Historical romance
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mistletoe Christmas
Book SynopsisFrom four beloved writers—Eloisa James, Christi Caldwell, Janna MacGregor, and Erica Ridley—come four original stories that tell a hilarious tale of a Christmas house party that serves up love and scandal in equal measure!The Duke of Greystoke’s Christmas Revelry is famous throughout the British Isles for its plays, dancing, magical grotto… not to mention scandals leading to the marriage licenses he hands out like confetti. But not everyone welcomes a visit from Cupid. Lady Cressida, the duke’s daughter, is too busy managing the entertainments—and besides, her own father has called her dowdy. Her cousin, Lady Isabelle Wilkshire, is directing Cinderella and has no interest in marriage. Lady Caroline Whitmore is already (unhappily) married; the fact that she and her estranged husband have to pretend to be together just makes her dread the party all the more. But not as much as Miss Louisa Harcourt, whose mother bluntly tells her that this is her last chance to escape the horrors of being an old maid. A house party so large that mothers lose track of their charges leads to a delightful, seductive quartet of stories that you will savor for the Season!
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Its in His Kiss
Book SynopsisMeet Our Hero . . .Gareth St. Clair is in a bind. His father, who detests him, is determined to beggar the St. Clair estates and ruin his inheritance. Gareth’s sole bequest is an old family diary, which may or may not contain the secrets of his past . . . and the key to his future. The problem is—it’s written in Italian, of which Gareth speaks not a word.Meet Our Heroine . . .All the ton agreed: there was no one quite like Hyacinth Bridgerton. She’s fiendishly smart, devilishly outspoken, and according to Gareth, probably best in small doses. But there’s something about her—something charming and vexing—that grabs him and won’t quite let go . . .Meet Poor Mr. Mozart . . .Or don’t. But rest assured, he’s spinning in his grave when Gareth and Hyacinth cross paths at the annual—and annually discordant—Smythe-Smith musicale. To Hyacinth, Gareth’s ev
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc When He Was Wicked
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Secrets of a Summer Night
Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Devil in Disguise, the first book in her beloved Wallflowers series.The Wallflowers: four young ladies at the side of the ballroom make a pact to help each other find husbands . . . no matter what it takes.Proud and beautiful Annabelle Peyton could have her pick of suitors—if only she had a dowry. Her family is on the brink of disaster, and the only way Annabelle can save them is to marry a wealthy man. Unfortunately her most persistent admirer is the brash Simon Hunt, a handsome and ambitious entrepreneur who wants her as his mistress. Annabelle is determined to resist Simon''s wicked propositions, but she can''t deny her attraction to the boldly seductive rogue, any more than he can resist the challenge she presents. As they try to outmaneuver each other, they find themselves surrendering to a love more powerful than they could have ever imag
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Other Princess
Book SynopsisTrade Review“The Other Princess is a poignant intimate portrait of the extraordinary life of Sarah Forbes Bonetta. Bryce’s sweeping novel is brimming with richly detailed history as she transports readers throughout Victorian England and West Africa in this unforgettable story. This is a must-read for historical fiction lovers!” — Chanel Cleeton, NYT & USA Today Bestselling Author of The Cuban Heiress “Intricately researched and written with vivid detail, The Other Princess is a powerful, sweeping saga of resilience, of a young princess ripped from all she knows and thrust into a world not of her choosing. A must read!” — Eliza Knight, USA Today and international bestselling author of Starring Adele Astaire "In The Other Princess, Denny S. Bryce brings to life the little-known story of Aina, the daughter of a chieftain in West Africa, who later becomes Queen Victoria's goddaughter, Sarah Forbes Bonetta, a real historical figure new to me. Engrossing, unique, The Other Princess vividly depicts Aina's intelligence and love for music and Western literature, as well as her destiny and dilemma as a black princess in a Victorian court. A stunning saga of tragedies, trials, and triumphs, this is a remarkably told story of a remarkable woman!" — Weina Dai Randel, Wall Street Journal Bestselling author of The Last Rose of Shanghai and Night Angels "The Other Princess by Denny S. Bryce is a well-paced, riveting novel showcasing the complexities of Sarah/Aina, a woman born of a royal African lineage who is gifted into a royal Victorian household. Bryce leads the reader on a fascinating journey of discovery that delivers all the feels—the beauty, the romance, the danger, and politics of a woman trying to find her place in time and a country to call home." — Vanessa Riley, bestselling author of Island Queen and Queen of Exiles
£15.32
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Romancing Mister Bridgerton Bridgerton 4
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£20.89
HarperCollins Publishers Inc When He Was Wicked Bridgerton 6 Bridgertons
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£20.89
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown
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£22.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Lady Whistledown Strikes Back
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£21.24
HarperCollins Publishers Inc How to Be a Wallflower
