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  Rip Van Winkle

  Washington Irving

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  Step back in time to the era of the American Revolution with Washington Irving's classic tale, "Rip Van Winkle," brought to life by the engaging narration of Anthony Pica. This timeless story follows the adventures of Rip Van Winkle, a kind but idle man who escapes the troubles of his nagging wife by wandering into the mountains. There, he encounters mysterious figures who offer him a drink that leads to an extraordinary slumber. 
  Rip awakens twenty years later to find that everything has changed—the world he knew is gone, and the United States of America has emerged as a new nation. As he navigates this strange new world, Rip's story becomes a poignant reflection on change, time, and the enduring human spirit. 
  Anthony Pica’s captivating narration draws listeners into the enchanting world of Irving’s imagination, making this audiobook an immersive experience for all ages. Whether you're a fan of classic literature or discovering this story for the first time, "Rip Van Winkle" is an essential addition to your audiobook collection. 
  Perfect for those who love historical fiction, folklore, and tales of adventure, this audiobook offers a unique window into the past while exploring themes that resonate with modern listeners.

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  Legacy - Sir John Hawkwood Book 7

  Griff Hosker

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  Sir John Hawkwood may be getting old but he is still as wily as a fox. Feared and revered in equal measure, one of the greatest military leaders the world has ever known is drawn once again into a territorial dispute, beginning at the Florentine borderlands. Leading a coalition of city-states, he strikes deep into the nest of Milanese vipers and their allies. Using the skills honed over a long and illustrious career, the English mercenary takes the war to the very gates of Milan, cementing his legacy as ‘Giovanni Acuto’ – supreme condottiero. 
   
  The bittersweet final instalment in the engaging tale of Sir John Hawkwood; the English Mercenary who became an Italian legend. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, David Gilman and Ben Kane.

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  The Sleeping Car Porter

  Suzette Mayr

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  WINNER OF THE 2022 SCOTIABANK GILLER PRIZE
  		 
  PUBLISHERS WEEKLY TOP 20 LITERARY FICTION BOOKS OF 2022
  		 
  OPRAH DAILY: BOOKS TO READ BY THE FIRE
  		 
  THE GLOBE 100: THE BEST BOOKS OF 2022
  		 
  CBC BOOKS: THE BEST CANADIAN FICTION OF 2022
  		 
  When a mudslide strands a train, Baxter, a queer Black sleeping car porter, must contend with the perils of white passengers, ghosts, and his secret love affair
  		 
  The Sleeping Car Porter brings to life an important part of Black history in North America, from the perspective of a queer man living in a culture that renders him invisible in two ways. Affecting, imaginative, and visceral enough that you’ll feel the rocking of the train, The Sleeping Car Porter is a stunning accomplishment.
  		 
  Baxter’s name isn’t George. But it’s 1929, and Baxter is lucky enough, as a Black man, to have a job as a sleeping car porter on a train that crisscrosses the country. So when the passengers call him George, he has to just smile and nod and act invisible. What he really wants is to go to dentistry school, but he’ll have to save up a lot of nickel and dime tips to get there, so he puts up with “George.”
  		 
  On this particular trip out west, the passengers are more unruly than usual, especially when the train is stalled for two extra days; their secrets start to leak out and blur with the sleep-deprivation hallucinations Baxter is having. When he finds a naughty postcard of two queer men, Baxter’s memories and longings are reawakened; keeping it puts his job in peril, but he can’t part with the postcard or his thoughts of Edwin Drew, Porter Instructor.
  		 
  ”Suzette Mayr’s The Sleeping Car Porter offers a richly detailed account of a particular occupation and time—train porter on a Canadian passenger train in 1929—and unforcedly allows it to illuminate the societal strictures imposed on black men at the time—and today. Baxter is a secretly-queer and sleep-deprived porter saving up for dental school, working a system that periodically assigns unexplained demerits, and once a certain threshold is reached, the porter loses his job. Thus, success is impossible, the best one can do is to fail slowly. As Baxter takes a cross-continental run, the boarding passengers have more secrets than an Agatha Christie cast, creating a powder keg on train tracks. The Sleeping Car Porter is an engaging and illuminating novel about the costs of work, service, and secrets.” – Keith Mosman, Powell's Books
  		 
  ”I thought The Sleeping Car Porter was fantastic! It strikes a balance between being about the struggles of being black and gay at that time while not being too heavy handed with it. I enjoyed his constant mental math on how many demerits he might receive for each infraction. The reader really gets a sense of the conflict that Baxter is going through. I really liked reading a book from the perspective of a porter.” – Hunter Gillum, Beaverdale Books

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  A Class Forsaken - A sweeping...

  Susie Murphy

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  His past could destroy their future… 
  Having escaped capture in London, Bridget and Cormac flee to Ireland with their daughter, Emily. Their homecoming is bittersweet as they embark upon the daunting task of searching for Cormac’s family who have been missing for over seven years. 
  Their journey takes them back to the familiar surroundings of the Oakleigh Estate in Carlow but their childhood home has become a different place to the one they remember. As they confront the consequences of Bridget’s embittered mother’s actions, they must also come to terms with an agonising choice between family and duty. 
  And when Cormac’s murky past catches up with him, endangering the ones he loves, will the threat be great enough to crush the hopeful future he and Bridget have envisioned together? 
  A Class Forsaken is the third book in Susie Murphy’s historical fiction series A Matter of Class. The story continues in the fourth book, A Class Coveted. 
  Find out more at www.susiemurphywrites.com.

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  King Me! A Revolutionary Tale!

  Andrea Michele Clarke, Michael...

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  “The Revolution Has Begun! Hear the fight. Feel the freedom. Imagine the impossible.” 
  King Me! A Revolutionary Tale!  
  Adventures of Elijah and his faithful dog Cannon caught up in the struggle for Independence during the American Revolutionary War. 
  ​*Action * Adventure * Suspense  * Faith* 
  1 Hour & 40 Minute Full Cast Audio Drama with Bonus tracks! 
  🌟 Like a Movie in Your Headset! 🌟 
  🌟 Narrated by Chris Korkalo as Grandpa Elijah.🌟 
  🌟 Starring 24 Voice Actors Bringing 36 Characters to Life! 🌟 
  Benjamin James as Elijah Paterson; Allen Williamson as Eli Paterson; Josh Murray as General George Washington; Taylor Lyons as Miss Jenny; Billy Dean as Lt. Colonel Alexander Hamilton; Eliza Kelley as Maggie Paterson; Donny Boaz as Lt. Colonel Josiah Harmor; Robert Shephard as the Town Crier along with an ensemble cast. 
  About: A Farm-Boy Sneaks Out Of General Washington’s Army Encampment To Find His Pa; A Soldier Who Goes Missing After The Battle of Monmouth. Will the Game Of Draughts Save His Life And Reunite Him With His Father?​ 
  http://ARevolutionaryTale.com 
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  Sunlit Weapon A: Book summary &...

  Margot Langley

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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. 
   
  Harness the power of ingenuity and ethics in A Sunlit Weapon, where a brilliant investigator races against time to recover and repurpose a top-secret solar device in the darkest days of war. Follow Maisie Dobbs as she deciphers coded heists, orchestrates high-stakes recoveries, and leads cross-disciplinary teams through design sprints and values symposiums to transform a weapon of destruction into a beacon of renewal. Blending pulse-pounding espionage with disciplined innovation and moral clarity, this audiobook will equip you to tackle any challenge—arming you with strategies in meticulous planning, agile iteration, and compassionate leadership that illuminate a path toward lasting impact.

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