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In the heart of the sixteenth century, two young orphans find themselves cast out by their older brother and his domineering wife. With John stepping into their late fathers shoes as a verdurer, Ambrose and Stephen face a daunting future. Should they seek solace and guidance from their aging uncle, who survives on the kindness of others after a life of military service? Or should they embark on a quest to track down their elusive maternal uncle, rumored to have struck it rich in the kings court? Join them on a journey filled with hope, adventure, and the search for family. - Summary by Lynne ...

Step back into the early days of The Great War with Amazing Interlude. Sara Lee finds herself cozily seated by the fire in her aunt and uncles home, knitting a baby afghan, while her heart flutters at the thought of her beau, Harvey, who is ready to propose. But just as the warmth of home envelops her, the scene shifts dramatically. Sara Lee is whisked away into a magical realm, becoming the princess of an enchanting forest filled with adventure. There, she encounters Henri, a prince as peculiar as the woods themselves. Yet, just as swiftly, reality returns, and Sara Lee is back by the fire, ...

Eighteen-year-old Junie Wallace is a smart girl and, with two brothers away at war and a third recently killed in action, she knows there is only one way to save the family farm for her grieving parents. Unfortunately, that solution involves marrying the unscrupulous Ernest, and breaking the heart of the young drover she loves, Michael. But the war is looming ever closer, and when Pearl Harbour brings the threat of Japanese aggression to Australian shores, the fates of many becomes inextricably interwoven.

Dahlia has always known her life would end at the bottom of a hangman’s noose. But treason seems a small price to pay if it meant a chance to free her people from the iron grip of their tyrannical king. Dahlia can’t fail the rebellion now. Dahlia’s time playing the role of obedient handmaiden to Odette, the king’s entitled daughter, comes to an end when Odette is sent to marry her betrothed, and Dahlia strikes without mercy. After a swift mutiny en route to Haven Harbor, she forces the king’s daughter to trade places with her and upon arrival, masquerades in her mistress’s place.

All I want is to save the library. But a greedy heiress and a grumpy dragon lawyer complicate everything. Especially when that dragon lawyer insists I'm his fated mate. Maybe this Halloween, I'm going to do both the tricking and the treating? Harold Greaves promised ten years of funding to our little town library. I believed him right up until the will was read, and everything went to his scheming niece instead. Now I've got a week to prove the new will is a fake… or lose the library forever.

Dive into the enchanting world of English birds and their unique nests in Tale of Master Meadow Mouse. This delightful exploration introduces you to a variety of feathered friends, including the charming wren, the vibrant goldfinch, and the melodious nightingale. Discover the nesting habits of the dipper, skylark, and many more as you immerse yourself in their stories. Join us for a captivating journey through the avian wonders of nature, beautifully narrated by mleigh.

This show tells the stories behind child-rights decisions, one case at a time. Using clear, accessible language. Each episode explains how courts and human rights bodies decide cases affecting children ; and how those decisions can be used to hold governments accountable. Season one focuses on Africa and the work of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC). Each episode unpacks a decision against a country, breaking down the facts, the law, and what governments were required to do for children. This podcast is for everyone. Tune in!

Jeremiah Wolfe has always done what was necessary to survive. When a rare night off finds him with the chance to make a quick buck, he jumps on it. A meaningless one-night stand is simple and easy, so he steps into the hotel room - as he has many - without expectation. But the man behind the door is a surprise, as is the instant connection that builds along with passion and a glimpse of his heart.

“Smart and funny, with characters so real and vulnerable, you want to send them care packages. I loved this book.” —Rainbow Rowell From debut author Mary H.K. Choi comes a compulsively readable novel that shows young love in all its awkward glory—perfect for fans of Eleanor & Park and To...

For fans of Lisa Wingate’s Before We Were Yours and Min Jin Lee’s Pachinko, a deeply moving novel that follows two Korean sisters separated by World War II. Korea, 1943. Hana has lived her entire life under Japanese occupation. As a haenyeo, a female diver of the sea, she enjoys an...

