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The Revolutionary Life of Margaret Cavendish

by Francesca Peacock ...

A biography of the remarkable—and in her time scandalous—seventeenth-century writer Margaret Cavendish, who pioneered the science fiction novel."My ambition is not only to be Empress, but Authoress of a whole world."—Margaret CavendishMargaret Cavendish, then Lucas, was born in 1623 to an aristocratic family. In 1644, as England descended into civil war, she joined the court of the formidable ... Read more

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A biography of the remarkable—and in her time scandalous—seventeenth-century writer Margaret Cavendish, who pioneered the science fiction novel."My ambition is not only to be Empress, but Authoress of a whole world."—Margaret CavendishMargaret Cavendish, then Lucas, was born in 1623 to an aristocratic family. In 1644, as England descended into civil war, she joined the court of the formidable
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The Revolutionary Life of Margaret Cavendish

by Francesca Peacock ...

Narrated by Anna Cordell ...

Unabridged

11 hours 7 min

A biography of the remarkable, and in her time scandalous, seventeenth-century writer Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle.'My ambition is not only to be Empress, but Authoress of a whole world' - Margaret CavendishMargaret Cavendish, then Lucas, was born in 1623 to an aristocratic family. In 1644, as England descended into civil war, she joined the court of the formidable Queen Henrietta ... Read more

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A biography of the remarkable, and in her time scandalous, seventeenth-century writer Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle.'My ambition is not only to be Empress, but Authoress of a whole world' - Margaret CavendishMargaret Cavendish, then Lucas, was born in 1623 to an aristocratic family. In 1644, as England descended into civil war, she joined the court of the formidable Queen Henrietta
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The Slaughter Man

by Cassandra Parkin ...

Narrated by Billie Fulford-Brown ...

Unabridged

8 hours 55 min

When her identical twin dies, seventeen-year-old Willow’s life falls apart. With her parents’ marriage faltering, she finds escape at her Uncle Joe’s cottage. But even as they begin to get to know each other, Willow is plagued with memories of her sister. Then Lucas arrives in her life—troubled, angry, and with a dangerous past. Joe’s cottage is idyllic, but the forest is filled with secrets. What ... Read more

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When her identical twin dies, seventeen-year-old Willow’s life falls apart. With her parents’ marriage faltering, she finds escape at her Uncle Joe’s cottage. But even as they begin to get to know each other, Willow is plagued with memories of her sister. Then Lucas arrives in her life—troubled, angry, and with a dangerous past. Joe’s cottage is idyllic, but the forest is filled with secrets. What
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Bad Bridget

Crime, Mayhem and the Lives of Irish Emigrant Women

by Elaine Farrell, Leanne McCormick ...

Narrated by Tzarini Meyler ...

Unabridged

7 hours 28 min

Brought to you by Penguin.The Number 1 BestsellerIreland in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries was not a good place to be a woman. Among the wave of emigrants from Ireland to North America were many, many young women who travelled on their own, hoping for a better life. Some lived lives of quiet industry and piety. Others quickly found themselves in trouble - bad trouble, and on an ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.The Number 1 BestsellerIreland in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries was not a good place to be a woman. Among the wave of emigrants from Ireland to North America were many, many young women who travelled on their own, hoping for a better life. Some lived lives of quiet industry and piety. Others quickly found themselves in trouble - bad trouble, and on an
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Inshallah United

A story of faith and football

by Nooruddean Choudry ...

Narrated by Maanuv Thiara ...

Unabridged

7 hours 45 min

Longlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Awards 2023Nooruddean Choudry was born in 1979 — the year Margaret Thatcher became Prime Minister, Sid Vicious died of a heroin overdose, Ayatollah Khomeini overthrew the last Shah of Iran, and Tim Martin opened his first Wetherspoons. Also that year, a local football club lost the Cup Final to Arsenal courtesy of a man named Sunderland. That ... Read more

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Longlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Awards 2023Nooruddean Choudry was born in 1979 — the year Margaret Thatcher became Prime Minister, Sid Vicious died of a heroin overdose, Ayatollah Khomeini overthrew the last Shah of Iran, and Tim Martin opened his first Wetherspoons. Also that year, a local football club lost the Cup Final to Arsenal courtesy of a man named Sunderland. That
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Black Thorn

A slow-burning, multi-layered mystery about families and their secrets and lies

by Sarah Hilary ...

Narrated by Imogen Church ...

Unabridged

13 hours 53 min

From Sarah Hilary, winner of Theakston’s Crime Novel of the Year and author of Fragile, this is a slow-burn psychological mystery set against the abandonment of an exclusive housing development – and devastation of the families that lived there . . .'An astonishingly gifted writer' – Marian Keyes‘Immersive, claustrophobic, unbearably tense and quite brilliant' – Ann CleevesHow much do you really ... Read more

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From Sarah Hilary, winner of Theakston’s Crime Novel of the Year and author of Fragile, this is a slow-burn psychological mystery set against the abandonment of an exclusive housing development – and devastation of the families that lived there . . .'An astonishingly gifted writer' – Marian Keyes‘Immersive, claustrophobic, unbearably tense and quite brilliant' – Ann CleevesHow much do you really
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Before the Light Fades

A Family Story of Resistance - 'Fascinating' Sarah Waters

by Natasha Walter ...

