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  Before the Mango Ripens

  Afabwaje Kurian

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  In Rabata, everyone has secrets—especially since the arrival of the white American missionaries. 
   
   
   
  Twenty-year-old Jummai is a beautiful and unassuming house girl whose dreams of escaping her home life are disrupted when an unexpected pregnancy forces her to hide her lover's identity. Tebeya, an ambitious Dublin-educated doctor, has left prestigious opportunities abroad to return to the small town of her birth, and discovers a painful betrayal when she strives to take control of the mission clinic. Zanya is a young translator, enticed by promises of progress, who comes to Rabata to escape a bitter past and finds himself embroiled in a fight against the American reverend for the heart of the church and town. 
   
   
   
  United by their yearning for change, all three must make difficult decisions that threaten the fragile relationships of the Rabata they know. As tensions mount and hypocrisies are unveiled, the people of Rabata are faced with a question that will transform their town forever: Let the Americans stay, or make them go?

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  An Idle Woman - based on one of...

  Wendy Parkins

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  ONE WOMAN CLAIMS THE POWER TO TAKE CHARGE OF HER OWN DESTINY 
  1838, England: When eighteen-year-old Frances Dickinson impulsively marries Lieutenant John Geils, all her hopes for her future are quickly shattered as she finds there is much about her husband she did not know. A cruel and violent man, John keeps Frances in isolation on his family’s estate, while spending her fortune and preying upon their maids. 
  Frances yearns to break free from her marriage but the law is not on her side. Only when John’s abuse escalates can she set in motion a daring plan to secure her freedom. 
  A story of gaslighting, control and one woman’s fight, An Idle Woman is the true story behind one of the most sensational divorce trials of the nineteenth century. 
  ‘Remarkable… an engaging and informative read’ Leah Moyes, author of A Polish Nurse 
  ‘Reading it felt like falling through the cracks of time and witnessing a terrifying fight for freedom first-hand’ Meg Ellis, @megsreadingspot 
  ‘Powerful, heartfelt and affecting… an important story that demands to be read’ Emma Alvey, @emmas.biblio.treasures

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  A Touch of the African Sun

  P. H. Newall

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  This saga is led by that complex character von Tabis, a psychopath, whose monumental ego, and fantasies of power and grandeur, were given fortuitous reign by his unexpected transfer to tranquil Tanganyika (Tanzania) just before World War II.His South African co-conspirators who fell under the spell of von Tabis, illustrate how his charismatic and compelling personality stimulated their latent dreams and ambitions.A colourful diversity of characters adds atmosphere and mystery that is unique to Africa.Despite a remarkable degree of success towards his madcap schemes, von Tabis, blinded by reality, stumbles inexorably towards his ultimate destiny.

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  Across the Crying Sands

  Jane Kirkpatrick

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  A Tale of Uncharted Adventure and Discovery Inspired by a True Story 
    
  In 1888 Mary Edwards Gerritse is a witty and confident young woman who spends as much time as possible outdoors on the rugged Oregon coast where she and her husband, John, have settled. The two are a formidable pair who are working hard to prove their homesteading claim and build a family. But as Mary faces struggles of young motherhood and questions about her family of origin, she realizes that life is far from the adventure she imagined it would be. 
    
  After losing the baby she's carrying, grief threatens Mary, but she finds an unconventional way to bring joy back into her life—by taking over a treacherous postal route. As Mary becomes the first female mail carrier to traverse the cliff-hugging mountain trails and remote Crying Sands Beach, with its changing tides and sudden squalls, she recaptures the spark she lost and discovers that a life without risk is no life at all. 
    
  "Jane Kirkpatrick's writing evokes a powerful sense of the challenges and strengths of women who settled the West."—SANDRA DALLAS, New York Times bestselling author

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  Norse Mythology Made Simple -...

  Johnny Nelson

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  Step into the storm-forged world of Norse legends with Norse Mythology Made Simple: Short Stories of Odin, Thor, Loki, and the Nine Realms. In just one immersive hour, this expertly narrated audiobook brings the raw, epic power of ancient Scandinavian myths to life through vivid storytelling that’s faithful to the original tales passed down in the Poetic Edda, Prose Edda, and centuries of preserved oral tradition. 
  Perfect for beginners, mythology lovers, students, educators, and lifelong fans of Viking lore, this collection offers a concise, accessible entry point into the powerful mythos of the Norse cosmos. Each story captures the heart of timeless sagas that have shaped global culture—from Odin’s unrelenting quest for wisdom, to Thor’s thunderous journeys into Jotunheim, to Loki’s cunning deceptions that spark both disaster and destiny. 
  Explore the origins of Yggdrasil and the Nine Realms, the forging of Mjolnir, the fate-bound battle of Ragnarok, and the haunting tragedy of Balder. These tales aren’t modern retellings—they’re rooted in the original mythic canon, crafted to preserve their meaning while making them engaging for listeners of all ages. 
  Whether you’re looking for a powerful introduction to Norse mythology, a supplement to classroom learning, or an enthralling listen for your commute or family road trip, Norse Mythology Made Simple delivers legendary storytelling in a modern voice. With its conversational tone and emotional depth, this audiobook transforms ancient myths into living narratives filled with gods, monsters, heroes, and unforgettable lessons about fate, honor, and sacrifice. 
  Listen once, and you’ll understand why these stories still thunder across time.

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  The Loyalists

  Vivian Stuart

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  The twenty-second book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams.
   
  Australia is back to fighting with the British against the Boers in South Africa.
   
  Sloan Shannon are amongst those fighting against the Boers. He is wounded and captured, but finds himself saved by a Boar nurse. Suddenly, he must flee with her to her people – those people that he thought was his enemies.

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