Ginger Stuyvesant, an American heiress living in London during World War I, is engaged to Captain Benjamin Hartshorne, an intelligence officer. Ginger is a medium for the Spirit Corps, a special Spiritualist force. Each soldier heading for the front is conditioned to report to the mediums of the Spirit Corps when they die so the corps can pass instant information about troop movements to military intelligence. Ginger and her fellow mediums contribute a great deal to the war efforts, so long as they pass the information through appropriate channels.

Jory Harcourt doesn't have to go looking for trouble. Wherever he goes, it seems to find him - particularly when his partner, Sam Kage, is working undercover on a federal task force. After the recession forces him to close his business, Jory goes to work as a matchmaker and event planner. From there, it's only a matter of time before his big mouth and up-front attitude make him the rope in a tug-of-war between a trust-fund baby and a drug-smuggling criminal.

A heartfelt, deeply personal book, Showing Up for Life shines a bright light on the values and principles that Bill Gates Sr. has learned over a lifetime of "showing up" - lessons that he learned growing up in the Great Depression, and which he instilled in his children and continues to practice on the world stage as the co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Locryn Barnes knows what it means to be a fixer for Torus Intercession. Torus is the place that people in need turn to for everything from bodyguards to chaperones, and God knows Loc is the kind of man who'd rather play human shield against a bullet than spend even a moment of his life as a glorified babysitter. Which is why he tells a prospective client, in no uncertain terms, that he's not the right fixer for the job when Torus is tapped to play what amounts to a life coach for a spoiled, burned out, fresh-out-of-rehab rock star.

This program is read by the author. Who Could Ever Love You is an intimate, heartbreaking memoir of a father, a mother, and a family’s exile. Mary L. Trump grew up in a family divided by its patriarch’s relentless drive for money and power. The daughter of Freddy Trump, the highly...

Xander Corey has never been happier. He’s in love, engaged to the man of his dreams, his friends are thriving, his land, Corvus, is safe, his community is booming, and he’s even back to working as a part-time librarian in Osprey, the tiny little town he calls home in Upstate New York. And yes, he’s a witch, though only a few are bothered about that.

In loving memory of TROLLEY, this enchanting tale unfolds as young Caro visits her Aunt and Grandfather, the president of a seminary. Through her adventures, she discovers the power of overcoming fear, learning to embrace the darkness and shine as a candle by sharing her light. With Trolley the cat by her side, Caro not only finds her own courage but also helps those around her, including a reclusive invalid, rekindling lost friendships along the way. - Summary by JHedrick

Welcome to Sip & Tips!! the cozy corner of the internet where iced coffee meets nail therapy!! 💅🏻☕ Hosted by Mary Elizabeth Fuchs, this podcast blends girl talk, & self-care. Whether you’re doing your nails, resetting your space, or just need a soft background bestie, you’ll love the mix of real conversations, girly thoughts, and tips that glow from the inside out. ✨ Pour a drink, paint your nails, and romanticize your life with me. New episodes every week on YouTube & Spotify 🎀

Landline is the podcast where pop culture gets some context. Hosted by historian Mary Mahoney—your millennial friend with too many interests and not enough friends willing to talk on the phone—each episode calls up guests to connect today’s celebrity culture, internet trends, TV, music, and movies to the histories that explain why it all feels so familiar.Blending non-boring history, sharp cultural analysis, and the intimacy of a private phone call, Landline helps listeners make sense of the present by dialing into the past.Want more Landline? Join the patreon. You’ll get a weekly ...

At Vassar, they were known as "the group"—eight young women of privilege, the closest of friends, an eclectic mix of vibrant personalities. In the years that follow, they will each know accomplishment and loss in equal measure, pursuing careers and marriage, experiencing the joys and traumas of sexual awakening and motherhood, all while suffering through betrayals, infidelities, and sometimes madness. Some of them will drift apart. Some will play important roles in the personal dramas of others. But it is tragedy that will ultimately unite the group once again.