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  The Adventure of the Three...

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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  "The Adventure of the Three Garridebs" (1924), one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories written by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is one of 12 stories in the cycle collected as The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes.
  According to Dr. Watson's opening narration, this story is set at "the latter end of June, 1902 ... the same month that Holmes refused a knighthood for services which may perhaps some day be described." This is a parallel to the knighthood of Arthur Conan Doyle around the same time.
  Holmes receives a letter from a Nathan Garrideb of 136 Little Ryder Street, asking for help in a most peculiar quest. He is looking for another man with his unusual surname, for it will mean a $5 million inheritance for him. He has been approached by another man, John Garrideb of Kansas, who says that he needs to find others with the same last name.

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  The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood

  Howard Pyle

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  "Pull a long bow and feast on the King's venison in the heart of Sherwood."
  
  Deep within the sun-dappled glades of Sherwood Forest, a band of brothers lives outside the law, but for the sake of justice. The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood follows the legendary archer from his first run-in with the King's foresters to his legendary recruitment of Little John, Will Scarlet, and the jovial Friar Tuck. Howard Pyle's retelling is a joyous celebration of wit, skill, and the defiance of tyranny. Whether outsmarting the bumbling Sheriff of Nottingham or competing for a golden arrow, Robin and his Merry Men embody a spirit of freedom and chivalry that has inspired generations. This version is celebrated not just for its prose, but for its archaic, rhythmic charm that transports readers directly into a "merrie" medieval England.
  
  The "Noble Outlaw" Philosophy: Pyle refined the character of Robin Hood, transforming him from a simple highwayman into a champion of the oppressed. His Robin is a man of honor who strictly follows a code: never harm a woman, a child, or a man in the company of a lady, and always aid those whom the law has failed.
  
  A Masterpiece of Illustration: Howard Pyle was as much an artist as a writer. His original edition featured intricate, woodcut-style illustrations that set the visual standard for the "Golden Age of Illustration." His depiction of the characters—broad-shouldered, hearty, and full of life—remains the blueprint for every film and television adaptation that followed.
  
  Why It Is an Essential Classic: The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood is the rare book that appeals equally to the sense of childhood wonder and the adult appreciation for craft. It is a story of brotherhood and the belief that even in a world of corruption, a few "stout hearts" can make a difference. It remains the most readable and influential version of the Robin Hood mythos ever penned.
  
  Join the band in the greenwood. Purchase "The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood" today.

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  The Adventurer

  Barbara Cartland

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  The Adventurer is a Barbara Cartland novel like no other. Set before, during and after World War One, this is not the story of a King, a Lord or a dashing battlefield hero: Frank Swinton is quite the opposite. He is an adventurer: a man determined to raise himself above the drudgery of a
   
  nine-to-five job. Tall, dark and attractive, if not exactly handsome, he uses his charms to swindle lonely ladies out of their money. That is until he’s trapped by his own weakness and greed in a loveless marriage–and hates himself as much as his obsessive and embittered bride. Eventually he manages to unshackle himself, flee overseas and find the courage to fight for his country–but will he ever escape and rediscover his long-lost soul and the love his greed allowed him to leave behind? All is told in this moving story about a man’s search for redemption and that in the end, love is enough.

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  The Body in Seven Dials

  H L Marsay

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  Inspired by the remarkable life of Dorothy Peto, the Metropolitan Police’s first female superintendent. 
   
  In 1914, the idea of a female police officer is dismissed as absurd, but to a small group of determined women, not impossible. 
   
  With men departing to fight for king and country, women have new opportunities at home. Dorothy Peto and her fellow suffragettes propose forming the Women’s Police Volunteers to assist police keep order. At first, the suggestion is derided, yet the force is stretched thin. As Dorothy and her friends train and organize to help refugees fleeing the war and guide terrorized Londoners to shelter during the Zeppelin raids, the "ladies in blue" gain a grudging acceptance. 
   
