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  The Last Theorem of Hypatia

  Ferdinand Vilard

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  Step into the twilight of Alexandria, where the fall of the Lighthouse and the Great Library ignites an odyssey of knowledge, sacrifice, and redemption. The Last Theorem of Hypatia is an immersive historical audiobook that intertwines the decay of a city under siege with the mysticism of Hellenistic philosophy, tracing the fates of three souls bound by a mechanical star map that holds the essence of a lost era. 
  Through vivid prose and rich sensory detail, listeners are plunged into Alexandria’s collapse in 642 CE: the shattering of bronze mirrors, the echoes of Coptic chants reverberating through dusty ruins, and the relentless pulse of an artifact that could either save or bury its legacy. Meet Nazanine of Ctesiphon, a scholar obsessed with preserving Hypatia’s wisdom; Kassander of Thessalonica, a scarred mercenary driven by hatred for academics yet drawn to the chaos’s gold; and Papo, a blind monk whose faith and prophecies guide his path to redemption. 
  From the fractured mirror chamber of the Lighthouse to the buried depths of the Library, where ancient gears awaken and traps guard forgotten secrets, this epic narrative explores the cost of conquest, the power of knowledge, and the fragile hope of rebirth. Blending meticulous historical detail with the enchantment of Alexandrian lore, The Last Theorem of Hypatia is a gripping journey through a world on the brink—where the past murmurs in spirals, the present trembles, and the future hinges on an uncertain dawn. 
  Perfect for fans of historical fiction, ancient philosophy, and tales of destiny and sacrifice, this audiobook transports you to the heart of 7th-century Egypt—a land of scholars, warriors, and beacons where every decision resonates through time. Narrated with passion and depth, The Last Theorem of Hypatia is a haunting tribute to a lost civilization and the souls who bear its light.

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  The Last Man - A Novel of the...

  Thomas Goodman

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  "A novel as compelling as the incredible true story it's based on." James Wade, two-time Spur Award-winning author of Hollow Out the Dark. 
  When Santa Claus enters a Texas bank just before Christmas in 1927, no one expects him to pull a gun. 
  The fake white beard hides his identity from his neighbors while he and three others take everything. But their easy heist goes sideways fast when armed lawmen and citizens assemble to claim a new reward for dead bank robbers. 
  Taking hostages, the gang forces a path through a frenzied and bloody shootout, setting the whole Lone Star state on their trail. 
  One bandit dies in the getaway. One is executed in the electric chair. One swings from a rope in a mob lynching. The last man finds a life he always hoped for … if only he can keep it. 
  Closely based on a true story, The Last Man is a gritty Prohibition-era Western novel filled with flawed characters and second chances. 
  "Do not miss this fabulous Texas tale!” Kathleen Y’Barbo, Publishers Weekly bestselling author of The Black Midnight and the Bayou Nouvelle series.

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  Drawn and Quartered

  Peter Brandvold

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  In Drawn and Quartered, the explosive new book in Peter Brandvold's Bloody Joe western series, a young man rides back into Mannion's territory with mysterious intent. 
   
   
   
  Matt Severance was accused of stealing a mine payroll with his older brother, Roy. Bloody Joe killed Roy, but the other rider got away. Folks believe Roy hid the money before he died, and they think Matt has returned to retrieve it though Matt insists he's only back to clear his name and to take over his dead father's ranch. 
   
   
   
  Matt faces harassment from all sides, and its Mannion's job to keep the young man, whom he comes to like, alive and to retrieve the hidden loot. As a savage war erupts in the mountains, in Del Norte, Mannion's deputy, Rio Waite, confronts his own growing lack of bravery in the face of many threats in town, and Mannion's wife, the former Jane Ford, confronts her own growing mortality after having been shot in the chest by the savage bounty hunter, Xavier Lodge. 
   
   
   
  Don't miss this new potboiler western from the pen of "Mean" Pete Brandvold!

