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  Uncertain Legacy An

  Susan Greenwood

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  1659: Alone at fifteen years old, Elisabeth Osborne is easy prey as she fancies she can manage on her own in Paris, but a chance meeting with the madam of a gentlemen's club changes her mind. It is here she receives protection, the sort of education not taught in convents, and, just as important, the freedom to practice her skill with herbal remedies without fear. 
   
   
   
  But it isn't only her unusual knowledge of plants and the workings of the body which might land her in danger. In times of stress, she is capable of extraordinary feats which she cannot always control and which she struggles to keep secret. 
   
   
   
  Blessed with good looks, education, and an aristocratic air, it's not long before Elisabeth is pursued and swept up into high society, where she quickly learns that women who wish to be independent need to be clever, for there are few choices open to them in a patriarchal society where the law is very much against them. 
   
   
   
  Elisabeth doesn't know her mother's English family or who her father is—and she doesn't know why she's able to see and do things others can't. She sets out to find answers, traveling to Brittany and across to England, where London is gripped by plague and fire.

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  The Imperialists

  Vivian Stuart

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  The twenty-third book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams.
   
  A new century has dawned as Australia forms their country. 
   
  New hopes characterise the lives of the young Australians. Some had to the Outback in search of gold and glory. Others find their fulfilment in politics and seize power in the newly-formed country. Some are even moving north to conquer new lands.

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  Joel a Boy of Galilee

  Annie Fellows Johnston

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  Joel, a crippled boy, cannot play with the children and has nothing to care about. Rabbi Phineas helps him to find something he can do and tells him the reason that he is so kind is because of a boy from his hometown of Nazareth. Soon stories are going about everywhere of miracles, and some people think that the Messiah has come. Then someone tells Joel he should ask for his back to be healed. Will Joel be able to find the miracle worker? (Summary by AdeledePignerolles)

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  Zephyr Trails

  Nicki Ehrlich

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  Winner of the Independent Publishers Book Award! (IPPY)  
  Winner of the Literary Titan Award! 
  The fine line between friends and enemies blurs as Ellis Cady sets out to reach the new frontier of post-Civil War America. 
  After waiting out winter at the Cady ranch in southern Missouri, hope blooms in the Spring of 1866. Ellis receives news of a mysterious man arriving in St. Louis. Will she find her father alive and well, or finally put his memory to rest? 
  Grasping at the illusive promise of her father’s whereabouts, Ellis is distracted by the intrepid trick rider, Jimmie, a woman who rides with Levi Jack’s Wild West Exhibition. Then, talk of reinstating a messenger service akin to the Pony Express rekindles a faded dream. Since the war’s devastation, important letters and messages still need to get through a Western landscape governed by Indians and outlaws. When an untimely epidemic threatens, Ellis finds herself back in the saddle, a young woman and her horse on a perilous trail.

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  MAIN STREET - The Classic...

  Sinclair Lewis

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  Published in 1920, Main Street by Sinclair Lewis remains one of the most influential American novels of the twentieth century. This powerful story follows Carol Kennicott, an educated and imaginative young woman who moves to the small Midwestern town of Gopher Prairie after marriage, only to discover the quiet pressures of conformity, tradition, and social expectation that shape everyday life. 
  Through sharp observation and realistic storytelling, Lewis paints an unforgettable portrait of small-town America — its charm, its limitations, and the struggle of those who dream of something more. Carol’s attempt to bring culture, beauty, and change to her community becomes a deeply human journey about individuality, belonging, and the cost of challenging the norm. 
  This audiobook edition, narrated by Tracy Peace, brings new life to a landmark work of classic American literature. With clear storytelling and engaging narration, this recording allows modern listeners to experience the wit, insight, and emotional depth that made Main Street a defining novel of its era. 
  Perfect for listeners who enjoy literary classics, historical fiction, and character-driven stories, this timeless novel continues to resonate with anyone who has ever felt out of place in the world around them. 
  This recording is based on the original public domain text.

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  Sweet Home Highland Christmas -...

  May McGoldrick, Jan Coffey

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   RITA AWARD FINALIST 
     'Tis the season to fall in love!
  Freya Sutherland is a desperate aunt trying to keep custody of her precocious young niece, Ella, even if it means marrying for security instead of love.
  Recently retired from the military, Captain Gregory Pennington wants nothing more than to make it home in time for Christmas, but he's asked to escort some travelers from the Highlands to the Borders.
  When Freya and Penn meet, their chemistry is instant. Once they realize he's their escort for the journey, there's no escaping their attraction. But Penn has plans that do not include a wife and child. And Freya has responsibilities as Ella's guardian, despite her growing discontent with her upcoming marriage.
  With Ella conspiring to get them together, Penn and Freya might just experience a little magic during this SWEET HOME HIGHLAND CHRISTMAS!

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