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When young gambler Jack Weston thwarts a senator's plot to rig the 1860 election in California, Weston must race against time and foes to ensure the truth arrives first. Battling Indians, rivals, and his own conflicted heart along the rugged Pony Express trail, Weston rides for justice and country, though each mile takes him farther from his beloved Molly.
'Brilliant, sparkling and very clever' Elizabeth Buchan ‘It’s not a fair world I’m afraid. Beauty or fortune carries the day. You have the beauty and I the fortune, so there’s every chance we’ll succeed’ In Regency England, marriage is everything. For young widow Sybella Lovatt, the time has come to find a suitable husband for her sister and ward Lucie. Male suitors are scarce near their Wiltshire estate, so the sisters resolve to head to London in time for the Season to begin. Once ensconced at the Mayfair home of Lady Godley, Lucie’s godmother, the whirl of balls, parties and promenades can begin. But the job of finding a husband is fraught with rules and tradition. Jostling for attention are the two lords – the charming and irresistible Freddie Lynwood and the preternaturally handsome Valentine Ravenell, their enigmatic neighbour from Shotten Hall, Mr Brabazon, and the dangerous libertine Lord Rockliffe, with whom the brooding Brabazon is locked in deadly rivalry. Against the backdrop of glamorous Regency England, Sybella must settle Lucie’s future, protect her own reputation, and resist the disreputable rakes determined to seduce the beautiful widow. As the Season ends, will the sisters have found the rarest of things – a suitable marriage with a love story to match? Sunday Times bestselling author Jane Dunn brings the Regency period irresistibly to life in a page-turning novel packed with surprising revelations, which all comes wittily, gloriously, good in the end. Perfect for fans of Gill Hornby, Janice Hadlow, Jane Austen, Georgette Heyer and anyone with a Bridgerton-shaped hole in their lives. Praise for Jane Dunn: 'Jane Dunn’s The Marriage Season gives all the immersive pleasure of Georgette Heyer’s brilliantly confected Regency novels, in a sublime alternative world of joy. Bridgerton look out!' Melanie Reid, The Times ‘Outstanding, perceptive and delightfully readable’ Sunday Times Books of the Year ‘Jane Dunn has written a splendid piece of popular history with the ready-pen of a highly skilled writer, endowed with remarkable insight’ Roy Strong, Daily Mail ‘Jane Dunn is one of our best biographers’ Miranda Seymour, Sunday Times 'What a joy! I fell in love with the characters immediately, the storyline was brilliant, the descriptions of clothing, fashion and scene setting for that era were excellent' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'Beautifully written by the inimitable Jane Dunn.Her characters are so appealing you will not want to leave them. One of those books that you never want to end' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review ‘Absolutely brilliant book. Easy, interesting and certainly a page-turner. Enjoyed reading this book so much’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review ‘One of the best books I have ever read. I have always been interested in this period of history and felt that this book and the way Dunn writes helps to bring history alive. Once I started reading I could not stop’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader ReviewVer libro
Sewerage ghost towns. They exist. Just ask Sorrowing Father, Dear Daughter and Blackened boy, and Yankee doodle dandy that smiles with the eyes and his shadowy mate. They and other characters tell the untold story of the community once living on Melbourne’s Metropolitan Sewerage Farm through a timeless reality. The faraway land of the house and two cows is a story like no other. Unique because it’s the story of a community once living beside land filtration and grass filtration paddocks being watered 24 hours a day with Melbourne’s sewage. And it’s told in a way that combines fact, memories and legendary tales, by characters with their own connection to the place. The faraway land of the house and two cows is a must read story about the families that built and maintained the Metropolitan Sewerage Farm: from early workers and their families arriving in the 1890s to camp on the foreshore, living and working through the great Depression, both world wars and boom times of the 1950s, to ultimately move away from four main settlements on the sewerage farm to leave an abandoned town in the 1970s. The community was behind the making of one of Australia’s most important civic works projects from the 1890s into the 1900s, providing job security during the 1890s economic crash and the 1930s depression. To find out more, visit https://www.monikaschott.com/publications-booksVer libro
Take a trip back in time to the 80s when it was a great time to be alive! When Tommy and his 2 friends got drunk for the first time, playing air guitar to AC/DC, they knew their life would never be the same. They shared a love of metal that was so profound that listening to records and going to concerts became a religious experience. It soon became obvious that they needed to take it to the next level. What they needed to do was start a band of their own. Embarking on a journey to find the perfect buzz, little did they know that they would have so much fun along the way. "In Search Of The Perfect Buzz: An 80s Metal Memoir" is more than just a story; it's a nostalgic trip back to the 80s, a vibrant era when rock 'n' roll dreams were born. This coming-of-age story is a heartfelt tribute to high school life and the relentless pursuit of musical glory. For anyone who has ever felt the raw power of metal, Tommy's tale will resonate deeply, reminding us all of the magic of chasing our dreams and the unforgettable power of music.Ver libro
Traveling to be with her fiancé's terminally ill mother in her last days, Saoirse Read expected her introduction to the family's ancestral home would be bittersweet. But the stark thrust of Langdon Hall against the cliff and the hundred darkened windows in its battered walls are almost as forbidding as the woman who lies wasting inside. Her fiancé's parents make no secret of their distaste for Saoirse, and their feelings have long since spread to their son. Or perhaps it is only the shadows of her mind suggesting she's unwelcome, seizing on her fears while her beloved grieves? As Saoirse takes to wandering the estate's winding, dreamlike gardens, overgrown and half-wild with neglect, she slips back through time to 1818. There she meets Theo Page, a man like her fiancé but softer, with all the charms of that gentler age, and who clearly harbors a fervent interest in her. As it becomes clear that Theo is her fiancé's ancestor, and the tenuous peace of Langdon Hall crumbles around her, Saoirse finds she's no longer sure which dreams and doubts belong to the present—and which might not be dreams at all . . .Ver libro
As a young man Monte Calhoun thought the measure of a man was how hard he could drink and how straight he can shoot. But several years back East have changed him and he has become The No-Gun Man. Monte's civilized now even if that means refusing to avenge the murder of his own father. But in a land of outlaws and ambushes, it's only a question of how far Monte will be pushed before he pushes back... with a vengeance. Blaze a bloody trail back to the American frontier as the audio version of The No-Gun Man shows how wild the Wild West can make a man.Ver libro
The Christmas Princess by Mrs. Molesworth is a heartwarming Victorian-era holiday tale filled with enchantment, family, and the magic of Christmas. The story follows a young princess who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and kindness during the festive season. Amidst the grand halls of a royal palace adorned with twinkling lights and holiday decorations, she learns the true meaning of generosity, love, and the simple joys that make Christmas special. Narrated by Etelle Belong-Smrtnikova, this audiobook brings the charm and nostalgia of a classic Christmas tale to life, immersing listeners in a world of snow-covered landscapes, candlelit celebrations, and the warmth of the holiday spirit. Perfect for families, lovers of Victorian literature, and those who cherish the timeless magic of Christmas stories, The Christmas Princess is a delightful and uplifting holiday experience. Originally published in the late 19th century, this festive classic remains a treasured part of holiday storytelling, bringing joy to generations of readers.Ver libro
