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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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  Love Joanah - A Tale of Love in...

  Julie Mitchell

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  Joanah's journey of love and self-discovery is beautifully portrayed in this historical romance, capturing the complexities of relationships and the power of following one's heart. 
  Readers will be drawn into the emotional turmoil and moral dilemmas faced by Joanah as she navigate her feelings for Thomas and Andrew, ultimately learning valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and personal growth. As Joanah grapples with her conflicting emotions and the challenges of wartime, readers will be rooting for her to find happiness and fulfillment in her choices. A timeless tale of love, sacrifice, and the enduring power of the human heart. Love, Joanah is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romance.

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  The Doctor of Auschwitz - The...

  Kit Sergeant

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  In a place where medicine was used to harm, she vowed to heal 
  Occupied France, 1942: Psychiatrist Dr. Adélaïde Hautval is arrested for defending a Jewish family. When she’s deported to Auschwitz and assigned to the women’s infirmary, she’s ordered to assist with sterilization experiments under SS doctors—including the infamous Josef Mengele. As the line between healing and harm blurs, Adélaïde makes a choice that could cost her everything. 
  London, 1964: Two decades later, one of the Nazi doctors is on trial—and Adélaïde is the key to exposing the truth. 
  Based on a remarkable true story, The Doctor of Auschwitz is a haunting and unforgettable novel about choosing humanity over survival and finding the courage to speak out. 
  Perfect for fans of The Midwife of Auschwitz and The Nightingale!

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  Her Outlaw Heart

  Samantha Harte

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  Can he tame her outlaw heart? 
  Wyoming Territory, 1879. Corbet Harlow believes in the law above all else. As the local marshal, he's been trying to rid his territory of criminals for his entire career. But when he takes young Jodee McQue into custody, he is rendered helpless by the beauty and spunk of this pretty outlaw. 
  Jodee is the daughter of a notorious outlaw, but she wasn't participating in the shootout that landed her in jail—she was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. And now the attractive marshal thinks she is a thief. Bewildered, and falling hard for the handsome lawman, Jodee is determined to prove to Corbet that she's honest and good. But soon the sole survivor of her father's gang arrives in town, and he wants to drag Jodee back to the outlaw life . . . forever.

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  The Orphanage Girls

  Mary Wood

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  The Orphanage Girls is a gritty and moving historical saga set in London’s East End, from the bestselling author of The Jam Factory Girls, Mary Wood.Children deserve a family to call their own . . . Ruth dares to dream of another life – far away from the horrors within the walls of Bethnal Green’s infamous orphanage. Luckily she has her friends, Amy and Ellen – but she can’t keep them safe, and the suffering is only getting worse. Surely there must be a way out of here?But when Ruth breaks free from the shackles of confinement and sets out into East London, hoping to make a new life for herself, she finds that, for a girl with nowhere to turn, life can be just as tough on the outside.Bett keeps order in this unruly part of the East End – and takes Ruth under her wing alongside orphanage escapee Robbie. But it is Rebekah, a kindly woman, who offers Ruth and Robbie a home – something neither have ever known. Yet even these two stalwart women cannot protect them when the police learn of an orphan on the run. It is then that Ruth must do everything in her power to hide.Her life – and those of the friends she left behind at the orphanage – depend on it.Continue the emotional series with The Orphanage Girls Reunited.

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  The Cameo Keeper - A Novel of...

  Deborah Swift

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  Rome 1644 
  Remember tonight... for it is the beginning of always ― Dante Alighieri 
  In the heart of Rome, the conclave is choosing a new Pope, and whoever wins will determine the fate of the Eternal City. 
  Astrologer Mia and her fiancé Jacopo, a physician at the Santo Spirito Hospital, plan to marry, but the election result is a shock and changes everything.. 
  As Pope Innocent X takes the throne, he brings along his sister-in-law, the formidable Donna Olimpia Maidalchini, known as La Papessa – the female Pope. When Mia is offered a position as her personal astrologer, she and Jacopo find themselves on opposite sides of the most powerful family in Rome. 
  Mia is determined to protect her mother, Giulia Tofana, a renowned poisoner. But with La Papessa obsessed with bringing Giulia to justice, Mia and Jacopo's love is put to the ultimate test. 
  As the new dawn of Renaissance medicine emerges, Mia must navigate the dangerous political landscape of Rome while trying to protect her family and her heart. Will she be able to save her mother, or will she lose everything she holds dear? 
  For fans of "The Borgias" and "The Crown," this gripping tale of love, power, and poison will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. 
  'historical fiction that is brisk, fresh and bristling with intrigue' – Bookmarked Reviews ★★★★★ 
  'A vividly written story of power, politics and love ... thoroughly captivating' - The Wishing Shelf ★★★★★

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