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£18.69
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Mayfair Bookshop A Novel of Nancy Mitford and
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£21.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Her Lessons in Persuasion A School for Scoundrels
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Strong heroines, sexy heroes, delicious stories. Make Megan Frampton your next read!” — Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling author “[A] charming combination of steamy, funny, and warmhearted…Frampton combines the best elements of classic Regency with contemporary touches.” — Kirkus Reviews on A Wicked Bargain for the Duke "Downright titillating." — Cosmopolitan on Tall, Duke and Dangerous "Sparkling... [Never Kiss a Duke] bursts with delightful banter, restorative supporting characters who dance off the page, and plenty of steamy interludes and tantalizing yearning." — Entertainment Weekly "Megan Frampton’s Never Kiss A Duke is a delightful mixture of warmth, wit, humor, and sensuality that had me reading late into the night." — Lori Foster, New York Times bestselling author "Fans of Frampton and her detail-rich historicals will find themselves pleasantly transported." — Library Journal
£10.35
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Her Adventures in Temptation
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake
Book SynopsisReaders will delight in this brand-new trade paperback edition of New York Times bestseller Sarah MacLean’s debut novel—featuring her sexy, funny, emotionally rich writing and one of the fiercely feminist heroines that made Entertainment Weekly crown her “the utterly intoxicating queen of historical romance.”There are things a lady simply does not do. She does not smoke. She does not fence or attend duels. She does not fire a pistol, and she never, ever sneaks into a men’s club for a night of gambling and…other excitements. Calpurnia Hartwell has spent a lifetime following the rules and, as a reward, she’s been forgotten at the edges of society, unnoticed…and unsatisfied. So, what’s a girl to do, but break the rules and get a taste of the life she’s been missing? Once Callie throws herself into a bold new world, she fast realizes a taste won&
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HarperCollins One Dangerous Night
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Switchboard Soldiers
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Most Intriguing Lady
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£27.20
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Return of the Duke
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Heartbreaker
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£23.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Duke Gets Desperate
Book SynopsisDiana Quincy returns with a steamy affair between an Arab-American woman who inherits a run-down castle in the English countryside and the duke who asserts the castle is his, in the first book in a brand-new Victorian historical romance series.Anthony Cary, Duke of Strickland, inherits his spendthrift father’s title and can finally restore the family castle to its former glory. But at the reading of the will, Strick is stunned to learn that his father has secretly disentailed him, leaving the family manor—home to twelve generations of dukes—to Strick’s American stepmother. Everyone knows Strick detests the dowager duchess, and when she dies mysteriously, damning rumors start to surface. When Raya Darwish unexpectedly inherits her glamorous late cousin’s castle in the English countryside, she clashes with the charismatic young duke who insists the castle is rightfully his. The estate is practically bankrupt, so shTrade Review“Diana Quincy delivers a diverse, own voices historical romance that will leave readers clamoring for more...Her Night with the Duke is a shimmering tale of a taboo connection turned empowerment narrative, as both Leela and Elliot must learn to claim the life they deserve, society be damned.” — Entertainment Weekly "Quincy’s fans will enjoy another clever heroine set against and then paired with a man actually worth her time and attention. A solid start to a new historical series from one of romance’s most dependable writers. A winning Victorian romance." — Kirkus Reviews “[Quincy] deftly illustrates just how skillfully she is changing the map for historical romance with the latest stellar addition to her Clandestine Affairs series. Featuring superbly rendered characters, some sensually charged love scenes, and a fabulously fresh plot…this is an incomparable delight.” — Booklist (starred review) on The Marquess Makes His Move “Quincy delivers another compelling story featuring a hardworking heroin in the third entry in her Clandestine Affairs series. She also once again explores the difficulties of living in the Regency ton while also being of Arab descent . . . As the story also contains a slow burn as well as several passionately intimate scenes, there’s much for readers to love. A delightfully multifaceted story from a write who continues to map out new territory for Regency romance.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on The Marquess Makes His Move "Vivid, bold, witty, and seductive! Diana Quincy is your new historical romance obsession." — Lenora Bell, USA Today bestselling author of Love Is a Rogue "Her Night with the Duke is an original story that will grab you from the first page and not let go. The angst level is deliciously high and I had no idea how Leela and Hunt were going to work this out... This is a book not to be missed!" — Joanna Shupe, award-winning author of The Devil of Downtown “Quincy cleverly incorporates much-loved genre tropes into the daringly sensual plot of her print romance debut, and this combined with the refreshingly original, boldly adventurous heroine, who fully embraces her Middle Eastern family origins, makes this marvelously entertaining love story.” — Booklist (starred review) on Her Night with a Duke
