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Wealth, romance, adventure and one woman’s struggle with addiction. This novel fits Robert W. Chambers’ love of walking the edge of what was acceptable to society at the time and then taking it one step further with tactful grace.
Already an international bestseller, A Kingdom Divided continues the epic story of the Moghuls, one of the most magnificent and violent dynasties in world history.India, 1530. Humayun, the newly crowned second Moghul emperor, is a fortunate man. His father, Babur, has left him wealth, glory, and an empire that stretches a thousand miles south of the Khyber Pass; he must now build on his legacy, and make the Moghuls worthy of their legendary forebear, Tamburlaine.But, unbeknownst to him, Humayun is already in grave danger. His half brothers are plotting against him; they doubt that he has the strength, the will, the brutality needed to command the Moghul armies and lead them to still-greater glories. Soon Humayun will be locked in a terrible battle: not only for his crown, not only for his life, but for the existence of the very empire itself.Ver libro
This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas. The Architect of Fate is a profound and gripping tale of ambition, foresight, and the delicate balance between destiny and free will. In a realm where the future is shaped not by kings but by those who design the foundations of history, a brilliant strategist must navigate a world on the brink of collapse. Tasked with rebuilding a fractured empire, he uncovers a secret buried deep within the structure of time itself—one that could either save or doom everything he holds dear. As power shifts and unseen forces stir, his greatest battle becomes not one of war, but of vision, legacy, and the choices that echo through generations. Blending philosophical depth with high-stakes intrigue, The Architect of Fate is perfect for listeners who crave intelligent fantasy, rich character arcs, and the timeless struggle to master one's destiny.Ver libro
Embark on an inspiring journey with "The Song of the Lark" by Willa Cather, where art and self-discovery intertwine. Follow Thea Kronborg, a talented young singer from a small Colorado town, as she rises to success. Her passion for music leads her from humble beginnings to the bustling world of Chicago and beyond. Through struggles and triumphs, Cather paints a vivid portrait of artistic dedication and the pursuit of dreams, celebrating the transformative power of art and resilience.Ver libro
Margaret is her brothers' dependent. With her sister-in-law expecting another child and her younger brother soon to marry, Margaret will lose her home. When her former suitor offers her work as a governess, she accepts, despite misgivings. Unable to marry his first love, Alasdair abandoned his home for a disappointing military career. When his dying brother begs him to return, he agrees. He must protect his brother, the children, and the estate from his brother's wife and her greedy family. While on his brother's business, Alasdair meets his old sweetheart. Can love flare up again despite family chaos and fifteen years' separation? BY SWORD AND FAN won first prize in the Historical division of the Central Region Oklahoma Writers National Excellence in Story Telling contest for 2024.Ver libro
Justine Holmes is a widow, former activist, and funeral thief, mourning her husband's death during the aftermath of the Ferguson unrest in St. Louis, Missouri. As family tensions deepen between Justine and her three grown children - a former Bay Area activist at odds with her hometown's customs, a social climbing realtor stifled by the loss of her only child, and a disillusioned politician struggling with his sexual identity, the matriarch is forced to face her grief head-on. By reconciling a past tied to her secret involvement in civil rights activism during the early 1970's in St. Louis, Justine quickly learns the more she attempts to make peace with her history, the more skeletons continue to rise to the surface. Set in a struggling suburb of North St. Louis during the Ferguson unrest in 2014, Bone Broth delivers the touchstones of an inequitable society: violence, suppression, and the human capacity to continue in the face of extreme adversity.Ver libro
She is the only woman he has ever loved, but she can’t stand the sight of him.Lady Isabel Palmer is crushed when her best friend and fellow adventurer, Marcus, leaves without even a good-bye. As years pass, tales of his rakish lifestyle reach her, and she buries any feelings she ever had for him. But when Marcus shows up years later in the middle of her father’s hunting party, old feelings and bitterness surface, placing the once close friends constantly at odds. Marcus Tierney left Essex years ago, hoping to return eventually for Isabel. However, a tarnished reputation put an end to any dreams he might have harbored for a love marriage, keeping him from Isabel and his family estate for far too long. When a visit to the Palmer’s estate becomes necessary, Marcus hopes to find forgiveness but is instead met with disdain by those he once called friends. As Marcus and Isabel increasingly find themselves together, they begin to realize their previous judgments do not hold true. Is it possible to leave the past behind and forgive each other? Or do their resentments run too deep, destroying all hope for a future of love and happiness?Ver libro
