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Another story of Roma Eterna. A Roman nobleman is sent in punishment to a remote corner of the Empire–the Arabian city we know as Mecca...

Una obra única que reúne a los genios militares de todos los tiempos en conversaciones imposibles Descripción del Libro ¿Qué pensaría Napoleón de la guerra moderna? ¿Cómo analizaría Sun Tzu las operaciones contemporáneas? ¿Qué consejos le daría Clausewitz a los estrategas actuales? En una experiencia literaria sin precedentes, el Coronel (R) Guillermo Lafferriere nos transporta a un "más allá" donde los espíritus de los grandes estrategas de la historia continúan debatiendo los eternos problemas de la guerra, la política y el liderazgo. A través de diálogos imaginarios ...

A Queen betrayed. A midnight escape. A love lost in the shadows of power. Scotland, 1566. Imprisoned in her own palace and reeling from the brutal murder of her most trusted servant, Mary, Queen of Scots, faces her most perilous hour. Surrounded by rebel lords—and a husband whose betrayal cuts deepest—her only hope lies in a desperate flight into the night. With her loyal lady-in-waiting Margaret Carwood, a wary pageboy, and a king she no longer trusts, Mary flees Holyrood Palace under the cloak of darkness. But escape is only the beginning. As political tensions escalate and the cracks...

When scandal threatens to destroy everything, how far will Elizabeth go to protect those she loves? Elizabeth Bennet's world is turned upside down when a tragic accident at Hunsford Parsonage leaves her at the mercy of the enigmatic Mr. Darcy. Blackmailed into accepting his proposal to avoid scandal, Elizabeth soon discovers that her new fiancé's desires run far deeper and darker than she ever imagined. As she navigates the treacherous waters of high society and her own conflicting emotions, Elizabeth must learn to play the game of deception and desire. With every touch, every whispered ...

Take a gastronomic tour of France through 13 gripping true crime tales of infamous French poisoners and their victims. They poisoned with pastries, soups, cheeses, pies, teas, sandwiches, cakes, wines, and even fresh-baked crusty baguettes! With 365 cases of poisoning and 42 deaths to their names, from Paris to Marseille, Alsace to Bordeaux, to you’ll be astonished by the creative culinary techniques of these twisted criminals, most of whom were targeting family members, neighbors, or loved ones. Who were these murderers? What warped human passions or unbearable circumstances led them to ...

Dive into a world of laughter, nostalgia, and heartfelt connections with this delightful audiobook, crafted especially for seniors. Each story is brought to life through engaging narration, offering lighthearted yet meaningful tales that entertain, inspire, and uplift.

Nur and Abid relearn to love after they escape from war. Marie, who keeps the women of the village from giving birth to children borne of war, finds herself in a situation she hasn't faced before. In a London park, an ageing MI-6 official discovers that the woman he meets every day may not be what she seems. Lyndsey's bouquets of twenty-seven tulips hold the secret of her dark past and a soldier adorns herself in jewels as she prepares for a final mission.

EDITORIAL REVIEW THE AXEMAN is a chilling true-crime horror novel that re-examines a real, unsolved serial killer case and exposes the terrifying gaps police history could never explain. Grounded in documented evidence and stripped of mythmaking, the story suggests the murders were not just acts of violence—but moments where reality itself failed. Disturbing, intelligent, and relentlessly unsettling, this is horror that feels illegal to understand. THE AXEMAN A Documented Account Inspired by the Unsolved New Orleans Murders The first victims were found in locked homes. The doors were ...

Keegan's Bride A wanted man, a bride with secrets, and a love tested by betrayal... Texas, 1868—Keegan Quinn is desperate for a fresh start. Branded an outlaw by circumstance, he dreams of a family and a future free from his past. Taking a chance, he sends for a mail-order bride, hoping she’ll accept him despite the shadow hanging over his name. But when Addy arrives, she’s not alone—she brings a surprise daughter and a storm of betrayal. Keegan feels deceived, his trust shattered before love has a chance to bloom. Addy, scarred by hardship, refuses to back down. She won’t let ...

The teacher Judith had developed a very particular method of teaching, she told the children the story with stories. This way of telling history, geography and everything related to culture, folklore, our traditions and our values as a nation, had granted her a very special affection with her students and parents who held her in great esteem and appreciation. Her children, as she was called, would leave her classroom with a special love for Panama. Judith had already retired a few years ago, but she continued with what she called her second marriage, education and her children.

