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  Flowering Evil - The Hunger In...

  Margaret St. Clair

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  Some gifts look harmless until they begin to take root. 
  Amy Dinsmore adores the exotic plants her spacefaring nephew sends home from distant ports. They are her pride, her trophies, her proof that even on Terra, wonder still grows under glass. But one rare Venusian specimen begins to change—thickening, darkening, watching. Soon the path beside her hothouse yields grisly discoveries that cannot be explained away by pests or prowlers. Sleep becomes uneasy. The air feels heavy. And the plant seems to wait. 
  As the Rambler flourishes, Amy feels something else tightening—an influence she cannot quite name. When the truth finally reveals itself, she faces it alone, without warning and without mercy. What follows is not panic. It is calculation. 
  Margaret St. Clair wrote sharp, unsettling science fiction that often blended domestic settings with cosmic menace. Publishing widely in the 1940s and 1950s in magazines such as Astounding Science Fiction, Planet Stories, Thrilling Wonder Stories, and Fantastic Adventures, she built a reputation for stories that slipped horror into everyday life. Under the name Idris Seabright, she also wrote fantasy with an eerie edge. Flowering Evil showcases her talent for turning a polite social world into a battleground—and for giving her protagonists a streak of steel when it counts. 
  Press play and step into a greenhouse where beauty blooms beside appetite.

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  Loverboys

  Ana Castillo

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  From Ana Castillo, the widely praised author of So Far from God and The Guardians, comes this collection of stories on the experience of love in all its myriad configurations. Infectiously moody and murderously comic, this collection chronicles the rapturous beginnings, melancholy middles, and bittersweet endings of modern romance between men and women, men and men, and women and women.

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  The Girl and the Sword - A Novel...

  Gerald Weaver

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  First she changed England. Then she changed the world.For all fifteen years of her life, Pauline de Pamiers has witnessed an attack on her family, friends, and faith. It’s the early thirteenth century and the Pope and King of France are conducting a Crusade against the Cathars; the only crusade on European soil and against another Christian sect. As a member of this sect in France that sits outside the dominant Roman Church, Pauline is an outsider: young, but independent and bold.Seeking to escape the fate of her countrymen, she chooses the most unlikely path to safety and, ultimately, survival over martyrdom. She forms a bond with one of the crusaders, young knight Simon de Montfort, who sees something special in this outspoken girl who refuses to submit to a society where women are not treated equally to men. Together, they travel to England, where she helps the French knight obtain an English title and stand head and shoulders above other noblemen for his integrity, bravery, and concern for those who have the least.With the Church and men and women of the kingdom under threat, they must overcome the narcissistic king and a challenge against their unique love in order to change the course of their lives, and the history of England.The Girl and the Sword is a sweeping saga that will change minds about the role of women in history, and leave the reader feeling the spiritual power of love.Praise for The Girl and the Sword‘An excellent and intriguing novel that explores the nature of love and faith against the background of power.’Carol McGrath, author of The Silken RosePraise for The First First Gentleman‘A firm believer in feminism and the incredible potential of equality, Weaver wrote a book that effortlessly sits side-by-side with contemporary times.’ Huffington PostPraise for Gospel Prism‘Gospel Prism is a remarkable, charming but disturbing novel with an intriguing premise.’ Harold Bloom, Sterling Professor of Humanities, Yale University‘A rollicking good read … sharp, cute, sometimes lyrical and surprisingly funny.’ Jane Graham, Big Issue

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  Persuasion

  Jane Austen

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  Narrated by Tony Award-winning actress and musician Cynthia Erivo, Persuasion is one of the most moving love stories Austen ever penned. It's the story of Anne Elliott, Jane Austen's only aging heroine, who has devoted her life to caring for her financially irresponsible family. Just when she is growing content with her uneventful lifestyle, a long-lost love re-enters the picture — now as the potential beau of her significantly younger cousin. Anne is then faced with a choice: will she watch Captain Wentworth settle into life with another woman, or will she strive to win back his love and escape her family? Austen understood that mediated and misdirected messages frequently carry a far greater charge than explicit declarations. Persuasion pulsates with the energy of the lovers’ efforts to communicate, often indirectly, across gaps of time and perspective. 
  Cover illustrated by: Lisa Perrin 
  Lisa Perrin is an illustrator and hand lettering artist who had made her home in Baltimore, Maryland where she is a professor of illustration at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Her work has been recognized by The Society of Illustrators, American Illustration, 3X3 Magazine, and Print Magazine. At its heart her work explores the old world in a new way, combining humor with darkness, and beauty with strangeness.

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  Jeeves and the Kid Clementina

  P. G. Wodehouse

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  There are moments in a gentleman's life when everything seems perfectly under control. And then—quite suddenly—there is a child.
  In this delightfully entangled tale by P. G. Wodehouse, Bertram Wooster once again finds himself navigating circumstances of a distinctly precarious nature, involving youthful unpredictability, romantic expectations, and the ever-present risk of social catastrophe.
  A situation that begins with the best of intentions soon develops into something considerably more athletic, as obligations multiply, explanations falter, and one's personal dignity is placed under increasing strain.
  Fortunately, where Bertie flounders, Jeeves observes. And where Jeeves observes, solutions—elegant, improbable, and entirely decisive—are seldom far behind.
  Light, sparkling, and exquisitely timed, Jeeves and the Kid Clementina offers a perfect dose of Wodehouse's signature wit—where even the most alarming developments may yet be resolved with impeccable courtesy.
  A charming listening experience for lovers of classic British humour, effortless style, and the quiet genius of a well-placed plan.

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  Emma

  Jane Austen

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  "Emma" is a novel by Jane Austen, first published in 1815. The story revolves around Emma Woodhouse, a well-off young woman who prides herself on her matchmaking abilities. Despite her best intentions, her meddling often leads to misunderstandings and complications. As Emma navigates the challenges of friendships, romance, and social standings in her small English village, she also undergoes a journey of personal growth and self-discovery. The novel deals with themes of social class, marriage, and individual agency within the context of early 19th-century England.

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