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An Unofficial Marriage

A Novel about Pauline Viardot and Ivan Turgenev

by Joie Davidow ...

For Fans of Alexander Chee's best-selling novel, The Queen of the Night and opera fans everywhere.Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous events of 19th century Europe, An Unofficial Marriage dramatizes the equally tumultuous real-life love affair of two great artists—the famous Russian author, Ivan Turgenev, and the celebrated French opera singer, Pauline Viardot. From the moment he encounters ... Read more

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For Fans of Alexander Chee's best-selling novel, The Queen of the Night and opera fans everywhere.Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous events of 19th century Europe, An Unofficial Marriage dramatizes the equally tumultuous real-life love affair of two great artists—the famous Russian author, Ivan Turgenev, and the celebrated French opera singer, Pauline Viardot. From the moment he encounters
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I Wouldn't Leave Rome to Go to Heaven

by Joie Davidow ...

In this wise and humorous novel, three single women, all expatriates living in Rome, face middle-age: Margaret walked out on her husband as soon as her son was old enough to leave home, and she's never regretted it. She relishes her solitary lifestyle until illness threatens her independence. Katja, a former model, still believes that Mr. Right will come along and she fights hard to stay beautiful ... Read more

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In this wise and humorous novel, three single women, all expatriates living in Rome, face middle-age: Margaret walked out on her husband as soon as her son was old enough to leave home, and she's never regretted it. She relishes her solitary lifestyle until illness threatens her independence. Katja, a former model, still believes that Mr. Right will come along and she fights hard to stay beautiful
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Anything But Yes

A Novel of Anna Del Monte, Jewish Citizen of Rome, 1749

by Joie Davidow ...

This beautiful new work of historical fiction was inspired by the diary of an 18th-century Roman Jewish girl who was imprisoned in a convent cell by the Catholic Church in an attempt to forcibly convert her.“An intricately detailed novel of resistance and community.” —Kirkus ReviewsAnything but Yes is the true story of a young woman’s struggle to defend her identity in the face of relentless ... Read more

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This beautiful new work of historical fiction was inspired by the diary of an 18th-century Roman Jewish girl who was imprisoned in a convent cell by the Catholic Church in an attempt to forcibly convert her.“An intricately detailed novel of resistance and community.” —Kirkus ReviewsAnything but Yes is the true story of a young woman’s struggle to defend her identity in the face of relentless
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Las Christmas

Favorite Latino Authors Share Their Holiday Memories

by Esmeralda Santiago, Joie Davidow ...

Twenty-five celebrated Latino writers delight and move us with their recollections of Christmas in this splendid holiday extravaganza.From Julia Alvarez's tale of how Santicló delivered a beloved uncle from political oppression to Junot Díaz's story of his own uneasy assimilation on his first Christmas in America, to Sandra Cisneros's poignant memories of her late father's holiday dinners, Las ... Read more

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Twenty-five celebrated Latino writers delight and move us with their recollections of Christmas in this splendid holiday extravaganza.From Julia Alvarez's tale of how Santicló delivered a beloved uncle from political oppression to Junot Díaz's story of his own uneasy assimilation on his first Christmas in America, to Sandra Cisneros's poignant memories of her late father's holiday dinners, Las
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Anything But Yes

A Novel of Anna Del Monte, Jewish Citizen of Rome, 1749

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Anything But Yes is the true story of a young woman's struggle to defend her identity in the face of relentless attempts to destroy it. In 1749, eighteen-year-old Anna del Monte was seized at gunpoint from her home in the Jewish ghetto of Rome and thrown into a convent cell at the Casa dei Catecumeni, the house of converts. With no access to the outside world, she withstood endless lectures, ... Read more

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Anything But Yes is the true story of a young woman's struggle to defend her identity in the face of relentless attempts to destroy it. In 1749, eighteen-year-old Anna del Monte was seized at gunpoint from her home in the Jewish ghetto of Rome and thrown into a convent cell at the Casa dei Catecumeni, the house of converts. With no access to the outside world, she withstood endless lectures,
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The Prince

A Novel

by Dinitia Smith ...

A modern retelling of The Golden Bowl by Henry James for fans of Sally Rooney and Kate Atkinson.From their grand mansion on the Upper East Side to their magical private island in Long Island Sound, everything points to the Woodford family as being perfect and idyllic. Why, then, is there such tension in the air?Enter Federico, a penniless Italian prince who is about to marry Emily Woodford, the ... Read more

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A modern retelling of The Golden Bowl by Henry James for fans of Sally Rooney and Kate Atkinson.From their grand mansion on the Upper East Side to their magical private island in Long Island Sound, everything points to the Woodford family as being perfect and idyllic. Why, then, is there such tension in the air?Enter Federico, a penniless Italian prince who is about to marry Emily Woodford, the
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The Precious Jules

by Shawn Nocher ...