Narrated by Juliet Stevenson ...

Series series Dilly's Story
Unabridged

7 hours 52 min

'A fascinating story of courage, doubt and defiance across three generations' SARAH WATERS'A fierce and beautiful book' EDMUND DE WAAL'Heartfelt and upfront... A grieving daughter rediscovers her mother's political past' BLAKE MORRISON, Guardian'A compelling reconstruction of her mother's life as a young anti-nuclear activist defying her suburban parents' CATHERINE TAYLOR, Financial Tim... ... Read more

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'A fascinating story of courage, doubt and defiance across three generations' SARAH WATERS'A fierce and beautiful book' EDMUND DE WAAL'Heartfelt and upfront... A grieving daughter rediscovers her mother's political past' BLAKE MORRISON, Guardian'A compelling reconstruction of her mother's life as a young anti-nuclear activist defying her suburban parents' CATHERINE TAYLOR, Financial Tim...
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Targeted: Beirut

The 1983 Marine Barracks Bombing and the Untold Origin Story of the War on Terror

by Jack Carr, James M. Scott ...

Narrated by Ray Porter ...

Unabridged

14 hours 36 min

A Marine Corps Commandant’s Professional Reading List SelectionThe first in a new “authoritative, shocking” (Brad Meltzer, #1 New York Times bestselling author) nonfiction series examining the devastating terrorist attacks that changed the course of history from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr and Pulitzer Prize finalist James M. Scott, beginning with the 1983 Marine barracks ... Read more

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A Marine Corps Commandant’s Professional Reading List SelectionThe first in a new “authoritative, shocking” (Brad Meltzer, #1 New York Times bestselling author) nonfiction series examining the devastating terrorist attacks that changed the course of history from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr and Pulitzer Prize finalist James M. Scott, beginning with the 1983 Marine barracks
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Cozy Girl Fall

A heartwarming, spicy second-chance small town romance

by Willow Hurst ...

Narrated by Ina Marie Smith ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Magnolia Springs
Unabridged

8 hours 6 min

**Brought to you by Penguin.A seasonal and spicy second-chance romance, perfect for fans of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe series**Can she rekindle the love she left behind?When Penny Larkin returns to her hometown of Magnolia Springs after 10 years in San Francisco, she’s determined not to get roped back into small town life. She’s there to help on her parents’ apple orchard during the busy harvest ... Read more

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**Brought to you by Penguin.A seasonal and spicy second-chance romance, perfect for fans of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe series**Can she rekindle the love she left behind?When Penny Larkin returns to her hometown of Magnolia Springs after 10 years in San Francisco, she’s determined not to get roped back into small town life. She’s there to help on her parents’ apple orchard during the busy harvest
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The Cameraman

by Matthew Kneale ...

Narrated by Colin Mace ...

Unabridged

6 hours 29 min

Former cinema camera director Julius Sewell journeys across Europe with his family to his sister's wedding in Rome.But this will be an unusual road trip. For one thing, Julius has been in an institution and has only just been released to travel. And then there is his family. This is Easter 1934 and Julius' stepfather and mother are keen members of Oswald Mosley's new party, the British Union of ... Read more

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Former cinema camera director Julius Sewell journeys across Europe with his family to his sister's wedding in Rome.But this will be an unusual road trip. For one thing, Julius has been in an institution and has only just been released to travel. And then there is his family. This is Easter 1934 and Julius' stepfather and mother are keen members of Oswald Mosley's new party, the British Union of
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Idle Grounds

A Novel

by Krystelle Bamford ...

Narrated by Robyn Holdaway ...

Unabridged

5 hours 2 min

Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Award for First FictionFinalist for Scotland’s National Book Award for Debut Fiction“This debut novel is superb. Idle Grounds is a remarkable, preternatural study of a family reckoning with its own history … Bamford’s arresting novel briefly unveils the strangeness [of childhood] once again.” —The TelegraphIn this mesmerizing, sharply funny story about... ... Read more

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Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Award for First FictionFinalist for Scotland’s National Book Award for Debut Fiction“This debut novel is superb. Idle Grounds is a remarkable, preternatural study of a family reckoning with its own history … Bamford’s arresting novel briefly unveils the strangeness [of childhood] once again.” —The TelegraphIn this mesmerizing, sharply funny story about...
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I Heard What You Said

A Black Teacher, A White System

by Jeffrey Boakye ...

Narrated by Jeffrey Boakye ...

Unabridged

8 hours 58 min

**An Amazon Best Non-Fiction Book of 2022'Essential reading' -** The Guardian'Sharp and witty with moments of startling candour' - The i'Makes a powerful case' - Rt Hon Lady Hale‘Revealing and beautifully written’ - David Harewood________Before Jeffrey Boakye was a black teacher, he was a black student. Which means he has spent a lifetime navigating places of le... ... Read more

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**An Amazon Best Non-Fiction Book of 2022'Essential reading' -** The Guardian'Sharp and witty with moments of startling candour' - The i'Makes a powerful case' - Rt Hon Lady Hale‘Revealing and beautifully written’ - David Harewood________Before Jeffrey Boakye was a black teacher, he was a black student. Which means he has spent a lifetime navigating places of le...
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