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  The Man in the Iron Mask

  Alexandre Dumas

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  In this, the last of the Three Musketeers novels, Dumas builds on the true story of a mysterious prisoner held incognito in the French penal system, forced to wear a mask when seen by any but his jailer or his valet. If you have skipped the novels between The Three Musketeers and this, a few notes will bring you into the story:On one side – Aramis, now a bishop and secretly the Captain-General of the Jesuit Order, who believes he has found a path to a higher honor – the papacy. Monsieur Fouquet, the vastly rich minister of finance, Aramis’ ally. Philippe, the identical twin of King Louis XIV, who grew up in ignorance of his pedigree, and whose surrogate parents were murdered on the king’s order and himself sent into the notorious Paris prison, the Bastille, there held in solitary confinement.On the other side – King Louis XIV, selected as the twin who would be king by his mother, and who intends that his brother will never challenge him. Monsieur Colbert, first minister, who is jealous of Fouquet and plots his downfall.Unaligned and in danger of collateral damage – d’Artagnan, now captain of the King’s Musketeers and so the king’s chief defender, who suspects plots running beneath the surface and who is trying to unearth them. Athos, now the Comte (Count) de la Fer and one of the most respected noblemen of France. Raoul, Athos’ son and vicomte (viscount), desperately in love with Mademoiselle de la Valliere, who the king has taken as his mistress. Porthos, grown extremely stout and happy as the Baron du Vallon.Aramis discovers the hidden Philippe and hatches a plot to substitute him for the sitting king, putting Louis in Philippe’s cell in the Bastille. This even succeeds… for a short while. But Aramis has not reckoned with a man whose loyalty to the throne exceeds his own welfare and who disastrously reverses the plot. Now it is time for the plotters to scurry to cover, there to figure some way to recover their lost ambitions. (Summary written by Mark Smith.)

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  Lanta - A bittersweet MM Romance

  Jern Tonkoi

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  On a hushed shore beneath a moonlit sky, where the tides steal away memories etched in sand, a kiss changes everything. 
  Silom is nineteen, a fisherman’s apprentice with calloused hands, a battered wetsuit, and questions he’s never dared voice aloud. Lester is older, from a colder world—an Englishman adrift in a life that no longer fits. When their paths cross on the island of Ko Lanta, a brief, impulsive kiss stirs something neither of them is ready to name. 
  What begins as a fleeting connection becomes something deeper—tender, quiet, and inescapably real—in a place where duty weighs heavy and words come second to glances, gestures, and shared silences. But paradise cannot shield lovers from the weight of the world. As the tides shift and lives drift apart, Silom is left with only memory—and the ache of a promise unkept. 
  Spanning decades of longing, distance, and quiet resilience, Lanta is a lyrical, bittersweet love story set against the lush, salt-soaked beauty of southern Thailand. It is about the boy who kissed a stranger, the man who never forgot, and the lives that unfold between one impossible moment and its long-awaited echo. 
  For readers of André Aciman (Call Me by Your Name), Madeline Miller (The Song of Achilles), and anyone who has ever carried a memory like a flame in their chest.

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  The Backup Princess

  Kate O'Keeffe

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  When a Texas gal punches a prince instead of curtsying, you know this isn't your grandmother's fairy tale. 
   
   
   
  Taking the bull by the horns is child's play compared to ruling Malveaux. Yet here I am, a Texas girl turned princess, swapping tacos for a tiara. 
   
   
   
  Then I meet Europe's most eligible bachelor, the irritatingly handsome Prince Alexander, and accidentally deck him instead of curtsying. Oops. I'd feel bad if he wasn't such a self-satisfied jerk. 
   
   
   
  Now, I'm racing against a royal clock that ticks with the urgency of a preening peacock, trying not to let down my newfound country or my own wild heart. Alexander? He's a walking contradiction, with a smirk that heats my blood and eyes that tell tales of a depth I didn't expect. 
   
   
   
  Decisions aren't exactly my rodeo, but this time, my choice could cost me my new crown—or lead to a love story that rewrites my happily ever after. 
   
   
   
  Will this Texas girl rise to the royal challenge, or is this one fairy tale destined to end with the slipper never found? 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  Chronicles of Canada Volume 32 -...

