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  Hearts of the Crown: Royal...

  James G. Edwards II

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Hearts of the Crown: Royal Romances That Shaped Nations 
  True love stories that changed history—and the world. 
  When kings and queens followed their hearts, empires trembled, alliances shifted, and history was rewritten. Hearts of the Crown uncovers the most captivating royal romances that defined destinies, toppled thrones, and forever altered nations. 
  From King Edward VIII’s shocking abdication for Wallis Simpson to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s enduring love that strengthened an empire, these real-life love stories reveal how passion and politics collided behind palace doors. 
  Explore the forbidden affairs, arranged marriages, and secret relationships that influenced diplomacy, inspired revolutions, and tested the limits of loyalty and power. 
  Perfect for fans of The Crown, Victoria, and royal biography books, Hearts of the Crown blends historical nonfiction and human emotion to show how love—whether scandalous or strategic—shaped the fate of monarchies across Europe and beyond.

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  Reading Jane - A Daughter's Memoir

  Susannah Kennedy

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  A gripping memoir that shows what freedom looks like when we choose to examine the uncomfortable past 
   
   
   
  Jane is to the world a charismatic personality—opinionated, an inner-city teacher and public activist, a lover of Italy, proud and successful—who thrives on a carefully crafted life narrative. Susannah, her beautiful only daughter and her intended protégé, senses the stricter, darker truth, and fights to resist the control imposed on her by her mother's narcissistic tale, especially as Susannah becomes a mother herself. 
   
   
   
  But then Jane at seventy-five, healthy and fit, chooses suicide, leaving her daughter with grief and the unwelcome gift of forty-five years of hidden diaries. Daring to "read" Jane after her death is like unlatching Pandora's Box. For a year, Susannah twists and turns to the truths she uncovers, comparing what she remembers with what her mother put down in words. As Susannah Kennedy relives her life through her mother's eyes, she grapples with the ties between mothers and daughters and the choices parents make.

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  The Last Napoleon - A True-Life...

  Adam Hamilton

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  What if you were destined to do great things, but fate had something else in store for you? Such was the life of Louis-Napoleon, Prince Imperial… 
  Lost in the pages of history, this story – filled with aspirations, the desire to prove oneself, and bravery in the face of overwhelming odds – brings the life of Louis-Napoleon, the great-nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte and the son of Emperor Napoleon III, back into the limelight. 
  In this book, you will discover:A historically-accurate retelling of the life of the Last Napoleon – a fascinating account of promise tangled with fate, forgotten in time,How Napoleon III’s family started a new life of exile in Camden Place, Chislehurst, UK, after the disastrous impact of the Franco-Prussian warThe young prince’s military education in the UK that was all part of the plans thrust on him to achieve greatness and fulfil his destiny,The intertangled relationship with Queen Victoria, including marriage plans with the British Royal family,The lure into Bonapartist politics of France that sought to use this young man’s famous name.His own ambitions to prove his military credentials which led to pressure for him to deploy, as a young French prince, with the British Army to the Anglo-Zulu war in South Africa. 
   Finally, the story recounts in detail the fateful last patrol, and its deadly consequences. It includes the detailed accounts of the Zulu warriors involved. Some of these accounts were brought to light by research well after the fact. They attest to the bravery of this young man, massively outnumbered, who by Zulu accounts “Fought like a lion’ in a short savage engagement that could only have one outcome.  
  This book is a must-have for anyone interested in 19th-century European history, especially the French Imperial family and the Napoleon legacy.

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  Tuskegee Airmen and Montford...

  Charles River Editors

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  The United States has no shortage of famous military units, from the Civil War’s Iron Brigade to the 101st Airborne, but one would be hard pressed to find one that had to go through as many hardships off the field as the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African American fighter pilots who overcame Jim Crow at home and official segregation in the military to serve their country in the final years of World War II. In fact, it required a concerted effort by groups such as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the extreme circumstances brought about by World War II that the military eventually decided to establish the “Tuskegee Experiment.” 
  The black crews trained at Tuskegee before being sent overseas, and even then, they faced discrimination from those who didn’t trust them to do more than escort bombers flown by white pilots. However, as the men proved their worth in the heat of battle, some of the squadrons’ red markings helped them earn the nickname “Red Tails,” and their track record was so good that eventually the white pilots of American bombers wanted to fly with them. As Tuskegee airman Roscoe Brown eloquently put it, “They have a saying that excellence is the antidote to prejudice; so, once you show you can do it, some of the barriers will come down.” 
  In the summer of 1942, the first group of African American recruits stepped off a bus into the pine woods of North Carolina, bound for an experiment the Marine Corps had long vowed never to attempt. Their destination - Montford Point, a hastily constructed satellite to the new Camp Lejeune - was more than a training ground. It was a compromise with democracy, a segregated doorway into an institution that had defined itself for generations by who could not enter. The Corps’ exclusivity had a racial edge, as the Marines had barred black men outright from 1798 all the way up the start of the Second World War. 

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  Adventurous Women Throughout...

  Christine Bennet

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  A journalist feigning insanity. A trip into a women’s lunatic asylum. Could she survive the inhumane treatment and expose the twisted system? 
  Adventurous Women Throughout History is full of examples of remarkable women who inspire and who fought to break down barriers. By reading the stories of their can do attitudes, you’ll feel empowered to carry on no matter what obstacles you face. 
  Take a dive into the inspirational characters who changed their worlds: 
  • the influential female pirates of the Caribbean, Mary, and Anne  
  • the determination of Jean Robertson and Kathleen Howell who literally drove into history 
  • the competitive and scandalous Aqua Queen - Annette Kellerman[CR1]  
  • the persistence and bravery of Amelia Earhart 
  • the ingenuity of Ada Blackjack—the female Robinson Crusoe 
  …and so many more awe-inspiring stories of these women who made history. 
  To follow the footsteps of these extraordinary women, pick up your copy now, whether it be for inspiration or just for a fascinating read.

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  Stumped - One Cricket Umpire Two...

  Richard Harrison

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  An Umpire's Journey Through Cricket's Evolution 
  In a sport where legends are forged on hallowed grounds from Lord's to Eden Gardens, one umpire's story stands apart. 
  A passionate Australian cricketer trades his whites for an umpire's coat, embarking on a journey that would challenge cricket's traditions. For six years, he witnesses the game's magic from cricket's most privileged position - standing in matches across England's most storied grounds, where giants of the game once played. 
  But it's his return to Australia that delivers an unexpected twist - like a Kumble googly that deceives even the most seasoned batsman. 
  Inspired by the rising tide of women's cricket - a phenomenon that has given India superstars like Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana - he makes an unprecedented decision. Joining the Victorian Premier Cricket Umpires Panel, he chooses to stand exclusively in women's matches, becoming a champion for the fastest-growing segment of our beloved sport. 
  Stumped is more than just a memoir - it's a window into cricket's soul. Through the unique lens of an umpire, author Richard Harrison captures the game's finest nuances, from the technical mastery required in decision-making to the various elements that enshrine the spirit of cricket. 
  Join Richard as he shares fascinating insights into: 
  The art and science of umpiring at elite levels 
  Cricket's evolution from traditional men's formats to the explosive growth of the women's game 
  Behind-the-scenes stories that will delight every true cricket lover 
  Don't let this one slip through to the keeper - get your copy of Stumped today and discover how one umpire's decision to challenge convention helped champion the future of cricket.

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