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  In the Year of Jubilee

  George Gissing

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  The Jubilee marks the fiftieth year of the reign of Queen Victoria. Dickensian in its sweeping scope of London life, Jubilee depicts the harsh and disreputable conditions of lower-middle class life at the end of the 19th century. (Introduction by S. Kovalchik)

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  Book of Colours

  Robyn Cadwallader

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  From Robyn Cadwallader, author of the internationally acclaimed novel The Anchoress, comes a deeply profound and moving novel of the importance of creativity and the power of connection, told through the story of the commissioning of a gorgeously decorated medieval manuscript, a Book of Hours. 
    
  London, 1321: In a small shop in Paternoster Row, three people are drawn together around the creation of a magnificent book, an illuminated manuscript of prayers, a book of hours. Even though the commission seems to answer the aspirations of each one of them, their own desires and ambitions threaten its completion. As each struggles to see the book come into being, it will change everything they have understood about their place in the world. In many ways, this is a story about power - it is also a novel about the place of women in the roiling and turbulent world of the early fourteenth century; what power they have, how they wield it, and just how temporary and conditional it is. 
  Rich, deep, sensuous and full of life, Book of Colours is also, most movingly, a profoundly beautiful story about creativity and connection, and our instinctive need to understand our world and communicate with others through the pages of a book. 
  'Robyn Cadwallader fashions words with the same delicate, colourful intensity that her 14th century illuminators brought to their illustrated manuscripts. Book of Colours brings alive a harsh but rich past, filled with the fantasies, fears, sly wit and tender longings of the medieval imagination.' Sarah Dunant 
  'Book of Colours shows the depth of possibility a book might hold - all the while shimmering with the beauty and fragility of an ancient gilded page.' Eleanor Limprecht 
  'Extraordinary ... a real sensory experience ... suffused with colours' ABC Radio National The Bookshelf 
  Praise for The Anchoress: 
  'So beautiful, so rich, so strange, unexpected and thoughtful - also suspenseful. I loved this book.' Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love 
  'Affecting ... finely drawn ... a considerable achievement.' Sarah Dunant, New York Times 
  'Elegant and eloquent' Irish Mail 
  'Cadwallader's writing evokes a heightened attention to the senses: you might never read a novel so sensuous yet unconcerned with romantic love. For this alone it is worth seeking out. But also because The Anchoress achieves what every historical novel attempts: reimagining the past while opening a new window - like a squint, perhaps - to our present lives.' Sydney Morning Herald 
  'A novel of page-turning grace' Newtown Review of Books

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  The Homecoming of Ulysses

  Homer

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  Returning home from the Trojan War after an absence of 20 years, Ulysses has to confront his wife’s suitors, who have taken over his home.

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  The Gold Seekers

  Vivian Stuart

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  The thirteenth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams.
   
  Against overwhelming odds they fought to tame a savage land, now they must fight to keep it.
  During the 1850s on a promise of fertile soil, the wilderness of Australia had been tamed by proud men and passionate women like the Broomes or Tempests. This first line of pioneers had worked the land for the betterment of the colony. But when gold was discovered in the rugged hills and desolate outback, a different type of pioneers made their way into the wilderness: The Gold seekers.

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  The Three Musketeers

  Alexandre Dumas

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  The Three Musketeers 
  Enter a world of swashbuckling adventure, romance, and intrigue with "The Three Musketeers", a timeless classic that has captivated readers for centuries. Follow the journey of d'Artagnan, a young Gascon with a heart full of fire and a sword arm to match, as he sets out to become a Musketeer of the Guard. 
  In 17th-century France, d'Artagnan befriends the legendary Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, and together they embark on a thrilling adventure that will take them from the streets of Paris to the battlefields of Europe. As they navigate the treacherous world of politics and power, they must foil the sinister plots of Cardinal Richelieu, who will stop at nothing to destroy the King and Queen. 
  But Richelieu is not the only villain they face. The beautiful and deadly Milady de Winter is a force to be reckoned with, and her machinations threaten to destroy not only the Musketeers, but also d'Artagnan's love for the lovely Constance Bonacieux. 
  With its fast-paced plot, memorable characters, and romantic ideals, "The Three Musketeers" is a tale that has enthralled readers for generations. Join Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and d'Artagnan as they live by their motto: "One for all, all for one!" 
  This audiobook features: 
  - A thrilling narrative that brings 17th-century France to life 
  - A cast of unforgettable characters, from the dashing Musketeers to the villainous Milady de Winter 
  - A tale of adventure, romance, and revenge that will keep you on the edge of your seat 
  - A timeless classic that has inspired countless adaptations and remains a beloved favorite among readers

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  The Secrets of Folder 42

  Abdelmajid Sebbata

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  In this thriller-cum-jigsaw puzzle, two storylines play out across continents and true historical events as American novelist Christine McMillan and student Rachid Bennacer aim to solve The Secrets of Folder 42, while chess champion Zouhair Belkacem, shunted off to medical school in Moscow, returns to Morocco in time for a spectacular crunch day.

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