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  Nothing Without Honour

  Martin Hicks

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  It is the spring of 1864 and the Confederate raider Palmetto is off the Philippines, pursuing her campaign against US shipping. For her captain, Thomas Grover there is much to consider, for with the ship’s previously sustained engine damage not fully repaired, he learns that these seas are now patrolled by a new Union warship that vastly overmatches his own ship. As the war turns increasingly against the south, Grover must redouble his efforts against the enemy, but the hidden threats facing him are as dangerous as the known ones.About the author: Martin Hicks lives in Fraserburgh in Aberdeenshire and began writing after a career in education. “Nothing Without Honour” is his eleventh book and continues the “Palmetto” series. He is currently working on a further title.By the same author:A Gathering of SoldiersHard Passage NorthThe Rappahannock LineMirage of VictoryThe Bitterest EnemyA Season for KillingA Deepening TwilightBond of BloodPalmettoAn Instrument of War

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  Children of Saturn - A Novel

  John Neeleman

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  An epic historical novel of the French Revolution and the men and women who shaped it, Children of Saturn vividly chronicles the dramatic conflict of social unrest that haunts France—and the world—to this day. Rooted in deep research and told through the fates of three real-life historical figures including the English American political activist Thomas Paine, the French Revolution's leading radical journalist Camille Desmoulins, the Machiavellian politician Joseph Fouché, and the women who stirred these radicals, Children of Saturn continues the literary tradition advanced by Hilary Mantel, promising readers a thrilling ride and an all-encompassing understanding of one of the most important watershed events in world history.

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  The Shepherd Who Watched By Night

  Thomas Nelson Page

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  The Shepherd Who Watched By Night by Thomas Nelson Page is a timeless and inspiring tale that captures the profound meaning of faith and the quiet beauty of devotion. Set in a pastoral landscape under the canopy of a starry night, the story follows the humble shepherd who becomes a witness to a miraculous event that transforms his life and the world around him. With rich, evocative prose, Page delivers a narrative steeped in spirituality and wonder, inviting readers to reflect on the power of belief and the enduring light of hope. 
  Through vivid imagery and heartfelt storytelling, this audiobook paints a picture of a simpler time when the divine intersected with the everyday. Narrator Charles Conover lends his voice to this classic tale, bringing warmth and depth to a story that resonates with listeners of all ages. The peaceful hills, grazing sheep, and radiant star all evoke the profound serenity and awe of the shepherd's journey. 
  Originally published in 1907, The Shepherd Who Watched By Night remains a cherished piece of literature that speaks to the universal themes of love, humility, and redemption. Perfect for the holiday season or for moments of quiet contemplation, this audiobook is a testament to the beauty of faith and the quiet miracles that shape our lives.

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  Mourning Doves

  Helen Forrester

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  Timeless family drama from the best-selling author of Tuppence to Cross the Mersey. With over 3 million copies sold around the world, Helen Forrester’s hard-hitting and gripping fiction set in post-war Liverpool continues to move readers. 
  A heart-warming story of family relationships and a nation changed forever by the Great War. 
  When her husband dies suddenly, Louise Gilmore and her two daughters are left with nothing. 
  Forced to move from their fine Liverpool home to a run-down cottage in Hoylake, the three women must learn to make their way in a new and unfamiliar world. 
  Persevering through fear, uncertainty, and despair, they find unexpected opportunities. Can hope and love survive through grief and loss? 
  In the historical saga of Louise Gilmore and her daughters, they navigate through the rural town life, grappling with the small and big changes that come their way. The top-notch storytelling of Helen Forrester brings to life the resilience of a family in the face of adversity. 
  For fans of Katie Flynn (The Winter Runaway), Maureen Lee (The Kelly Sisters), Pam Howes (Secrets on Mersey Square), Anna Jacobs (The Secrets of Eastby End), and Rosie Goodwin (Yesterday's Shadows). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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  What If? What If? - A Story...

  Suzanne B. Miller

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  She’s spent her life avoiding her fears over and over again. Now she has to face them. 
  Jasmine’s mind never stops asking ‘what if?’ questions. For years, she’s kept her intrusive thoughts at bay – but control isn't the same as freedom. When a forgotten diary surfaces, it pulls her and her friends into a story from decades ago, one of courage, heartbreak, and a story that offers answers to the present.  
  What If? What If? is a character-driven and deeply human New Zealand novel which offers an authentic glimpse into the hidden reality of OCD and intrusive thoughts, far beyond the stereotypes. It’s a story of friendship where love shows up in surprising, everyday ways – and of how intergenerational connections can help us find healing.

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  American Whoreson

  Robert H. Cherny

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  American Whoreson. At 47k words, it reads quickly and is suitable for teens and older. While it contains no sex and only minimal violence, it does have politically sensitive subject matter. Therefore, it is not suitable for Trumpists or Evangelicals. 
  America in the late 1800s was a place where a young man with drive and intelligence could rise above class to attain power and wealth. Even someone born near the bottom of society’s social ladder could climb past those born higher on the ladder to achieve greatness. Armed only with his intelligence, aggressive personality, and fists, the bastard son of a whore grows up in a town dominated by cotton mills to find his place in America’s westward-looking Manifest Destiny. 
  The bastard son of a whore working in a small town dominated by cotton mills, Tobias is tossed out on his own at the age of twelve when his mother is shot by rival clients who also die in the exchange. Even though he witnesses her death, he is too occupied with his survival to spend much time grieving. The death of one of the men responsible for his mother’s death creates a job opening for Tobias at the mill, and Tobias jumps into the opportunity to secure his future, at least for now. 
  Two years later, Tobias escapes the mill as it burns down. He rides a short train of boxcars full of finished fabric away from the burning mill to safety. A locomotive collects the boxcars and deposits them in a railyard near the port of Norfolk. He escapes the yard and takes refuge in an abandoned boxcar. While there, he comforts a pregnant negro girl about to give birth and helps inter her body when she dies in childbirth. 
  He is transferred as a civilian contractor assigned to the Quartermaster Corps at Fort Meade, near Sturgis, South Dakota. While there, he witnesses what happens to people who stand in the way of America’s Manifest Destiny.

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