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  The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  Originally published in the Strand Magazine between December 1894 and September 1903. The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard by Arthur Conan Doyle, the celebrated author of Sherlock Holmes and the Lost, follows the adventures of Brigadier Etienne Gerard, a courageous soldier in the service of Napoleon. From a sleepy cafe in Paris, he whiles away the hours recounting his glories in the service of France.  
  From his victory over the Count of the Castle of Gloom, the mysterious affair of the Ajaccio Brothers and his daring escape from Dartmoor Prison to his brush with the dastardly Marshal Millefleurs and his successful conveying of the Emperors own despatches through the enemy held towns of Soison and Senlis. Gerard never wavers in his dedication to the Emperor, or his convictions that he is the finest soldier in all of france, and therefore, the world.  
  Adapted into several films and radio dramas across the years, George McDonald Fraser once cited Brigadier Gerard as a major inspiration for his own fictional comedic adventurer Harry Flashman.  
  Narrated by Michael Ward.

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  Unshackled - The Australian...

  Michael Beashel

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  Step into the tumultuous world of Gold Rush-era Sydney Town, where history unfolds before your eyes in all its gritty, unvarnished glory. The past comes alive, invoking vivid memories of a bustling Sydney under construction. 
  In the roiling year of 1855, the vibrant city of Sydney is thriving, and the future looks promising for John Leary. His dreams of construction are materializing, and his heart swells with anticipation as his beloved wife Clarissa is expecting their first child. Together with his trusted partner Sean Connaire, they've left their mark by erecting some of the city's most significant structures. Yet, amidst this success, jealousy lurks in the shadows, and a shadowy rival plots to undermine a crucial Leary project. 
  John Leary's ability to steer his own company is hampered by his father-in-law's majority ownership stake. Determined to regain control, he orchestrates a buyout, unwittingly inviting a silent partner into his life who threatens the very harmony of his marriage. Meanwhile, an unexpected connection emerges as ex-convict Gerry Gleeson reveals himself to be John's uncle and offers assistance in unmasking the saboteur. 
  This tale unfurls against a backdrop of raw ambition, buried secrets, and clandestine dealings. Will these forces propel the young builder towards ruin, or will he emerge victorious in the face of adversity? Prepare to embark on a riveting journey through the second instalment of The Australian Sandstone Series, a captivating historical fiction saga that provides a fresh, immersive perspective on nineteenth-century Sydney as it rises from the ground up. While part of a series, each book stands as an independent story, inviting you to explore this captivating era at your leisure.

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  Boudicca - The Defiant Warrior...

  Christopher Allen

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  "Boudicca the Defiant Warrior Queen" reimagines the legendary Celtic rebellion as a triumphant tale of freedom over tyranny. The story begins with the death of King Prasutagus, whose widow Boudicca faces Roman treachery when procurator Decianus Catus arrives to claim the Iceni kingdom as imperial property. When Boudicca protests, Roman soldiers brutally assault her daughters and publicly flog the queen herself, sparking a fury that will reshape Britain. 
  Transformed by divine blessing from the war goddess Andraste, Boudicca becomes more than mortal - a warrior queen blessed with supernatural strength and tactical brilliance. She innovates deadly scythe-blade chariots that become her signature weapons, their curved steel cutting through Roman ranks like wheat before the harvest. Her magnificent presence - towering height, flowing red-gold hair, ice-blue eyes blazing with divine fire - draws warriors from across Britain to her cause. 
  The rebellion begins with the spectacular destruction of Camulodunum, where Boudicca's chariots smash through the gates and her warriors burn the hated temple of Claudius. Her tactical genius shines as she outmaneuvers Roman expectations, using Celtic mobility and knowledge of the terrain against rigid Roman formations. 
  Her greatest victory comes against the Legio IX Hispana, where she employs a brilliant three-pronged attack that destroys the entire legion. The romantic subplot develops with Brennus of the Brigantes, a rugged chieftain whose admiration for Boudicca grows into deep love, though both remain focused on the greater cause of freedom. 
  The climax occurs at Watling Street, where Governor Suetonius attempts to trap the Celtic army in a narrow valley. But Boudicca turns the trap against him, using hidden flanking forces to attack from three directions simultaneously. Her scythe-blade chariots lead a devastating charge that shatters Roman discipline, while her divine blessing protects her from enemy weapons.

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