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  Dark Hunter

  F.J. Watson

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  "An immersive and entertaining read" —Alistair Mabbot, the Herald 
   
   
   
  The year is 1317, and young squire Benedict Russell has joined the English-held garrison of Berwick-upon-Tweed after the spectacular Scottish victory at Bannockburn three years earlier. 
   
   
   
  Serious and self-doubting, he can't wait for his time there to come to an end. Living on the disputed territory between Scotland and England is a precarious existence, and as the Scots draw ever closer and the English king does nothing to stop them, Benedict finds himself in a race against time to solve the brutal murder of a young girl and find the traitor who lurks within Berwick's walls.

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  Les Miserables Volume 4

  Victor Hugo

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  In "Les Misérables Volume 4" by Victor Hugo, the story reaches its emotional and dramatic peak as tensions escalate during the June Rebellion in Paris. Jean Valjean faces his ultimate test of morality and courage, protecting Marius while confronting Javert’s relentless pursuit. Themes of love, forgiveness, and redemption come to the forefront amid vivid depictions of societal upheaval and human suffering. Hugo masterfully intertwines personal struggles with revolutionary fervor, exploring the cost of freedom and compassion. With profound empathy and philosophical depth, this volume delivers a powerful resolution, blending triumph and tragedy in a timeless exploration of humanity’s enduring spirit.

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  The Silkworm Keeper - A...

  Deborah Swift

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  Rome 1638 
  Old sins have long shadows ~ Italian Proverb 
  Giulia Tofana never wanted to be a nun, but she is determined to atone for her past misdeeds by making her new monastery a success. 
  When an unexpected disaster closes the convent, Giulia is forced to turn to her old friend Fabio Pasello for help. Giulia still has intense feelings for Fabio and Fabio’s passion for her has never diminished. 
  But they are not the same people they were before. Giulia has taken her vows, and Fabio is apprenticed to Gianlorenzo Bernini the famous sculptor, and has become one of Bernini’s rakish libertines. They could not be further apart. 
  To add to their problems, Giulia cannot escape her reputation as a poisoner, and is soon embroiled in a plot against Fabio’s patron, Pope Urban VIII. Faced with the idea of murder, will Giulia renounce her vows or embrace them? 
  Inspired by true stories, this is a novel of nuns and courtesans, artists and priests, in the shadow and splendour of the Eternal City. 
  'Swift is a consummate historical novelist, basing her books on immaculate research and then filling the gaps between real events and real people with eloquent storytelling, atmospheric scene setting and imaginative plot lines.' - The Visitor

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  MAKER'S NAME THE - A family saga

  Seamus McKenna

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  A literary, historical, Irish family-saga fiction piece, for grownups 
  Lucid, engaging prose covering half a century of a provincial Irish business family, which could be microcosmic of the nation, from a first-time author. 
  The Considine brothers, Rudi and Gus, are at war.  
  Their father, Malachi, has died in a ‘freak accident’. But are there actually such things as freak accidents? When Rudi attempts to grab Gus’s inheritance there’s a real prospect of human blood appearing on the Hawthorne Meats slaughterhouse floor. Enter Cosgrave, a solicitor with expensive tastes, and Toomarood, the banker with an eye to making money outside of his day job. Mix in the ‘free’ energy device, after experts have stated that the promoters are suffering from long-term, severe self-delusion. Does this all make up a catastrophe waiting to happen?  
           How will Gus’s childhood friend, Raymond Quinn, his partner, Kaarina, and their children, be able to deal with him being placed under an exit ban in China because of his part in a pyramid scheme that has defrauded Chinese small investors? Is Gus really the nice guy everyone thinks he is? His activities as a ‘celebrity butcher’ might suggest otherwise. Does Rudi go too far by defrauding Quinn senior and his business partner through the use of a shadow company? 
           Is Rudi capable of murder? 
           And Rudi’s wife, Penny - whose side is she on? 
           Treachery hangs over this story of the pressures and tensions, both personal and commercial, of Celtic-Tiger era Ireland, especially when that edifice is destroyed in the Global Financial Crisis of 2008.  
           For Rudi, the payback from Gus and Raymond is severe indeed.

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  Silk Silver Spices Slaves - Lost...

  Lio Mangubat

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  A country’s history is like a jigsaw puzzle. The bigger picture of how a country and its people came to be can be pieced together through multiple narratives, perspectives, and stories. In Silk, Silver, Spices, Slaves, Lio Mangubat reaches back into the depths of colonial archives and brings to life long-lost stories that would otherwise have been footnotes in Philippine history. 
   
  Featuring 13 essays inspired by his podcast series The Colonial Dept., Mangubat spins tales of galleons, triads, fickle spirits, long-lost maps, and the secret history of otters. In these pages, learn about how the entire country became mad for baseball; how Mexican fighter pilots flew dangerous missions over the Philippines during World War II; or how American occupiers fell victim to a mysterious illness called “Philippinitis". 
   
  Beyond revisiting days gone by, Mangubat also connects the threads of each story to the wider tapestry of world history — and how these can unspool even up to our current time. A masterful storyteller and podcaster, he proves that the past can loom larger than the present.

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  A Crooked Trail of Love and Danger

  R.D. Millus

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  🎧 A Crooked Trail of Love and Danger by R.D. Millus is a gripping historical western that blends love, loss, and unyielding courage on the American frontier. Brought to life through the rich and powerful narration of Oliver Redmond, and produced by Audiobook Publishing Services, this action-packed audiobook delivers an unforgettable listening experience. 
  When 13-year-old Rusty Carter loses his parents in a brutal Indian raid and sees his sister kidnapped, his world changes forever. Fueled by grief and determination, Rusty sells the family farm, leaving behind his childhood sweetheart, Clair Billingsley, to pursue justice. His path soon collides with danger as he becomes a scout for the U.S. Cavalry, crossing unforgiving landscapes, evading bounty hunters, and clashing with hostile tribes. 
  But Rusty’s crooked trail isn’t only paved with danger—it’s also shaped by love. With Clair at his side, their journey takes them from the rugged Bitterroot Mountains to the bustling streets of Boston, testing their loyalty, resilience, and the strength of their bond. Along the way, they face betrayal, heartbreak, and a ruthless adversary determined to destroy them. 
  🌟 Perfect for fans of classic westerns, frontier romance, and historical adventure, A Crooked Trail of Love and Danger captures the spirit of survival and the enduring power of love in the face of adversity.

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