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  Well Behaved Women: A sweeping...

  Caroline Lamond

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  ‘An engaging portrait of an indomitable woman at the heart of Golden Age Hollywood’ Gill Paul, bestselling author of The Manhattan Girls 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was hooked from the first page… it had what I was looking for in the Golden Age of Hollywood’ NetGalley reviewer 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Really reminded me of City of Girls, the lifestyle, the glamour but also the tenderness… Wonderful!’ NetGalley reviewerFor fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and City of Girls. 
  ‘You’re young and beautiful. The world is your oyster – it’s up to you to find your pearl’ 
  When Maybelle Crabtree, a God-fearing farm girl from Kentucky, has a chance encounter with a charismatic stranger, her life changes forever. With an invitation to join the infamous Alla Nazimova and her Sewing Circle, Maybelle’s eyes are opened to a life of decadence and glamour. 
  Able to freely discover her own sexuality, Maybelle embraces all that Hollywood has to offer in the hedonist roaring twenties. 
  But both Maybelle and Alla have secrets that threaten to bring their gilded lives crashing down. Hearts will be broken, careers destroyed and friendships shattered because what happens behind closed doors, doesn’t stay hidden forever… 
  TW: This book contains scenes of a sexual nature, violence, domestic abuse and abortion.Readers have been swept away by Well Behaved Women: 
  ‘An enticing parallel portrait, of women endeavouring to be heard in a glittering but masculine era’ Mandy Robotham, international bestselling author 
  ‘An extraordinary story’ Georgia Kaufmann, author of The Dressmaker of Paris  
  ‘Emotional and poignant… beautifully written and so evocative. A truly fantastic read!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Excellent… I was totally involved in the story, the characters and their lives’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Eye-opening… a trip back in time’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A thoroughly engaging read with fascinating queer women against the backdrop of the Hollywood age. Bravo!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘I was not fully prepared to completely fall in love with this book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Beautifully crafted, richly detailed with captivating characters’ ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  The latest from Caroline Lamond, Well Behaved Women, is a top historical fiction that explores the lives of lesbian women in the Golden Age of Hollywood. This compelling narrative is a tribute to the indomitable spirit of women who dared to live their truth amidst the glamour and decadence of the roaring twenties. 
  For fans of Alexandra Weston (The Lavender Bride), Katherine Sherbrooke (Leaving Coy's Hill), Martin Turnbull (Selznick's Spotlight), Megan Chance (A Splendid Ruin), and Kristin Hannah (The Great Alone). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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  Echoes of the Frontier - Tales...

  RF Media LLC, Jack London,...

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  Step into the dust-choked trails, snowbound cabins, and flickering campfires of the American frontier in this vivid collection of classic short stories. Echoes of the Frontier gathers thirteen unforgettable tales by literary giants such as Jack London, Willa Cather, Mark Twain, and Bret Harte—each story capturing a different facet of life at the edge of civilization. 
  From the perilous ride of The Denver Express to the poetic solitude of On the Divide, and from the chilling desperation of Love of Life to the dry wit of Nevada Sketches, these stories illuminate the grit, dreams, and humanity of those who dared to tame the wild. A reformed gambler, a ghost-ridden outlaw, a schoolmistress with quiet strength—each character leaves an indelible mark on the vast, unforgiving landscape. 
  Whether you're drawn to tales of justice, redemption, humor, or heartbreak, this anthology delivers timeless adventure with a beating heart and a frontier soul. 
  Featuring the work of renowned authors and hidden gems of classic American fiction, including: 
  The Denver Express, by A.A. Hayes 
  Love of Life, by Jack London 
  The Water-Hole, by Maxwell Struthers Burt 
  On the Divide, by Willa Cather 
  Nevada Sketches, by Samuel L. Clemens 
  The Passing of Black Eagle, by O. Henry 
  The Luck of Roaring Camp, by Bret Harte 
  The Men of Forty Mile, by Jack London 
  The Enchanted Bluff, by Willa Cather 
  The Idyl of Bed Gulch, by Bret Harte 
  To the Man on the Trail, by Jack London 
  The Man from Red Dog, by Alfred Henry Lewis 
  An Heiress from Redhorse, by Ambrose Bierce

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  Survival: A Story of Friendship...

  Alice Weil

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  Survival: A Story of Friendship – Part 2 is about the voyage Freddy and his mother, Helene, take to escape Europe and the ravages of World War II. After promising Sigmund on his deathbed that they would reunite the family in a peaceful and friendly country, they make their way via ship to Colombia, the country Nellie had made her home just as the Nazi movement in Germany was gaining momentum. After their safe arrival, Freddy is forced to look for work in order to support his mother and himself while adjusting to new surroundings at the same time. After some fortuitous, work-related encounters, Freddy decides to not only run his own lingerie business but produce the raw materials he needs himself. 
  This is the story of how someone who was unable to complete school or go to university, due to strictly unfortunate circumstances, had the vision and skills to found a company that would provide jobs and well-being. Thus giving back to the country that granted him what the German Nazi government had taken away from him: his nationality.

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  Sands of the Empire: Book...

  Alexander Pike

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  This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas.
   
  
  Sands of the Empire is an epic journey through a land where ambition burns hotter than the desert sun and loyalty is as shifting as the dunes. As a once-mighty empire teeters on the brink of collapse, a cast of unlikely heroes must navigate treacherous courts, ruthless warlords, and ancient secrets buried beneath the sands. In a world where survival demands sacrifice and destiny waits for no one, every choice could tilt the balance between ruin and rebirth. Sweeping, vivid, and rich with tension, Sands of the Empire captures the spirit of adventure, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of hope amidst chaos. Perfect for fans of immersive world-building and grand historical sagas, this audiobook promises a gripping ride through betrayal, courage, and the timeless struggle for power.

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  The Letter - Rural tale of...

  Viola Meynell

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  The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them are the intriguing and tender narratives tackling delicate social subjects of Viola Meynell.

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  Gold Mountain - (The "Shades of...

  Linda Hughes

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  There might be gold in them thar hills, but curmudgeonly San Francisco business tycoon Caden Caldwell treks to Alaska in a fit of rage looking for his free-spirited son, Colt, who has struck out for the Klondike Gold Rush. 
  What Caden finds is something else altogether. Orphaned children. Wayward women. Quirky prospectors. Tlingit Indians. Isolated with this motley crew when early winter weather hits, he has no choice but to re-evaluate his life in ways that terrify yet intrigue him. Will he ever be the same? Does he want to be? There is hope that Caden Caldwell might strike it rich in ways he never imagined.

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