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  Murmurs of the Monarchy: Book...

  Margot Langley

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  Murmurs of the Monarchy is a captivating journey through courtly shadows, where whispered secrets carry more weight than royal decrees. In a kingdom polished by elegance but ruled by silence, a young noblewoman uncovers a dangerous conspiracy hidden beneath the gilded façade of power. As subtle alliances form and betrayal looms behind every jeweled mask, she must navigate a world where influence is traded in glances and truth is a luxury few can afford. Brimming with intrigue, tension, and emotional depth, Murmurs of the Monarchy is a masterclass in slow-burning suspense and regal drama. Perfect for listeners drawn to political fantasy, rich character dynamics, and the thrill of secrets just waiting to be exposed.

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  The Bells of Bournville Green

  Annie Murray

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  Pretty seventeen-year-old Greta has never known a stable family life. With no father, and loathing her mother Ruby's latest boyfriend, Greta finds life hard at home and is happiest at work with her friends at the Cadbury factory in Birmingham where she is popular with the boys.Life takes a turn for the worse when her missing vixen of a sister Marleen turns up during the freezing winter of 1962. Greta soon decides that her only way out is marriage, but all too soon she discovers that life with her old class mate Trevor is not a ticket to freedom and happiness. She finds herself on the streets, pregnant and homeless . . .She is taken in by her mother's old friends, Edie and Anatoli Gruschov. In Anatoli, Greta finds the father she has never had. Kindly Edie loves to mother people and is desperately missing her son David and his family who have settled in Israel. But the love and security of this haven is soon shattered by appalling tragedy, which affects all the chocolate girls and their children and changes life forever . . .Continuing the saga begun in Annie Murray's Chocolate Girls, and set in 1960s Birmingham, The Bells of Bournville Green is a story of families whose lives are entwined, of belonging and loss . . . and of a young woman's search for transforming love read by Annie Aldington.

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  Fire in the Mountains

  Rachel Wesson

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  When the railroad comes to town, some fights are worth everything. 
   
  Thomas Hayes has spent four years building a life in Shamrock Ridge—a successful blacksmith shop, a respected place in the community, and a promising marriage to mail-order bride Fiona Long. But when railroad developers arrive with generous buyout offers and veiled threats, Thomas's carefully constructed world begins to crumble. 
   
  As neighbors turn away and the community fractures under pressure, Thomas considers the one thing he swore he'd never do again: run. But Fiona didn't abandon everything in New York to watch her husband surrender to shame. She's learned what it means to fight for what matters, and she won't let fear win—not in their marriage, and not in their town. 
   
  With friends rallying and enemies closing in, Thomas must choose between the safety of surrender and the courage to stand for what's right. Because sometimes the only way to prove you're not a coward is to face the fight that terrifies you most. 
   
  A story of love, loyalty, and the price of doing what's right when everything is at stake.

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  Less Than Equals

  VL McBeath

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  A woman's place is in the home . . . That's what she's always been told. But Harriet has other ideas . . . 
   
   
   
  In 1860s England, it's a man's world and women aren't expected . . . or allowed . . . to upset the status quo. 
   
   
   
  Living with her domineering uncle, Harriet is desperate to break free. Could the charming young man who has come to stay with them be her way out? Or will he be just like the rest? Happy to keep her in her place . . . 
   
   
   
  Not prepared to sit around while her dreams die, Harriet risks everything to stand her ground. 
   
   
   
  But she underestimates how far some will go to silence her. 
   
   
   
  Inspired by a true story, Less Than Equals continues the epic saga of one family's trials, tragedies, and triumphs as they seek their fortune in Victorian-era England.

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  Finding utopia

  Linda Weber

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  "Finding Utopia" is a love story inspired by remarkable true events. Both gritty and tender this thriller is woven with a dark thread of mystery. Maizelle Clarke, the town doctor's daughter, elopes with Will Jones, an auto mechanic, against her father's wishes. He disowns her and cuts her off from her siblings and the family she loves. Embraced by her husband's mother, she learns to be a wife and mother at the older woman's elbow.  
  The young couple create an idyllic life for themselves and their growing family until an unspeakable tragedy strikes, throwing the mother of three into a deep depression that threatens her marriage, her family, and all she holds dear. As she struggles to climb out of the darkness, another baby is born, giving her hope, a reason to live, and the resilience to repair her fractured relationships. As she takes her first tentative steps forward, a misguided love brings a night of terror to Utopia and a dark secret threatens the family and the community's very existence. 
  A story of deep love, enduring friendship, loss, and redemption, FINDING UTOPIA is a tender, gritty story that defines what it means to be human, as it carries readers to a surprising and emotional climax. 
  Described by readers as "gripping and powerful with unfettered emotion, this book blew my mind and broke my heart. The story of Will and Maizelle will be with me for a long, long, time."

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  Addie's Eyes

  Tim Landry

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  What does a blind girl see when she dreams? 
   
  Step into the world of Addie's Eyes, where a blind girl's imagination holds the key to a fantastic adventure. Set in a Victorian theater, this enchanted tale follows 12-year-old ADDIE ALEXANDER, a resilient young girl who is blind. Upon learning her beloved teacher is leaving, devastated Addie forms an unlikely bond with gentle FEDOR, a hairy Sideshow performer who enthralls and comforts her with fanciful stories of his “Lost Kingdom.” 
   
  In his self doubt, however, Fedor conceals his unusual appearance from her.  
   
  But when Addie is abruptly transported to Fedor’s magical land and miraculously gains the ability to see, she soon discovers that the Kingdom is under threat from a horrific force. Can Addie’s courage and faith save the Kingdom from destruction? 
   
  And what will happen when she discovers her friend’s true nature? 
   
  With echoes of beloved classics like Alice in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz, Addie's Eyes is an uplifting, thrilling journey that will captivate readers of all ages. Filled with surprises, laughter, tears, and unforgettable characters, this book, with its dozens of beautiful full-color illustrations, is the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one.

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