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  The Guardians of the Cathar...

  Ferdinand Vilard

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  The Guardians of the Cathar Treasure is a thrilling historical novel set in the 13th century, during the brutal fall of Montségur, the last stronghold of the Cathars. In the midst of fire and chaos, Bertran, a warrior marked by a dark past, and Alazais, a young, faith-filled seer, embark on a desperate flight with a mysterious treasure that could change the fate of the world. 
  Pursued by Crusaders and Templars led by the implacable Friar Arnaud, this story combines action, sacrifice and mystery in a journey through the Pyrenees mountains. Between battles, betrayals and mystical visions, Bertran and Alazais must face not only their enemies, but also their own fears and beliefs. 
  In an evocative and emotionally charged style, Ferdinand Vilard invites you to discover an epic struggle for truth, where courage and faith are the only weapons in the face of oppression. ‘The Guardians of the Cathar Treasure is more than a story of survival: it is a hymn to resistance, sacrifice and hope. 
  Are you ready to unveil the secret of the Cathars?

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  A Ring of Truth - A Henrietta...

  Michelle Cox

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  Mixing Mystery and Romance in a Fizzy 1930s Cocktail! 
  A high-society summer. A missing ring. A romance put to the test. 
  Henrietta Von Harmon thought accepting Inspector Clive Howard's proposal was the hard part—until she discovers he's heir to a North Shore fortune and she's expected to spend the summer at his family's sprawling Winnetka estate. While Clive returns to an important case in Chicago, Henrietta must navigate the treacherous waters of high society under the withering gaze of his mother, who clearly thinks her son could do better. 
  Finding herself more at ease with the servants than the family, Henrietta becomes intrigued when an elderly housemaid claims her precious ring has been stolen. But what begins as a simple mystery to prove herself useful spirals into something far more sinister. 
  As Henrietta uncovers long-buried family secrets—including shocking revelations about her own mother's past—she and Clive must confront hard truths about the worlds that divide them. And when danger from their past resurfaces in the last place they expect, Henrietta must decide: Can she truly belong in Clive's world? And more urgently—will she survive long enough to find out? 
  ★ “Henrietta and Clive are a sexy, endearing, and downright fun pair of sleuths.” —Library Journal (starred review) 
  ★ “Fans of spunky, historical heroines will love Henrietta Von Harmon.” ―Booklist, starred review 
  ★ “The crème de la crème of historical fiction.” ―Brit+Co 
  ★ “Brimming with dark plot on every page, this unpredictable literary thrill ride will transport you to the heart of 1930s Chicago and the love story of a lifetime.”―POPSUGAR

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  The Persian Boy

  Mary Renault

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  A New York Times–bestselling novel of the ancient king of Macedon and his lover by the author Hilary Mantel calls “a shining light.”The Persian Boy centers on the most tempestuous years of Alexander the Great’s life, as seen through the eyes of his lover and most faithful attendant, Bagoas. When Bagoas is very young, his father is murdered and he is sold as a slave to King Darius of Persia. Then, when Alexander conquers the land, he is given Bagoas as a gift, and the boy is besotted. This passion comes at a time when much is at stake—Alexander has two wives, conflicts are ablaze, and plots on the Macedon king’s life abound. The result is a riveting account of a great conqueror’s years of triumph and, ultimately, heartbreak.The Persian Boy is the second volume of the Novels of Alexander the Great trilogy, which also includes Fire from Heaven and Funeral Games.This ebook features an illustrated biography of Mary Renault including rare images of the author.“Mary Renault is a shining light to both historical novelists and their readers. She does not pretend the past is like the present, or that the people of ancient Greece were just like us. She shows us their strangeness; discerning, sure-footed, challenging our values, piquing our curiosity, she leads us through an alien landscape that moves and delights us.” —Hilary Mantel

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  Ethan Frome and Summer - Two...

  Edith Wharton

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  Author Edith Wharton is best known for her books set amongst the upper-echelon of New York society, including "The House of Mirth" and "The Age of Innocence," (the latter of which won her the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction).   
  But Wharton also wrote two American classics that take place in rural settings: the then-scandalous tale of youthful rebellion,"Summer" and her haunting novel of love and regret, "Ethan Frome." Both have gone on to be considered among the finest novels of the early 20th century.   
  We are proud to present both of these books in one volume, each in their original and unabridged format.

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  Witching Pool The: A Justice...

  John Pilkington

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  England, 1617 
   
   
  Susanna Cobbett, teenage daughter of a powerful Worcester landowner, is found dead in a gloomy woodland pond which has an evil reputation as the Witching Pool. The girl is said to have drowned herself, driven to madness by a local widow named Agnes Mason, who is arrested on a charge of witchcraft. If found guilty, she will hang at the next Assizes. 
   
   
  But Justice Belstrang, shrewd ex-magistrate and sceptic, does not believe a word of it. And when Agnes’s family beg him to help, he finds himself caught up in an ever-darkening mystery. 
   
   
  Another death follows: that of Susanna’s lover, a young shepherd. He too is reported to have drowned himself at the Witching Pool, unable to face life without his beloved. But from local woodsman Ned Berritt, Belstrang learns there’s more to it – and when Berritt too is found dead soon after, he becomes even more determined to uncover the truth. 
   
   
  The mystery grows murkier, however, as Belstrang is pitted against his old rival Justice Standish. 
   
   
  But Belstrang’s stubbornness and passion for justice drives him on. With the help of his friend and fellow-sceptic Doctor Boyd, he unravels the terrible crimes that have lain hidden behind the doors of the great manor of Ebbfield. 
   
   
  Belstrang must confront and apprehend his suspect - and risk his own life in the attempt. 
   
   
  Recommended for fans of Andrew Taylor, CJ Sansom and SJ Parris.

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  Heart of Darkness

  Joseph Conrad

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  "Heart of Darkness," written by Joseph Conrad in the late 19th century, is a novella that follows Charles Marlow, a seaman on a journey up the Congo River to connect with a mysterious ivory trader named Kurtz. Through this quest, the story explores themes of imperialism, colonization, and the darkness within humanity. 
  The narrative begins aboard the Nellie, a cruising yawl anchored on the Thames River, where Marlow reflects on the river's historical significance and its connection to both the past and the present. He contemplates the vastness and mystery of the unknown world, in contrast to the familiar sights of London. As the story unfolds, we gain insights into Marlow’s character and his quest to uncover the enigmatic figure of Kurtz, who embodies the complex moral ambiguities of European colonialism. 
  The atmosphere grows increasingly heavy with foreshadowing, inviting readers to reflect on the deeper implications of Marlow's journey into the heart of darkness.

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