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Reluctant Countess
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£19.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Other Miss Bridgerton
Book SynopsisThere were Bridgertons before the eight alphabetically named siblings. In the third of the Bridgerton Prequel series, we go back to where it all began. . . from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia QuinnShe was in the wrong place...Fiercely independent and adventurous, Poppy Bridgerton will only wed a suitor whose keen intellect and interests match her own. Sadly, none of the fools from her London season qualify. While visiting a friend on the Dorset coast, Poppy is pleasantly surprised to discover a smugglers’ hideaway tucked inside a cave. But her delight turns to dismay when two pirates kidnap her and take her aboard a ship, leaving her bound and gagged on the captain’s bed…He found her at the wrong time...Known to society as a rascal and reckless privateer, Captain Andrew James Rokesby actually transports essential goods and documents for the British governmen
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc First Comes Scandal
Book SynopsisThere were Bridgertons before the eight alphabetically named siblings. In the fourth of the Bridgerton prequel series, following The Other Miss Bridgerton, we go back to where it all began. . . from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia QuinnShe was given two choices...Georgiana Bridgerton isn’t against the idea of marriage. She’d just thought she’d have some say in the matter. But with her reputation hanging by a thread after she’s abducted for her dowry, Georgie is given two options: live out her life as a spinster or marry the rogue who has ruined her life.Enter Option #3As the fourth son of an earl, Nicholas Rokesby is prepared to chart his own course. He has a life in Edinburgh, where he’s close to completing his medical studies, and he has no time—or interest—to find a wife. But when he discovers that Georgie Bridgerton—his literal girl-next-door—is facing ruin, he knows what he must do.A Marriage of ConvenienceIt might not have been the most romantic of proposals, but Nicholas never thought she’d say no. Georgie doesn’t want to be anyone’s sacrifice, and besides, they could never think of each other as anything more than childhood friends... or could they?But as they embark upon their unorthodox courtship they discover a new twist to the age-old rhyme. First comes scandal, then comes marriage. But after that comes love...
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Theatre of Marvels
Book SynopsisBehind the spectacle, there are always secrets.Unruly crowds descend on Crillick’s Variety Theatre. The young, mixed-race actress Zillah is headlining tonight as “The Great Amazonia, a Savage Queen from Darkest Africa.” Zillah, an orphan from the slums of Victorian London, knows that her rise to stardom is her ticket to freedom and, she hopes, to high society. The absurd caricature of her role, along with the leers of the drunken audience, are simply the price she’s willing to pay.Zillah’s late mother made her promise to make a better life for herself, and now she’s on the verge of attaining everything she’s ever dreamed of. But when Crillick’s newest Black actress suddenly disappears, Zillah is haunted by worry—can she risk her own neck to save this troubled stranger?A reckless pursuit of the truth takes Zillah into the underbelly of the city—from gaslit streets to the sumptuous p
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Lady Whistledown Strikes Back
Book SynopsisJoin the Bridgertons, and the rest of the ton, as they pore over (and gossip about) Lady Whistledown’s latest musings. The elusive Regency-era gossip columnist -- popularized in # 1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton novels, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix - reveals society’s most recent secrets in this second glittering anthology, following the New York Times bestseller, The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown. Who Stole Lady Neeley’s Bracelet?Was it the fortune hunter, the gambler, the servant, or the rogue? All of London is abuzz with speculation, but it is clear that one of four couples is connected to the crime. —Lady Whistledown’s Society Papers, May 1816Julia Quinn enchants: A dashing fortune hunter is captivated by the Season’s most desired debutante
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc An Offer from a Gentleman Lp
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pandora
Book Synopsis#1 Sunday Times BestsellerA Library Journal Best Book of 2023“Lush, evocative and utterly irresistible.”—Jennifer Saint, author of AriadnePrepare to lift the lid on a lush reimagination of the mythological Pandora….Susan Stokes-Chapman’s atmospheric debut, PANDORA, immerses the reader in the dangerous, mysterious world of ancient antiquities with prose that is elegant and teeming with visceral sensory detail. A marvelous debut—imaginative, ambitious, and begging to be savored. — Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of The Last ApothecarySteeped in mystery and rich in imagination, an exhilarating historical novel set in Georgian London where the discovery of a mysterious ancient Greek vase sets in motion conspiracies, revelations, and romance.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Say Yes to the Princess
