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  Family Affairs at Orchard...

  Lizzie Lane

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  From bestselling author Lizzie Lane's Cottage Hospital series 
  Times are changing as secrets unfold… 
  Somerset, 1931  Doctor Frances Brakespeare continues to settle into her new life in rural Somerset at Orchard Cottage Hospital, striving to improve the medical treatments on offer to the community. 
  After successfully establishing a mother and baby clinic, Frances is determined to move with the times and add family planning advice to her roster – but are the residents of Norton Dene ready for such progress or will she face opposition? 
  In her personal life, her relationship with the Reverend Gregory Sampson becomes her safe haven whilst battling with an embittered family relative in London. As always, Frances strives to honour the values inherited from her late benefactress Izzy Brakespeare. 
  As further dark family secrets and sins unfold, it seems the Brakespeare family name will have more resonance to Frances than she ever imagined and when a stranger enters her life, Frances may finally have the answers she has always sought. 
  Perfect for fans of Rosie Clarke, Fenella Miller and Patricia McBride. 
  If you love this, try Lizzie's Tobacco Girls and Coronation Close series 
  Praise for Lizzie Lane: 
  'An absorbing and fascinating read that kept me turning the pages until the early hours. Simply wonderful.' - Tracy Baines 
  'What a fantastic, unforgettable new series by the fabulous Lizzie Lane. I loved it!' - AnneMarie Brear 
  'Lizzie Lane has done it again! Fantastic writing, beautifully drawn characters and wonderful plotlines! What's not to love?' - Rachel Brimble 
  'A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep you hooked' - Rosie Goodwin 
  'A heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read for all saga fans' - Jean Fullerton 
  'If you want an exciting, authentic historical saga then look no further than Lizzie Lane' - Fenella J Miller 
  'I thoroughly enjoyed reading 'A New Doctor At Orchard Cottage Hospital' and I wholeheartedly recommend this book to other readers. I will certainly be reading more of Lizzie's work in the future' - Ginger Book Geek 
  'Such a delight to read and by the end I felt invested in every character. Strong women and gorgeous men, combined with some brilliantly written baddies made it a perfect read. I’ll be eagerly waiting for the next instalment' - Reader Review 
  'This is a heartwarming read, with some endearing characters (and some not so!) and in such an idyllic setting, I could completely visualise the setting' - Reader Review 
  '😄 i didn't want it to end I'm hoping there would be a follow on as I'd like to find out more' - Reader Review

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  Short Stories About The American...

  Ambrose Bierce, Louisa May...

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  War is always a tragedy. There may be a winner of sorts but always a loser.  The cost in injuries, death, destruction can never be fully recovered even if glossed over by a military or political elite that proclaims otherwise. 
   
  Even further down on the scale of mankind’s self-destructive baseness is Civil War.  One Nation with Two Sides locked in a ferocious fight is inevitably more painful and more despoiling.  Civilians are the bait in the trap.  Two sets of values may be proclaimed and many offer loyalty to one or the other but society also has those who just want the space and time to live, to enjoy their family and friends.  Each to his own. 
   
  In the American Civil War that began in 1861 the War was seemingly fought to end Slavery.  A War for Good.  The result a win for the good guys but a society that still bears fractures from this seminal period.   
   
  The stories in this volume show the true scars that are endured as a riven Nations authors try to explain and reconcile.   
   
  01 - Short Stories About the American Civil War - An Introduction 
  02 - An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce 
  03 - The Brothers by Louisa May Alcott 
  04 - The Namesake by Willa Cather 
  05 - The Affair At Coulter's Creek by Ambrose Bierce 
  06 - The Locket by Kate Chopin 
  07 - The Veteran by Stephen Crane 
  08 - Chickamauga by Ambrose Bierce 
  09 - My Red Cap by Louisa May Alcott 
  10 - Parker Adderson, Philosopher by Ambrose Bierce 
  11 - The Coup de Grace by Ambrose Bierce 
  12 - Christmas Eve in War Times by Edward Payson Roe 
  13 - The Eyes of the Panther by Ambrose Bierce 
  14 - A Man With Two Lives by Ambrose Bierce 
  15 - A Horseman in the Sky by Ambrose Bierce

