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Margaret always dreamed the baby she gave up for adoption decades ago would one day track her down. When she receives an unexpected wedding invitation, she discovers her long-lost daughter has been fed a pack of lies about the circumstances surrounding her pregnancy. What will Margaret do? Gently fade out of her daughter's life? Or finally meet the truth head-on?
Isabela’s Way is a coming of age tale, set during a dangerous time in early 17th century Portugal, Spain, France and Germany. 14-year-old Isabela, an obedient Catholic girl with a talent for needle work, believes she has nothing to fear from the Inquisition. But when a mysterious woman arrives with a message from Isabela’s traveling father, the girl must leave her home and embroider her way along a clandestine network of sanctuaries created to conduct Conversos, or secret Jews, to safety. A host of supporters, as well as one special young man, assist Isabela as she eludes the Inquisitors and makes her way across countries and cultures. She learns of the danger and importance of her secret work, with its coded symbols, and is shocked to discover her family’s true origins. Isabela’s Way explores the magic of a young adult overcoming peril and challenge, as one hidden circumstance after another is revealed. Barbara Stark-Nemon weaves a beautiful tapestry of stories, as elegantly embroidered as the linens that Isabela weaves. Reminiscent of Rachel Kadish's The Weight of Ink, Isabela's Way is a meticulously researched and elegantly written novel of secret histories, fierce determination and ultimately love. – Mary Morris, author of Gateway to the Moon Isabela's Way powerfully evokes the era of the Inquisition in Portugal and the courage of the conversos who lived between faiths as they risked their lives to make their way to freedom. Both informative and deeply moving, this is a book that makes a lasting contribution to Sephardic literature. --Ruth Behar, author of Across So Many SeasMostra libro
Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society. In literature the ambition is much narrower. In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published. And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading. Obviously for most of humanity’s time people couldn’t read and texts couldn’t be published in any great number. In the 15th Century Gutenberg’s printing press began the revolution to address the second and by the 19th century had gathered pace with startling speed and mass distribution. Education for the many was brought in to help people understand more of their world and, with new skills, how to have a better place within it. Now, if the powers that owned the presses and means of distribution agreed an audience would now be able to avail themselves of your ideas, your printed words. Sadly, in the thirst for the new, the recent and the past fell from sight, relegated to dark corners and dusty shelves. But the printed word is rarely without someone, somewhere busying themselves through piles of papers and books rediscovering what a good story is, whatever its age. Sadly, in the thirst for the new, the recent and the past fell from sight, relegated to dark corners and dusty shelves. But the printed word is rarely without someone, somewhere busying themselves through piles of papers and books rediscovering what a good story is, whatever its age. In this volume we offer up a small selection of those talents whose time has now come again.Mostra libro
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:Mostra libro
Passionate, headstrong, and fiercely independent, twenty-one-year-old Ann Veronica Stanley is determined to live her life to the fullest. When her autocratic father attempts to curb her academic ambitions and social experiences, she escapes her stodgy, conventional world and sets out alone to make a fresh start in London. There, enrolled as a student of biology, she discovers a flourishing unknown world of intellectuals, suffragettes, socialists and free love. But the true cost of her new freedom becomes clear only when she falls for the brilliant, charismatic—and married—academic, Capes. A sensation when it was first published in 1909 due to its groundbreaking treatment of female sexuality, Ann Veronica is a fascinating and optimistic look at one woman’s quest for personal liberation in a male-dominated society.Mostra libro
Embark on a Legendary Journey with Sir James Knowles' The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights Dive into the realm of chivalry, magic, and epic adventures with Sir James Knowles' The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights. This edition, revitalizing Arthurian legends for a 19th-century audience, brings to life King Arthur's noble quests, the mystic allure of Merlin, and the valor of the Knights of the Round Table. Knowles, intertwining history with myth, presents a narrative rich in leadership, loyalty, and moral values. Knowles' unique fusion of literary craftsmanship and architectural precision elevates this collection beyond mere tales of folklore, making it a timeless exploration of themes that resonate with readers of all ages. Whether it's the pursuit of the Holy Grail or the adventures woven around Camelot, Knowles invites you on an enthralling journey that celebrates the essence of heroism and the enduring power of legend. With The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights, prepare to be whisked into a world where myth and history blend seamlessly, offering a compelling narrative that has captivated hearts and minds for centuries. Rediscover the legend of Arthur, through Knowles' lens, in a classic tale that echoes the noble quests of yesteryear in today's quest for values and bravery. This audiobook was narrated and produced by RAM Studios, where humans and artificial intelligence collaborate to create an excellent listening experience. (The reading is done primarily by AI)Mostra libro
They left him for dead. Now he rides with nothing to lose. Neville Stryker has been a victim of loss, betrayal, and bloodshed—but he doesn't mourn. He doesn't forget. He answers with a gun in one hand and a blade in the other. Those who cross him don't get second chances. They get graves. In the lawless town of Egalitaria, Stryker is drawn into a violent web of power and revenge when Morgan Bickford, a fiery and relentless woman with secrets of her own, hires him to recover her stolen assets. Stryker agrees—reluctantly. But he soon realizes the job is dirtier than it seemed, and Morgan's enemies might be more dangerous than his. Cutthroat deals. Brutal ambushes. A trail of bodies in his wake. They call him Evil Stryker, and the name fits just fine.Mostra libro
