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In Gambler, we follow the tumultuous journey of Clodagh Asshlin, a spirited Irish girl raised in the rugged countryside alongside her younger sister by a reckless father. After his passing, Clodagh marries her fathers much older friend, who settles the familys debts and whisks them away to Italy. There, she finds herself engulfed in a whirlwind of glamour and temptation, easily swayed by her youthful innocence. But as the thrill of her new life leads her astray, Clodagh eventually awakens to the truth, prompting a transformative turn in her fate. Join Clodagh on her path of self-discovery and ...

Join Max, a spirited young artist, as he embarks on a thrilling trans-continental train journey to Paris. Along the way, he encounters Blake, a charming Irishman with a taste for the finer things in life. Together, they set up a vibrant studio in the heart of Montmartre, reveling in the magic of Paris and the blossoming of their friendship. But as the story unfolds, unexpected twists emerge, revealing that not everything is as it appears when a new figure enters their lives. - Summary by Simon Evers

Unravel the thrilling narrative of Katherine Cecil Thurstons Masquerader, one of her two best-selling novels from 1905. This compelling tale is a blend of mystery, romance, and political intrigue. The story revolves around two doppelgangers, John Chilcote, a British politician mired in morphine addiction, and John Loder, a man wrestling with his own misfortunes. A chance meeting in the London fog leads to a dramatic proposition - a swap of lives to escape their respective struggles. As Loder takes on Chilcotes responsibilities, he finds himself excelling in a role he was reluctant to assume. ...