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  The Rebel

  May McGoldrick, Jan Coffey

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  Winner of Holt Medallion!  WANTED…for crimes against the king.  In retaliation for the brutality of the English troops, the Irish rebel Egan is fighting back, leading a secret group of revolutionaries—and building a legend across the country.   REJECTED…by her own family.  Jane Purefoy is a woman with a past. The daughter of an English magistrate, she watched her Irish lover die on the gallows. Now Jane's reputation is ruined—and she has all but ceased to exist is the eyes of her family.   DESIRED…with a forbidden passion.   Sir Nicholas Spencer is on his way to Woodfield House to court the youngest Purefoy sister when he crosses paths with the notorious Egan. Not a man to be cowed, Nicholas wrestles the rebel to the ground and unmasks him—only to uncover Jane's lovely countenance. Bewitched by the spirited lass, Nicholas decides to keep her secret while embarking on a risky plan of seduction—one that will throw her family into chaos, the country into rebellion, and his heart into the throes of a love that can never be…     "The classic rebel-in-disguise story has never been more fun, exciting, or romantic."  - Susan Wiggs NYT Bestselling Author

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  The Season of the Stranger - A...

  Stephen Becker

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  Three civilians fight to survive China’s communist revolution in the suspenseful debut novel from the acclaimed author of The Chinese Bandit China, 1948. As the Red Army marches south from Manchuria, the rest of the country awaits the defeat of the Nationalist regime with a paralyzing mixture of hope and fear.   Andrew Girard, an American professor at a Chinese university, believes that the future holds the promise of a fairer, more peaceful China. His mistress, Li-ling, shares his optimism but is caught between the love she feels for her former teacher and the loyalty she owes her father, a powerful and corrupt profiteer. Wen-li, Girard’s pragmatic young servant, knows that in the violent chaos of revolution, the brave and idealistic often pay the highest price.   Told from the shifting points of view of its three main characters, The Season of the Stranger masterfully evokes the tense atmosphere of a nation on the cusp of profound change. Based on author Stephen Becker’s experiences as a teacher and student in pre-Communist China and published when he was just twenty-four years old, this unforgettable story of love, violence, courage, and tragedy, brings an exotic lost world to thrilling life.

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  The Pathfinder

  James Fenimore Cooper

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  Dive into the thrilling adventure of The Pathfinder, the third novel in James Fenimore Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales. Set during the tumultuous period of the French and Indian War, this timeless tale follows Natty Bumppo, also known as "Pathfinder," as he navigates the rugged wilderness of upstate New York, showcasing his unmatched skill as a scout and marksman.
   
  The story intertwines themes of loyalty, love, and honor as Pathfinder protects a young woman, Mabel Dunham, during her perilous journey to join her father at a remote military outpost. Along the way, their expedition is fraught with danger, including treacherous waterways, cunning adversaries, and shifting alliances. The richly detailed landscapes and intense action sequences bring the rugged frontier vividly to life.
   
  With his steadfast courage and unwavering moral compass, Pathfinder grapples with his own feelings for Mabel while facing the challenges of loyalty and duty. This audiobook explores the conflict between civilization and the untamed wilderness, creating a poignant and suspenseful narrative.
   
  Whether you're a fan of historical fiction, wilderness adventures, or tales of heroism, The Pathfinder promises an immersive experience filled with vivid imagery, compelling characters, and gripping action. Prepare to be transported to the American frontier in this classic tale of bravery and self-discovery.
   
  Perfect for listeners who love a mix of romance, danger, and the unyielding beauty of nature, this audiobook will leave you captivated from start to finish.

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  Beware of Pity

  Stefan Zweig

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  In the twilight of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, a young cavalry officer is invited to a dance at the home of a rich landowner. 
   
  There - with a small act of attempted charity - he commits a simple faux pas. But from this seemingly insignificant blunder comes a tale of catastrophe arising from kindness and of honour poisoned by self-regard. 
   
  Beware of Pity has all the intensity and the formidable sense of torment and of character of the very best of Zweig's work. Definitive translation by the award-winning Anthea Bell.

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  Home Fires

  Elizabeth Day

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  A stunning, delicate portrait of a family bookended by war, Home Fires explores the legacy of loss, the strictures of class and the long road to redemption. 
  Max Weston, twenty-one, leaves for his first army posting in central Africa. What happens to him changes the lives of his family forever. At home, his parents struggle to cope. The overwhelming love Caroline has always felt for her only child is now matched by the intensity of Max's absence. The silence is broken by the arrival of Caroline's mother-in-law, Elsa, who at the age of ninety-eight can no longer look after herself. After years of living in fear of putting a foot wrong in front of this elegant, cuttingly courteous lady, finally, Caroline has the upper hand. 
  Elizabeth Day, the Sunday Times bestselling author, has once again proven her literary prowess with Home Fires. The narrative, a top-notch fiction, delves into the intricacies of familial bonds, the pain of absence, and the subtle power dynamics within a family. 
  For fans of David Nicholls (You Are Here), Dolly Alderton (Good Material), Maggie O'Farrell (Hamnet), Gabrielle Zevin (Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow), and Gillian Mcallister (Famous Last Words).

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  Gwenhwyfar - The White Spirit (A...

  Mercedes Lackey

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  Gwenhwyfar moves in a world where gods walk among their pagan worshipers, where nebulous visions warn of future perils, and where there are two paths for a woman: the path of the Blessing or the rarer path of the Warrior. Gwenhwyfar chooses the latter, giving up the power that she is born into.  
   
  Yet the daughter of a king is never truly free to follow her own calling. Acting as the "son" her father never had, when called upon to serve another purpose by the Ladies of the Well, she bows to circumstances to become Arthur's queen—only to find herself facing temptation and treachery, intrigue and betrayal, but also love and redemption.

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