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  A Thief's Justice

  Douglas Skelton

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  The city is caught in the vice-like grip of a savage winter. Even the Thames has frozen over. But for Jonas Flynt – thief, gambler, killer – the chilling elements are the least of his worries… 
   
  Justice Geoffrey Dumont has been found dead at the base of St Paul’s cathedral, and a young male sex-worker, Sam Yates, has been taken into custody for the murder. Yates denies all charges, claiming he had received a message to meet the judge at the exact time of death. 
   
  The young man is a friend of courtesan Belle St Clair, and she asks Flynt to investigate. As Sam endures the horrors of Newgate prison, they must do everything in their power to uncover the truth and save an innocent life, before the bodies begin to pile up. 
   
  But time is running out. And the gallows are beckoning...

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  Top 10 Short Stories The - War -...

  Guy de Maupassant, Luigi...

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  Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart.  A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. 
   
  In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?  
   
  The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme.  Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. 
   
  Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made.  If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. 
   
  In this volume our authors take on War, the destroyer of humanity.  Our literary masters bring the true scale of the horror in sometimes tiny fragments of peoples lives to reveal its true and deep-felt effects. 
   
  01 - The Top 10 - War - An Introduction 
  02 - Two Friends by Guy de Maupassant 
  03 - War by Luigi Pirandello 
  04 - The Locket by Kate Chopin 
  05 - Three Wars by Emile Zola 
  06 - Them Others by Stacy Aumonier 
  07 - An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce 
  08 - The Siege of Berlin by Alphonse Daudet 
  09 - The Bowmen by Arthur Machen 
  10 - My First Goose by Isaac Babel 
  11 - The German Spy by William Hope Hodgson

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  Camelot - Epic battles heroic...

  Peter Gibbons

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  Brand new epic adventure from bestselling author Peter Gibbons! Must-read for fans of Bernard Cornwell ⚔️💥Can one-man unite Britain and secure its future? 👑 
  Dark Age Britain 
  Britain slides into darkness. A splintered land ruled by brutal Kings in their hilltop fortresses and besieged by Saxon invaders. 
  Wielding Excalibur, Arthur Pendragon, king of kings is all that stands between Britain and Saxon conquest. 
  His call to arms to unite against the Saxon invasion as one army is rebuked. Ancient rivalries, jealousy, and bitterness prevent Arthur from uniting his countrymen in defiance of the savage Saxon warlords who have seized Britain’s east and south coast. 
  Arthur must face and defeat enemies within his own kingdom, and then unite the kingdoms of Britain in a war that will shake the country’s very foundations. 
  Can Arthur succeed with vicious enemies all around him? Merlin, Lancelot, Bors, Gawain and Kai join their swords to Arthur’s iron will as they do battle for Britain’s very existence. 
  The continuation of the compelling, fast-paced series from bestselling writer Peter Gibbons. Perfect for the fans of Bernard Cornwell. 
  Praise for Peter Gibbons: 
  'Bristling with intense action, this is the grounded and brutal retelling of Arthurian myth set in the grim landscape of Dark Age Britain.' - Richard Cullen 
  'A power house of a novel told with the pace of a charging war horse. Well rounded characters brought to vivid life in Britain's Dark Age. Not a book to be missed.' - Adam Lofthouse 
  'Riveting, page-turning action that shows Arthur growing from a frightened youngster into a confident warlord. A fresh new take on an old legend that readers will find hard to put down.' - Steven A McKay 
  'Epic, brutal action' - Matthew Harffy 
  'A gripping tale in which our distant British history is brought to life. A must-read for any Arthurian fan.' - Reader Review 
  'First class. I could not put this book down. Absolutely riveting. Action packed throughout. I eagerly await the next book in the series.' - Reader Review 
  'This was full of battles, violence, politics and is a fresh new take on Arthurian legend. It’s the first in a series that’s left me hungering for more' - Reader Review 
  'Bloody and brutal, Peter's vivid writing really brings the story to life.' - Donovan Cook 
  'A superbly atmospheric tale of redemption that pitches the English against Viking raiders and resounds with the fierceness of battle-hardened warriors' - MJ Porter 
  'Thunderously atmospheric! Gibbons once again proves himself a master of Viking & Dark Age lore.' - Gordon Doherty

