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  The Daughter of Lilith - From...

  Anatole France

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  François-Anatole Thibault was born on the 16th April 1844 in Paris, France, the son of a bookseller and bibliophile. 
  He studied at the Collège Stanislas, a private Catholic school, and after graduating joined his father in the bookstore, which specialised in works on the French Revolution.  Several years later he secured a position as cataloguer at Bacheline-Deflorenne and at Lemerre before being appointed librarian for the French Senate in 1876. 
  His literary career had begun as a journalist and as a poet before publishing his novel ‘Le Crime de Sylvestre Bonnard’ in 1881.  Praised for its elegant prose, it won him a prestigious prize from the Académie Française, which later elected him to its storied ranks. 
  His works were profound and thoughtful and often couched in surreal and outlandish expressions; whether penguins baptized by a near-blind Abbott transformed themselves into humans or of a guardian angel who becomes an atheist, his stories turned established thought into startling literature. 
  His short stories run in the same vein.  The premise may seem plausible but his distinctive style turns them into an individual viewpoint which invokes both discussion and admiration. 
  In his private life his relationships with women were often turbulent.  A Socialist, he was a fervent supporter of the Russian Revolution and the early years of the French Communist party. 
  He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1921 but the following year his entire canon of works was placed on the prohibited list of the Catholic Church, which he thought of as a credit to his name. 
  Anatole France died on the 12th October 1924 in Tours.  He was 80.

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  A Watch of Weeping Angels

  A.E. Chewning, M.L. Bullock

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  The south's spookiest antique store offers another haunting artifact. 
   
  The Devecheauxs take ownership of an unusual collection of statuary, but these heartbreaking tributes to the dead come with an unwanted attachment. A ghost that could potentially harm Chloe by teaching her dangerous things—like how to play with fire. 
   
  When Phoenix and Aggie detect the threat, they put their skills to the test to prove their theory that the ghost child isn't merely that. They could be dealing with something far more dangerous. 
   
  Patrice has an experience of her own—one that shakes her beliefs to the core while Detra Ann makes a long overdue decision. 
   
  Enjoy another haunting visit to Devecheaux Antiques and Haunted Things. You're sure to find something that frightens you. 
   
  A Watch of Weeping Angels is Book 3 in this exciting series by authors M. L. Bullock and A. E. Chewing.

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  The Garden of Memories

  Amanda James

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  People are like flowers. If you give them the right environment in which to grow, they bloom.'It put a spell on me' Lesley Pearse, Sunday Times Bestseller'Charming' Katie Fforde, Sunday Times Bestseller 
  With nothing but time on her hands, retired nurse Rose Lanyon finds herself drawn to the garden that had once been her husband’s pride and joy. 
  It may have started as a means of honouring her husband’s memory, but her little Cornish garden soon becomes so much more – a place where the lost and lonely can find solace, the forgotten can be remembered, and second chances take bloom. Because, as long as new life is growing, there will always be hope and new memories to make…‘A stunning book, full of insight and warmth. I loved it’ Celia Anderson, bestselling author of 59 Memory Lane 
  Everyone is loving The Garden of Memories: 
  ‘A beautifully crafted novel that will stay with you…deserves ten massive gold stars, highly recommended. Very highly’ Anita Waller 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A beautiful story about new beginnings, the warmth of friendship, the healing and energising powers of nature, connecting with others…one I certainly will never forget!' 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A delight to read, be it curled up in a cosy corner in your own home or sat outside in your own garden on a sunny day!' 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A joyous read with no murders or violence and is a complete delight' 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A simply lovely book that is full of heart' 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The descriptions of the flowers, their perfume and colour are so vivid I felt I had walked through Rose's garden myself. The characters in this book are a joy. They restore your faith in human nature…extra special' 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A real feel-good read that reminds us to cherish memories, embrace new experiences, and find joy in the little things…It’s simply wonderful – there’s no other words really' 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I can’t write a review to do it justice but read it…You will love it' 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Funny, poignant, endearing characters, a good spattering of relatable everyday truths, a few unexpected plot twists…everything a good book should be!' 
  In the later stages of her life, Rose's garden in the rural town becomes a haven for those in need of comfort and connexion. The romance and family stories that unfold are a testament to the enduring power of love and the promise of new beginnings. 
  For fans of Faith Hogan (The Women at Ocean's End), Kirsty Ferry (Whispers of the Past), Liz Eeles (The Diary at the Last House Before the Sea), Kate Ryder (Echoes on a Cornish River), and Veronica Henry (The Forever House). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  The Golden Gate - Immigration...

  Tripti Mathur Mehra

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  The Golden Gate features ten powerful fiction stories set in the 21st century. It explores the lives of Indian immigrants striving to find their place in America. Each story delves into themes of identity, ambition, and belonging in age defined by global movement and yet tightening borders. Inspired by real-life experiences and informed by research, this collection captures the emotional toll and personal sacrifices behind pursuing a better life. From navigating complex immigration systems and enduring family separations to facing career uncertainty and inner conflict, these stories shine a light on the quiet resilience required to survive and thrive in a world of uncertainty. Unflinching, heartfelt and unforgettable, The Golden Gate invite readers to walk alongside those standing at the edge of opportunity and ask: What would I give up to move forward?

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  Diplomatic Recruit

  Michael Anderle, S.E. Weir

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  What if you were given an offer you shouldn't refuse? 
   
   
   
  Seraphina Waters craves the opportunity to protect Bethany Anne's growing Etheric Empire. 
   
   
   
  Thrown a lifeline when she needs it most, she's given a chance to prove herself. 
   
   
   
  If she can. 
   
   
   
  Pulled into alien politics, and a life beyond her imagination, Phina might just have a chance to have the one thing she's always wanted. 
   
   
   
  Now, she just needs to pull it off without getting killed.

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  The Eclogues

  Virgil

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  Virgil’s Eclogues (also known as Bucolics) is a collection of ten pastoral poems that idealize rural life in the Italian countryside. Written in the tradition of Greek bucolic poetry, particularly inspired by Theocritus, the Eclogues depict shepherds singing, competing in poetic contests, and lamenting lost love and displacement. Set against the backdrop of civil unrest and land confiscations in 1st-century BCE Rome, the poems blend idyllic imagery with subtle political commentary. Figures of hope, such as the prophesied birth of a divine child in the Fourth Eclogue, reflect contemporary longing for peace and renewal. Through lush language and elegant form, Virgil explores themes of love, loss, nature’s beauty, and the contrast between urban turmoil and rural harmony. The Eclogues established the pastoral tradition in Western literature, influencing poets for centuries with their lyrical grace and emotional depth.

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