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  The White Company

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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  Set during the Hundred Years' War with France, The White Company tells the story of a young Saxon man who is learning what it is to be a knight. Raised by Cistercian Monks and rejected by a violent elder brother, Alleyn Edricson takes service with one of the foremost knights in the country. When Alleyn falls in love with the knight's daughter, he must prove himself to be a courageous and honourable knight before he can win her hand. Alleyn and his friends set forth with the other men-at-arms to join Prince Edward in Bordeaux, from where they will take part in the Prince's campaign into Spain. It is in Spain that Alleyn and others must prove themselves to be very valiant and hardy cavaliers. (Summary by Clive Catterall)

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  The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  Originally published in the Strand Magazine between December 1894 and September 1903. The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard by Arthur Conan Doyle, the celebrated author of Sherlock Holmes and the Lost, follows the adventures of Brigadier Etienne Gerard, a courageous soldier in the service of Napoleon.From a sleepy cafe in Paris, he whiles away the hours recounting his glories in the service of France. From his victory over the Count of the Castle of Gloom, the mysterious affair of the Ajaccio Brothers and his daring escape from Dartmoor Prison to his brush with the dastardly Marshal Millefleurs and his successful conveying of the Emperors own despatches through the enemy held towns of Soison and Senlis. Gerard never wavers in his dedication to the Emperor, or his convictions that he is the finest soldier in all of france, and therefore, the world.Adapted into several films and radio dramas across the years, George McDonald Fraser once cited Brigadier Gerard as a major inspiration for his own fictional comedic adventurer Harry Flashman.Narrated by Michael Ward.

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  The Lifeboat Girls - The BRAND...

  Rachel Sweasey

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  A BRAND NEW emotional and heartfelt WWI saga of friendship, courage and a close-knit harbour community from the BESTSELLING author of The Last Boat Home! Perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Kitty Neale.'Vividly brings to life several major periods in history: the Titanic, the Great War and the Suffragettes, binding them together through the warmth, friendship and courage of the Lifeboat Girls. Warning: tissues need to be on hand' Molly Green 
  Can their friendship help them weather the storm? 
  Young Julia Fowler’s life revolves around Poole Harbour and its lifeboat – her older brother Wilbur is a volunteer crew member, and every blast of the mortar fills her with fear for his safety. 
  When news of the Titanic disaster reaches the town, the close-knit seafaring community is rocked to its core. One of their own has been lost, and grief hangs over the harbour. But Julia and her friends – Kathy, Flora, and Betsy – are also discovering new opportunities for themselves, stepping up in a world that is slowly beginning to open doors to women. 
  Yet change is never easy. Opposition rises at home and in the community, and tensions grow as the country edges closer to war. Julia dreams of a better childhood for her younger siblings, even as the world around her becomes increasingly uncertain. 
  As the girls navigate heartbreak, responsibility, and the stirrings of romance, they must rely on their friendship to guide them through darkening times. 
  Will it be enough to see them safely into the future? 
  Praise for Rachel Sweasey: 
  'Follows four feisty young women with a yearning to be more than they were expected to be.' Lizzie Lane'I was swept up by this beautiful story of love, loss and the courage of so many during the war' Helen Parusel  
  ‘This is a wonderful portrayal of a community that is gradually changing, responding to new challenges yet holding together. A neat twist at the end of the book has me searching for the next book in the series.’ Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
  ‘The storyline had lots of twists and turns to keep the reader engaged and entertained. All in all it was a fantastic book and I long for the next in the series especially after reading the Epilogue!’ Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
  ‘This book had me drawn in from the first page. What an incredible read. I honestly cannot fault it. Hope there is more to come.’ Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
  ‘I really enjoyed this opener, my favourite character was Julia who never complained about her lot. Look forward to hearing more about her in future books.’ Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
  ‘I loved this dual time-line read. Set in the start of WW2 and present day it deals with loss and war and finding love when you don't expect to ever love again. This was a great book and I highly recommend this one.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
  ‘Loved this book. I got totally immersed in the characters and their lives, loves and loss. The mix of fact and fiction and the two different time lines worked very well.’ Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
  ‘A brutally honest account of how both men and women coped with the changes in their lives. This author writes so authentically about grieving that at times I simply had to stop reading. Anyone who has lost someone will immediately identify with the visceral pain felt by the characters. The settings were gorgeous and the descriptions of French food made me long to go back.’ Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
  ‘Loved it, sadness and joy, ups and downs. Hope there will be a sequel!’ Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 
  ‘Fantastic read, was enjoyable – even cried at one part I felt I was inside the book.’ <stron

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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 Women - Analysis

  Kristin Hannah

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  This is an independent summary & analysis of The Women by Kristin Hannah . It is not the original book. All trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners. For the full experience, please support the original work. 
  "The Women" by the author is a powerful and evocative historical fiction novel that delves into the lives of female nurses who served during the Vietnam War. The story follows the protagonist, a young nurse named Frankie McGrath, who joins the military to escape her small-town life and make a difference. As she navigates the horrors of war, the bonds she forms with her fellow nurses and the soldiers they care for become a lifeline. The author masterfully portrays the challenges and emotional toll these women face, both on the battlefield and upon returning home. "The Women" is a gripping tale of courage, resilience, and the unbreakable spirit of women who defied societal expectations to serve their country.

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  War and Peace Book 10: 1812

  Leo Tolstoy

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  War and Peace (Russian: ????? ? ???, Voyna i mir; in original orthography: ????? ? ????, Voyna i mir”) is an epic novel by Leo Tolstoy, first published from 1865 to 1869 in Russki Vestnik, which tells the story of Russian society during the Napoleonic Era. It is usually described as one of Tolstoy’s two major masterpieces (the other being Anna Karenina) as well as one of the world’s greatest novels.War and Peace offered a new kind of fiction, with a great many characters caught up in a plot that covered nothing less than the grand subjects indicated by the title, combined with the equally large topics of youth, age and marriage. While today it is considered a novel, it broke so many novelistic conventions of its day that many critics of Tolstoy’s time did not consider it as such. Tolstoy himself considered Anna Karenina (1878) to be his first attempt at a novel in the European sense. (Summary by Wikipedia)

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