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  Confessions of Felix Krull...

  Thomas Mann

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  Discover Thomas Mann's comic novel of deception and misplaced confidence. 
   
  Waiter by day, man about Paris by night; the young and good looking Felix Krull has created for himself a personality to charm and deceive the world of wealth. When the Marquis de Venosta makes him a proposal that he can't refuse, the young Felix finds himself on the pathway that will elevate him into the world of riches. 
   
  "The most astonishing work that Mann ever wrote and also one of the most perfect" -Edwin Muir

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  The Mix Up

  Shaw Hart

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  Arlowe 
   
   
   
  "I think that there's been some kind of mix up." That's my first clue that my stay in Lilac Harbor isn't going to go according to plan. There's been a mistake with my rental booking and now instead of having the charming little bungalow on the shore all to myself, I've got a not so charming roommate. 
   
   
   
  Yates Warner. He's a grump in every sense of the word, but there's something about the guarded translator that tugs at my heartstrings. I'm determined to make the best of this situation, and who knows? Maybe my grumpy giant and I can even be friends. 
   
   
   
  Yates 
   
   
   
  Yeah, we're definitely never going to be friends. Arlowe Mitchell is too sweet for a grouchy loner like me. Also, way too tempting. The more time I spend with her, the more I want her. 
   
   
   
  When she tells me about the newest book her book club is reading and says how she always wanted to have a summer fling like the characters, I finally get my opening. A four-week fling. The only rule we have is to not get attached. I thought it would be a piece of cake to follow but the more time I spend around my new roomie, the more I realize that I'm in real trouble of breaking our one and only rule. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  Murder By the Clock

  Rufus King

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  "Murder by the Clock," written by Rufus King in the late 1920s, is a detective novel that follows the story of Mrs. Endicott, who is deeply concerned for her husband Herbert's safety. Fearing for his well-being, she contacts the police for help, which leads to the shocking discovery of a dead body in his room. 
  As the narrative unfolds, Detective Lieutenant Valcour takes on the investigation, delving into the circumstances surrounding the murder. He explores the strained relationships and hidden secrets that may provide motives for the crime. At the beginning of the story, Mrs. Endicott is overwhelmed with anxiety about her husband, whom she believes could be in danger due to his involvement with a mysterious woman named Marge Myles. 
  During her conversation with Lieutenant Valcour, the tension mounts as his investigation uncovers various clues, including a threatening note and signs of a struggle. The chilling revelation of Herbert's body found in the cupboard heightens the urgency of Valcour's inquiry. This leads to a detailed examination of marital dynamics, possible motives for murder, and the shocking twists that unfold as the night progresses.

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  Death Comes for the Archbishop

  Willa Cather

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  "The air would have helped him to die as it had helped him to live."
  
  In the mid-19th century, a young French priest, Jean Marie Latour, is sent to the vast, rugged wilderness of the New Mexico Territory as its first Apostolic Vicar. What follows is a quiet yet epic story of a life spent building a cathedral out of the red earth and desert rock. Accompanied by his devoted friend and vicar, Father Joseph Vaillant, Latour navigates a landscape of ancient traditions, solitary canyons, and the complex meeting of cultures.
  
  A Portrait of Spiritual Grace: Rather than a traditional plot-driven novel, Cather presents a series of vivid, tapestry-like vignettes. From the miraculous appearance of a hidden oasis to the encounter with the legendary scout Kit Carson, the novel explores the interior life of a man of culture and intellect as he adapts to the lonely beauty of the desert.
  
  The Heart of the Desert: Death Comes for the Archbishop is celebrated for its stunning prose, which captures the shifting colors of the mesa and the clarity of the Southwestern sky. It is a profound meditation on the passage of time, the resilience of faith, and the deep bonds of human companionship. Cather weaves together the history of Spanish explorers, Indigenous peoples, and French missionaries into a seamless, timeless narrative.
  
  
  Experience a world where the landscape is as alive as the characters. Purchase "Death Comes for the Archbishop" today and discover one of the most enduring voices in American literature.

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  The Green Mummy

  Fergus Hume

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  "The Green Mummy" by Fergus Hume is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young couple, Archie Hope and Lucy Kendal, as they navigate their romance amidst a backdrop of mystery and intrigue, particularly centered on a rare mummy that Lucy's archaeologist stepfather, Professor Braddock, is eager to acquire.  
  At the beginning of the novel, readers are introduced to Archie and Lucy, who engage in a playful yet serious conversation about their engagement. Archie reveals the lengths he has gone to gain Professor Braddock’s consent to marry Lucy, including the purchase of a valuable Peruvian mummy from Malta. Their lighthearted banter is soon overshadowed by more serious concerns regarding the enigmatic mummy, as Lucy expresses unease about her stepfather's obsession with archaeology.  
  This opening establishes a blend of romantic elements and hints at darker, unforeseen complications, setting the stage for a larger mystery involving the disappearance of the mummy and the tragic fate of Braddock's assistant, which unfolds later in the story.

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  Seared Book 2

  Robyn Wideman, Scribes Of Sulterra

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  Jace and his new group of friends have arrived at Mount Hua to rescue his sister, but that's a task easier said than done. Lord Ngai is a powerful cultivator and ruler who will stop at nothing to keep his prized consort. And if entering a massive fortress and sneaking his sister out despite the hundreds of guards and soldiers isn't enough, the area is faced with a historically dangerous monster surge! For a young man who was only a lowly slave incapable of cultivating only weeks ago, Jace is going to have to rely on his wits and friends if this rescue mission is going to have a chance of success.

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