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  On the Decay of the Art of Lying

  Mark Twain

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  "On the Decay of the Art of Lying" is a short essay written by Mark Twain in 1880 for a meeting of the Historical and Antiquarian Club of Hartford, Connecticut. Twain published the text in The Stolen White Elephant Etc. (1882). In the essay, Twain laments the four ways in which men of America's Gilded Age employ man's 'most faithful friend'. He concludes by insisting that: "the wise thing is for us diligently to train ourselves to lie thoughtfully, judiciously; to lie with a good object, and not an evil one; to lie for others' advantage, and not our own; to lie healingly, charitably, humanely, not cruelly, hurtfully, maliciously; to lie gracefully and graciously, not awkwardly and clumsily; to lie firmly, frankly, squarely, with head erect, not haltingly, tortuously, with pusillanimous mien, as being ashamed of our high calling." The essay, Twain notes, was "offered for the thirty-dollar prize," but it "did not take the prize."

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  A Charming Crime

  Tonya Kappes

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  ***2013 eFestival of Words Fantasy Novel Winner from USA Today Bestseller Tonya Kappes***Bubble... Bubble...June Heal has nothing to lose when she relocates her homeopathic cure shop, A Dose of Darla, from the flea market booth in her home town, to a quaint shop in the cozy but unusual little town of Whispering Falls, Kentucky. Or so it seems. Cures and trouble...Whispering Falls has a lot of secrets. From talking snow globes to whispering animals not to mention a few sprinkles of fairy dust, June realizes Whispering Falls is more magical than she thought. . .literally. Magic stirs...June discovers she was born into a family of psychics, and her homeopathic cures truly are magical. Unfortunately, they are not magical enough to save her from being the number one murder suspect when a member of the community that she had just had a disagreement with shows up face down in the lake with June’s lucky charm in the victim’s grasp. And troubles double...Add to that an attraction to her high school best friend, Sheriff Oscar Park and Mr. Prince Charming, her cat, is stealing charms from Belle’s Baubles, June is forced to clear her name in more ways than murder. After all, they don’t have cauldrons in jail.A Charming Crime is book one of the bestselling Magical Cures Mystery series. Come walk around Whispering Falls for a fun, fantasy mystery with magic and romance. You won't want to leave.

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  Blood on the Ledger - A Classic...

  Rhett Kincannon

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  When a notorious outlaw turns up dead in a canyon west of El Paso, his blood-soaked ledger reveals more than debts and bounties—it names names. Jericho Journey, the quiet and relentless bounty hunter with a reputation for never missing his mark, rides into a brewing storm of old alliances and cold revenge. 
  As Jericho follows the trail through ghost towns, border saloons, and forgotten trails, he uncovers a tangled web of betrayal that runs deeper than blood. With the ledger now a target itself, and killers riding hard to silence it forever, Jericho must decide: keep chasing the money, or burn the whole corrupt system to the ground. 
  Blood on the Ledger is a Western tale of grit, justice, and one man's fight to balance the scales—his way.

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  A French Affair - The perfect...

  Jennifer Bohnet

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  What will be will be... 
  Belinda Marshall’s idyllic teenage life in Brittany, France, fell apart when her parents dramatically separated and her mother took her back to England.Fast forward thirty-five years when Belinda’s world is once again turned upside down. It’s the week before Christmas and Belinda's employer 'surprises’ her by asking for her help to rejuvenate their latest investment, a run-down campsite in Brittany. Memories and anxieties that had lain dormant for years suddenly begin to resurface.As secrets from a lost life threaten to overwhelm her, there is a realisation that maybe she wasn’t told the whole truth by her mother all those years ago.Can Belinda reconcile her emotions and find happiness once more in the place she so loved and called home?Praise for Jennifer Bohnet:'A gorgeous and captivating read that made me want to jump straight on a plane to the south of France.' Samantha Tonge'Unputdownable, a heart-warming story of love, family and friendship in the glorious south of France. What’s not to love!' Lucy Coleman 'This was the first Jennifer Bohnet book I've read, but it definitely won't be the last. A beautifully written and heart-warming tale of family and friendship, I was completely transported to the south of France' Jessica Redland, author of The Secret to Happiness'A perfect summer read! I couldn’t stop myself from turning the pages and read it in one sitting. I absolutely loved it. Highly recommended!' Alison Sherlock, author of A House To Mend A Broken HeartWhat readers are saying about A French Affair:  
  ‘An absolute treat to read’’It is a lovely story to escape into with fantastic characters, a beautiful setting, strong friendships and, of course, romance. It is another enchanting read from this highly talented author.’’An uplifting and emotional tale of secrets, renewal and second chances’’The author really is a wonderful storyteller, and I thoroughly enjoyed the way this one unfolded – perfectly paced, a few surprises along the way, that strong focus on family and friendship, a couple of satisfying romances, and the vividly drawn setting.’’It makes me want to rent a cabin in the mountains and sit by the fire looking up at the stars while roasting marshmallows.’’The plot was interesting and the love interest was perfect. All in all, a pure escapism read.’

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  Damon's Touch

  Dianne Hartsock

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  Damon's hunger gnaws at him. He needs to feed soon before desire overrides caution and he enters the village, where his capture is assured. For Lacey, the sight of Damon drinking from his brother's throat should fill him with horror. Instead, he's oddly aroused. Damon is all his fantasies come true. Bewitching and dangerous.
  As Damon's prisoner, Lacey's love for his tantalizing captor grows, but will love be enough to set them both free?

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  Now You Know

  Nora Valters

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  Lauren has worked hard to create her dream life: a perfect fiancé, a great job, and a safe, cozy home. But then, out of the blue, it all goes horribly wrong, and she finds her job is on the line, her fiancé is accusing her of cheating, and someone is writing terrible things on her car. At first, she thinks this is a horrible run of bad luck. But as her life spins out of control in a series of escalating disasters, it begins to dawn on her that these aren’t random events: she’s under attack. And she’s certain that whoever is doing this won’t stop until they’ve completely destroyed her life. But she’s wrong—they won’t stop until she’s dead.

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