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  Reality or Delusion - From their...

  Ellen Wood aka Mrs Henry Wood

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  Ellen Price was born on 17th January 1814 in Worcester.  
  In 1836 she married Henry Wood, whose career in banking and shipping meant living in Dauphiné, in the South of France, for two decades.  During their time there they had four children. 
  Henry’s business collapsed and he and Ellen together with their four children returned to England and settled in Upper Norwood near London.   
  Ellen now turned to writing and with her second book ‘East Lynne’ enjoyed remarkable popularity. This enabled her to support her family and to maintain a literary career. 
  It was a career in which she would write over 30 novels including ‘Danesbury House’, ‘Oswald Cray’, ‘Mrs. Halliburton's Troubles’, ‘The Channings’ and ‘The Shadow of Ashlydyat’.  
  Sadly, her husband, Henry died in 1866. 
  Ellen though continued to strive on. In 1867, she purchased the magazine ‘Argosy’, founded two years previously by Alexander Strahan.  She was a prolific writer and wrote much of the magazine herself although she had some very respected contributors, amongst them Hesba Stretton and Christina Rossetti. Although she would gradually pare down writing for the magazine she continued to write novel after novel.  Such was her talent that for a time she was, in Australia, more popular than Charles Dickens. 
  Apart from novels she was an excellent translator and a writer of short stories.  ‘Reality or Delusion?’ is a staple of supernatural anthologies to this day. 
  Ellen Wood died of bronchitis on 10th February 1887).  He estate was valued at a very considerable £36,000.  
  She is buried in Highgate Cemetery, London.  
  A monument to her in Worcester Cathedral was unveiled in 1916.

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  Fallen King - A Jesse McDermitt...

  Wayne Stinnett

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  The quiet and solitude found in the back country and wetlands of south Florida has been shattered. Someone is using explosives to fish the ecologically fragile patch reefs in the shallow waters of Florida Bay, north of the Keys. Retired Marine Jesse McDermitt doesn't like explosions in his backyard. 
  Knowing his penchant for inserting himself in matters best left to the authorities, his friends withhold information from him about the destruction to the delicate, living corals. Jesse doesn't much like this, either. 
  He discovers that a vicious Miami street gang is involved when he and his daughter witness a gruesome double murder on remote Cape Sable. Ignoring his friends advice, he digs for the truth. Why does a gang that deals strictly in lead, kilos, and large bricks of cash want to steal cheap boats in the Keys, just to poach a few bucks worth of gamefish? 
  What Jesse uncovers is far more sinister than he bargained for. A twisted psychopath is in control of the gang and trying to lure him out in the open. Jesse's instinct and training compel him to attack, but conflicts with his newfound parental need to protect. Jesse and the ones he cares for most are caught in the cross-hairs. 
  It's just another day in paradise in this sixth installment of the Jesse McDermitt series.

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  She Is Victorious!

  Constance G Williams

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  In "She is Victorious!", Constance Williams shares an inspiring journey of resilience and hope through the eyes of Francesca, a young girl who faced rejection at birth. Diagnosed with Down syndrome, Francesca was sent away by her mother, leaving her feeling lost and unloved. But with the support of her father’s family, she discovered the warmth and love she had always longed for. As Francesca navigates through childhood struggles, including abuse and the tragic loss of her son, she learns the incredible power of faith and love. Despite the pain, she finds strength in God and the unexpected gift of communication with her son’s spirit. This connection guides her through life’s challenges, helping her to heal and grow. This heartfelt story highlights the power of perseverance and the ability to rise above adversity. "She is Victorious!" is not just a story of survival; it’s an empowering message that encourages readers to find their strength and embrace their true selves, no matter the obstacles they face.

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  The Truth Has Arms And Legs

  Alice Fowler

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  Delve into a world of change and reinvention. Where relationships are as delicate as turtle eggs, and just as easily smashed. This poignant short story collection explores the pivotal moments that transform our lives. Jenny, whose life is defined by small disasters, discovers a bigger, more generous version of herself. A traveller girl might just win her race and alter her life's course. A widow, cut off in a riverside backwater, opens her heart to a stranger. In this captivating collection by award-winning writer, Alice Fowler, readers will be moved by the raw vulnerability of human connection, and the resilience that allows us to grow and thrive in the face of hardship. In change, Fowler's characters find the ability to be truly free.

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  Charmed by the Mountain Prince -...

  Frankie Love

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  Being a Prince may be my f*cking duty, but there’s no way in hell I’m living in the stuffy castle. I prefer my cabin in the woods; the one I built with my own two hands. The time has come for my arranged marriage. Hell, there are worse things than having a woman in my bed every night. Regardless of who this Princess is, I’m not changing my ways. But then Iris shows up with ultimatums and a perfect p*ssy. One of us has gotta give.

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  The Heat of Passion

  Lynne Graham

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  A widow needs the help of a former flame, but his assistance comes with strings attached in this classic romance by a USA Today–bestselling author. 
   
  Six years ago, Jessica made a decision that would change her life forever. The prospect of being the wealthy Carlo Saracini’s mistress was too hot for her to handle, so she opted for the safety of marriage to another man. 
   
  But now Jessica is a widow and faced with the unthinkable: she needs Carlo’s help or her father will go to jail! 
   
  Carlo proposes a deal that will give him what he’s always wanted—Jessica at his mercy and naked in his bed! But letting Carlo possess her body and soul will be to give him the ultimate revenge and reveal her innocence . . . 
   
  Originally published in 1994

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