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  Head & Shoulders - A coming of...

  F. Scott Fitzgerald

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  Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was born on 24th September 1896 in Saint Paul, Minnesota into an upper-middle class family. Whilst his mother was pregnant with him, his two young sisters tragically died.  Fitzgerald once said this was when his destiny as a writer was ordained. 
   
  His intelligence and talent was recognised from an early age, with his first story, about a detective being published in the school magazine when he was just 13.   
   
  In 1913 he enrolled at Princeton but his devotion to his own literary pursuits resulted in him leaving and, rather bizarrely, joining the Army.  In 1918, stationed at Fort Sheridan near Montgomery, Alabama he met and became infatuated and then inseparable from Zelda Sayre.  Initially though she refused to marry him but with the success of ‘This Side of Paradise’, the fame and the flow of money enabled them both to begin a gilded life.  For them this was The Jazz Age.  For Fitzgerald he was already an alcoholic. 
   
  He continued to write with great mastery and the titles of his novels and many of his 164 short stories are household names.  The Great Gatsby, often cited as The Great American Novel was published to mixed reviews.  As America moved from the Great Depression to the slaughter of the Second World War his works and himself were seen as far too entwined with the decadent twenties. The world had moved on and he hadn’t.   
   
  Further tragedy was never far from his life. Zelda after years of erratic and now intolerable behaviour was committed to an institution in 1936.  His own sales began to decline and he became a hack for hire in Hollywood, dependent on increasing amounts of booze and the weekly pay check.  His drunken state had often resulted in arrest or hospitalisation, further imperiling his talents.   Despite his contribution to many MGM films he received only one credit. 
   
  The end came all too soon for one of America’s greatest ever writers.  On 21st December 1940, at only 44 years of age in Hollywood, F Scott Fitzgerald succumbed to a heart attack.

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  The Monkey's Paw

  W. W. Jacobs

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  In The Monkey's Paw, W.W. Jacobs delivers one of the most iconic and chilling tales of supernatural horror. The story follows the White family as they come into possession of a cursed monkey's paw, capable of granting them three wishes—but at a terrible cost. As their desires are fulfilled, the consequences of tampering with fate become disturbingly clear, leading to a horrifying and tragic outcome. 
  Narrated by Phillip Nathaniel Freeman, this audiobook captures the suspense, terror, and dark themes of Jacobs' classic tale, pulling listeners into a world where every wish comes with a deadly price. 
  Perfect for fans of gothic literature, supernatural horror, and classic short stories, The Monkey's Paw remains a timeless exploration of the dangers of tempting fate.

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  The Iron Way

  Tim Leach

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  Cast to the edge of the Empire, the Sarmatian army must fight in defence of Rome in the second of a new trilogy set in the second century AD, from the author of Smile of the Wolf. 
   
  In the hard, unforgiving land at the northernmost point of the Roman Empire lies a great wall. Once, the edge had been but a thing of thoughts and dreams, but one day the great Emperor from across the water had grown tired of such borders. So, a wall was raised from the earth at his command. From afar, it looked invincible. 
   
  Yet every wall has its weaknesses – if one looks close enough. 
   
  In its shadow gather five thousand fearsome soldiers. Men bred to fight and kill. The Sarmatians have suffered capture and defeat, but under a new command they are prepared to fight again. 
   
  For of the other side of the wall there are rumours. Of men closer to giants, of warriors who fight without fear or restraint. And the Sarmatians are called to defend against them. To stand and fight. To die for Rome. 
   
