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  Persuasion

  Jane Austen

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  Persuasion" is a novel by Jane Austen, published posthumously in 1818. The story centers around Anne Elliot, a woman in her late twenties who once broke off her engagement to Captain Frederick Wentworth under the influence of her family and friends who deemed him unworthy. Years later, Wentworth returns, now wealthy and successful, and Anne must navigate complex emotions, societal pressures, and the intricacies of second chances. The novel is often praised for its mature and nuanced exploration of love, regret, and the passing of time, and it's considered one of Austen's most sophisticated works.

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  The Turn of Fate

  Martin Hicks

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  It is the autumn of 1864 and the Confederate raider Palmetto is in Far Eastern waters, where an encounter with Malay pirates and an attack by hostile islanders have left her seriously undermanned.Thomas Grover, Palmetto’s captain, must continue to elude the US warships hunting for his ship, while somehow finding a way of recruiting replacements for his crew. Failure to accomplish this will compel him to undertake a hazardous, return voyage to the American coast, where the overwhelming strength of the US blockading fleet awaits his beleaguered vessel.

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  A Cuppa Tea and an Aspirin

  Helen Forrester

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  Timeless family drama from the best-selling author of Tuppence to Cross the Mersey. With over 3 million copies sold around the world, Helen Forrester’s heart-warming and gripping fiction, set in Liverpool during the Depression, continues to move readers. 
  Life in a Liverpool tenement block is a grim struggle for Martha Connelly, who works hard every day to protect her family from hunger and disease. 
  When rumours of war reach the neighbourhood in 1938, it becomes clear that life will soon be changed forever. As tough as it is, this is the life that Martha knows and loves — she’ll fight not to lose it, but will she succeed? 
  Despite their troubles, the community is full of warmth and support from friends and neighbours. Through hardships and small triumphs, they’ll strive to survive together. 
  Helen Forrester's A Cuppa Tea and an Aspirin is a top historical classic that takes readers on a journey through the struggles and triumphs of life in a Liverpool tenement block, amidst the looming threat of military action. 
  For fans of Katie Flynn (The Winter Runaway), Maureen Lee (The Kelly Sisters), Pam Howes (Secrets on Mersey Square), Anna Jacobs (The Secrets of Eastby End), and Rosie Goodwin (Yesterday's Shadows). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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  The Letter - Rural tale of...

  Viola Meynell

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  The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them are the intriguing and tender narratives tackling delicate social subjects of Viola Meynell.

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  Top 10 Short Stories The - The...

  Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman...

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  Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart.  A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. 
   
  In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?  
   
  The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme.  Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. 
   
  Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made.  If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. 
   
  The North-East region of the United States has a long and excellent history of literary works from its talented sons and daughters.   Although some travelled the continent, and even further afield, their roots are unfailingly of this American landscape, its people and their shared experiences.  
   
  1 - The Top 10 - US Authors of the North-East - An Introduction 
  2 - Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne 
  3 - Bartleby the Scrivener - Part 1 by Herman Melville 
  4 - Bartleby the Scrivener - Part 2 by Herman Melville 
  5 - The Rats in the Walls by H P Lovecraft 
  6 - The Yellow Wall Paper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 
  7 - The Outcasts of Poker Flat by Bret Harte 
  8 - The Fullness of Life by Edith Wharton 
  9 - The Devil and Tom Walker by Washington Irving 
  10 - The Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe 
  11 - The Open Boat by Stephen Crane 
  12 - The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell

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  When the World Fell Silent: A...

  Donna Jones Alward

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  A story of loss, hope and redemption against impossible odds…⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you've read The Women by Kristin Hannah I recommend you read this one!!!!' 
  The Globe & Mail Bestseller 
  'Alward tells this story of the wounded survivors and the people who cared for them with affecting grace' Toronto Star 
  1917. Halifax, Nova Scotia. 
  Nora Crowell wants more than her sister’s life as a wife and mother. As WWI rages across the Atlantic, she becomes a lieutenant in the Canadian Army Nursing Corps. But trouble is looming and it won’t be long before the truth comes to light. 
  Having lost her beloved husband in the trenches and with no-one else to turn to, Charlotte Campbell now lives with his haughty relations who treat her like the help. It is baby Aileen, the joy and light of her life, who spurs her to dream of a better life. 
  When tragedy strikes in Halifax Harbour, nothing for these two women will ever be the same again. Their paths will cross in the most unexpected way, trailing both heartbreak and joy in its wake…Praise for Donna Jones Alward: 
  'A beautiful, meticulously researched story that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.' USA Today bestseller, Genevieve Graham 
  ‘A triumphant, unforgettable tale of sacrifice, hope, and second chances … with a twist that will have readers holding their breath' Renee Ryan, author of The Secret Society of Salzburg 
  ‘Readers of historical fiction, don’t miss this one!’ USA Today bestseller, Andie Newton 
  'A winning and memorable tale that boasts a perfectly-judged grasp of historical detail, wonderfully nuanced characters, and a narrative arc that never falters' USA Today bestseller, Jennifer Robson 
  'A fascinating, heartbreaking, and heartwarming story’ USA Today bestseller, Glynis Peters 
  'A rare novel that is both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. Prepare to fall in love' Soraya M. Lane, bestselling author 
  'Meticulously researched and full of atmospheric period details that will take your breath away' Julianne MacLean, bestselling author 
  'Alward handles the aftermath of a Canadian tragedy with sensitivity, skill, brilliant writing’ Lecia Cornwall, author of That Summer in Berlin 
  In the midst of the 20th century, the family saga unfolds with a military backdrop, painting a vivid picture of romance and resilience. The top-notch narrative will transport you back in time, immersing you in the trials and triumphs of the characters. 
  For fans of Rebecca Zanetti (Prince of Darkness), Paula Altenburg (The Cowboy's Christmas Baby), Sj Mccoy (The Cowgirl's Inevitable Love), Jamie Schulz (Casanova Cowboy), and Carrie Elks (That One Regret). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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