A deeply felt family narrative that examines the fine line between selfishness and what passes for love.After nearly two hundred years of housing retardants, as they were once known, the Beechwood Institute is closing the doors on its dark history, and the complicated task of reassigning residents has begun. Ella Jules, having arrived at Beechwood at the tender age of eight, must now rely on the ... Read more

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A deeply felt family narrative that examines the fine line between selfishness and what passes for love.After nearly two hundred years of housing retardants, as they were once known, the Beechwood Institute is closing the doors on its dark history, and the complicated task of reassigning residents has begun. Ella Jules, having arrived at Beechwood at the tender age of eight, must now rely on the
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Shame the Devil

by Donna Scott ...

England, 1643The Civil War has created a great divide between those who support King Charles and those who would rather see his head on the block. Young Scot Colin Blackburne finds himself caught in the middle when he witnesses Parliamentarians murder his mother because of his father's allegiance to the king. As further punishment, the family is sent to Yorkshire as indentured servants.Mistreated ... Read more

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England, 1643The Civil War has created a great divide between those who support King Charles and those who would rather see his head on the block. Young Scot Colin Blackburne finds himself caught in the middle when he witnesses Parliamentarians murder his mother because of his father's allegiance to the king. As further punishment, the family is sent to Yorkshire as indentured servants.Mistreated
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Thwarted Queen

by Cynthia Sally Haggard ...

Award-winning author of "Farewell My Life" writes a saga about the Yorks, Lancasters & Nevilles, whose family feud inspired "Game of Thrones."When Robert Baratheon died suddenly after a boar hunt, he left two young sons and an alarming wife.When Edward IV, King of England, died suddenly after a fishing trip in April 1483, he left two young sons, a dangerous wife, and war broke out, the Yorks ... Read more

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Award-winning author of "Farewell My Life" writes a saga about the Yorks, Lancasters & Nevilles, whose family feud inspired "Game of Thrones."When Robert Baratheon died suddenly after a boar hunt, he left two young sons and an alarming wife.When Edward IV, King of England, died suddenly after a fishing trip in April 1483, he left two young sons, a dangerous wife, and war broke out, the Yorks
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Lady Margaret's Future

Henry's Spare Queen Trilogy, #3

by Victoria Sportelli ...

Series Book 3 - Henry's Spare Queen Trilogy
King Henry Forces Margaret To MarryKing Henry I is determined to blend his Norman and Saxon subjects into one people—the English—and he is willing to do so by force if necessary. When summoned to Court, Lady Margaret expects to marry a Norman lord of equal or higher rank. However, Henry's queen has her own machinations in store for Margaret.Unable to refuse the queen, Lady Margaret marries the ... Read more

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King Henry Forces Margaret To MarryKing Henry I is determined to blend his Norman and Saxon subjects into one people—the English—and he is willing to do so by force if necessary. When summoned to Court, Lady Margaret expects to marry a Norman lord of equal or higher rank. However, Henry's queen has her own machinations in store for Margaret.Unable to refuse the queen, Lady Margaret marries the
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Beyond the Ghetto Gates

A Novel

by Michelle Cameron ...

When French troops occupy the Italian port city of Ancona, freeing the city’s Jews from their repressive ghetto, it unleashes a whirlwind of progressivism and brutal backlash as two very different cultures collide. Mirelle, a young Jewish maiden, must choose between her duty—an arranged marriage to a wealthy Jewish merchant—and her love for a dashing French Catholic soldier. Meanwhile, Francesca, ... Read more

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When French troops occupy the Italian port city of Ancona, freeing the city’s Jews from their repressive ghetto, it unleashes a whirlwind of progressivism and brutal backlash as two very different cultures collide. Mirelle, a young Jewish maiden, must choose between her duty—an arranged marriage to a wealthy Jewish merchant—and her love for a dashing French Catholic soldier. Meanwhile, Francesca,
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The Colours of the Dance

by E J Pepper ...

Rule 1: When you’re dancing, shoulders back and point your toes.Rule 2: Keep your thumbs clear when you’re chopping vegetables.Rule 3: Don’t go wandering through the house without permission.But who can make any sense of Home Rule? Ten-year old Brede asks herself. Homeless and destitute, she and her Aunt Kate are employed as the only Catholics in the household of the beautiful spendthrift Adelina ... Read more

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Rule 1: When you’re dancing, shoulders back and point your toes.Rule 2: Keep your thumbs clear when you’re chopping vegetables.Rule 3: Don’t go wandering through the house without permission.But who can make any sense of Home Rule? Ten-year old Brede asks herself. Homeless and destitute, she and her Aunt Kate are employed as the only Catholics in the household of the beautiful spendthrift Adelina
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