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This is a novel about how the British colonizers of late Victoria in Calcutta fall in love with the wrong people. Hilda Howe is a travel-loving actress clearly on her way to the top of her profession before she meets Stephen Arnold, a Catholic priest.
In 2019, Aleena Rowan, adrift in the wake of a failed marriage, receives a box of her father's desk diaries from the years he worked as a coal executive. She expects to find nothing more than the cost of business lunches and meeting notes. Instead, she finds a mysterious name, Sara, scrawled on a slip of paper in her father's handwriting. Frank Rowan meets Sara Stone while fishing on a frigid January day, and sees her again waiting tables at Otter Creek’s only restaurant. It is 1970, and Frank and Sara’s relationship grows despite the impossible distance between a New York corner office and a Kentucky coal hollow. Initially, Sara sees Frank as her ticket to a better life, but other forces compete with her dreams—like protecting her town from the increasingly perilous coal slurry dam. In her debut novel, told from both sides of the coal industry, Isabel Reddy brings to life the conflicts and undercurrents of an Appalachian mining town on the eve of disaster.Zum Buch
A powerful and atmospheric saga set in the glitter and grit of Victorian Bath’s theatre world. Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin, Mary Wood and Sarah Waters. 🎭 A young girl’s dream… Bath, 1852. As a girl, Nancy Bloom would go to Bath’s Theatre Royal, sit on the hard wooden benches and stare in awe at the actresses playing men as much as the women dressed in finery. She longed to be a part of it all and when a man promised her parents he could find a role for Nancy in the theatre, they believed him. His lie and betrayal led to her ruin. A foundling’s ambition… Francis Carlyle is a theatre manager, a man with big dreams, who has finally shed the skin of his secret past as a foundling and is now rich, successful and in need of a new female star. Never in a million years did he think he'd find her standing on a table in one of Bath’s bawdiest pubs, entertaining its patrons with her exquisite voice. Nancy vowed never to trust a man again. Francis will do anything to make her his star. As they engage in a battle of wits and wills, can either survive with their hearts intact? The second in Rachel Brimble’s thrilling Victorian saga series, The Foundling’s Fortune, will whisk you away to the riotous, thriving underbelly of Victorian Bath.Readers love Rachel Brimble’s captivating historical sagas: ‘Heart-warming yet gritty and gripping… Compelling reading.’ Lizzie Lane ‘Fantastic!’ Rosie Clarke ‘Heartwarming! … Hard to put down!’ Patricia McBride ‘Skilled and vivid storytelling.’ May Ellis ‘Absolutely 10/10! Amazing storyline and loved the characters and setting.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A hopeful story about friendship and learning to trust. I love stories about women who strive for their own goals in life independent of men and who understand the joy and security of close female friendships.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Previously published as Trouble for the Leading Lady.Zum Buch
As heiress to the famous Laurent Fashion Dolls business, Marguerite Ashby's future seems secure. But France still seethes with violence in the wake of the Revolution. And when Marguerite's husband is killed during a riot, the young widow travels to Edinburgh and becomes apprentice to her old friend, Marie Tussaud, who has established a wax exhibition. When Prime Minister William Pitt commissions a wax figure of Admiral Nelson, Marguerite becomes immersed in a dangerous adventure - and earns the admiration of two very different men. And as Britain battles to overthrow Napoleon, Marguerite will find her loyalties under fire from all sides. With a masterful eye for details, Christine Trent brings one of history's most fascinating eras to life in of a story of desire, ambition, treachery, and courage. A Royal Likeness is the second book in the Royal Trades series.Zum Buch
Step into the gripping world of The Man Within, Graham Greene’s compelling debut novel that delves into themes of betrayal, morality, and the search for redemption. With its vivid characters and introspective narrative, this audiobook captures the emotional struggles of a man torn between his conscience and his loyalties. The story follows Andrews, a smuggler plagued by guilt after betraying his comrades to the authorities. Fleeing from their wrath, he finds refuge with a kind and understanding woman, Elizabeth, whose compassion challenges his cynical worldview. As Andrews wrestles with his inner demons and the possibility of a better life, Greene masterfully explores the complexity of human nature and the thin line between cowardice and courage. Narrated with intensity and depth, this audiobook brings Greene’s richly atmospheric world to life, offering listeners a powerful exploration of fear, love, and self-discovery. Perfect for fans of classic literature and psychological drama, The Man Within is a must-listen for those who appreciate profound storytelling and timeless themes. Start listening to The Man Within today and immerse yourself in Graham Greene’s evocative and thought-provoking debut novel!Zum Buch
The thirteenth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams. Against overwhelming odds they fought to tame a savage land, now they must fight to keep it. During the 1850s on a promise of fertile soil, the wilderness of Australia had been tamed by proud men and passionate women like the Broomes or Tempests. This first line of pioneers had worked the land for the betterment of the colony. But when gold was discovered in the rugged hills and desolate outback, a different type of pioneers made their way into the wilderness: The Gold seekers.Zum Buch
William James Wintle was born in 1861. His talents extended to journalism and writing. He wrote and worked for various magazines and was later the director of a publishing house. He was deeply interested in nature and was a member of many societies as well as a celebrated collector of shells. He died in 1934.Zum Buch