  During one nightly bombing raid, Dorothy discovers the body of a beautiful, Belgian refugee in Seven Dials. Convinced the woman was murdered before the bombs fell, Dorothy’s determined to investigate even though the battle-scarred Scotland Yard Inspector remains skeptical of her ideas and enthusiasm. As the list of suspects grows—a British aristocrat, a Belgian gangster and a wealthy German industrialist—Dorothy must outwit the killer, and even some within the WPV.

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  A Dragonlings’ Magical Christmas

  s. e. smith

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  New York Times and USA Today bestselling author S.E. Smith brings us a holiday-filled fantasy in a quest to save the Dragonlings. 
  When Ariel mentions another human holiday, the women get excited. They aren’t the only ones, though. The Dragon Lords and their friends, Vox, and Ha’ven, decide they want to be part of the planning this time. Things get a little out of hand when the men begin competing with each other to create the best Christmas ever for the Dragonlings, Roam, and Alice. Filled with tales of St. Nick, Rudolph, Frosty, and the newest tale of the Old Dragon of the Mountain, they are determined to light up the palace like never before and turn it into the new North Pole. 
  Just when the women think they have everything under control, panic ignites when the Dragonlings, Roam, and Alice suddenly disappear just days before Christmas. What no one expects is for the children to take it upon themselves to go in search of the legendary dragon who has threatened to steal the Magic of Christmas. 
  Now their parents are in a race to find the Dragonlings before they lose them forever. Will they be able to find them and celebrate the magic of the season or will the Dragon of the Mountain keep them hidden forever?

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  The Mersey Orphan - A gripping...

  Sheila Riley

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  The start of an gritty family drama series set against the backdrop of Liverpool's dockyards from bestselling saga author Sheila Riley 
  On the cruel streets of Reckoners Row by the frozen River Mersey, only the tough survive... 
  Winter, Liverpool 1947 
  Evie Kilgaren is a fighter.  Abandoned by her mother and with her father long gone, she is left to raise her siblings in dockside Liverpool. As they battle against the coldest winter on record she's determined to make a life for herself and create a happy home for what’s left of her family. 
  Desperate for work, Evie takes a job at the Tram Tavern under the kindly watch of pub landlady, and pillar of the community, Connie Sharp. But Connie has problems of her own when her quiet life of spinsterhood is upturned with the arrival of a mysterious undercover detective. 
  When melting ice reveals a body in the canal, things take a turn for the worst for the residents of Reckoner’s Row.  Who could be responsible for such a brutal attack? And can Evie keep her family safe before they strike again? 
  A gritty, historical family drama full of laughter and tears from the author of Annie Groves’ bestsellers including Child of the Mersey and Christmas on the Mersey. 
  Perfect for fans of Chrissie Walsh, Katie Flynn and Dilly Court. 
  If you love Sheila's Reckoners Row series, you'll love Beamer Street and the Dockside Saga series 
  Praise for Sheila Riley: 
  ‘A fast paced story-line and believable characters set against the background of a war-battered city still struggling against austerity, rationing, the black market and poverty added to the authenticity of what I am sure will be the beginning of a successful series’ - Lyn Andrews 
  'Great read. Thoroughly enjoyed this book had me hooked since the first chapter can't wait to read the next one and follow evie and her family's life' - Reader Review 
  ‘An enchanting, warm and deeply touching story about a brave young girl fighting against injustice. Loved it and look forward to her next book.’ - Cathy Sharp 
  ‘Oh what a wonderful story this is. I enjoyed every bit of Evies story suffering lots of traumas and struggles in her life. This book will definitely keep you reading on chapter after chapter I really enjoyed it, and looking forward to more from this author. A beautiful family saga.’ - Reader Review 
  ‘Excellent story with characters that pull at your heartstrings.’ - Reader Review 
  ‘Powerful, emotional and intense, The Orphan Daughter has at its heart a fantastic heroine readers will root for and a cast of brilliantly nuanced characters it is impossible not to care about. Written straight from the heart, The Orphan Daughter is a must-read for saga fans everywhere!’ - Reader Review 
  ‘A really heart warming read for the winter months. Lovely characters, richly drawn and well rounded.’ - Reader Review 
  ‘From the first page I was hooked. I’ve loved reading this fabulous story.’ - Reader Review

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