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In Sisters, we delve into the life of Ada Cambridge, an English-born Australian writer who made her mark as Australia’s first notable female poet. However, it is her captivating novels that have solidified her legacy, with over twenty-five works of fiction, three poetry collections, and two autobiographical volumes to her name. Many of her stories found their first audience through serialization in Australian newspapers, remaining largely unpublished in book form. This narrative unfolds over three to four decades, capturing the intricate lives of the four Pennycuick sisters and their ...

In this landmark work of emerging African American womanist theology, Delores Williams finds in the biblical figure of Hagar-mother of Ishmael, cast into the desert by Abraham and Sarah, but protected by God - a prototype for the struggle of African-American women. African slave, homeless exile, surrogate mother, Hagar's story provides an image of survival and defiance appropriate to black women today.

Brought to you by Penguin. The best-known modern Chinese fairy tale is the story of three sisters from Shanghai, who for most of the twentieth century were at the centre of power in China. It was sometimes said that 'One loved money, one loved power and one loved her country', but there was far...

Brought to you by Penguin. The woman's place of power within each of us is neither white nor surface; it is dark, it is ancient, and it is deep The revolutionary writings of Audre Lorde gave voice to those 'outside the circle of this society's definition of acceptable women'. Uncompromising...

Set against the backdrop of 1870s New York, Bunner Sisters delves into the lives of Ann Eliza and Evelina Bunner, two sisters navigating the challenges of poverty. Running a modest shop in a declining neighborhood, their once-happy existence is anchored by a close-knit community of supportive women. However, as their sheltered world begins to crumble, the sisters are forced to confront the harsh realities that lie beyond their small, orderly haven. Join us as we explore the poignant tale of loss and resilience in the face of change.

Two Sisters, by the international best-selling author Åsne Seierstad, tells the unforgettable story of a family divided by faith. Sadiq and Sara, Somali immigrants raising a family in Norway, one day discover that their teenage daughters, Leila and Ayan, have vanished - and are en route to Syria to aid the Islamic State. Seierstad's riveting account traces the sisters' journey from secular, social democratic Norway to the front lines of the war in Syria and follows Sadiq's harrowing attempt to find them.

"Sisters of Mokama is proof that faith and courage does move mountains."—Abraham Verghese, author of Cutting for Stone The never-before-told story of six intrepid Kentucky nuns, their journey to build a hospital in the poorest state in India, and the Indian nurses whose lives would never be...

A spirited, poignant history of the seven daughters of the great Empress Maria Theresia—among them, Queen Marie Antoinette of France—tracing their lives as they balanced dynastic duty with personal ambition in a time of revolutionary cataclysm “Others make war; you, happy Austria, marry...

Step into the shadowy world of Ravenhurst, where a band of renegades navigates the treacherous landscape of loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for freedom. As they challenge the oppressive forces that seek to control them, their stories intertwine in a gripping tale of survival and rebellion. Join us as we uncover the secrets of these outlaws and explore the bonds that hold them together in their fight against tyranny.

Two sisters cracked their toe joints in 1848 and accidentally launched Spiritualism, a global movement with millions of followers. Lucien Graves traces the hoax from bedroom prank to touring spectacle to public confession — and reveals why believers refused to listen even when the founders admitted it was all fake. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Did you know that women occupy only 0.5 per cent of the historical record? Diving into the lives of queens, witches, bitches and It Girls throughout the ages–from Cleopatra, Marie Antoinette and Mata Hari to the British PM’s secret weapon: Pamela Churchill Harriman–this is a fabulously illustrated compendium of those women (from the well known to the more obscure) who broke boundaries, rules and occasionally limbs, to carve out their place in the male-dominated history books.

In Little Sister Snow, American author Fannie Caldwell, writing as Frances Little, immerses us in the enchanting world of young Yuki San, a girl navigating life in early 1900s Japan. As she dreams of a future in America, Yukis story unfolds with rich cultural insights and heartfelt aspirations. (Introduction by Cheri Gardner)

'Rich people behaving badly' Booklist The battle lines are drawn . . . Following the scandalous revelations about his love life, disgraced media mogul Harry Rose is searching for redemption. His daughters - bright, winsome Eliza and dark, difficult Maria - have taken over his beloved company and...

One morning in October 2013, 19-year-old Ayan Juma and her 16-year-old sister, Leila, left their family home in Oslo. Later that day they sent an email to their parents. 'Peace, God's mercy and blessings upon you, Mum and Dad... Please do not be cross with us....' Leila and Ayan had decided to travel to Syria 'and help out down there as best we can'. They had been planning for months. By the time their desperate father, Sadiq, tracks them to Turkey, they have already crossed the border.

There was a time when women’s health was repressed and breast cancer wasn’t discussed, but Shirley Temple Black, Rose Kushner, and Evelyn Lauder refused to be silenced. Their courage ignited a movement that changed the way society addresses breast cancer. When these “radical sisters” were diagnosed, they faced a medical world of myths, outdated protocols, and a shocking lack of research. Breast cancer awareness was absent, and treatment options were scarce. Yet, Shirley, Rose, and Evelyn became trailblazing advocates for breast cancer research, early detection, and women’s health.

This captivating narrative explores the remarkable life and legacy of Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton (1774-1821), the first native-born American to be canonized as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. A devoted mother of five, she founded schools in New York and Maryland and established the first congregation of Religious Sisters in the United States, the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph, whose motherhouse still stands proudly in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

In a world where love often leads to despair, Pepita chooses a path of independence over traditional expectations. Determined not to follow in her mothers footsteps, she rejects the notion of becoming a wife, opting instead for the allure of witchcraft. As a popular and respected figure, her beauty captivates many, but her fierce spirit drives away any suitor who dares approach her heart. When a notorious bullfighter from Madrid sets his sights on her, Pepita must confront her deepest fears—will her steadfast resolve hold against his charm, or will it lead to catastrophic consequences? ...

Three young Jewish sisters from Leipzig, Germany huddle together in the cold darkness of night waiting for their smugglers to rescue them and bring them to freedom in Belgium. Their mother, in a state of shock following Kristallnacht, is left behind, sedated in a psychiatric hospital. November 1938 begins the four year ordeal of the seven member Kroch family who endure unfathomable conditions in their fight for survival: imprisonment in French internment camps, hiding in a tiny tool shed, and adapting to the deplorable conditions of a Nazi prison.

1560: Amy Robsart is trapped in a loveless marriage to Robert Dudley, a member of the court of Queen Elizabeth I. Surrounded by enemies and with nowhere left to turn, Amy hatches a desperate scheme to escape – one with devastating consequences that will echo through the centuries. Present Day: When Lizzie Kingdom is forced to withdraw from the public eye in a blaze of scandal, it seems her life is over. But she’s about to encounter a young man, Johnny Robsart, whose fate will interlace with hers in the most unexpected of ways.

The amazing experiences of the Queen Alexandra nurses in the World Wars is one of the greatest adventure stories of modern times, and - incredibly - remains largely untold. Thousands of middle-class girls, barely out of school, were plucked from sheltered backgrounds, subjected to training regimes unimaginably tough by today's standards, and sent forth to share the harsh conditions of the fighting services.