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  The Voyageur - 'A marvellous...

  Paul Carlucci

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  'Exceptionally vivid and intense' Sunday Times
  'A marvellously dark yarn' The Spectator
  'A swaggering debut' Daily Mail
  Everyone expects at least a little bit of deception...
  Alex is a motherless stockboy in 1830s Montreal, waiting desperately for his father to return from France. Serge, a drunken fur trader, promises food and safety in return for friendship, but an expedition into the forest quickly goes awry...
  The Voyageur is a brilliantly realised novel set on the margins of British North America, where kindness is costly and the real wilderness may not be in the landscape but in the desperate hearts of men.

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  The Stone River Clan -...

  Nicolas Noble

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  In a world where survival depends on strength, trust, and the wild Stone River, young Kael comes of age as his clan faces danger from nature and the unknown. When strangers arrive and wolves threaten, Kael must learn what it means to protect his people—not just with a spear, but with an open heart. A story of courage, belonging, and the unbreakable bonds that hold a tribe together.

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  Who Profaned the Georgetti Mansion?

  Eddie Ferraioli

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  Two children�one, Daniel, burdened with paralyzing emotional wounds, and the other, Aaron Antonio, bound by physical limitations�forge an unbreakable bond during their stay at the Georgetti Mansion, the most luxurious edifice in 1923 Puerto Rico.
  
  Designed by the Czechoslovakian architect Antonin Nechodoma and guided by the visionary stained-glass artist Levana Fleischmann, they embark on an ambitious quest to create the most magnificent house ever built in Puerto Rico. Fleischmann�s esoteric knowledge of the world we cannot see and Nechodoma�s mastery of medieval architecture infuse the structure with the healing power of light and art�laying the foundation for future constructions across the island.
  
  Within these walls, Daniel and Aaron Antonio begin their liberating process toward physical and emotional liberation. Their salvation lies in the Vitruvian Pool, a mystical artifact crafted by Aaron Antonio�s grandfather before the Nazi occupation of Germany.

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  The Jam Maker

  Mary-Lou Stephens

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  Jam is sweet but it can also burn. 
   
  Tasmania, 1874. Growing up in the impoverished tenements along the Hobart Rivulet, Harriet Brown is used to doing whatever it takes to survive. Including, at just twelve years old, shearing off her hair and pretending to be a boy to secure a job as label-paster at the George Peacock and Sons jam factory. 
   
  Four years later, the deceit becomes too much to bear and Harriet risks everything on the chance at a future with her ambitious friend and workmate Henry Jones. But this decision forces her into a new deception: play the role of expert jam maker, or else be cast out onto the streets. 
   
  As the secrets and lies grow, Harriet is driven to more and more desperate choices. Choices that will end with a dangerous secret which, if discovered, could destroy not only her life but the lives of those she loves and protects. 
   
  Intertwined with the fascinating history of the Tasmanian jam industry and the striking historical figure Henry Jones, The Jam Maker is a tale of danger, deceit and the desperate measures one woman will take to succeed in love and life.

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  The Deluge

  Henryk Sienkiewicz

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  The Deluge by Henryk Sienkiewicz is a sweeping historical epic filled with adventure, heroism, and national struggle. As the second volume of Sienkiewicz's celebrated Polish Trilogy, the novel brings to life one of the most dramatic periods in Poland's history—the mid-17th century invasion of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, a time remembered as "The Deluge."
  
  Set against the backdrop of war and political turmoil, the story follows the fiery and impulsive nobleman Andrzej Kmicic, a courageous soldier whose life becomes a journey of redemption. At the beginning of the novel, Kmicic's recklessness, pride, and questionable alliances threaten both his reputation and his future with the woman he loves, the virtuous and principled Oleńka Billewiczówna. As foreign armies sweep across the land and betrayal spreads among the nobility, Kmicic must confront the consequences of his actions and choose where his true loyalties lie.
  
  Through daring battles, secret missions, and dramatic confrontations, Kmicic gradually transforms from a flawed and impulsive warrior into a determined defender of his homeland. His personal struggle mirrors the fate of the nation itself—a land battered by invasion yet sustained by courage, faith, and the determination of those who refuse to surrender.
  
  Sienkiewicz masterfully blends historical fact with vivid storytelling, creating a narrative rich with unforgettable characters, thrilling military campaigns, and moments of deep emotional resonance. One of the most powerful episodes centers on the heroic defense of the Jasna Góra monastery, a symbol of spiritual resilience and national unity during the darkest days of invasion.
  
  More than a tale of war, The Deluge is a story of transformation, loyalty, and patriotism. It explores the meaning of honor, the power of forgiveness, and the possibility of redemption even after grave mistakes. Sienkiewicz's dynamic prose and grand historical vision bring the era vividly to life, immersing readers in a world of clashing armies, political intrigue, and personal sacrifice.
  
  Epic in scope and rich in historical detail, The Deluge stands as one of the great masterpieces of historical fiction—an enduring story of courage, redemption, and the unwavering spirit of a nation fighting to survive.

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  Nirmala

  Munshi Premchand

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  A teenage girl becomes a bride to a much older widower after her family’s sudden financial ruin. Nirmala enters her new household with quiet strength, determined to accept the life that has been chosen for her. 
  What follows is a story shaped by duty, suspicion, and the heavy expectations placed on women. As tensions grow within the family, Nirmala’s patience and dignity are tested in ways she never imagined. 
  In this powerful novel, Premchand examines the harsh realities of the dowry system and the pressures of tradition. Nirmala remains one of the most moving and enduring works of Hindi literature.

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