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  The Scandalous Life of Ruby M...

  Mandy Robotham

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  A fun and gripping faux-memoir book club listen from an internationally bestselling author of historical fiction, perfect for fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. 
  Everyone knows Ruby Devereaux's books. But no one knows her story. until now. 
   
  From a teenager in wartime England to a veteran of modern-day London - via 1950's New York, the Swinging Sixties, Cold War Berlin, Venice and Vietnam - Ruby Devereaux has lived one hell of a life: parties, scandals and conflict zones, meeting men and adventure along the way. In a writing career spanning seven decades and more than twenty books, she's distilled everything into her work. Or has she? 
   
  Now beyond her 90th year, Ruby's energy is ebbing and her beloved typewriter put away. Until a call from her publisher presents Ruby with an ultimatum, and the impetus to embark on one last book - "warts and all", as she says. Even in her dotage, Ruby.M Devereux has the power to surprise, because whatever this author does, she does on her own terms. Always. 
   
  Is Ruby finally about to reveal the secrets of her infamous life? 
   
  Taking the listener on a rollercoaster ride through the latter half of the 20th Century, The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux is a mesmerising story of one unforgettable woman's place in an ever-changing world.

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  Nickel Boys The: Book Summary &...

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Nickel Boys, by Colson Whitehead.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Colson Whitehead.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  
   
  The Nickel Boys: A Harrowing Tale of Resilience, Injustice, and Survival
   
  Inspired by true events, The Nickel Boys is a haunting, powerful, and deeply moving story of injustice, survival, and the indomitable human spirit. Through the eyes of Elwood Curtis, a bright and hopeful young boy, this audiobook summary and analysis take listeners on a gripping journey inside the horrors of the Nickel Academy—a so-called reform school that is, in reality, a brutal institution built on corruption, cruelty, and systemic racism.
   
  In this compelling exploration of The Nickel Boys, you will uncover:✔️ The psychological and physical toll of racial injustice in America’s past.✔️ The painful clash between idealism and the harsh reality of survival.✔️ The emotional depth of friendship, guilt, and resilience.✔️ How oppressive systems thrive on silence and how truth ultimately prevails.
   
  This audiobook summary is designed to engage, educate, and inspire listeners who seek not only to understand history but to learn valuable lessons in endurance, justice, and leadership. Perfect for professionals, entrepreneurs, and lifelong learners, The Nickel Boys challenges us to ask: How do we confront the past to build a better future?
   
  Let this audiobook take you on a thought-provoking journey—one that reminds us of the price of injustice and the power of resilience in the face of adversity.

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  The Keepers of the House

  Shirley Ann Grau

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  A "beautifully written" Pulitzer Prize–winning novel about prejudice and a distinguished family's secrets in the American South (The Atlantic Monthly). 
   
   
   
  Seven generations of the Howland family have lived in the Alabama plantation home built by an ancestor who fought for Andrew Jackson in the War of 1812. Over the course of a century, the Howlands accumulated a fortune, fought for secession, and helped rebuild the South, establishing themselves as one of the most respected families in the state. But that history means little to Abigail Howland. 
   
   
    
  The inheritor of the Howland manse, Abigail hides the long-buried secret of her grandfather's thirty-year relationship with his African American mistress. Her fortunes reverse when her family's mixed-race heritage comes to light and her community—locked in the prejudices of the 1960s—turns its back on her. Faced with such deep-seated racism, Abigail is pushed to defend her family at all costs. 
   
   
    
  A "novel of real magnitude," The Keepers of the House is an unforgettable story of family, tradition, and racial injustice set against the richly drawn backdrop of the American South (Kirkus Reviews).

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  The Devil Light - Former soldier...

  Edgar Wallace

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  Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace was born on the 1st April 1875 in Greenwich, London.  Leaving school at 12 because of truancy, by the age of fifteen he had experience; selling newspapers, as a worker in a rubber factory, as a shoe shop assistant, as a milk delivery boy and as a ship’s cook.  
   
  By 1894 he was engaged but broke it off to join the Infantry being posted to South Africa. He also changed his name to Edgar Wallace which he took from Lew Wallace, the author of Ben-Hur.  
   
  In Cape Town in 1898 he met Rudyard Kipling and was inspired to begin writing. His first collection of ballads, The Mission that Failed! was enough of a success that in 1899 he paid his way out of the armed forces in order to turn to writing full time.  
   
  By 1904 he had completed his first thriller, The Four Just Men. Since nobody would publish it he resorted to setting up his own publishing company which he called Tallis Press. 
    
  In 1911 his Congolese stories were published in a collection called Sanders of the River, which became a bestseller. He also started his own racing papers, Bibury’s and R. E. Walton’s Weekly, eventually buying his own racehorses and losing thousands gambling.  A life of exceptionally high income was also mirrored with exceptionally large spending and debts.  
   
  Wallace now began to take his career as a fiction writer more seriously, signing with Hodder and Stoughton in 1921. He was marketed as the ‘King of Thrillers’ and they gave him the trademark image of a trilby, a cigarette holder and a yellow Rolls Royce. He was truly prolific, capable not only of producing a 70,000 word novel in three days but of doing three novels in a row in such a manner. It was estimated that by 1928 one in four books being read was written by Wallace, for alongside his famous thrillers he wrote variously in other genres, including science fiction, non-fiction accounts of WWI which amounted to ten volumes and screen plays. Eventually he would reach the remarkable total of 170 novels, 18 stage plays and 957 short stories. 
   
  Wallace became chairman of the Press Club which to this day holds an annual Edgar Wallace Award, rewarding ‘excellence in writing’.  
   
  Diagnosed with diabetes his health deteriorated and he soon entered a coma and died of his condition and double pneumonia on the 7th of February 1932 in North Maple Drive, Beverly Hills. He was buried near his home in England at Chalklands, Bourne End, in Buckinghamshire.

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  Laughing Boy

  Oliver La Farge

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  Immerse yourself in the rich, poetic world of Laughing Boy by Oliver La Farge with this captivating audiobook. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, this novel tells a poignant story of love, tradition, and cultural conflict set against the backdrop of the Navajo Nation. 
  The story follows Laughing Boy, a Navajo musician, and his deep connection with Slim Girl, a young woman who struggles to reconcile her traditional upbringing with her desire for a different life. Through La Farge’s vivid prose and deep understanding of Native American culture, listeners are transported into a world where ancient customs and modern influences collide. 
  With expert narration, this audiobook brings to life the beauty and challenges of a disappearing way of life, capturing the essence of a complex cultural heritage. Perfect for fans of literary fiction, historical narratives, and exploration of indigenous cultures, Laughing Boy offers a touching and authentic portrayal of love and identity. 
  Start listening to Laughing Boy today and experience the rich storytelling of Oliver La Farge’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel!

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  The Chee-Chalker

  L. Ron Hubbard

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  Chee-Chalker: a newcomer or tenderfoot. Bill Norton might be new to Ketchikan but he's no tenderfoot. In fact, he's an FBI agent — looking for his boss, who vanished investigating a heroin smuggling ring. What Norton finds is murder... and a heart-stopping heiress. But is she, too, mixed up in the heroin trade? It will take all of Norton's CSI-like skills to squeeze out the truth.

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