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It’s an action-packed story set deep in an American forest shortly after World War I. There are international jewel thieves, rum dealers, gruesome deaths, a couple of sweet romances, betrayal, hidden identities, and multiple plot twists.
“Summer” is one of only two novels Edith Wharton wrote that takes place in a rural setting (the other being her classic “Ethan Frome.”) Given the subject matter, the book was considered scandalous in its day, but it is now considered a classic of early 19th century American literature. The story follows the life and sexual awakening of Charity Royall, a young girl living in a small town who has dreams of moving out of her poverty-stricken community. Courted by both the local rich businessman - her former guardian - and the dashing town ne’er-do-well, Charity starts up a love affair with the younger man. But when her budding romance starts to take a turn…Charity is forced to grow up fast. Edith Wharton - the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction - is one of the 20th centuries most beloved authors and we are proud to present “Summer” in its original and unabridged format.Show book
After being captured and held captive in a traveling menagerie, Alwyn Ap Lewin, Duke of Llewellyn, refuses to shift into his lion form. The longer he denies his inner lion, the sicker he gets, but he'd rather die free than be captive ever again. The denizens of Lowell Close live in fear and suspicion of Alwyn—except for lady apothecary Tabitha Barrington. Tabitha alone can help the shapeshifting duke, and with her by his side, the Wild Lion of Wales discovers he has something to live for and to fight for after all.Show book
Bristol - 1945 The war has ended; the men are returning home to their loved ones, but for some things have changed. Charlotte Hennessey-White's husband, David is no longer the gentle loving man he once was and Charlotte, so independent during the war, is devastated. Edna Burbage's strong fiancée, Colin has suffered appalling physical injuries. He won’t hold her to her promise of marriage, but she insists her feelings are unchanged. But is that true? Is she marrying him out of love or pity? And Polly Chandler's sweetheart, Gavin who’d she’d planned her whole future around, hasn’t come home at all. War and suffering have changed their men leaving the women to cope on their own. But they too are changed. They harbour secrets best kept that could do untold damage to these already fragile lives.Show book
Can you ever let go of the past? Two women unhappy with their lives seize a chance to start over during a WWII bombing raid, in this dramatic and suspenseful novel. London, 1944: As bombs start raining from the sky, two women rush out of a restaurant, leaving their possessions behind. Their chance meeting amid the chaos and destruction will have long-lasting consequences. Both beset by desperate problems, they take advantage of the wartime chaos to escape their humdrum lives and start again. Sticking together, the pair live under the radar, using a stolen ration book to feed themselves and relying on a street kid's help to get by. Cecil eventually finds work, while glamorous, feckless Claude looks after the flat—or doesn't. Gradually their friendship sours and resentment creeps in. Just as Cecil is wondering whether she should ever have trusted Claude in the first place, she makes a shocking discovery—one that will expose a web of secrets, lead to an act of violence, and set the two on separate and very different paths.Show book
In 1954, a young boy escapes the emotional torment of his home, fleeing into the vast, unforgiving Australian bush. Alone and naive, he embarks on a perilous journey spanning seventy years, where every encounter shapes his destiny. Who will he meet in this wild frontier? Will he find allies among the rugged inhabitants, or will the darker elements of society pull him into their nefarious undertakings? As he navigates the trials of life, from the innocence of youth to the wisdom of age, we witness a profound transformation. Can he rise above the harsh realities and succeed, or will he be consumed by the very environment he sought refuge in?Show book
This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. When brilliant but reckless archaeologist Dr. Sophia Hass discovers a sealed tomb on a remote Greek island, she ignores local warnings about an ancient curse. But as her team members begin turning to stone and mysterious figures appear at the edge of vision, she's forced to confront the terrifying truth: the Medusa of legend is awakening. ⛏️🏛️ 🐍 What if everything we know about Medusa is wrong? 🐍 As Sophia delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers a shocking revelation—Medusa wasn't the monster history painted her to be, but a victim whose story was rewritten by those in power. Now, thousands of years later, the Gorgon seeks someone to carry her truth into the modern world. 👁️💔 ⚡ A race against time and myth ⚡ With a mythologist's help and her own connection to the excavation site, Sophia faces an impossible choice that will determine not just her fate, but how an ancient injustice will be remembered. Will she contain the awakened power, banish it forever, or become something neither human nor myth has seen before? 🔮⏳ 💫 Perfect for fans of archaeological thrillers with supernatural twists, feminist retellings of ancient myths, and stories that challenge what we think we know about history. MEDUSA will leave you questioning whose version of events you've been believing... 💫 🌟 Don't just read history—discover the truth behind the myth! 🌟Show book