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Charis Michaels will make you believe in fairy tales." — #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn “With the enticing hook of exiled royalty, this start to a new series is fresh and fun... [T]he leads’ banter and pining are delectable… Readers are sure to anticipate the next books in the series to find out what befell Elise’s brother and sister. Frothy romance with a fascinating historical setting.” — Kirkus Reviews “Sultry...the richly textured historical backdrop, taut political dynamics, and high stakes will keep readers invested. This promises more good things from the series to come.” — Publishers Weekly “The first in a new series by Michaels, this is a slow-burn historical with enough adventure and intrigue to keep readers turning pages until the happy ending. Fans will anxiously await the next sibling’s story. Hand to fans of Mary Balogh and Eloisa James.” — Library Journal “Charis Michaels knows what readers want and delivers.” — Lorraine Heath, New York Times bestselling author "Charis Michaels writes with grace and verve.” — Julie Anne Long, USA Today bestselling author "Smart, sexy, and sparkling!” — Megan Frampton, author of Never Kiss a Duke, on A Duchess a Day
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HarperCollins The Princes Bride
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc How to Tame a Wild Rogue
Book SynopsisTrade Review"I am in awe of her talent." — Julia Quinn, New York Times bestselling author “A Regency romantic drama seething with emotional quakes in the vein of Lisa Kleypas.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Long enhances her complex narration—loaded with wit, mystery, and sizzling romance—with attention to historical detail and the emotional depths of her characters. This may be the author’s best yet.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) on You Were Made to Be Mine “Exceptional…Long’s intelligent, complex protagonists and their credible hidden depths feel remarkably real, while the slow-burning evolution of their romance and genuine impediments to their love will keep readers hooked. Add in witty dialogue and sharp commentary on class restrictions, and the result is a standout historical romance.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) on After Dark with the Duke “Charming…Long’s distinctive metaphor-rich style is a treat, a visual and textural tapestry that expresses the characters’ emotional lives through their senses. She suffuses the prose with images of fire and musical reverberations, distilling into them the erotic affection, sensual banter, and crackling chemistry that arcs between the combatant lovers. You’ll be seduced by this fake-engagement romance set at the London docks.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on I’m Only Wicked with You “Smart, funny, and brimming with passion.” — Julia Quinn, New York Times bestselling author “Long finds that delectable sweet spot with Angel in a Devil’s Arms, welcoming us all to the cozy warmth of the Grand Palace on the Thames with the peculiar blend of humor and pathos she writes with such aplomb.” — Entertainment Weekly “Each of the brilliantly written entries in Long’s Palace of Rogues series is master class in how to successfully marry stunning sensuality with scintillating wit, and the fifth entry is no exception with its resplendent prose, impeccable plotting, and perfect-for-each-other protagonists.” — Booklist (starred review) “Deploying her usual perfectly calibrated mix of irresistibly dry wit and superbly nuanced characterization, RITA Award-winning Long adds another winner to her Palace of Rogues series with this lushly sensual, exquisitely emotional, and gracefully written tale about two people desperately trying not to fall in love with each other.” — Booklist (starred review) for Angel in a Devil’s Arms “Julie Anne Long reinvents the historical romance for modern readers.” — Amanda Quick, New York Times bestselling author
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc In Her Highlanders Bed
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Winthrop Agreement
Book SynopsisRivkah gives birth to a daughter, Mimi, determined that her child will have a better life in America.Frederick Winthrop, slum landlord, lives in one of Fifth Avenue‘s sumptuous mansions—and preys on young girls.Trade Review“Simpson’s lush prose will envelop readers in the sights, sounds, and textures of the dance hall. . . . Fans of Jennifer Haigh and those welcoming a many-voiced, richly drawn experience will enjoy the poignant and emotional Ballroom.” — Booklist on Ballroom “Simpson is a master at creating realistic characters who are flawed . . . yet sympathetic. . . . Readers who enjoy seeing inside the hearts and minds of others will relish sharing the lives of Simpson’s creations.” — Kirkus Reviews on Ballroom “Well-crafted. . . . This touching debut captures the intricacies and the unexpected of personal relationships.” — Library Journal on Ballroom
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HarperCollins Queen Charlotte
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Queen Charlotte
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The London Bookshop Affair
Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of Daughter of the Reich, an historical drama set in London about a bookshop involved in an espionage network.An utterly atmospheric and completely compelling read!” —Julia Kelly, international bestselling author of The Lost English GirlTwo courageous women. One astonishing secret. A world on the brink of war.London, 1962: The world is teetering on the brink of nuclear war but life must go on. Celia Duchesne longs for a career, but with no means or qualifications, passes her time working at a dusty bookshop. The day a handsome American enters the shop, she thinks she might have found her way out of the monotony. Just as the excitement of a budding relationship engulfs her, a devastating secret draws her into the murky world of espionage.France, 1942: Nineteen-year-old Anya Moreau was dropped behind enemy lines to aid the resistance, sendin
