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Emma Gregory
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Minette Walters
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From the author of The Swift and the Harrier comes The Players, a gripping historical tale of espionage, treason, and surprising alliances set against the backdrop of the Bloody Assizes—the trials that would determine the fate of over one-thousand treasonous rebels.
England, 1685. Decades after the end of the English Civil War, the country is once again divided when King Charles II’s illegitimate son, the Protestant Duke of Monmouth, arrives in Dorset to incite rebellion against his Catholic uncle.
Armed only with pitchforks, Monmouth’s army is quickly defeated by King James II’s superior forces and charged with high treason. Those found guilty will be hanged, drawn, and quartered.
As Dorset braces for carnage, the formidable Lady Jayne Harrier and her enigmatic son, assisted by the reclusive daughter of a local magistrate, contrive ways to save men from the gallows.
Compelling and powerful, The Players is a story of guile, deceit, and compassion. Secrets are kept and surprising friendships formed in a dangerous gamble to thwart a brutal king’s thirst for vengeance ...
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Before then her bedroom was a dark, windowless cellar, her activities confined to cooking and cleaning. She'd grown used to being maltreated by the Songoli family - to being a slave. She's never been outside, doesn't know how to read or write, and cannot speak English. At least that's what the Songolis believe. But Muna is far cleverer - and her plans more terrifying - than the Songolis or anyone else can ever imagine....
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A Unique Read
- By Anna on 10-05-16
By: Minette Walters
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The Unbecoming of Margaret Wolf
- By: Isa Arsén
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld, Isa Arsén
- Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Up-and-coming stage actress Margaret Shoard has just taken a bow as Lady Macbeth, the role she has always believed was destined for her. At home, she plays wife to her best friend Wesley, even if she doesn’t hold his sole attention romantically. After a public breakdown threatens all she holds dear, Margaret’s doctor prescribes her uppers—just a little help to get through the days.
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Unputdownable
- By Maren’s Reads on 01-08-25
By: Isa Arsén
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In the Hills Above the Gristmill
- Paisley Mott Mystery, Book 1
- By: Kalvin Ellis
- Narrated by: Jessica Schly
- Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Paisley Mott struggles with anxiety. Her particular blend of anxiety causes her to go into a hyper-focused state, which can lead to more anxiety. After the tragic death of her mother, she began to see her anxiety-induced hyper-focus as a strength. Now, she's a paranormal investigator with an up-and-coming web series that is propelling her into becoming an expert in her field.
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A bit too crude for my taste
- By Kathiey on 04-01-22
By: Kalvin Ellis
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Castle Reef
- By: Andrew B. Sampsel
- Narrated by: Cassie Sikes
- Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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On the heels of a family tragedy, Julie Kerrig, a beautiful young woman recently promoted within the law enforcement community, begins to follow in her late father's footsteps. With a broken heart, she attempts to suppress her love for God and her ex-fiancé, Trent Green, but slowly uncovers the fact that things aren't always what they seem. As a series of strange and horrific events unfold in Castle Reef, Julie finds herself amidst a battle with an unknown force that threatens to destroy all who would stand in its way.