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  Sybil Volume 1 - The Two Nations

  Benjamin Disraeli

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  The novel explores the stark divide between the rich and poor in Victorian England, symbolized as "two nations." Sybil, a working-class woman, and Charles Egremont, an aristocrat, navigate their differing worlds, revealing societal inequities and class tensions. Through their evolving relationship, Disraeli critiques industrialization, political corruption, and social injustice while advocating for reform and unity. Themes of love, loyalty, and moral responsibility intertwine with sharp social commentary, highlighting the struggles of the oppressed and the blindness of privilege. A compelling blend of romance and politics, the novel champions empathy and systemic change to bridge the gap between classes.

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  A Village Betrayed

  Louise Croft

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  A poignant story of the impact of war on a defenceless French village during the Second World War. Four courageous villagers join the Maquis, the Resistance in Vichy occupied France, to protect their families. They are swept into a treacherous conflict where one false word or brave action can result in the torture and death of people they know and love. One old man and a young girl survive the savage destruction that wipes out the whole community. 
  This novel uses the recorded history of the devastation of many rural villages in the Aveyron, Lot and Tarn departments of the Midi-Pyrénées. Oradour-sur-Glane in the Haute-Vienne Department is a famous memorial to the brutality of the Second World War.

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  Greats Abridged The: Oliver Twist

  Charles Dickens

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  Step into the grim yet hopeful world of Oliver Twist, Charles Dickens' timeless tale of hardship, perseverance, and the quest for belonging—now thoughtfully abridged for modern listeners. Follow young Oliver, an orphan born into poverty and misfortune, as he escapes the harsh workhouse system only to be swept into the dark underworld of London crime led by the cunning Fagin and his band of pickpockets. Along the way, Oliver’s journey brings him face to face with both the cruelest and kindest sides of Victorian society.  
  This abridged version retains all the heart, tension, and social commentary of the original while offering a streamlined narrative ideal for students, families, and first-time Dickens readers. Narrated with warmth and clarity by Mary Ellin Kurtz, The Greats Abridged: Oliver Twist brings new life to a classic for all ages.

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  A Gathering of Soldiers

  Martin Hicks

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  A Gathering of Soldiers relates the story of Daniel Ryan, an Irish immigrant who has begun a new life in Georgia just as the events leading up to the momentous civil war in America have begun to unfold. The book describes his experiences upon enlisting with a group of his peers, in a north Georgia militia company, following Abraham Lincoln's first summons for troops to invade the southern states.  
  The novel follows the progress of Ryan, and his volunteer comrades as they evolve into soldiers, from their first posting on garrison duty on the Savannah River estuary, before journeying to Virginia to take part in the manoeuvring and the bloody engagements of the peninsular campaign in the summer of 1862, all of which changes the lives and outlooks of the surviving boys forever.

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  Trust: Book Summary & Analysis

  Alexander Pike

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  This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas.
   
  
  
   
  A story told four times. A truth revealed only once.
   
  Set against the dazzling rise of Wall Street in the early 20th century, Trust unravels the myth of success, one voice at a time. A legendary financier and his elusive wife captivate the public, their story immortalized in a bestselling novel. But beneath the glittering fiction lies a deeper, more complex reality—one that challenges everything we think we know about wealth, power, and authorship.
   
  Through a shifting tapestry of perspectives—a sensational novel, a defensive memoir, a ghostwriter’s revelation, and a forgotten woman’s diary—this gripping literary puzzle asks: Who controls the story? And at what cost?
   
  Trust is a masterwork of layered storytelling that explores how narratives are constructed, manipulated, and silenced. Bold, cerebral, and deeply human, this audiobook invites listeners into a world where perception is everything and truth is a luxury few can afford.
   
  Perfect for fans of psychological intrigue, historical fiction, and stories that dare to question the foundations of legacy and identity.

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  Home In The Mountains

  Rachel Wesson

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  When survival demands courage, love offers hope. 
   
  New York, 1865. With her brother dead and creditors closing in, Ivy Gallagher faces a stark choice: stay in Five Points and risk everything—or board a train west to marry a man she's never met. 
   
  Colorado Territory. Cormac Burke isn't looking for love. What he needs is a partner—someone willing to share the burden of a remote ranch and the brutal winter ahead. His letter to the matchmaker is plainspoken: no promises beyond respect, shelter, and honest work. 
   
  What begins as a practical arrangement slowly transforms. Amid the snow-capped peaks and harsh beauty of the frontier, Ivy finds not just purpose, but belonging. Yet shadows from her past aren't finished with her. When a violent man comes calling—claiming Ivy as payment for her brother's betrayal—she and Cormac must stand together or risk losing everything. 
   
  In a land where survival depends on trust, can two wounded hearts build a future from the ashes of the past? 
   
  A sweeping tale of resilience, redemption, and the healing power of chosen family—set against the untamed beauty of post-Civil War Colorado.

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