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  The Hidden Force

  Louis Couperus

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  In the lush, oppressive heat of colonial Java, nothing is as it seems. Behind the polished rituals of Dutch colonial life, a quiet unraveling begins. Governor Van Oudijck believes in order, reason, and control. But something else, something older and more powerful, is working against him. 
  As social tensions rise and his family begins to fall apart, Van Oudijck finds himself at odds not just with those around him, but with an unseen force that defies explanation. 
  The Hidden Force is a sharp, unsettling novel about power, pride, and the invisible threads that shape a crumbling empire. Written in 1900, this haunting story explores the clash between Western arrogance and the spiritual reality of the East. 
  For readers who appreciate layered literary fiction, political undercurrents, and psychological suspense set in colonial environments.

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  The Death Ship

  B. Traven

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  The Death Ship tells the story of an American sailor, stateless and penniless because he has lost his passport, who is harassed by police and hounded across Europe until he finds an 'illegal' job shoveling coal in the hold of a steamer bound for destruction. The Death Ship is the first of B. Traven's politically charged novels about life among the downtrodden, which have sold more than thirty million copies in thirty-six languages. 
  Praise for The Death Ship:  
  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A damn good high seas adventure novel with all the trimmings. This one lived up to expectations. 
  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ It's a funny first-person yarn by a happy-go-unlucky societal misfit that's reminiscent of Mark Twain. 
  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ One of these books you read once and never forget. 
  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ When you see B. Traven on the spine of a book, just pick it up... hurry home with it.

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  Ellen Countess of Castle Howel

  Anna Maria Bennett

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  The first republication of this bestselling, influential novel since 1794, responding to Bennett's rising profile.Marked by the sometimes scandalous life experiences of its author, Ellen, Countess of Castle Howel  (1794) is an insightful, often humorous look at Wales, and Britain, at a time of changing social norms and attitudes. Raised in relative seclusion in Wales, where she is preyed on by a corrupt English lord, Ellen marries Lord Castle Howel, a wealthy, older man, in order to save her grandparents' ancient estate.Transplanted to London, accompanied by her indefatigable Welsh maid, Winifred, Ellen's innocence about the workings of fashionable society brings about a separation from her husband and the loss of her reputation. Following a dash to the north of England, where she gives birth to her son, she is reunited with her husband and her good name is restored.When Lord Castle Howel is killed in a riding accident, Ellen returns to Wales and sees her and her family's fortunes transformed.An informative introduction contextualizes Anna Maria Bennett's life and writings.A seminal, insightful, witty example of the Wales-related novels which were ragingly popular in the Romantic period.A humorous and dramatic lens on a changing Welsh and British society.

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  Concho Diamonds

  Pam S Backlund

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  Concho Diamonds is a rich tapestry of 44 captivating short stories set in the late 1800s, each offering a unique glimpse into the lives of those navigating the rugged terrain of West Texas. From the resilience of Black soldiers at Camp Charlotte to the whimsical adventures of a child scheming to avoid chores, this collection shines a light on the diverse characters who forged their paths in the face of adversity, prejudice, and the forces of nature. 
  Follow Bram, a Buffalo Soldier with a sharp wit, as he builds roads under the unforgiving Texas sun. Join Juanita and Olga as they mend their friendship through secrets shared over tortillas by the fire. And witness the courage of yet another character, Angela, as she embarks on her marriage, grounded in love, family, and the enduring traditions of adobe-making. 
  Concho Diamonds invites readers to experience the hardships, joys, and triumphs of people whose stories echo across the Texas plains. Each tale illuminates the humanity, determination, and hope of those often left out of the history books—God's precious people, shining like diamonds in the rough.

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  Death at Booroomba

  A. L. Booth

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  An exciting new voice in Australian crime, A. L. Booth brings you a tale of secrets and deception, and one man’s search for the truth.  
   
  Two days before Jack O'Rourke's embarkment to the Western Front in 1916, he leaps into Sydney Harbour to save an elderly Russian man, named Samuel Lomond, from drowning. What happens when Jack returns from the front and discover Lomond's brutal murder, is at the heart of this thrilling historical fiction saga. 
   
  Suspicious of Constable Flood, the man leading the murder-investigation, Jack takes matters into his own hands. Assisted by the local doctor and his wife, Jack complies a list of townsfolk who might have killed Lomond, only to uncover a twisted web of deceit and corruption, and the involvement of Russia's secret police in Lomond's murder.

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  Highland Sword - The Royal...

  May McGoldrick, Jan Coffey

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   Scottish pride, persuasion, and passion—this is Highland romance at its breathtaking best. 
   From USA Today bestselling author May McGoldrick comes Highland Sword, the third book in the Royal Highlander series. 
   A VOW FOR VENGEANCE 
  Fleeing to the Highlands after her father's murder, fiery Morrigan Drummond has a score to settle with Sir Rupert Burney, the English spymaster responsible for his death. Trained to fight alongside the other rebels determined to break Britain's hold on Scotland, she swears to avenge her father's death—until a chance encounter with a barrister as proud and principled as she is presents her with a hard choice…and a bittersweet temptation.   
   A PLEA FOR PASSION 
   Aidan Grant has never encountered another woman like dangerous beauty Morrigan—and he has the bruises to prove it. Yet she could be the key to defending two innocent men, as well as striking a death blow to the reprehensible Burney. Convincing Morrigan to help him will take time, but Aidan is willing to wait if it means victory over corrupt government forces and freedom for his people…and Morrigan's hand in marriage. Can two warriors committed to a cause stand down long enough to open their hearts to a love fierce enough to last…forever? 

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