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Raised by a parish schoolmaster harboring a mysterious past, Sylvia Carew yearns for a life free from the shackles of poverty. Torn between her deep love for a devoted man and the allure of wealth and social status, she faces a heart-wrenching choice. How far will she go to secure her dreams, and when the dust settles, will she find the happily ever after she longs for? This gripping Victorian novel by Mary Elizabeth Braddon delves into themes of romance, ambition, greed, and deceit, delivering a thrilling narrative with a masterfully crafted surprise ending. - Summary by Celine Major

Smooth Stones Taken from Ancient Brooks is a collection of sentences and quaint sayings from this renowned Puritan. Gathered by Spurgeon from the six-volume set of Brooks' Works, it remains an excellent introduction to both the man and his writing.

According to the US Census records there are at least 2900 Americans that share my full name (Michael Marshall). Unsurprisingly there are many more across the greater English-speaking world. So, I decided to set out and interview the other Michael Marshalls to see what they're all like. Why not right? And it's actually been a riot. Michael Marshalls are rad! Among us are authors, pro athletes, activists, journalists, artists, really cool dads, architects, carpenters, inventors, actors and so much more. Each week I speak to a different Michael Marshall about their own experiences as well as ...