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  Ladies of the Rachmaninoff Eyes

  Henry van Dyke, Erik Wood

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  In a small Michigan town, in the late 1950s, the widow Etta Klein—wealthy and Jewish—has for more than thirty years relied for aid, comfort, and companionship on her Black housekeeper Harriet Gibbs. Between "Aunt Harry" and Etta, a relationship has developed that is closer than a friendship, yet not quite a marriage. They are inseparable, at once absurdly unequal and defined by a comic codependence. 
   
   
   
  Forever mourning the early death of her favorite son, Sargent, Etta has all but adopted Aunt Harry's nephew, the precocious, gay seventeen-year-old Oliver, who has been raised by both women. Oliver is facing down his departure to college—and fending off the advances of Etta's cook, Nella Mae—when the household is disrupted by the arrival of a self-proclaimed "warlock," one Maurice LeFleur, who has convinced Etta and Harry that he might be able to contact Sargent in the afterlife . . . 
   
   
   
  Ladies of the Rachmaninoff Eyes was the debut of the extraordinary Henry Van Dyke, whose witty and outrageous novels look back to the sparkling, elaborate comedies of Ronald Firbank and forward to postmodern burlesques like Fran Ross's Oreo. 
   
    
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  The black arrow A tale of two roses

  Robert Louis Stevenson

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  "The Black Arrow" is a swashbuckling adventure that follows the protagonist, Richard Shelton, as he becomes embroiled in the conflict between the House of Lancaster and the House of York during the tumultuous Wars of the Roses. The novel is filled with action, intrigue, and romance, as Richard navigates through political and personal challenges.

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  Kif: An Unvarnished History

  Josephine Tey

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  Discover Kif: An Unvarnished History, a gripping and deeply human story by Josephine Tey, the celebrated author of classic detective fiction. This poignant novel follows the life of Kif, a young man who struggles against the odds, shaped by hardship, circumstance, and an unforgiving society. 
  Tey’s sharp and compassionate storytelling brings Kif’s journey to life, exploring themes of class, resilience, and personal redemption. With unflinching honesty, the novel paints a vivid portrait of a world where survival often comes at a cost, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate character-driven narratives. 
  Expertly narrated to capture the depth and emotion of Tey’s prose, this audiobook is an unforgettable listening experience for fans of literary fiction and powerful storytelling. 
  Start listening to Kif: An Unvarnished History today and immerse yourself in a raw and moving tale of struggle and self-discovery.

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  Ethan Frome

  Edith Wharton

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  Ethan Frome is Edith Wharton’s masterful tale of isolation, duty, and forbidden longing set against the stark backdrop of rural New England. In the frozen town of Starkfield, Massachusetts, the quiet and physically broken Ethan Frome toils through a bleak existence alongside his cold, hypochondriac wife, Zeena. When her cousin Mattie Silver arrives to help care for Zeena, Ethan finds himself drawn to her warmth and vitality. As their connection deepens, an impossible choice brews beneath the surface—between passion and obligation, between escape and sacrifice. 
  Told through the eyes of an unnamed outsider who uncovers the tragic story piece by piece, Ethan Frome explores the crushing power of social expectations and the irreversible consequences of a single decision. With its haunting atmosphere and poignant psychological insight, this novella remains one of Wharton’s most enduring and heartbreaking works.

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  3 Christmas Stories -...

  Willa Cather, Lucy Ward...

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  There is something about the number 3.    
   
  The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.   
   
  Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois.  It seems good things usually come in threes. 
   
  Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating. 
   
  From their pens to your your ears.

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  Fever Coast - A historical...

  Colin Falconer

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  A rogue army. A continent in chaos. One man's thirst for revenge. 
  East Africa, 1750: Lachlan McKenzie doesn’t know why he and his family live on a remote trading post on the slave coast of Africa. The past is best left buried is all his father will say about it. But then one day three warships sail downriver and turn their guns on their tiny fort. 
  Lachlan is meant to die that day. But though he is young and untried, he proves a hard man to kill. 
  And blood will have blood. He wants vengeance and he wants to know why. 
  Lachlan pursues his family’s murderer all the way to the frenzied and oppressive coast of Carnatic India, with its British redcoat forts, slave markets and Moghul emperors. 
  But as he finally closes in on his quarry, he discovers payback is not quite as simple as he thought. 
  And there are some secrets it’s better not to know.'If you're missing a Wilbur Smith novel, here is a great substitute.'  
  'Blazing with adventure, epic in scope and utterly compulsive.' Waterstone's. 
  'Falconer's grasp of period and place is almost flawless. He's my kind of writer.' The Australian. 
  Experience the Epic Adventure SeriesThrilling journeys through vividly imagined worlds, heart pounding action and unforgettable characters.Multi-bestselling stand-alone tales that can be read in any order.35,000+ five-star reviews. 
  Part thriller. Part history. All adventure.

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