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  Riding The River (Stonecroft...

  B.N. Rundell

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  AUTHOR OF THE BEST-SELLING BUCKSKIN CHRONICLES SERIES TAKES US ON AN EPIC JOURNEY IN BOOK SEVEN OF THE STONECROFT SAGA. 
  After spending most of five years in the Rocky Mountains, Gabriel Stonecroft finds it necessary to return to civilization to settle some long past accounts. He sets out from the headwaters of the Missouri River, with his only companion a wolf, navigating the wild river through the lands of the Blackfoot, Gros Ventre, Assiniboine, and more. 
  But an attack by a renegade French voyageur and his rebel Blackfoot companions is just one of the obstacles in his way. Once he lands at the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi, the conspiring and deceitful ways of civilization weigh heavy upon him and his duty to the memory of his father and his fortune. 
  Along the way, he will discover a purpose and plan for the return to the river and the mountains of the west. The past always has a way of raising its ugly head and bringing havoc and heartache upon the unsuspecting…

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  The Grand Babylon Hotel

  Arnold Bennett

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  Dive into the opulent intrigue of "The Grand Babylon Hotel" by Arnold Bennett. This captivating tale of mystery and romance unfolds within the luxurious confines of a prestigious London hotel. Theodore Racksole, an American millionaire, impulsively purchases the Grand Babylon and quickly finds himself entangled in a web of secrets, political intrigue, and scandal. Alongside his resourceful daughter, Nella, Theodore uncovers hidden dangers that threaten the hotel's grandeur. Rich in suspense and wit, Bennett's novel is a thrilling exploration of high society and the unexpected perils of wealth and power.

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  Colour out of Space The...

  H. P. Lovecraft

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  The Colour Out of Space is a science fiction/horror short story by American author H. P. Lovecraft, written in March 1927. In the tale, an unnamed narrator pieces together the story of an area known by the locals as the "blasted heath" in the hills west of the fictional town of Arkham, Massachusetts. The narrator discovers that many years ago a meteorite crashed there, poisoning every living being nearby; vegetation grows large but foul-tasting, animals are driven mad and deformed into grotesque shapes, and the people go insane or die one by one.

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  Kew Gardens

  Virginia Woolf

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  First published in 1921 as part of her ground-breaking short-story collection Monday or Tuesday, Kew Gardens follows the thoughts of a set of characters walking past a flower bed in the royal botanic garden on a hot July day.
  Interweaving the thoughts of the characters with depictions of the natural world surrounding them, the narrative flows from mind to mind, from the tranquil flower bed to the bustling city outside.
  Written in Woolf's trademark style, brimming with keen observation and rich language, Kew Gardens is both a paean to the natural world and an empathetic exploration of human experience.
  'The light fell either upon the smooth, grey back of a pebble or the shell of a snail with its brown, circular veins, or, falling into a raindrop, it expanded with such intensity of red, blue and yellow the thin walls of water that one expected them to burst and disappear… Then the breeze stirred rather more briskly overhead and the colour was flashed into the air above, into the eyes of the men and women who walk in Kew Gardens in July.'

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  Vaninka

  Alexandré Dumas

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  "Vaninka" by Alexandre Dumas is a tale of love, betrayal, and revenge set against the backdrop of early 19th-century Russia. The story follows Vaninka, a proud and enigmatic woman whose past holds dark secrets. When her former lover reappears, old wounds resurface, unraveling a web of passion, jealousy, and vengeance. Dumas explores themes of honor, guilt, and redemption as Vaninka confronts the consequences of her actions. Filled with emotional intensity and moral dilemmas, the novel delves into the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations. A blend of romance and tragedy, it captures the tension between personal desires and the weight of duty, showcasing Dumas’s flair for drama and psychological depth.

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  The Iron Heel

  Jack London

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  A rising tyranny. A world slipping into darkness. A resistance that refuses to die.
  Told through the passionate voice of Avis Everhard, The Iron Heel traces the terrifying rise of a ruthless oligarchy determined to crush democracy and control society. As workers revolt and the powerful tighten their grip, Avis and her husband Ernest become symbols of a rebellion that demands everything—courage, sacrifice, and unshakable faith in human freedom.
  
  Praised as "one of the earliest and most prophetic dystopian novels," Jack London's masterpiece blends political drama, emotional intensity, and startling foresight. Its warnings about power, class struggle, and authoritarianism feel more relevant than ever.
  
  If you crave bold ideas, high-stakes conflict, and dystopian storytelling that hits with real-world force, this classic will grip you until the final page.
  
  Open the book—and step into a future that still echoes in our world today.

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