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HarperCollins The Highlanders Return
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HarperCollins The Highlanders Return
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Cornerstone An Orphans Christmas
Book SynopsisLiverpool, 1936. Molly Penelope Hardwick has been abandoned in Haisborough Orphanage. Desperate to discover her background, she befriends another orphan, Lenny Smith. Together they sneak out to roam the city of Liverpool, and hatch plans for their escape.But when Molly is forced to leave the orphanage, Lenny has no idea where she's gone. And when war is declared, he soon forgets about his childhood best pal to focus on his posting with the RAF in Scrimpton. What Lenny doesn't know is that Molly is desperate to join the war effort, and with her sights set on joining the WAAF, chances are they will see each other again. But will things ever be the same after all this time?Trade ReviewA relaxing, easy read, with lots of twists and turns, lively characters and enough detail to give a flavour of wartime without slowing the story down. A welcome in many a Christmas stocking for sure. * Frost Magazine *A winter warmer of a novel that moves along at a brisk pace. ***** * People’s Friend *
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Girl You Left Behind
Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Giver of Stars and the forthcoming Someone Else's Shoes, a sweeping bestseller of love and loss, deftly weaving two journeys from World War I France to present day London. Paris, World War I. Sophie Lefèvre must keep her family safe while her adored husband, Édouard, fights at the front. When their town falls to the Germans, Sophie is forced to serve them every evening at her hotel. From the moment the new Kommandant sets eyes on Sophie’s portrait—painted by her artist husband—a dangerous obsession is born. Almost a century later in London, Sophie’s portrait hangs in the home of Liv Halston, a wedding gift from her young husband before his sudden death. After a chance encounter reveals the portrait’s true worth, a battle begins over its troubled history and Liv’s world is turned upside all over again.
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Ship of Brides
Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Giver of Stars and Someone Else's Shoes, a post-WWII story of the war brides who crossed the seas by the thousands to face their unknown futures. 1946. World War II has ended and all over the world, young women are beginning to fulfill the promises made to the men they wed in wartime. In Sydney, Australia, four women join 650 other war brides on an extraordinary voyage to England—aboard HMS Victoria, which still carries not just arms and aircraft but a thousand naval officers. Rules are strictly enforced, from the aircraft carrier’s captain down to the lowliest young deckhand. But the men and the brides will find their lives intertwined despite the Navy’s ironclad sanctions. And for Frances Mackenzie, the complicated young woman whose past comes back to haunt her far from home, the journey will change her life in ways she never could have predicted—forever.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Sanditon and Other Stories
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Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc) Prairie Song
Book SynopsisThe first step in a challenging journey is often the one that means the most. Though it means saying goodbye to the beloved friends and spiritual mentors of her St. Charles, Missouri quilting circle, Anna Goben is certain that she needs to enlist her family in the Boones Lick Company wagon train. The loss of her beloved brother in the Civil War has paralyzed her mother and grandfather in a malaise of grief and depression and Anna is convinced that only a fresh start in the Promised Land of California can bring her family back to her. Although the unknown perils of the trail west loom, Anna’s commitment to caring for her loved ones leaves no room for fear—or even loving someone new. During the five-month journey, trail hand Caleb Reger plans to keep a low profile as he watches over the band of travelers. Guarding secrets about his past and avoiding God’s calling on his life, Caleb wants to steer as far from Anna as s
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Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc) Through the Deep Waters
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Random House USA Inc The Dressmaker
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£999.99
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group Parlor Games
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£14.36
Zondervan Heart of Lies
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Redhook The Age of Witches
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Little, Brown & Company An Unfinished Life John F. Kennedy 19171963
Book SynopsisThe marriage of Eleanor Courteney and Robert Morland heralded the founding of the great Morland dynasty. Now Paul, their great grandson is caught up in the conflict of kings and sees, while his niece Nanette, as maid-in-waiting to Anne Boleyn, becomes caught up in intrigue at court.
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