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  Clayhanger

  Arnold Bennett

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  A novel about a boy growing to manhood in the last quarter of the 19th century. The first in a trilogy, it includes a portrait of an autocratic father.

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  Blood on the Vine

  J.T. Falco

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  True Detective meets the rolling hills of Napa in this wine-soaked thriller perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Allison Brennan.Lana Burrell grew up on an idyllic Napa Valley vineyard with her best friend Jess–until Jess mysteriously disappeared and Lana’s father was falsely accused of her murder. Over twenty years later, he’s still serving a life sentence, but Lana knows he’s innocent, just like she knows Jess’s real killer is still out there.Now, as a seasoned FBI agent in the San Francisco field office, Lana figures she can handle just about anything--until a killer strikes the Valley again and those old wounds come bursting open. Two women are slain in ritualistic fashion near the vineyard she once called home, and Lana has no choice but to revisit the site of the nightmarish past she tried to leave behind.A past that seems to be repeating itself as the blood and wine continue to spill all over Napa Valley.With rumors of a dangerous cult embedded at the center of wine country, the most powerful family in the Valley breathing down her neck, and a mysterious stranger stalking her every move, Lana’s quest to solve the murders takes an even darker turn when she soon realizes the awful truth: she might be the next to die.

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  Uncle Vanya

  Anton Chekhov

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  Uncle Vanya  is a play by the Russian playwright Anton Chekhov. It was first published in 1897.
  The play portrays the visit of an elderly professor and his glamorous, much younger second wife, Yelena, to the rural estate that supports their urban lifestyle. Two friends—Vanya, brother of the professor's late first wife, who has long managed the estate, and Astrov, the local doctor—both fall under Yelena's spell while bemoaning the ennui of their provincial existence. Sonya, the professor's daughter by his first wife, who has worked with Vanya to keep the estate going, suffers from her unrequited feelings for Astrov. Matters are brought to a crisis when the professor announces his intention to sell the estate, Vanya and Sonya's home, with a view to investing the proceeds to achieve a higher income for himself and his wife.

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  Swiss Family Robinson - The...

  Johann David Wyss

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  Johann David Wyss's "Swiss Family Robinson" is an adventurous and heartwarming tale of survival, resilience, and family bonds. The story unfolds when a Swiss family—comprising the resourceful Robinson parents, their four sons, and a plethora of domesticated animals—finds themselves shipwrecked on a deserted tropical island. Forced to rely on their ingenuity and the bountiful resources of the island, the Robinsons embark on a remarkable journey of building a new life in the midst of nature's challenges. From constructing elaborate treehouses to taming wild animals, the family's exploits become a testament to human adaptability, cooperation, and the indomitable spirit in the face of adversity. 
   
  As the Robinsons navigate their island sanctuary, the novel seamlessly weaves in themes of exploration, education, and the harmonious coexistence of humans with nature. Each family member contributes their unique skills and personality traits, creating a captivating narrative that celebrates the triumph of human creativity and familial unity. "Swiss Family Robinson" stands as a timeless adventure novel that captivates readers with its vivid portrayal of survival, exploration, and the enduring strength of familial ties amidst the enchanting and challenging backdrop of a tropical paradise.

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  PRIMAL Reckoning

  Jack Silkstone

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  PRIMAL: Vigilantes. Vengeance. Victory. 
   
  In the rugged landscapes of Mexico, a battle rages between humble farmers fighting for their land and livelihood, and the forces of corruption and greed that seek to exploit them. Corrupt police, cartel gunmen, and a ruthless mining corporation form a formidable alliance, threatening to crush the farmers' resistance. 
   
  But hope emerges as PRIMAL, a covert vigilante group, takes up their cause. For PRIMAL, taking down a gold mining operation should be a straightforward mission. 
   
  Bit faced with their deadliest adversary to date—heavily armed, well-funded, CIA-backed private military contractors, the stakes are higher than they imagined. The PRIMAL team vigilantes will need to risk everything to restore balance to a world on the brink of chaos. Will they succeed? 
   
  PRIMAL Reckoning, the action packed fifth instalment in Jack Silkstone's pulse-pounding PRIMAL series will entertain fans of Brad Thor, Tom Clancy and Lee Child.

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  How to confuse? The adventures...

  BARAKATH

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  Listen to hilarious ways to confuse a person and a fun story.

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