Verlag: Alien Ebooks
The Poor Man is a vividly written love-story in which socially awkward Edward pursues bright and sociable Emily, with sidelights on San Francisco and China and satirical send-ups of the arty set. Walks a fine line between tragedy and comedy
Miss Honeyford was sour on romance, but she had been duly dispatched to London to save the family fortune by hunting for—and securing—a wealthy husband and thereby proving her role as a loving, if not entirely dutiful, daughter. Honoraria obeyed. But if she was reluctantly willing to surrender her hand, this beautiful young lady who could ride, shoot, and argue with any man was not about to lose her head or her heart to any of the dismal cads and lads of the marriage mart. First she met the arrogantly attractive Lord Alistair Stewart, who treated her infuriatingly like a little girl. And then she met the skillfully seductive Lord Channington, who treated her intoxicatingly like the desirable full-grown woman that she was. But now that she had a choice, which role would she choose and just how much risk was she willing to run? The Regency series brings us heroines of style, grace, and determination—women who are not afraid to use their smarts to seek the stature or standing they feel they need. They may come from humble beginnings or not, but what these heroines share is an unmatched determination that leaves us turning page after page as we follow them in their dance.Zum Buch
My Ántonia tells the stories of several immigrant families who move out to rural Nebraska to start new lives in America, with a particular focus on a Bohemian family, the Shimerdas, whose eldest daughter is named Ántonia. The book’s narrator, Jim Burden, arrives in the fictional town of Black Hawk, Nebraska, on the same train as the Shimerdas, as he goes to live with his grandparents after his parents have died. Jim develops strong feelings for Ántonia, something between a crush and a filial bond, and the reader views Ántonia’s life, including its attendant struggles and triumphs, through that lens. (Summary from Wikipedia)Zum Buch
A rich lord falls the victim to a robbery by a novice highwayman, who is caught with evidence to the highwayman the Ghost's identity being him. He must outwit judge Thomas Gregory, the thief-taker, and get back the evidence before he can arrest him. The evidence is a manuscript with the song of the Ghost it is written in the Ghost's own hand, it is called the midnight requiem.Zum Buch
Gitel’s Freedom: A Novel by Iris Mitlin Lav is a deeply moving work of historical fiction that brings to life the struggles, resilience, and quiet courage of Jewish immigrants in early-twentieth-century America. Narrated with warmth and emotional depth by Catherine Divaris and produced and published by Audiobook Publishing Services, this audiobook offers an intimate and immersive listening experience. Perfect for fans of We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter and The Light After the War by Anita Abriel, Gitel’s Freedom follows the journey of Gitel, born in Belorussia and brought to the United States in 1911. From a young age, Gitel questions the rigid expectations placed on women within both society and her Orthodox Jewish upbringing. Denied the opportunity to attend college and pressured into marriage, she weds Shmuel, an Orthodox Jewish pharmacist whose progressive political ideals initially offer hope for a more fulfilling future. That hope is tested when the Great Depression destroys their plans to build a life together through a neighborhood pharmacy in Chicago. As financial hardship deepens, Shmuel’s declining health, difficult choices, and misfortune strain their marriage. Gitel dreams of returning to school to become a teacher, but repeated sacrifices. When a devastating stroke leaves Shmuel disabled, Gitel must shoulder the burdens of caregiver, provider, and mother at a time when women face significant wage discrimination and social limitations. Gitel’s Freedom is a compelling portrait of women’s resilience, Jewish family life, and the immigrant experience in early-1900s America. With Catherine Divaris’s expressive narration and the high-quality production of Audiobook Publishing Services, this audiobook is an unforgettable exploration of identity, sacrifice, and the enduring pursuit of independence.Zum Buch
This story is set in the British province of New York during the French and Indian War, and concerns a Huron massacre (with passive French acquiescence) of from 500 to 1,500 unarmed Anglo-American troops, who had honorably surrendered at Fort William Henry, plus some women and servants; the kidnapping of two sisters, daughters of the British commander; and their rescue by Hawkeye, the last two Mohicans, and others. Parts of the story may have been derived from the capture and death of Jane McCrea in July 1777 near Fort Edward, New York, by members of an Algonquian tribe. (Summary from Wikipedia)Zum Buch
1939. Declared unfit for active service after the Great War, Richard Hansen feels rudderless and out of place. But when the unthinkable happens and the shadow of a new conflict looms, he is thrust into enemy territory once again for a final, covert mission. Devastated and mourning her own catastrophic losses, his wife Emily is alone and adrift in a once-idyllic marriage grown cold and distant. When one day a surprise visitor comes calling she is faced with a choice that may grant her the very thing she has always longed for… or lead her into terrible danger. As Europe goes to war a second time and Richard and Emily’s paths are wrenched apart, each must confront the ghosts of their own past, battling forces both seen and unseen as their lifelong love is tested to its limits - by duty, grief, time, and betrayal.Zum Buch