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  The Secret Garden

  Francis Hodgson Burnett

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  "The Secret Garden," written by Frances Hodgson Burnett in the late 19th century, tells the story of Mary Lennox, a spoiled and unhappy child who becomes orphaned and is sent to live with her reclusive uncle at the mysterious Misselthwaite Manor. As Mary explores the manor's enchanting yet neglected gardens, including a hidden garden that has been locked away for years, she begins a journey of self-discovery, healing, and friendship. 
  At the beginning of the book, we meet Mary Lennox, who is left alone in a foreign land after a cholera outbreak claims her parents' lives. Sent to England to live with her uncle, Mary soon realizes she is largely forgotten and left to her own devices. The opening chapters illustrate her initial experiences with the manor, highlighting her disdain for her new environment and her feelings of loneliness. This sets the stage for her growth and the adventures that lie ahead as she uncovers the garden's hidden beauty and forms connections with others, ultimately transforming her character and outlook on life.

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  At the Hour Between Dog and Wolf

  Tara Ison

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  At the Hour Between Dog and Wolf is the story of a twelve-year-old Parisian Jewish girl in World War II France, living "in hiding" as a Catholic orphan with a family in a small village. 
   
   
   
  When Danielle Marton's father is killed during the early days of the German Occupation, her mother sends her to live in a quiet farming town near Limoges in Vichy France. Now called Marie-Jeanne Chantier, Danielle struggles to balance the truth of what's happened to her family and her country with the lies she must tell to keep herself safe. At first, she's bitter about being left behind by her mother, and horrified at having to milk the cow and memorize Catholic prayers for church. But as the years pass and the Occupation worsens, Danielle finds it easier to suppress her former life entirely, and Marie-Jeanne becomes less and less of an act. By the time she's fifteen and there is talk amongst the now divided town of an Allied invasion, not only has Danielle lost the memories of her father's face and the smell of her mother's perfume, but her very self, transforming into a strict Catholic and an anti-Semitic, fervent disciple of fascism.

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  Summary: The Seven Husbands of...

  Brooks Bryant

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  DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL BOOK. 
  This is a summary, and it does not accompany the official 
  In "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel" by Taylor Jenkins Reid, aging Hollywood icon Evelyn Hugo decides to reveal the truth about her glamorous yet scandalous life. Surprisingly, she selects unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the task, leaving Monique wondering why she was chosen. Monique, facing personal and professional setbacks, seizes this opportunity to revitalize her career. 
  Evelyn recounts her life story, spanning from her arrival in 1950s Los Angeles to her exit from show business in the late '80s and her relationships with seven husbands. As the narrative unfolds, it reveals ruthless ambition, unexpected friendships, and forbidden love. Monique becomes deeply connected to Evelyn's story, but as it converges with the present, it becomes evident that their lives are tragically intertwined. 
  Taylor Jenkins Reid skillfully crafts complex and relatable characters in this tale, taking readers on a captivating journey from the glamour of Old Hollywood to the harsh realities of the present. The novel explores themes of truth, connection, and the sacrifices needed to confront one's past.

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  The Maiden of All Our Desires

  Peter Manseau

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  Fourteenth-century Europe. The Black Death has killed half the known world, and in an isolated convent, a small group of nuns spends their days in work, austerity, and devotion, chanting the Liturgy of the Hours. But their community is threatened. Rumors of heresy and a scandalous Book of Ursula, based on the teachings of the charismatic former abbess and founder of the order, have prompted the male church hierarchy to launch an investigation. The priest assigned to minister to the nuns, Father Francis, who is wracked by guilt for an unspeakable crime committed during the lawless plague years, was no friend of Ursula and can't be counted on to defend the order. Disrespect and rebellion infect some novices, and the youngest among them pines for the bishop's chief inquisitor. And Mother John, the convent's aging spiritual leader, fears she's losing her mind after experiencing a vision that brings back her own rebellious past. 
   
   
   
  As events unfold over the course of a single day, a blizzard that has swept across Europe will break over the convent, endangering the women there and testing their faith. In this astonishing novel, the author of the award-winning Songs for the Butcher's Daughter explores the territory between faith and freedom, and how the horrific events of history shape individual lives.

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