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  The Emerald Necklace

  Linda Rosen

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  Three months after her husband's death in 1969, Rosalee Linoff is determined to jump back into life. 
   
   
   
  She desperately wants to be accepted as a talented sculptor, but that requires she dig up the courage to submit her work again—and be judged. Her paralyzing insecurity mounts when she meets her new neighbor, bestselling author Fran Barish. 
   
   
   
  But Rosalee's joy with her children, especially her granddaughter, Jill, eats at Fran, a constant reminder of her childlessness. A spiral of mutual envy ensues. It constantly bubbles below the surface of their friendship and is intensified by Fran's long held secret—and her inexplicable fascination with Jill's emerald necklace. 
   
   
   
  As Jill starts college, Rosalee worries about the choices her granddaughter might make. But Jill's passion for women's rights makes Grandma proud. Together with Rosalee's friends, they travel to New York City for the Women's Strike for Equality—which further escalates the tension between Rosalee and Fran. 
   
   
   
  When Jill's convictions are tested, Rosalee faces a dilemma. Does she dare trust Fran to help? Will their mutual jealousy make that impossible? Or will the story behind Jill's emerald bind them together?

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  The Fair Maid of Perth

  Walter Scott

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  The Fair Maid of Perth is a vivid and dramatic historical novel that transports readers to 14th-century Scotland, a time marked by political unrest, clan rivalries, and shifting loyalties. Written by Sir Walter Scott, a master of historical fiction, this compelling tale combines romance, action, and rich historical detail to create an unforgettable narrative of courage, honor, and destiny.
  
  Set in the bustling town of Perth, the story centers on Catherine Glover, known as the "Fair Maid," whose beauty, virtue, and strength of character make her a figure of admiration. Around her unfolds a powerful drama involving kings, clans, and common folk, each caught in the tensions of a divided nation.
  
  At the heart of the novel is the conflict between powerful Scottish clans, whose rivalries threaten peace and stability. Against this backdrop, readers are introduced to a cast of memorable characters, including the brave and principled Henry Gow, a skilled armorer whose integrity and courage place him at the center of unfolding events. As political intrigue deepens and loyalties are tested, personal relationships become entangled with broader struggles for power and justice.
  
  Scott masterfully brings medieval Scotland to life, painting a detailed portrait of its customs, traditions, and social structure. From royal courts to humble workshops, the novel captures the contrasts of a society shaped by both chivalry and conflict. The tension between order and chaos, authority and rebellion, runs throughout the narrative, adding depth and intensity to the story.
  
  Romantic elements are woven seamlessly into the plot, particularly through Catherine's relationships and the challenges she faces in a world dominated by ambition and violence. Her strength and moral clarity provide a steady counterpoint to the turbulence around her, making her one of Scott's most compelling heroines.
  
  Themes of honor, loyalty, justice, and the consequences of rivalry are explored with both emotional depth and historical insight. The novel also reflects on the nature of leadership and the responsibilities that come with power, offering a nuanced portrayal of individuals navigating complex moral landscapes.
  
  Filled with dramatic confrontations, rich characterization, and a strong sense of place, The Fair Maid of Perth stands as a testament to Walter Scott's storytelling genius. It is a captivating journey into Scotland's past, where personal courage and enduring values shine amid the trials of a turbulent age.

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  These Bones

  Kayla Chenault

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  In a neighborhood known as the Bramble Patch, the Lyons family endures despite poverty, racism, and the ghoulish appetites of an underworld kingpin called the Barghest. As the years pass and the neighborhood falls into decay, along with the town that surrounds it, what’s left of the Bramble Patch will learn the saying is true: These bones are gonna rise again.

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  Stella Benson - A Short Story...

  Stella Benson

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  Stella Benson was born on the 6th January 1892 in Easthope, Shropshire to parents who were landed gentry. 
   
  Her early years involved frequent household moves which was difficult for the child as she suffered from ill-health.  Some of her early education was spent at schools in Germany and Switzerland and by 10 she had developed a lifelong habit of keeping a diary. 
   
  In the following years her parents separated, and she rarely saw her father. When she did, he encouraged to pause her writing until she had further experience and could better make sense of the world.  When he died, she learned he had been an alcoholic. 
   
  A winter spent in the West Indies provided material for her first novel ‘I Pose’ published the following year in 1915. 
   
  During the War years she became involved in the women's suffrage movement and dedicated time outside of writing to support the troops and help the poor. 
   
  In 1918 she decided to travel spending much time in California, where she also tutored at the University of California, and continued to write.  In China she met her future husband and after marrying in London, journeyed with him to his various Custom postings through Nanning, Beihai, and Hong Kong and the Far East. 
   
  The works continued to flow novels, short stories, travel essays all helped to build a deserved and burgeoning reputation. 
   
  Although her works are now in the forgotten and neglected department her writing style, characters, and narratives more than capably demonstrate her obvious talents.   
   
  Stella Benson died of pneumonia on the 7th December 1933, at Hạ Long in the Vietnamese province of Tonkin.  She was 40.

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  The Miser of Mayfair

  M. C. Beaton

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  Is Number 67 Clarges Steet the unluckiest house in Mayfair? Every season the beau mondes of the Regency would hire a house in the heart of London’s fashionable West End at disproportionately high rent for often inferior accommodation and yet Number 67 Clarges Street, a town house complete with staff, remains vacant from year to year. Could it be that it is associated with ill luck and even death? Something must be done so that the servants of this house don’t lose their livelihood. 
  Salvation seems to come in the form of Roderick Sinclair who confirms he wishes to rent the house for the current season. The staff is overjoyed—until they find that Mr. Sinclair is a terrible miser who is planning no parties. Furthermore, his ward, Fiona, though a dazzling Highland beauty, does not seem to possess one bright idea in her head. But it is Rainbird, Number 67’s clever and elegant butler, who sees through her façade and resolves to help his mysterious mistress in whatever way he can.

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  Sarai - A Novel

  Jill Eileen Smith

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  Sarai, the last child of her aged father, is beautiful, spoiled, and used to getting her own way. Even as a young girl, she is aware of the way men look at her, including her half brother Abram. When Abram finally requests Sarai's hand, she asks one thing—that he promise never to take another wife as long as she lives. Even her father thinks the demand is restrictive and agrees to the union only if Sarai makes a promise in return—to give Abram a son and heir. Certain she can easily do that, Sarai agrees. 
   
   
   
  But as the years stretch on and Sarai's womb remains empty, she becomes desperate to fulfill her end of the bargain—lest Abram decide that he will not fulfill his. To what lengths will Sarai go in her quest to bear a son? And how long will Abram's patience last? 
   
   
   
  Jill Eileen Smith thrilled readers with The Wives of King David series. Now she brings to life the strong and celebrated wives of the patriarchs, beginning with the beautiful and inscrutable Sarai.

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