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  Seizing Power

  Janet MdGiffin

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  This gripping third installment of the Empress Irini Series is set in the cutthroat world of 8th-century Byzantium, where power, betrayal, and ambition collide in a deadly game for the throne. 
  When Constantine’s father dies unexpectedly, the nine-year-old is thrust onto the imperial throne, with his mother, Irini, assuming the role of Regent. But as Irini consolidates power and ruthlessly blocks her son’s attempts to rule, Abbess Thekla finds herself torn between loyalty to the ambitious empress and a growing allegiance to the rightful emperor, Constantine. 
  Irini forces Constantine into an unwanted marriage to the unpopular Maria, prevents him from gaining his full authority at eighteen, and has him imprisoned when he dares to challenge her dominance. But Constantine’s loyal army rallies to his side, freeing him and overthrowing Irini’s reign. Now, the battle for the throne intensifies as a resourceful and relentless Irini vows to stop at nothing to reclaim her power. 
  Thekla must navigate a dangerous web of deception and intrigue—can she prevent the mother and son from destroying each other, or will Irini’s savage ambition tear the empire apart?

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  The New Galena Hotel

  Stephen The Storyteller

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  The New Galena Hotel follows Nick Poland, who sells his family farm to seek new opportunities and discovers the charming village of New Galena. There, he renovates a historic hotel while navigating the challenges of Prohibition, including whisky smuggling, pressures from the temperance movement, and risks tied to local mining operations. Each of these factors presents significant obstacles as Nick establishes his new venture. The story's ending catches the reader off guard, bringing a surprising twist to this engaging historical fiction set in Bucks County.

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  A Room with a View - A...

  E. M. Forster

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  In a world bound by rigid rules, one sun-drenched Italian afternoon will change a young woman's destiny forever. 
  Lucy Honeychurch is a young English woman stifled by the strict social expectations of Edwardian society. While touring Florence with her overbearing cousin Charlotte, their chief complaint is a lack of a view at the Pension Bertolini. But when the unconventional Mr. Emerson and his brooding son, George, offer to trade their idyllic rooms, Lucy's carefully constructed world begins to unravel. 
  Surrounded by the breathtaking art, passionate culture, and sensual vistas of Italy, Lucy experiences a sudden spiritual awakening. A terrifying incident in a Florentine piazza pushes her into George's arms, forcing her to question everything she has been taught about propriety, love, and living a truthful life. 
  Why you will love this audiobook: A timeless classic of Literary Fiction, this masterpiece brims with sharp social satire, evocative European travelogue vibes, and a deeply moving coming-of-age romance. Listeners who adore lush historical settings, complex character studies, and the enduring battle between duty and desire will be swept away by this immersive and romantic epic. 
  About the Author: E. M. Forster was an acclaimed English novelist and essayist whose works brilliantly dissected class differences and the hypocrisy of early 20th-century British society. His legacy as a giant of modern literature remains unmatched, celebrated for his profound humanism and elegant, witty prose.

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  A Woman's War

  Marjorie Daley

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  In 1914, the world descended into war. Nineteen-year-old Elodie Fabien finds herself a refugee in France when Reims is overrun. She yearns to help her country, and her determination leads her to the women of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry. The FANYS are on their way to Calais, where the Belgian Army has an understaffed hospital. Elodie discovers courage and resiliency as her work takes her from the hospital to the trenches and eventually as a courier for Madame Curie. Elodie, with her firsthand experience of the terror of trench warfare, meets a young British lieutenant and learns the pain of loving someone on the front lines. Throughout the long years, Elodie experiences all the facets of a woman's war.Meticulously researched and based on real women who served in WWI's trenches, clearing stations, and hospitals, A Woman's War is a testament to the forgotten women on the front lines of the most brutal war in human history. This historical accuracy brings to life the untold stories of these brave women, making the narrative all the more compelling.

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  History of Tom Jones A Foundling

  Henry Fielding

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  Tom Jones is considered one of the first prose works describable as a novel. The novel is divided into 18 smaller books. Tom Jones is a foundling discovered on the property of a very kind, wealthy landowner, Squire Allworthy. Tom grows into a vigorous and lusty, yet honest and kind-hearted, youth. He develops affection for his neighbor's daughter, Sophia Western. On one hand, their love reflects the romantic comedy genre popular in 18th-century Britain. However, Tom's status as a bastard causes Sophia's father and Allworthy to oppose their love; this criticism of class friction in society acted as a biting social commentary. The inclusion of prostitution and sexual promiscuity in the plot was also original for its time, and also acted as the foundation for criticism of the book's "lowness." (Summary from Wikipedia)

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  His To Fly

  Richard Howells Watkins

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  "His to Fly" by Richard Howells Watkins is a short story published in the late 1920s, where the characters navigate the challenges of early aviation. The narrative revolves around two pilots, Beak Becket and Jerry Tabor, as they grapple with their complicated partnership while flying a biplane. Central to the story is the theme of ambition and the tension between experience and inexperience in pursuit of flight. The plot unfolds as Jerry and Beak prepare for a flight, highlighting their contentious relationship. Beak, a seasoned pilot, often belittles Jerry, who is eager to prove himself. Tensions rise during their journey, particularly when the realities of aerial navigation become perilous amid fog and dwindling fuel. As the story climaxes with a malfunction and impending disaster, Jerry's decisive moment comes when he must choose between saving himself by jumping with a parachute or taking control of the plane that he partly owns. In a courageous act of determination, Jerry takes over the cockpit, demonstrating growth and asserting his newfound identity as a pilot, ultimately leading to their precarious landing.

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