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  A New England Nun

  Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

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  "Embark on a journey through 19th-century New England with 'A New England Nun' by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman. This annotated edition unveils the nuanced layers of societal expectations and women's autonomy. Explore the symbolism of wild grapes, the metaphorical imagery of an uncloistered nun, and Joe Daggett's poignant honesty. Perfect for literary enthusiasts, this edition provides a rich understanding of historical and feminist themes, making 'A New England Nun' a captivating exploration of tradition, relationships, and personal desires."

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  The Brethren

  H. Rider Haggard

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  "The adventure begins when Rosamund is taken from England and carried to the East. The plot thickens as the two young knights follow her in hopes of rescuing her from the Muslim leader, Saladin. As the Cross and the Crescent face each other at the Battle of Hattin, the story of Rosamund is unfolded and the riddle is solved.    With dangerous lions, a moon light duel on a bridge, and beautiful Arabian horses, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. "The Brethren" invites readers to witness the clash of swords, the fervor of the Crusades, and the passions that drive men to acts of valor and sacrifice. Whether you're drawn to historical fiction or tales of knights and damsels, these novel promises adventure and intrigue."

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  Kim

  Rudyard Kipling

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  'All paths are the same, leading nowhere. Therefore, pick a path with heart.'
  
  Published in 1901, Kim is a compelling coming-of-age tale that presents a vivid portrait of India against the backdrop of the Great Game, a devastating conflict across Central Asia.
  
  Kimball O'Hara, an orphan who lost both his parents to poverty, grows up as a streetwise boy in India, able to survive by begging and running errands for locals in Lahore. But Kim's life takes an unexpected turn when he befriends a wandering Tibetan lama on a spiritual quest, becoming his disciple and companion. Along the way, Kim is recruited into the British Secret Service, becoming a spy in the Great Game – the covert conflict between Britain and Russia for control in Central Asia. Blending elements of travel, mysticism and even espionage, Kim is a thrilling and wholly original work that continues to delight Rudyard's readers and beyond.
  Rudyard Kipling (1865 – 1936) was an English novelist, poet, short story writer and journalist. During his lifetime, he became one of Britain's most popular writers, and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for Literature in 1907.

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  Les Misérables: Volume 4: The...

  Victor Hugo

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  Victor-Marie Hugo (26 February 1802 - 22 May 1885) was a French poet, novelist, essayist, playwright, and dramatist of the Romantic movement. During a literary career that spanned more than sixty years, he wrote abundantly in an exceptional variety of genres: lyrics, satires, epics, philosophical poems, epigrams, novels, history, critical essays, political speeches, funeral orations, diaries, and letters public and private, as well as dramas in verse and prose.
  BOOK 9: WHITHER ARE THEY GOING?: That same day, towards four o'clock in the afternoon, Jean Valjean was sitting alone on the back side of one of the most solitary slopes in the Champ-de-Mars. Either from prudence, or from a desire to meditate, or simply in consequence of one of those insensible changes of habit which gradually introduce themselves into the existence of every one, he now rarely went out with Cosette.

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  Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice...

  Simon Foster

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  Simon Foster’s short & sweet edition cuts out the fluff from Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen and gets straight to the good stuff. Savor the best literature of all time without spending years of your life treading through long traditional books. 
  Simon Foster books are a suitable length for the human attention span, helping you to remember the key details of every book. By the end, you’ll be able to impress your friends, family, or even a professor with your knowledge of Pride & Prejudice without spending hours reading the original edition. 
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  A Room with a View

  E. M. Forster

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  A Room With A View by E.M. Forster is at its heart a classic love story, played out within the strict social and class structures of Edwardian England. The author explores many aspects of his contemporary society, but the story could have been written in any time, as the themes are universal. At times the prose is magically descriptive, the dialogue razor sharp. Lucy, the heroine, must find herself, as well as confront the restrictions and expectations of her upbringing in society, and her family. Narrated by Graham Stuart, this book comes alive and transports the listener totally into the scenes.

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