  Oscar D. Skelton

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  When the pace of railroad construction slackened in 1914, Canada had achieved a remarkable position in the railway world. Only five other countries—the United States, Russia, Germany, India, and, by a small margin, France—possessed a greater mileage; and, relatively to population, none came anywhere near her. This is the story of how Canada became a country stitched together by rail. - Summary by TriciaG

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  The Inheritance of Shadows

  Kuuno Rähn

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  David, a 42-year-old disabled private investigator, returns to his family's dilapidated estate in rural Estonia, a place he escaped years ago to find peace. Haunted by a traumatic childhood marked by abuse and hardship, he is compelled to confront his estranged family, including his manipulative mother, resentful brother, and a host of step-relatives all vying for control of the family's inheritance. The once-grand country house, now a symbol of decay and dysfunction, becomes the stage for a deadly game of deceit and violence. 
  As David delves into the family's dark secrets, he uncovers a web of lies, betrayals, and hidden motives. Each member of his family seems to have something to hide, and the escalating conflict over the inheritance threatens to consume them all. Battling his own physical limitations and psychological scars, David must confront his past trauma and navigate the treacherous landscape of his family's twisted relationships to protect himself and uncover the truth before it's too late. The remote village, steeped in its own history of secrets and grudges, offers no easy answers, and David soon realizes that the greatest danger may come from those he trusts the most.

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  Troubled Times at Harpers - A...

  Rosie Clarke

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  The BRAND NEW instalment in MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Rosie Clarke's 'Welcome To Harpers Emporium' Series 
  Trouble’s brewing and times are changing. If you play with fire you may just get burnt! 
  London 1929 
  Torn between the love of his family life in London and a deathbed promise to an American relative, Ben Harper makes a fatal decision that may change the course of many lives. 
  Honour-bound, Ben remains in New York to investigate who is responsible for the suspected fraud, corruption and the department store's failings. His findings point towards organised crime and shadowy gangsters who will stop at nothing to get what they want. 
  Meanwhile Sally Harper and their children safely return home to oversee the smooth running of the thriving Harpers Emporium. With the help of Beth Burrows, Kitty Wilson, and Ruby Rush, Sally plans for an ever-changing future with the cards she’s been dealt. 
  Will Ben heed the deadly warnings before it’s too late or will his honourable promise bring despair to those he loves? 
  A tale of hope, dreams and survival set against an ever-changing era. 
  Perfect for fans of Lizzie Lane, Pam Howes and Dilly Court. 
  If you love this, try Rosie's other series - Blackberry Farm, The Trenwith Series, Dressmakers Alley and Mulberry Lane 
  Praise for Rosie Clarke: 
  'Brilliant series. Another great read in the Harper series. Rosie Clarke makes all her characters seem so real,new ones are added which makes for good and exciting storylines,such good writing makes it so hard to put down so the ending comes far too fast..' - Reader Review 
  'Top-notch saga writing. A superb saga from a talented storyteller. Another immersive, captivating and compelling read from Rosie Clarke readers will struggle to put down' - Reader Review 
  'Love these books there is eight in the series and I have enjoyed reading each one' - Reader Review 
  'Another great read by Rosie Clarke. Looking forward to your next book which will hopefully follow Kitty's future.' - Reader Review 
  'As always there are lots of laughs and lots of tears in the Harpers books, I love them all, such a lovely story thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you Rosie for yet another lovely book' - Reader Review 
  'Having enjoyed Rosie Clark's previous 7 books in the Harper series, number 8 did not disappoint. Thoroughly enjoyed it, and look forward to read the next in the series!' - Reader Review 
  'Great catch up with everyone at Harpers, some strange encounters and some dark possibilities. Love the newer characters and their lives connected to Harpers. Brilliant writing and great stories' - Reader Review 
  'An absolutely wonderful book series. I love all the characters and all they get up to. Hopefully there will be more in this series. After all they have another war to get through. I highly recommend Rosie and all her books.' - Reader Review 
  ' Brilliant read. Wonderful characters that draw you into Harpers world. Thoroughly enjoyable' - Kitty Neale 
  'Love it. Read the whole series. Love them. I just love Rosie Clarke. Now got to find something else. I just find her reading so easy.' - Reader Review

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