  Praise for Tim Leach's Sarmatian Trilogy: 
   
  'The characters feel rounded and real, and the Sarmatians' attempts to keep their world alive and evade the tyrannous reach of Rome are heartbreaking' The Times on A Winter War

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  The Girl He Left Behind - A Novel

  Anonimo

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  Fifteen years ago, Willow Alexander was jilted at the altar by her high school sweetheart, Graham Currie, who left their wedding rehearsal the night before knowing he would not be returning the next day.  
  Confused and devastated, Willow remains in the small town of Glenmor in Cape Breton, caring for her ailing parents and nursing her heartache. What no one knows is that Willow lost more than her marriage on that shocking day, which is why she remains on her family’s expansive property, in the shadow of Christy’s Mountain, unable to let go of the secret she has kept hidden for more than a decade.  
  Soon after her fortieth birthday, Willow finds out that Graham is returning to town, without his new wife, after years of working as a doctor in New York City. As Willow grapples with her emotions, wondering how she will deal with Graham’s arrival, tragedy strikes again: her dear friend, Kathleen, and her husband, local doctor James Millhouse, are found dead. Willow was the last one to see the couple on the night they died and fears that she may have accidently had a hand in their deaths.   
  Fearing both Graham’s return and her own imminent arrest, Willow holes up in her family home, reflecting on her past and bracing for her uncertain future. The Girl He Left Behind is a moving story about how confronting life’s greatest uncertainties is often the only way forward. 

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  Corkscrew You: The most...

  Catherine Robertson

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  Could the guy she loves to hate turn out to be her perfect pairing?  
  If Shelby Armstrong wants to keep her late father’s beloved Flora Valley Wines in business, she’ll have to listen to Nathan Durant’s advice. But given the fact that Shelby is all heart and Nate is nothing but tough love, bringing the winery back to life quickly becomes a battle of wills. 
  And yet, Shelby and Nate aren’t incompatible in every way – in fact, an unexpected (and unexpectedly hot) kiss shows Shelby that they’d make a very good team – in the bedroom! But as is always the case when it comes to love and money, things quickly get complicated… 
  Tropes: 
  🌸 Grumpy/sunshine 
  🌸 Enemies to lovers 
  🌸 Small town romance 
  🌸 He falls firstReaders LOVE Flora Valley: 
  'The authors writing style is witty and warm … Her dialogue sparkles with humor and authenticity, making the interactions between characters a major highlight’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Hooked me in from the first chapter’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘This was an incredibly fun read – I loved loved our cast of characters and will absolutely be reading sequels to come’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'Nate and Shelby were so fun and swoony! … I absolutely loved the setting’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'A cute and enjoyable read. The writing is humorous, and I laughed out loud at several parts’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'An enjoyable romantic read .. It's quite inspirational showing how something good can be achieved when dealing with grief’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  In this best-selling contemporary fiction, the workplace becomes a stage for comedy and erotic tension. Shelby and Nate's story is a top choice for fans of the genre. 
  For fans of Sarah Adams (Beg, Borrow, or Steal), and Darci St. John (Crash Into Me). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  Luxe in Quest - Luxe's Lullaby...

  Cara Blaine

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  "...If those cute little mushrooms die, Daddy's gonna take you to the mound so high..." 
  In the highly anticipated second installment of Luxe's Lullaby Trilogy, Luxe and her companions find themselves facing even greater challenges as they delve deeper into the dangerous world of the fae. 
  The four race against time to find a solution that will allow Luxe to wield her powers without succumbing to their crippling side effects, while also gathering allies willing to stand against the tyrannical fae queen. As they uncover some of the queen’s well kept secrets, their bonds are tested like never before. They must summon all their courage and cunning to survive the treacherous path ahead. 
  Amidst the chaos, Søren battles his own inner demons–remnants of his traumatic experience of torture at the queen’s hands. Meanwhile, Calix is faced with a harrowing betrayal and a devastating loss. Throughout it all, Alistair remains a steadfast pillar of strength for Luxe and the group, despite being forced to face the uncomfortable realities of his past. 
  In this captivating sequel, the stakes are higher, the dangers are deadlier, and the fate of the fae realm hangs in the balance. Can Luxe and the guys find the path to victory despite the difficulties they face at every turn? 
  Duet narration by Paige Reisenfeld and PJ Freebourn.

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