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  Why The Rose Grew Thorns

  Orion Rose

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  A secret roof garden has its own kingdoms, its own manners and a great deal of gossip. Here the bees speak fluent English (when they can be bothered), the lavender has opinions about rosy people, and the curry plant is only ever interested in supper. Why is a quince a fruit you cannot eat? Why is a magnolia cone not a fruit at all? Why is a prince in silk always a little under the weather? And why, exactly, does the finest rose in the garden bristle with thorns?

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  To Each This World

  Julie E. Czerneda

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  From an Aurora Award-winning author, a new sci-fi novel follows three intrepid humans caught up in a conflict that stretches across time and space. 
   
  Biologist Julie E. Czerneda's new standalone science fiction novel, To Each This World follows a desperate mission to reconnect with long lost sleeper ships, sent centuries earlier from Earth to settle distant worlds. 
  A trio of Humans must work with their mysterious alien allies to rescue any descendants they can find on those worlds. Something is out there, determined to claim the cosmos for itself, and only on Earth will Humans be safe. 
  Or will they? 
  The challenge isn’t just to communicate with your own kind after generations have passed. It’s to understand what isn’t your kind at all. 
  And how far will trust take you, when the truth depends on what you are?

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  Uarda - A Romance of Ancient Egypt

  Georg Ebers

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  Thebes under Rameses II: a paraschites' granddaughter, a young priest, a princess, and the temple politics of a state where the priesthood outranks the throne. Ebers found the medical papyrus that bears his name and dug in Egypt for years; this 1877 novel made his reputation, and its rituals, titles and streets are drawn from the monuments and papyri he knew as a scholar. Fifty-eight plates of Roman ruins and capriccios, from Panini and Lanfranco to the Colosseum and Forum, echo the monumental world Ebers knew firsthand.

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  Twisted Realms - An Elisabeth...

  Nancy Alexander

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  A suspenseful tale of justice and madness, Twisted Realms finds psychologist Elisabeth Reinhardt plunged into the unfathomable complexities of the human mind. From the Canadian border to the barrios of Mexico City, she and her team narrowly escape disaster as they navigate the dark worlds of cults and cartels to rescue loved ones, free kidnapped children, and aid law enforcement. In this heart-pounding race against time, no one is safe. Not even Elisabeth.

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  63 Hours in Hell

  Susan L. Davis

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  What happened the three days Jesus was in Hell? 
  The Bible is silent… but what if the story isn’t over—just beginning? 
  Experience the power of Christ’s resurrection in a way you never imagined. 
  On their journey to Jesus’s crucifixion, Hannah and her brother perish in a tragic accident, plunging into the enigmatic afterlife of Paradise. Jesus sends them, along with the ‘good thief,’ Dismas, and a mysterious angel, on a perilous quest to retrieve scattered fragments of the key to Hell. 
  This ragtag team races through the epochs of biblical history, trying to outwit Lucifer's forces at every turn. Can they restore the key in 63 hours? Or will Lucifer destroy them all?

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  The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck

  Mary Shelley

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  The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck by Mary Shelley is a historical novel that blends political intrigue, identity, ambition, and personal tragedy against the backdrop of late medieval England. First published in 1830, the novel reflects Shelley's skill in combining historical research with emotional depth and philosophical reflection, creating a powerful narrative about truth, power, and human aspiration.
  
  The story centers on Perkin Warbeck, a mysterious figure who claims to be Richard of Shrewsbury, one of the lost Princes in the Tower and a rightful heir to the English throne. As Warbeck's claim gains attention, he becomes entangled in a complex web of political alliances, rival factions, and shifting loyalties that shape his fate and challenge his sense of identity.
  
  Supported by those who believe in his royal lineage, Warbeck is drawn into a struggle for legitimacy that spans courts, battlefields, and foreign alliances. However, his journey is marked by uncertainty, as questions about his true origins cast doubt over his ambitions and the loyalty of those who follow him.
  
  At the same time, the narrative explores the emotional and personal dimensions of Warbeck's life, including his marriage and the sacrifices made by those closest to him. His relationship with Lady Katherine Gordon introduces themes of devotion, endurance, and the personal cost of political ambition.
  
  Mary Shelley uses Warbeck's story to examine broader themes such as the construction of identity, the nature of legitimacy, and the consequences of political deception. The novel reflects on how history is shaped by perception, belief, and power, rather than objective truth alone.
  
  Written with careful attention to historical detail and emotional nuance, The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck combines elements of romance, tragedy, and political drama. Shelley's prose captures both the grandeur of historical events and the intimate struggles of individuals caught within them.
  
  The novel also explores themes of exile, loyalty, and resilience, portraying characters who must navigate uncertainty in a world defined by shifting authority and fragile allegiances.
  
  Ideal for readers of classic literature, historical fiction, and political drama, The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck remains a compelling exploration of identity, ambition, and the human consequences of contested history.

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