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  Twelve Years a Slave: Book...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Twelve Years a Slave, by Solomon Northup.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Solomon Northup.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  
   
  Twelve Years a Slave is a powerful, harrowing account of one man’s struggle for freedom in the face of unimaginable adversity. The author’s journey through slavery, from the initial shock of being enslaved to his eventual freedom, is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of never losing hope. Through vivid storytelling, the author brings to life the brutal realities of slavery and challenges readers to confront the deep injustices that existed within this system.
   
  For listeners interested in personal development, the book offers invaluable lessons in resilience, hope, and the importance of maintaining a sense of purpose, even in the face of overwhelming odds. The author’s unwavering desire for freedom and his ability to survive despite physical and emotional abuse provide powerful inspiration for anyone striving to overcome their own obstacles. The book also serves as a call to action, urging listeners to reflect on the importance of standing up against injustice, wherever it may occur.

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  Anne of Green Gables - read by...

  L M Montgomery

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  Anne Shirley is a red-haired orphan, with infectious, high-spirits and an irrepressible temper that lands her in hot water time after time. This audiobook charts her voyage from vulnerable child to successful teen, with many hilarious hiccups along the way. From smashing slates over heads to dying her hair emerald green, Anne never fails to amuse. And all in the quest to realise her wildest imaginings, whilst competing with Gilbert Blythe for the top of class at Avonlea School.    
  This nineteenth century story of emotional rags to riches, is a pure delight. Filled with vivid descriptions of glorious Prince Edward Island, it tugs at the heart strings one minute, and leaves you laughing out loud the next.  
  Immerse yourself in all thirty eight heart-rending chapters, masterfully brought to life by seasoned vocal artist Stephanie Poppins. Her passionate performance expertly captures Montgomery's sensitive subject matter. And her attention to detail, her literary background, and her commitment to auditory excellence, make this a captivating listen.  
   
  This is the eighth audiobook in the Neworld Classics Collection.  
  Published by Neworld Books Limited.  
  Music by Julius H.  Performance by Stephanie Poppins. 
  IMPORTANT: 
  No AI was used in the production of this audiobook. All music and spoken word is the product of human endeavour. 
  The words, the face, the performance, the voice are the property of Stephanie Poppins - nee S D HUDSON/Stephanie Hudson. Neworld Books own the rights to this performance. Neworld Books does not give permission for the voice, face or performance to be manipulated with AI. Neworld Books and S D HUDSON do not give permission for the public persona of S D HUDSON to be manipulated. 
  Neworld Books logo copyright Neworld Books Ltd 
  My voice is registered as a trademark, and is protected with an invisible watermark.

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  The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter

  Ambrose Bierce

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  A tragic but very captivating tale of a monk in the 17th century.

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  Hard Passage North

  Martin Hicks

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  HARD PASSAGE NORTH continues the story of Irish immigrant Daniel Ryan, who has left his adopted Georgia home to serve in Robert E. Lee's Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. It is the summer of 1862 and, following the campaign to save their capital city of Richmond, Lee and his men are moving north to confront the threat posed by the Union army of General John Pope. The story follows the experiences of Ryan and his Ogeechee Volunteer Rifles as the campaign of Second Manassas follows its course, leading to the first invasion of Maryland and culminating in the war's bloodiest day on the banks of Antietam Creek. Ryan and his comrades experience shortage, hardship, hunger and disease as the campaign follows its course, testing the bonds of their loyalty and friendship to their farthest limits as General Lee bids for final victory.

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  The Unpicking

  Donna Moore

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  Stirling, 1877. Lillias Gilfillan, a recently orphaned girl of sixteen, falls in love and elopes with a man who sees her as wealthy and naïve: 'a little boat without its oars'. In a sea of rising debt and deception, Lillias must learn quickly, or drown.
  Glasgow, 1894. Clementina knows little mercy living in a home for 'wayward girls'. With the 'Jingling Devil' always lurking in the shadows and a child growing inside her, can she outrun him and save her best friend in the process?
  Glasgow, 1919. Mabel is one of the first policewomen in Glasgow, on a mission to find a murderer. In doing so, she finds a web of corruption and now the 'Jingling Devil' wants her dead.
  'The Unpicking' spans three generations of 'hysterical women' who take on systemic corruption and injustice, despite all odds.

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  Work (Annotated) - A Story of...

  Louisa May Alcott, June Ann Bristol

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  If Little Women is the story of Louisa May Alcott’s childhood, Work is a story of her adulthood. This semi-autobiographical novel takes the listener through a journey of life as a working woman before and after the Civil War. This annotated edition of Work: A Story of Experience includes the unabridged novel by Louisa May Alcott, as well as a biography of the author, written by June Ann Bristol, exploring her life experiences in relation to those of the story’s protagonist.

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