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  Passing

  Nella Larsen

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  Step into the complex world of race, identity, and societal expectations with Passing by Nella Larsen, a groundbreaking work of the Harlem Renaissance. This audiobook masterfully captures the tension and intrigue of Larsen's exploration of identity, privilege, and the fragile boundaries we construct in our lives. 
  The story follows Irene Redfield and Clare Kendry, two childhood friends who reconnect as adults in 1920s New York. While both women are light-skinned African Americans, Clare has chosen to "pass" as white, fully immersing herself in a world of privilege and secrecy. As their lives become increasingly entwined, the choices they’ve made ignite questions of loyalty, deception, and belonging. 
  Larsen’s prose is rich, subtle, and evocative, offering a profound examination of the social and emotional costs of racial passing. The audiobook’s expert narration enhances the novel’s atmosphere, drawing listeners into the nuanced emotions and complexities of the characters. 
  Perfect for those interested in classic literature, cultural history, or stories of self-discovery, Passing remains a timeless and thought-provoking exploration of identity and race in America. 
  Start listening to Passing today and experience the brilliance of Nella Larsen’s unforgettable tale!

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  Forbidden Desires

  B. D. Anderson

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  Discover "Forbidden Desires" by B.D Anderson, a captivating audiobook narrated by Michael Hajiantonis & Claire Glover. Enter a world of forbidden passion and societal barriers as Marquess Stephen Harding finds himself irresistibly drawn to Allegra Seymour, a talented cellist with a forbidden allure. As Stephen and Allegra navigate their intense attraction, they must confront the societal norms that prohibit their love. Stephen, aware of the societal implications of pursuing a relationship with a woman from a different racial background, is torn between his desire for Allegra and his duty to his family's reputation. Allegra, determined to pursue her dream of playing before the Queen, must resist Stephen's advances and focus on her goal, despite the growing passion between them. With rich historical detail and unforgettable characters, "Forbidden Desires" is a story that will keep you captivated from start to finish. Don't miss out on this compelling audiobook that explores the complexities of love, desire, and the courage to defy expectations. Listen now and let yourself be swept away by the power of forbidden passion. Antonio Vivaldi's music plays a significant role in the audiobook "Forbidden Desires" as background music. The author, B.D Anderson, incorporates Vivaldi's compositions to create a rich and immersive atmosphere that complements the historical romance story. Vivaldi's music is woven throughout the audiobook, often during moments of intimacy, passion, or introspection. This audiobook is a poignant exploration of the complexities of love, social status, and racial identity in 19th-century England. Michael Hajiantonis and Claire Glover bring the characters of Stephen and Allegra to life with their engaging performances, immersing listeners in the world of 19th-century England and the forbidden desires that unfold.

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  Ain’t No Grave

  Mary Glickman

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  From a National Jewish Book Award finalist: A Jewish man and a Black woman find love against all odds, in this novel set during the Leo Frank trial in the twentieth-century American South. 
   
   
   
  Nine-year-olds Max Sassaport and Ruby Johnson are best friends who can't imagine a world where they aren't together. Unfortunately, no one—not their families, nor anyone else in rural Georgia in 1906—wants to see a White middle-class Jewish boy get too close to the Black daughter of a sharecropper. It's only a matter of time before fate will separate the two. And that day comes on the eve of Ruby's womanhood, when a violent act sends her running from her home to the life of a child laborer at the National Pencil Factory in Atlanta. 
   
   
   
  Max moves to Atlanta a few years later, still longing for the girl he has never forgotten. He is soon taken under the wing of Harold Ross, star reporter for the Atlanta Journal. But when Max is assigned to a controversial murder case that pits the Black and Jewish communities against each other, he's unexpectedly reunited with Ruby. The bond between them is still strong, but with the trial igniting racial tension throughout Atlanta and across the nation, do Max and Ruby dare dream of a future together?

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