamis Castle

  Robin Page

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  Lord Charles Sheridan and his American wife, Kate, are on an archaeologist dig, excavating sections of Hadrian's Wall, when they are summoned to Glamis Castle by King Edward. Nestled in the rugged Grampian Mountains, Glamis is the most historic castle in all of Scotland, a place teeming with dark secrets and haunting shadows. While Kate winds her way through the elaborate manor, gaining inspiration for her next Gothic novel, Lord Charles discovers the reason behind their journey. It seems Prince Eddy, heir to the throne until his purported death in 1892, has actually been alive all these years. Deemed unfit to rule, he has been living secretly at Glamis under an assumed name. But now the prince has gone missing—on the very morning the body of one of his servants was found, her throat slashed in a manner eerily reminiscent of the Ripper's. Now, Charles and his clever Kate must find Eddy and clear his name—while keeping his true identity a secret...

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  The Iron Way

  Tim Leach

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  Cast to the edge of the Empire, the Sarmatian army must fight in defence of Rome in the second of a new trilogy set in the second century AD, from the author of Smile of the Wolf. 
   
  In the hard, unforgiving land at the northernmost point of the Roman Empire lies a great wall. Once, the edge had been but a thing of thoughts and dreams, but one day the great Emperor from across the water had grown tired of such borders. So, a wall was raised from the earth at his command. From afar, it looked invincible. 
   
  Yet every wall has its weaknesses – if one looks close enough. 
   
  In its shadow gather five thousand fearsome soldiers. Men bred to fight and kill. The Sarmatians have suffered capture and defeat, but under a new command they are prepared to fight again. 
   
  For of the other side of the wall there are rumours. Of men closer to giants, of warriors who fight without fear or restraint. And the Sarmatians are called to defend against them. To stand and fight. To die for Rome. 
   
  Praise for Tim Leach's Sarmatian Trilogy: 
   
  'The characters feel rounded and real, and the Sarmatians' attempts to keep their world alive and evade the tyrannous reach of Rome are heartbreaking' The Times on A Winter War

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  The Chouans

  Honoré de Balzac

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  The Chouans by Honoré de Balzac is a sweeping historical novel that brings to life one of the most turbulent periods in French history. Set in 1799 during the aftermath of the French Revolution, this gripping narrative plunges readers into the violent struggle between Royalist insurgents and Republican forces in the rugged countryside of Brittany. Blending political conflict with intense personal drama, Balzac crafts a story of loyalty, betrayal, passion, and destiny against the backdrop of civil war.
  
  At the center of the novel is Marie de Verneuil, a beautiful and intelligent woman sent by the Republican government on a covert mission to capture or eliminate a charismatic Royalist leader known as the Marquis de Montauran. Determined and resourceful, Marie enters the volatile region under false pretenses, prepared to use charm and deception to accomplish her objective. Yet as she encounters Montauran, she finds herself torn between duty and unexpected emotion.
  
  Montauran, courageous and devoted to the Royalist cause, embodies the fading ideals of nobility and honor. His leadership of the Chouans—a band of Breton insurgents fiercely loyal to the monarchy—places him at the heart of a desperate resistance movement. The dense forests and isolated villages of Brittany become a battlefield where ambushes, shifting allegiances, and political maneuvering determine survival.
  
  Balzac vividly portrays the tension between revolutionary ideals and traditional loyalties, capturing the uncertainty of a nation struggling to redefine itself. Through detailed descriptions of the Breton landscape and its people, he immerses readers in a world marked by suspicion, secrecy, and fierce conviction. The novel's atmosphere is charged with danger, as personal motives intertwine with political agendas.
  
  At its core, The Chouans is also a tragic love story. Marie's growing affection for Montauran complicates her mission, forcing her to confront the moral consequences of her choices. The clash between love and ideology drives the narrative toward a dramatic and poignant conclusion, revealing how political conflict can devastate private lives.
  
  As Balzac's first major success and an early work in his vast literary project, La Comédie Humaine, The Chouans showcases his talent for combining historical realism with psychological depth. The novel not only recreates a specific moment in French history but also explores timeless themes of honor, sacrifice, and the cost of loyalty.
  
  Rich in suspense, romance, and political intrigue, The Chouans remains a compelling portrait of a divided nation and the individuals caught within its storm. Balzac's masterful storytelling transforms historical events into a vivid human drama, making this novel a classic of French literature and a powerful meditation on love and war.

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