Adéntrese en el deslumbrante pero peligroso mundo de la sociedad de finales del siglo XIX con la innovadora colección debut de Edith Wharton. "La Mayor Inclinación" presenta ocho cuentos magistralmente elaborados que descorren el telón de terciopelo sobre los deseos ocultos, dilemas morales y complejidades sociales de la Época Dorada estadounidense.

It's Christmas Eve, 1867. Abigail Caldwell anxiously awaits the return of her husband, Dr. David Caldwell, who left that morning to deliver a baby far from the outskirts of town. A snowstorm threatens his safety as he attempts to return home for his first family Christmas. "Christmastide" is a short story that follows the main characters of "The Healing Year". It can be read as a stand-alone story or in concert with the novel, set in Virginia after the Civil War.

A wounded soldier longing for the front lines. A woman determined to keep the light burning. Two hearts searching for purpose during a nation at war. When an injury prevents Sergeant Julian Daniels from returning to battle, he is assigned duties far from the action he believes defines him. Serving as an Ordnance Sergeant at Fort Oswald feels like a cruel reminder of what he’s lost, until he meets a woman whose quiet strength challenges his understanding of duty and courage. Anna Eberly, the lighthouse keeper’s daughter, has spent her life tending the beacon that guides others safely ...

Lucien's best friend Sir Roger Foxcote has long since lost the spirit of Christmas following a tragic loss. Lucien's cousin Angela Seaford Holmes is widowed and destitute. Is Lucien's gift of a portrait that Fox adores a mere Christmas gift to Angela, or is the manipulative, matchmaking duke back to his old tricks? Once again, Lucien sets in motion events that are all but guaranteed to bring together this unlikely pair.

Looking for a great read? Look no further! Dive into the 10 Books Western Romance Clean Sweet 2 Complete Series Box Set, filled with independent women, heartwarming romance, and thrilling adventures! This collection features works from Three bestselling authors - Katie Wyatt, Kat Carson, and Ada Oakley - of historical Christian Western mail-order bride stories. Meet strong-willed heroines determined to carve their own paths and experience sweet, satisfying romances filled with unexpected twists and heart-pounding adventures. From small frontier towns to sprawling ranches, these stories will...

The Los Angeles County Fair—a retired accountant picking garbage—an elephant on a dark path. Numbers had always been Michael O’Brien’s life. Now, he spent his days stabbing, and counting, the different types of bags tossed as garbage onto the fairgrounds, instead of being an accountant. He felt old and lifeless, like Ollie the elephant trudging through the grounds. But then Ashley Adams appears on the scene, first looking for directions to the exhibits booth to work, then following the dark path beyond the Ferris wheel back to her rental car. What could possibly go wrong? The ...

A Pirate in Key West A Storm of Time Side Story Sarah came to Key West chasing a travel story. What she found was impossible. A three-masted pirate ship sits in the harbor. Gold coins from another century change hands in a beachside bar. And a man claiming to be Blackbeard is very much alive. As Sarah digs deeper, the stories grow stranger — photographs from different centuries, missing sailors from Pearl Harbor, and whispers of a storm that carries pirates through time. Then Blackbeard makes her an offer she cannot refuse. This short story expands the world of the Storm of Time series ...

Abducted and facing ruin, can Elizabeth's wits save her from a dastardly plot? And will Mr. Darcy find her in time? When a false friend tricks Elizabeth, she is abducted by carriage from Meryton and carried hours away to a bawdy house. If Mr. Darcy does not rescue and pay her ransom, she will be sold to the highest bidder. Elizabeth must depend on her wits to survive. But the clock is ticking. Will Mr. Darcy choose to risk his life for the woman he secretly loves but who despises him? And if so, can he rescue her before it's too late? This 40,000 word steamy Pride and Prejudice variation ...

The Legends of King Arthur & His Knights is an enthralling audio book read in an easily digestible format. Bringing together the many tales of the legend of King Arthur into one audio book, Sir James Knowles' descriptive narrative will transport you to times gone by.

She needs to start over after the loss of her husband, he needs to let go of the past. Can they find a way to be the remedy for each other's broken heart? June Hillman's life was turned upside down after the sudden death of her husband. The bank showed no mercy, quickly repossessing their family apothecary in Yuma, Arizona. June, along with her four-year-old son, move back to her childhood home of Little Ridge, ready to start over. When she returns, she finds the town has hardly changed, except for her first love, Daniel Wentworth. A broken heart is enough to make any man swear off women, ...