Confetti and Lemon Blossom (Sicilian Stories) by Stefania Hartley (3 Reviews) Price verified 4 hours ago
Ten short stories perfect for your coffee break. For Don Pericle, wedding organising is a calling, not just a career. Deep in the Sicilian countryside, between rose gardens and trellised balconies, up marble staircases and across damasked ballrooms, these charming stories unfold: stories of star-crossed love, of comedic misunderstandings and of deep friendships, of love triumphing in the face of adversity. To these brides and grooms-to-be, Don Pericle becomes a guru, a mentor, even a friend, solving problems, untangling knots, rearranging menus and transforming lives. Fishmongers and Ferrari drivers, dressmakers and divorcees, gardeners and grandmothers: within the walls of Villa Lingualarga, all are offered a new chance at understanding each other - and maybe even finding true love. Praise for Confetti and Lemon Blossom: A super read, and we all enjoyed the quirky, insightful style of storytelling -- The People's Friend editorial team What a lovely story - so sweet and funny. Don ...
Genre: World LiteratureLength: 160 Pages (726 KB)
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Added: May 10th, 2024
Split Mind ( A collection of Poetry) by Bradley Smith (7 Reviews) Price verified 9 hours ago
The withered rose May be tatted and torn Scorned by past trauma Still, she is beautiful She keeps thorns to protect That which is left She has been eaten alive Stepped on near death Therefor it is the withered rose that I adore For there is beauty in her struggle... That was an excerpt from the collection of poetry that follows one year in the life of someone dealing with addiction and mental health issues. Being recently diagnosed with schizophrenia and all the problems that come along with it...
Genre: World LiteratureLength: 107 Pages (6,341 KB)
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Added: May 10th, 2024
The Orphan of Auschwitz: A Gripping & Heartbreaking WW2 Jewish Historical Fiction Novel (Based on True Stories of the Holocaust) (World War 2 ... by Emily Higgs (1 Review) Price verified 4 hours ago
In the depths of Auschwitz, amidst the unspeakable horrors of the Holocaust, a promise is made. A young Jewish girl, Hannah burdened with grief but fueled by fierce determination, makes a solemn vow to protect her little sister, Lila at all costs. As the sisters navigate the atrocities of the concentration camp, their bond grows stronger with each passing day. Through their eyes, we witness the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable darkness. But as the war rages on, will their promise be enough to keep them alive? If you enjoyed books like "The Book Thief" and "Sarah's Key", then you won't want to miss this heart-wrenching novel, "The Orphan of Auschwitz." This gripping tale of sisterly devotion and survival will leave you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
Genre: World LiteratureLength: 55 Pages (4,128 KB)
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Added: May 8th, 2024
The Thirteenth Child: A World War 2 historical novel based upon an enthralling and heart-wrenching true story by Mark deMeza (463 Reviews) Price verified 45 minutes ago
Inspired by the true story of the author's ancestors, this enthralling WWII novel tells of the Kisch family's heart-wrenching struggle against Nazi oppression. When the Nazis invade the Netherlands in 1940, the Jews of Amsterdam know nothing of the Final Solution and the Holocaust. As the measures imposed by the cruel SS become ever more repressive, sister and brother, Rachael and Hendrik, join the Dutch Resistance. Meanwhile, their parents, Franck and Elizabeth, strive to keep their younger brother, Hannes, safe, but time is against them all, as every day more and more Jews are being deported to unknown camps in Eastern Europe. Will the family be able to stay together and survive? Readers moved by Schindler's List, The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas will be gripped. Order your copy today.
Genre: World LiteratureLength: 403 Pages (1,103 KB)
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Added: May 8th, 2024
Foliage: An International Banking Spy Thriller (A Louise Moscow Novel Book 1) by Lorraine Evanoff (230 Reviews) Price verified 7 hours ago
BOOK EXCELLENCE AWARD FINALIST, HISTORICAL FICTION NEW APPLE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE SHELF UNBOUND BEST INDIE BOOK, NOTABLE INDIE AWARD READERS' FAVORITE BOOK AWARD FINALIST Investment banker Louise Moscow is sexy, brazen and fearless in business and in love. With a high-profile dream job wooing rich clientele in late 1980s Paris, she enjoys a lavish lifestyle in a glamorous city. When she stumbles upon criminal activity at her company, the FBI and CIA force her to cooperate and bring down the underhanded bankers in what turns out to be one of the greatest scandals of the twentieth century. Perfect for fans of Erik Larson, Jack Slater and Kathy Reichs, Foliage: An International Banking Spy Thriller (A Louise Moscow Novel Book 1) is the first installment in this highly addictive, suspenseful thriller series by award-winning author Lorraine Evanoff. Buy Foliage today and discover an exciting new mystery you won't be able to put down. What readers are saying about Foliage: - "Great ...
Genre: World LiteratureLength: 246 Pages (1,440 KB)
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Added: Apr 24th, 2024