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  Funeral in Berlin

  Len Deighton

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  "Deighton, Greene and John le Carré comprise the reigning triumvirate of fictional spymasters beside whom all others pale." —Seattle Times 
   
   
   
  In 1963, Berlin is dark and dangerous. Len Deighton's skilled, jaded, anony­mous hero of The IPCRESS File is now set to arrange the defection—and fake the death—of a leading Soviet scien­tist. "A ferociously cool fable" (New York Times) and one of the first novels written after the construction of the Berlin Wall, Funeral in Berlin revels in the fraught, chilling atmosphere of a divided city.

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  Romola

  George Eliot

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  George Eliot's own favorite among her novels, this novel tells the story of Romola, the intelligent daughter of a blind scholar, who is falling in love with a man who is going to change her life and the politics of Florence in a way she doesn't like. Set in 15th century Florence, it is "a deep study of life in the city of Florence from an intellectual, artistic, religious, and social point of view". Summary by Stav Nisser and Wikipedia.

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  Moby Dick

  Herman Melville

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  "Moby-Dick; or, The Whale" is a novel by American writer Herman Melville, published in 1851. The story follows Ishmael, a young sailor who joins the whaling ship Pequod, captained by the obsessive and enigmatic Ahab. Captain Ahab is bent on killing Moby Dick, a giant white sperm whale that had previously destroyed Ahab's former ship and severed his leg. The novel is renowned for its intricate narrative structure, elaborate symbolism, and exploration of themes like obsession, the sublime, and the complexities of good and evil.

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  The Dead Hand - A Masterpiece of...

  George Eliot

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  A marriage built on intellectual ideals becomes a prison of expectation in this devastatingly poignant installment of George Eliot’s masterwork. 
  In Middlemarch Book 5: The Dead Hand, the fragile threads holding the town's interwoven lives together are beginning to snap. Young Dr. Lydgate fights for medical reform against a tide of bitter provincial prejudice, while Will Ladislaw finds himself swept up in the fervors of political rebellion—and a forbidden, simmering passion. 
  But the true storm is brewing within the quiet walls of Lowick. The ailing Reverend Edward Casaubon, consumed by jealousy and the bitter realization of his own life's failure, prepares to exert his ultimate control over his young wife, Dorothea. When he asks for a blind promise that will bind her long after he is gone, Dorothea is plunged into an agonizing crisis of conscience. Will she sacrifice her own future to soothe a dying man's ego, or will the crushing weight of The Dead Hand break her spirit entirely? 
  Immerse yourself in a world of high society whispers, tragic sacrifices, and the indomitable human yearning for freedom. This is classic literature at its most piercing and psychologically profound.

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  The Witchfinder’s Assistant

  Ruth Goldstraw

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  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Beautifully written and a thoroughly absorbing read. I found it impossible to put down' Deborah Carr, USA Today Bestseller 
  THE TOWN OF WEM, SHROPSHIRE 1643 
  Civil war is ripping England apart. 
  Families are divided, emotions run high. 
  Whether on the bleakness of the moors or in snug, wood-panelled rooms, danger lurks. 
  A body is found, its mouth pierced with thorns. 
  The Justice of the Peace, a godly man, is certain that witchcraft is involved. 
  Only his assistant, former cavalryman John Carne, looks for reason where others see demons and witches. 
  But John has secrets of his own – secrets that concern his cold and distant wife. And it’s not long before the darkness that has engulfed Wem grows darker still…Readers are loving The Witchfinder's Assistant: 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fascinating… a thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining read' 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The final denouement was a surprise, and was told in a thrilling and interesting manner. Wickedness can sometimes be hidden behind a fair face. I enjoyed it very much' 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A well researched and intriguing look at England in 1643…Goldstraw's an excellent storyteller- this one pulled me in and kept me reading' 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐'Engaging and absorbing…an historical novel for our own times' 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐'The historical setting is richly detailed, and Goldstraw does an excellent job of capturing the tension and paranoia of the time' 
  The supernatural and occult stories of the 19th-century era in Wem become a labyrinth for John Carne to navigate. As he delves deeper, he finds that the paranormal is more intertwined with his life than he could have ever imagined. 
  For fans of Elena Collins (The Wicked Lady), William Boyd (The Predicament), Sarah Woodbury (This Small Corner of Time), David Field (Beyond The Setting Sun), and Giles Kristian (Arthur). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  The Mission - Or Scenes in...

  Frederick Marryat

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  Young Alexander Wilmot sets out on a perilous expedition to South Africa to discover the fate of missing relatives believed to be lost in a shipwreck years before. Guided by experienced travelers and facing the majestic but dangerous African wilderness, Alexander finds more than just answers—he finds a new understanding of the world. A rich historical adventure narrated by Amber Burkett.

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