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  My Sister the Moon

  Sue Harrison

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  In prehistoric Alaska, an Aleut girl, unwanted and abused, changes the destiny of her tribe Gray Bird wanted only sons. His daughter, Kiin, would have been killed at birth to make way for a male heir if not for the tribal chief, Kayugh, who claimed the infant as a future wife for one of his two young sons. Sixteen years later, Kiin is caught between the two brothers: one to whom she is promised, the other whom she desires. But the evil spawned by her own family takes her far from her people to a place where savage cruelties, love, and fate will strengthen and change her, and lead her to her ultimate destiny. My Sister the Moon is book two of the Ivory Carver Trilogy, which also includes Mother Earth Father Sky and Brother Wind.

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  Adamson's 1969

  Nicole Burton

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  Written as an adventure tale, Nicole Burton’s novel Adamson's 1969 is a frolic through the year 1969 as seen through the eyes of a guileless young Englishman, Adamson Henry. Like the characters in the movies Forrest Gump and Zelig, Adamson finds himself caught up in 1969's major historic moments including the Apollo 11 Moon landing, Woodstock, and the massive anti-war protests. Welcome to Adamson's 1969.

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  Anna Karenina - A Masterpiece of...

  Leo Tolstoy

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  "Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." 
  With one of the most famous opening lines in literary history, Leo Tolstoy plunges listeners directly into the domestic crisis of the Oblonsky household. In Anna Karenina Part 1, we are introduced to a glittering, unforgiving 19th-century Russian society where reputation is everything, and passion is a very dangerous game. 
  While the charming but adulterous Stepan Oblonsky attempts to salvage his fractured marriage to the devastated Dolly, a different kind of turmoil brews in the hearts of Moscow's youth. The earnest and awkward landowner Konstantin Levin arrives from the country with a singular, desperate goal: to win the hand of the beautiful young Princess Kitty Shtcherbatskaya. But Kitty's eyes are already captivated by the dazzling military officer, Count Vronsky—a man whose arrival will soon shatter countless lives. 
  Why listen to this masterpiece of Classic Literature?Timeless Themes: Explore the agonizing conflicts between societal duty and authentic desire, agrarian purity and urban corruption.Immersive Narration: Evelia Farias delivers a masterclass in vocal performance, capturing the soul of Russian nobility and the devastating weight of unrequited love.Historical Grandeur: Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) is widely regarded as one of the greatest novelists of all time. This epochal work perfectly crystallizes the opulence and tragedy of Imperial Russia. 
  Step into the grand ballrooms and snow-swept streets of Moscow. Witness the dawn of an epic romance that will ultimately redefine the boundaries of world literature. Experience the brilliance of Tolstoy as you've never heard it before.

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  The Wheelwright's Daughter - A...

  Eleanor Porter

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  Can she save herself from a witch's fate? 
  Martha is a feisty and articulate young woman, the daughter of a wheelwright, living in a Herefordshire village in Elizabethan England. With no mother Martha's life is spent running her father's meagre household and helping out at the local school whilst longing to escape the confines and small-mindedness of a community driven by religious bigotry and poverty. 
  As she is able to read and is well-versed in herbal remedies she is suspected of being a witch. When a landslip occurs - opening up a huge chasm in the centre of the village - she is blamed for it and pursued remorselessly by the villagers. 
  **But can her own wits and the love of local stablehand Jacob save her from a witch's persecution and death... 
  A brilliant and accomplished novel that perfectly captures the febrile atmosphere of Elizabethan village life in an age when suspicion and superstition were rife. Perfect for fans of Tracy Chevalier.What readers are saying about The Wheelwright's Daughter:  
  ** 'It's a gripping story and such accomplished writing. I really enjoyed every moment of working on it.' Yvonne Holland, editor of Philippa Gregory and Tracy Chevalier 
  'A brilliant debut novel' 
  'An interesting read and an impressive debut novel' 
  'A wonderfully written story' 
  'A skilfully crafted story of love, betrayal, superstition and fear in 16th century England.' 
  'This is a story of courage, trust, betrayal and love.' 
  'A great historical novel I loved.' 
  'Keeps you hooked til the end.' 
  'An excellent read, highly recommended.' 
  'Full of historical detail and atmosphere' 
  'I enjoyed this thoughtful and well-written story by Eleanor Porter.' 
  'Atmospheric and evocative'

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  Middlemarch

  George Eliot

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  Set in the fictional English town of Middlemarch during the early 19th century, Middlemarch is a richly woven tapestry of ambition, idealism, love, politics, and social change. Widely regarded as one of the greatest novels in the English language, George Eliot's masterpiece explores the inner lives of its characters with extraordinary psychological depth and moral insight.
  
  At the heart of the novel is Dorothea Brooke, a passionate and intelligent young woman who longs for a life of purpose and meaning. Idealistic and eager to contribute to the betterment of society, Dorothea makes a fateful decision to marry the much older scholar Edward Casaubon, believing she will assist him in his great intellectual work. Instead, she finds herself trapped in a stifling marriage that challenges her dreams and tests her resilience.
  
  Parallel to Dorothea's story is that of Dr. Tertius Lydgate, an ambitious and forward-thinking physician who arrives in Middlemarch determined to revolutionize medical practice. Yet Lydgate's aspirations are gradually undermined by financial pressures, social expectations, and his imprudent marriage to the beautiful but self-centered Rosamond Vincy. Through Lydgate's struggles, Eliot examines the tension between individual ambition and the constraints imposed by society.
  
  Surrounding these central narratives is a vibrant cast of interconnected characters—bankers, landowners, reformers, clergy, and laborers—each navigating personal desires, moral dilemmas, and shifting social structures. As political reform looms and the old order faces subtle transformation, the town of Middlemarch itself becomes a living character, reflecting the complexities of human relationships and community life.
  
  With compassion and penetrating intelligence, George Eliot delves into themes of marriage, idealism, gender roles, class, religion, and the pursuit of knowledge. Her nuanced portrayal of human motivation reveals how grand dreams are often reshaped by circumstance, and how quiet acts of kindness and moral courage can leave lasting impact.
  
  Both intimate and expansive, Middlemarch is a profound meditation on the ordinary lives that shape history. It is a novel that celebrates human striving while acknowledging human limitation, reminding readers that even seemingly small lives are woven into the larger fabric of society.

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  The Cove - A Novel

  Ron Rash

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  “Set during World War One, The Cove is a novel that speaks intimately to today’s politics. Beautifully written, tough, raw, uncompromising, entirely new. Ron Rash is a writer’s writer who writes for others.”—Colum McCann 
  “Ron Rash is a writer of both the darkly beautiful and the sadly true; The Cove solidifies his reputation as one of our very finest novelists.”—Richard Russo, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Empire Falls 
  Here is a magnificent tale that captures the wondrous beauty of nature and love—and the darkness of superstition and fear—from one of America’s most exciting contemporary novelists. With The Cove, Ron Rash, author of the acclaimed New York Times bestseller Serena, returns to the Appalachian milieu he has previously so memorably evoked. A two-time O. Henry Prize winner for his short fiction—and recipient of the 2010 Frank O’Connor International Story Award and the 2010 SIBA Book Award for his story collection Burning Bright—Rash can expect more honors for The Cove, a novel that brilliantly explores often dangerous notions of patriotism during wartime. This story of a love affair doomed in the rising turmoil of WWI resonates powerfully in today’s world.

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