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  Inventions - A Short Story...

  Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ambrose...

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  The human mind has many amazing characteristics.  It is logical and creative and able to make great leaps of imagination and turn many of its ideas into physical reality. 
   
  In this volume our authors, including Ambrose Bierce, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Winifred Holtby, Bernard Capes and many others bring forth creations and contraptions that are both amazing and abstract as well as diabolical and delightful. 
  1 - Inventions - A Short Story Collection - An Introduction 
  2 - The Artist of the Beautiful by Nathaniel Hawthorne 
  3 - Moxon's Master by Ambrose Bierce 
  4 - Those Who Wait by Ethel Dell 
  5 - The Freezing of London by Herbert C Ridout 
  6 - The Voice of God by Winifred Holtby 
  7 - The Tachypomp by Edward Page Mitchell 
  8 - A Tale of Negative Gravity by Frank R Stockton 
  9 - The Eidoloscope by Robert Duncan Milne 
  10 - Bullet-Proof by Bernard Capes

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  Viper in the Nest

  Georgina Clarke

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  London's streets are sinister. But what if the real danger lies closer to home? 
   
  London, June 1759. When a charmless civil servant takes his own life, few are interested in his death. But Lizzie Hardwicke, who plies her trade in the brothels of London whilst also working as an undercover sleuth for the magistrate, can see no reason why a man who had everything to look forward to would wish to end his life. 
   
  Lizzie's search for answers takes her from the smoke-filled rooms of fashionable gambling houses, where politicians mix ambition with pleasure, to the violent streets of Soho, ready to erupt with riots in the sultry summer heat. All the while, she is navigating her complicated feelings for the magistrate's trusted assistant, Will Davenport, and a disturbing situation at home. 
   
  Then a gambling house owner is brutally murdered, and Lizzie finds herself tangled in a chaos that she cannot control. The darkest of secrets threatens to turn Davenport against her forever; its exposure will send her to the gallows. 
   
  The third instalment of the gripping and vividly imagined historical mystery series set in 18th century London.

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  A Versailles Christmas Tide

  Mary Stuart Boyd

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  Step into the opulent world of Versailles during Christmastime with Mary Stuart Boyd’s charming holiday tale, The Versailles Christmas Tide. Set against the luxurious backdrop of the French palace, this story brings to life the festive celebrations, historical elegance, and enchanting customs of a bygone era. Boyd captures the wonder of the season, blending vivid descriptions of holiday decor with the timeless spirit of togetherness and joy. 
  Narrated by Tiffany Perdue, this audiobook transports listeners to a magical Versailles, where Christmas comes alive with warmth and sophistication. Perdue’s narration enhances the rich atmosphere and historical details, inviting audiences into a celebration that is both lavish and heartwarming. 
  Perfect for fans of classic literature, historical settings, and holiday tales, The Versailles Christmas Tide offers an immersive journey into the splendor of the season, making it an ideal listen for those who cherish timeless holiday traditions.

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  The King's Hall - A Medieval...

  Marina Pacheco

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  As if being commissioned to create a book to turn back the Apocalypse isn’t enough, intrigue and romance threaten to destroy everything he’s come to rely upon. 
  Medieval London, 997 AD. Galen and Alcuin finally arrive at the King’s Hall only to be plunged into the middle of a dangerous blood feud, a forbidden romance and a miracle that brings more questions than answers. 
  Surrounded once again by harsh men with full knowledge of the shocking event that led to his banishment, Galen has only one person he can depend on. But Alcuin is being pulled away by family duty and a new obsession. Is it time for Galen to stop relying upon others and solve his own problems?  
  Will Galen survive this dangerous new world and forge a safer future for himself and his friend? 
  The King’s Hall is the fourth book in the compelling Life of Galen historical fiction series. If you like stories about friendship overcoming the odds, mystery and intrigue at court and authentic depictions of the early Middle Ages, then you’ll love Marina Pacheco’s riveting novel.

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  The Stone Arrow

  Richard Herley

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  Stone Age England. The ancient, nomadic way of life is coming to an end; the agricultural revolution has begun. When the farmers of Burh attack the sleeping nomad tribe, Tagart is the only survivor. Twenty-five and heir to the chief, his sole inheritance now is his tribal honour – and it demands revenge. His ally is the forest itself: that, and his own ingenuity, courage and hunting skill.
  
  When the men of Burh, settlers from continental Europe, fall upon the sleeping nomad tribe in the depths of the forest amid the Downs of southern England, Tagart is the only survivor, escaping by sheer chance after his wife and young son have been massacred. Twenty-five and heir to the chiefdom of the roving hunters, he sees his only inheritance now to be an overwhelming urge for merciless revenge - of his family, his tribe and indeed of a way of life which in the England of 5,000 years ago is steadily being eroded by these tillers of the soil.
  
  Tagart’s first objective for his single-handed work of retribution is the fortified village of Burh (in what is now known as the Cuckmere Valley), and the means he uses are more subtle and deadly than any traditional form of attack. This story of his revenge, his subsequent savage enslavement by the new lords of the land and his escape with Segle, the beautiful sister of another captive, introduces a new author of considerable significance. Richard Herley writes with acute sense of place, of wind and weather, of wild life and of the background of Stone Age England when the countryside is in its last virgin state before civilization begins.
  
  Volume I of the the Pagans Trilogy. See Volume II. All of Richard Herley's books are available for purchase via links on his blog.
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  Stuck Between Two Lives

  Dave Johnson

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  Should they travel back in time? They know when—but not why. Either way, danger awaits! 
  When two cousins cross paths with the time-traveling Baxter children, they have no idea their lives are about to change forever. Janie and Lenny, kids from the rough side of town, are used to facing challenges in the present—but when they’re swept into an extraordinary adventure in the past, they begin to wonder: Is escaping into history easier than facing an uncertain future? 
  Meeting the Baxters at a family gathering is just the beginning. Before long, the cousins find themselves traveling through time to solve a mystery. But will uncovering the truth help them fix their problems in the present? And when the moment comes—will they even want to return? 
  Stuck Between Two Lives is a gripping standalone adventure and the seventh book in the Stuck series. Blending history, mystery, and time travel, it’s a thrilling and thought-provoking read packed with drama, adventure, and a touch of humour. 
  Perfect for readers 8+, but adults will be captivated too! If you love The Secret Lake by Karen Inglis or The Time Hunters Saga by Carl Ashmore, you won’t want to miss this exciting time-travel adventure.

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