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  Triumph Street Bucharest

  Dov Hoenig

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  Bucharest, before and during World War II, where Bernard Davidescou lives with his parents and his older brother on Triumph Street, in the middle of a courtyard block inhabited by a dozen Jewish families and two Christian ones. When Romania, under General Ion Antonescu's dictatorship, allies itself with Hitler and invades the USSR, the Jews in Bucharest face the threat of being sent to the Nazi extermination camps, after having survived the terror of the fascist Iron Guard. However, each Sunday morning, young Bernard, age twelve, passionate about politics and history, amazes the adults in the courtyard, Jews and Christians alike, with his analysis of the political situation in Romania and the development of the war on all fronts.
  
  'Rue du Triomphe' is the story of this young boy and his dreams and torments during this dark period of human history, while also chronicling a family in crisis, the discovery of sexuality and first loves, and the distraction offered by the cinema, religious searching and idealistic aspirations for a better world.

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  Charity - The Shackleford...

  Beverley Watts

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  In this funny Regency romance series, the Shackleford sisters descend on a Regency society that doesn’t know what’s hit it… 
   
  While Charity Shackleford might be considered far more outspoken than her twin sister Chastity, she was much less inclined to make a complete cake of herself. Something her twin appeared to be doing with increasing regularity. 
   
  Indeed, when details of Chastity’s latest faux pas threatened to travel beyond the confines of Blackmore, it appeared that removing her from the vicinity was the only answer. Naturally, as always, Grace, the eldest daughter and current Duchess of Blackmore was tasked with picking up the pieces. 
   
  Unfortunately, just as she was about to inform their father of her intention to take Chastity for a short holiday to their sister Faith in Torquay, the Reverend was unexpectedly called upon to attend his curate’s sadly dying mother. Firmly of the opinion that their father could not be trusted to stay out of mischief long enough to give anybody the last rites, Grace instructed Charity to accompany him. 
   
  On reaching the trading port of Dartmouth, Charity quickly learned that nothing was as it seemed. Indeed, she discovered her sister’s worst fears were well founded as she, her father and Percy found themself embroiled in a long-standing conspiracy involving smuggling and murder. 
   
  Only the arrival of the mysterious Jago Carlyon stood between them and the infamous leader of the Hope Cove smuggling ring. Struggling to fight her undeniable attraction to the handsome Cornishman, Charity had to decide whether he could be trusted with her heart, or more importantly her life. 
   
  Perfect for fans of Regency Romances with wit and humor and a little bit of steam...

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  Dear FIN

  Andrea Layne Black

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  Andrea Layne Black's LGBQT novella Dear FIN tells the story of Jack Wilson, a young man mourning his beloved dog, on the eve of his 17th birthday and the six-year anniversary of the tragic death of his parents, as he struggles with friends, family, sexuality, and his troubled feelings in the small coastal community of Old Riverdam.
  Dear FIN creates the dazzling, funny, and raw world of a troubled teenager; coming of age; coming out; coming to terms; and coming together with new friends and loves.
  The narrator Jack is an instant friend to the reader, too ― and Jack will make you look at life more differently than ever before.
  A book that dives deep into the pressures of how mental health and loss can take a toll on your life, Dear FIN is a fun heart-pounding novella that looks at coping with loss.
  To read Dear FIN is to step with Jack as he struggles with friends, family, sexuality, and his troubled feelings in the small coastal community of Old Riverdam. A funny and charismatic tale from Canada, Dear FIN is a satisfying and thoughtful novella, within which the reader can unusually participate.

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  Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility

  Jane Austen

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  "Sense and Sensibility," written in 1811, was the first of six books by legendary British author Jane Austen.   
  In the story, we meet Mrs. Dashwood and her three daughters, who are betrayed by a family member and left in dire financial straits. Since none of the girls will come with a dowry, the prospects of their marrying well are extremely unlikely. One day, while out for a walk in the rain, the middle daughter, Marianne, twists her ankle and is rescued by the handsome Mr. Willoughby. Though cautioned by her older sister Elinor to be wary, Marianne - blinded by love - rushes into the budding romance headlong...with grim consequences.   
  What follows is a thrilling and fascinating tale of romance, intrigue, disloyalty and redemption in what has become one of the most celebrated and cherished works of fiction in literary history. Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility" is presented here in its original and unabridged format and has been narrated by renowned audiobook narrator Sara Nichols, best known for her narration of Charlotte Brontë's "Jane Eyre," Willa Cather's "Prairie Trilogy" and all of the books written by Jane Austen, which are also available on this platform.

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  The Bones of Kekionga

  Jim Pickett

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  Travel with the 1790 United States army of militia and federal troops led by General Josiah Harmar in a "you are there" historically accurate adventure story. Harmar's undertrained troops collide with an experienced coalition of warriors led by Chief Little Turtle and Blue Jacket in a clash of cultures deep inside the Old Northwest Territory.

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  Summary: The Seven Husbands of...

  Brooks Bryant

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  DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL BOOK. 
  This is a summary, and it does not accompany the official 
  In "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel" by Taylor Jenkins Reid, aging Hollywood icon Evelyn Hugo decides to reveal the truth about her glamorous yet scandalous life. Surprisingly, she selects unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the task, leaving Monique wondering why she was chosen. Monique, facing personal and professional setbacks, seizes this opportunity to revitalize her career. 
  Evelyn recounts her life story, spanning from her arrival in 1950s Los Angeles to her exit from show business in the late '80s and her relationships with seven husbands. As the narrative unfolds, it reveals ruthless ambition, unexpected friendships, and forbidden love. Monique becomes deeply connected to Evelyn's story, but as it converges with the present, it becomes evident that their lives are tragically intertwined. 
  Taylor Jenkins Reid skillfully crafts complex and relatable characters in this tale, taking readers on a captivating journey from the glamour of Old Hollywood to the harsh realities of the present. The novel explores themes of truth, connection, and the sacrifices needed to confront one's past.

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