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  The Gentlewoman Physician

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  Disguised as a boy to guard herself from male attention during her voyage from England to America, Elizabeth Crane finds herself wishing that one man would see past breeches and shirtsleeves and recognize her as the woman she is. 
   
   
   
  Elizabeth was drawn to Malcolm Burns from the first moment she saw him loading cargo onto the ship that would take her to Boston. When she is made to share a room with him for the duration of their voyage, the breeches that protect her female identity do nothing to shield her heart against the growing attraction she feels for her handsome and mysterious cabin mate. 
   
   
   
  Malcolm Burns is running from a shady past. Determined to remain aloof from society, he keeps his secrets close but develops an unlikely friendship with Elijah Crane. Despite their camaraderie, Malcolm never discloses his dark history. 
   
   
   
  Once in Boston, Malcolm battles the delusion that his former partner is seeking revenge. Elizabeth, a trained healer, struggles against the superstition of a community that sorely needs her medical expertise. When Malcolm discovers Elijah is a woman, the deceit and secrecy between them threaten to destroy their relationship.

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  The Mysterious Island

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  Embark on an extraordinary adventure with The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne, a classic tale of survival, ingenuity, and exploration. This captivating audiobook brings to life one of Verne's most ambitious works, blending science fiction, adventure, and human resilience. 
  When five castaways are stranded on an uncharted Pacific island after a daring escape during the American Civil War, they must use their resourcefulness and intellect to survive. Led by the brilliant engineer Cyrus Smith, the group works together to transform the barren island into a thriving habitat. But the island harbors secrets, and strange occurrences hint at an unseen presence guiding their fate. 
  Verne’s richly detailed storytelling and masterful imagination shine as the castaways uncover the island's mysteries. From thrilling discoveries to unexpected twists, The Mysterious Island is a celebration of human ingenuity and the spirit of adventure. 
  Expert narration immerses listeners in the suspense and wonder of Verne’s world, making this audiobook a perfect choice for fans of classic literature, science fiction, and tales of exploration. 
  Start listening to The Mysterious Island today and unravel the secrets of Jules Verne’s timeless masterpiece!

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  The Broken Statue

  Margaret Lukas

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  Omaha, 1905: During the gilded age, when women live subjugated to men, eighteen-year-old Bridget prides herself on having earned acceptance to medical school.When her father is murdered, a crime that does not interest the law because he was half Native American, she risks her plans to become a doctor, determined to avenge his murder.Bridget's quest thrusts her into a world of seedy men and glitzy women in one of Omaha's most opulent brothels. There, she finds herself the prey rather than the hunter.If she is to survive, she must keep the reclusive madam's shocking secrets, learn to trust her heart's yearning for the man who befriends her, and embrace her complicated alliance with a community of notorious women considered society's lowest.

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  Yesterday's Spy - A Novel

  Tom Bradby

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  A father searches for his missing son in 1953 Tehran in this brilliantly plotted espionage thriller from the bestselling author of Triple Cross.   London, 1953. Harry Towers is a recently retired, and even more recently widowed, British intelligence officer. But he springs to action when hears that his estranged son Sean has disappeared in Tehran after writing a damning article about the involvement of government officials in the opium trade.   In Tehran, a city on the brink of a historic coup, Harry’s career as a spy soon proves perfect training for this much more personal mission as American, British, Iranian, and French players flit in and out of the scene. But as the first attempt at a coup in the city fails and foreign powers jockey for oil, money, and influence, Sean’s disappearance takes on a more sinister tone. Was he really taken in retribution for his reporting, or is this an attempt to silence a globally significant revelation he was preparing to make?   Or, most terrifying of all, does Sean’s disappearance have nothing to do with him at all? Has Harry’s past caught up to them all?  Praise for Tom Bradby   “[A] cracking, uber-topical spy thriller . . . a plot full of twists and turns.” —Financial Times   “Enthralling and fast-moving . . . packed with details of modern tradecraft in the twilight world of spooks, against a background of politics at its most Machiavellian, it is the stuff headlines are made of.” —Daily Mail   “Bradby masterfully combines textured psychological drama with a rip-roaring plot that boasts several dizzying switchbacks along the way to a genuinely shocking conclusion.” —Booklist (starred review)

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  Uncle's Tom Cabin

  Harriet Beecher Stowe

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  "Uncle Tom's Cabin," published in 1852, is an anti-slavery novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe. The story follows the lives of several enslaved African Americans, primarily Uncle Tom, as they navigate the harsh realities of slavery in the United States. Stowe wrote the novel as a response to the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 and intended to portray the immorality of slavery. The book had a profound impact on American public opinion and is often credited with helping to galvanize the abolitionist movement.

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  Enchanted Chronicle The: Book...

  Margot Langley

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  This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas.
   
  
  The Enchanted Chronicle is a magical journey into a world where stories shape reality and forgotten legends awaken with every turned page. When a curious apprentice discovers a mysterious book hidden deep within a forbidden library, she unknowingly unlocks a portal to a realm where myths breathe, ink weaves destiny, and the past refuses to stay silent. As fables come alive and ancient forces stir, she must navigate enchanted realms, unravel cryptic riddles, and confront a truth bound to her own bloodline. Lush, lyrical, and brimming with wonder, The Enchanted Chronicle is a spellbinding adventure that celebrates the power of imagination, the courage of the heart, and the enduring magic of untold stories. Ideal for listeners who love immersive fantasy, timeless quests, and the mystery of forgotten lore.

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