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  Finding Friends on Beamer Street...

  Sheila Riley

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  The start of a brand-new Merseyside series from Sheila Riley, bestselling author of the Reckoner's Row saga series - not to be missed! 
  Beamer Street in the heart of Liverpool's docklands is a tough place to live - you need good friends to survive... 
  Liverpool 1921 
  Pregnant, Mary Jane Starlings secret wedding to Paddy Redfern ends in disaster when her fiancé is murdered on the way to the church. Paddy’s wayward twin ‘Red’ intercepts Mary Jane and warns that they must flee Ireland for fear of reprisals from her family, never to return. 
  Too young and terrified to question Red’s motives, Mary Jane, is hurriedly escorted to Liverpool where she quickly discovers Red’s good Samaritan act is a sham when he abandons her homeless and destitute. 
  Strength, fortitude and a measure of good luck save her from the streets when she catches the eye of reclusive Cal Everdine and is befriended by Molly Hayward’s lovable family. 
  But Mary Jane still has to live with the overbearing guilt of the secrets she holds. 
  Will she ever be able to follow her dreams and reconcile her past? 
  A brand-new series, set around the rough and tough Liverpool Docks, by bestselling author Sheila Riley. 
  Perfect for fans of Chrissie Walsh, Katie Flynn and Dilly Court. 
  If you love Sheila's Beamer Street series, you'll love Reckoners Row and the Dockside Saga series 
  Praise for Sheila Riley: 
  'Couldn't put it down. A fantastic read, not your ordinary story. Great characters and a feel good storyline. Looking forward to the next book' - Reader Review 
  'What a great read from this amazing author You don't want to put this book down thouroly enjoyed it from start to finish' - Reader Review 
  'What a great read. Truly absorbed from beginning to end!' - Reader Review 
  'Loved how the characters were brought to life felt I was sitting having a cup of tea with them. Great page turner' - Reader Review 
  Amazingly good read. I can't put the book down, happy story with good people. This Lady Sheila Riley will go far ,such an awesome story teller. I hope you all enjoy her work as much as I do , amazing.' - Reader Review 
  A powerful and totally absorbing family saga that is not to be missed. I turned the pages almost faster than I could read.’ - Carol Rivers 
  ‘A fabulous story of twists and turns - a totally unputdownable, page turner that had me cheering on the characters. I loved it!’ - Rosie Hendry 
  ‘A thoroughly enjoyable, powerful novel’ - Lyn Andrews

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  Huntress The: Book Summary &...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Huntress, by Kate Quinn. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kate Quinn. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview
   
  The Huntress is a gripping historical thriller that immerses listeners in the dark and complex aftermath of World War II. The story follows three compelling characters—each on a mission of justice, redemption, and self-discovery. At the novel's heart is Nina Markova, a former Russian pilot and member of the Night Witches, a legendary all-female aviation regiment. Haunted by her past and the weight of her actions during the war, Nina embarks on a personal quest to find the Huntress, a notorious war criminal who has evaded justice.
   
  Alongside Nina’s pursuit, the audiobook introduces Ian Graham, a British journalist with a troubled history, assigned to track down the Huntress. As Ian uncovers secrets that tie him to Nina’s mission, he grapples with his own moral dilemmas, questioning what justice truly means. Their paths converge in a tense and dramatic confrontation, filled with questions of right, wrong, and the cost of retribution.

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  Tess Of The D'ubervilles

  Thomas Hardy

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  "Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman Faithfully Presented" is a novel by Thomas Hardy, first published in 1891. The novel explores the life of Tess Durbeyfield, a young woman from a rural working-class family who is sent to claim kinship with the wealthy d'Urberville family. Tess's life is forever changed by this connection, leading to a series of tragic events. Hardy's work critiques the social mores of Victorian England, particularly concerning the themes of gender, religion, morality, and the injustices of the class system. Tess's story is one of innocence beset by societal and personal misfortune, and the novel is considered one of Hardy's masterpieces and a landmark in literary realism.

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  Mary Ann Sate Imbecile (Unabridged)

  Alice Jolly

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  If you tell a story oft enough
  So it become true
  
  As the nineteenth century draws towards a close, Mary Ann Sate, an elderly maidservant, sets out to write her truth.
  
  She writes of the Valleys that she loves, of the poisonous rivalry between her employer's two sons and of a terrible choice which tore her world apart.
  
  Her haunting and poignant story brings to life a period of strife and rapid social change, and evokes the struggles of those who lived in poverty and have been forgotten by history.
  
  In this fictional found memoir, novelist Alice Jolly uses the astonishing voice of Mary Ann to recreate history as seen from a woman's perspective and to give joyful, poetic voice to the silenced women of the past.

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  A Pride of Sisters

  Evelyn Hood

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  Robinson Crusoe

  Daniel Defoe

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  "Robinson Crusoe" is one of the earliest novels in the English language, written by Daniel Defoe and first published in 1719. It tells the story of a young man named Robinson Crusoe who desires to go to sea, against the wishes of his family. After several voyages and misadventures, he finds himself shipwrecked on a deserted island. With only a few salvaged items from the ship, Crusoe learns to create a life for himself, building shelter, hunting, and planting crops. He remains on the island for 28 years, experiencing encounters with cannibals, mutineers, and even befriending a man whom he names Friday. The novel delves deep into themes of survival, civilization versus nature, and the human drive for mastery and control.

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