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A five-year story of love between ordinary people who survived World War II on just 49 days spent together. How did they do it? This true story based on real lives explores the conundrum.
One January day, many years ago, the little town of Hanover, anchored on a windy Nebraska tableland, was trying not to be blown away. A mist of fine snowflakes was curling and eddying about the cluster of low drab buildings huddled on the gray prairie, under a gray sky. The dwelling-houses were set about haphazard on the tough prairie sod; some of them looked as if they had been moved in overnight, and others as if they were straying off by themselves, headed straight for the open plain. None of them had any appearance of permanence, and the howling wind blew under them as well as over them. The main street was a deeply rutted road, now frozen hard, which ran from the squat red railway station and the grain “elevator” at the north end of the town to the lumber yard and the horse pond at the south end. On either side of this road straggled two uneven rows of wooden buildings; the general merchandise stores, the two banks, the drug store, the feed store, the saloon, the post-office. The board sidewalks were gray with trampled snow, but at two o’clock in the afternoon the shopkeepers, having come back from dinner, were keeping well behind their frosty windows.Mostra libro
A romance inspired by real events... Maria, Georgy and Harriet navigate their first throes of passion, scandal, and love in the heady pre-war atmosphere of Brussels in 1815. Little do they know they will soon be waltzing their way to the battle of the century at a small village called Waterloo. As the fight for Europe rages outside the city walls, Maria seeks to find herself – will she also find a husband along the way?Mostra libro
"Old Mortality" by Walter Scott is a historical novel set in 17th-century Scotland. The story revolves around Henry Morton, a young man caught in the conflicts between Royalists and Covenanters. With the fanatical Old Mortality, he journeys through a politically charged landscape marked by religious strife and personal sacrifices. Scott weaves a tale of love, loyalty, and the tumultuous events of the Bishops' Wars. Against a backdrop of historical events, the characters confront moral dilemmas and navigate the complex web of politics and religion. "Old Mortality" stands as a powerful exploration of the human cost of ideological battles in a turbulent period.Mostra libro
In this explosive final installment of the Empress Irini Series, the ruthless and cunning Irini of Athens stops at nothing to claim ultimate power in the treacherous world of 8th-century Byzantium. After regaining the throne, Irini ensnares Constantine in a web of deceit, convincing him to divorce Maria and banishing his wife and daughters to Abbess Thekla’s island convent—where Maria slowly descends into madness. But Irini’s thirst for dominance knows no bounds. Manipulating Constantine into turning against the soldiers who once betrayed her, she ignites a brutal civil war, plunging the empire into chaos—army against army, mother against son. As the battle rages, Irini orchestrates a final, ruthless strike, capturing Constantine and leaving him blinded and powerless. Even as she seizes the throne for herself, one question remains: will Abbess Thekla, her former ally, stand by her side—or become the force that finally brings her down?Mostra libro
The first great Western, a story of courage and adventure in Utah canyon countryWhen Jane Withersteen’s father dies, he leaves her in sole possession of the family’s cattle ranch, situated on one of the most valuable pieces of land in Utah. The river that runs through the property gives Jane control of the local water supply—and the great power that comes with it. Coveting the property, a local Mormon leader named Tull tries to force Jane into a polygamous marriage—a fate that she resists. As Jane’s defiance grows stronger, so does the ire of the townsfolk, and the marriage seems all but inevitable until the infamous gunslinger Lassiter rides into town, bringing a quick trigger and frontier-hardened bravery that just may be Jane’s last great hope.Renowned for its rich depiction of the West, Riders of the Purple Sage is an unforgettable adventure story of love, honor, and courage, and perhaps the most popular Western of all time.This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.Mostra libro
The Roaring Twenties shimmer with unimaginable wealth, dangerous secrets, and a love that could destroy everything it touches. When young, aspiring bond salesman Nick Carraway moves to the wealthy enclave of West Egg, Long Island, he finds himself living next door to a mysterious millionaire. Jay Gatsby is a man who throws dazzling, extravagant parties but remains isolated in his own mansion, staring out at a single green light across the bay. Drawn into the intoxicating world of the ultra-rich, Nick reunites with his cousin Daisy Buchanan and her domineering husband, Tom. Soon, Nick becomes the unwitting linchpin in Gatsby's desperate, decade-long quest to reclaim his lost love, Daisy. But beneath the champagne-soaked nights, jazz-filled ballrooms, and glittering facades lies a volatile cocktail of jealousy, infidelity, and blinding ambition that threatens to shatter their gilded world forever. Why you will love this: This definitive Literary Fiction audiobook is the quintessential portrait of the Jazz Age. Listeners will be captivated by its lyrical prose, timeless tropes of star-crossed lovers, and biting social commentary on the hollow pursuit of the American Dream. If you crave atmospheric settings, complex character studies, and tragic romance driven by unforgettable archetypes, this cinematic narration will transport you straight to 1922. About the Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald was a defining voice of the 20th century whose works captured the glittering excess and inherent disillusionment of the Jazz Age. With his unmatched elegant prose and sharp cultural critiques, Fitzgerald cemented his legacy as one of the greatest American writers of all time.Mostra libro
