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Lucy Maud Montgomery (November 30, 1874 – April 24, 1942), published as L. M. Montgomery, was a Canadian author best known for a series of novels beginning in 1908 with Anne of Green Gables . The book was an immediate success. The title character, orphan Anne Shirley, made Montgomery famous in her lifetime and gave her an international following. Four Winds: Alan Douglas threw down his pen with an impatient exclamation. It was high time his next Sunday's sermon was written, but he could not concentrate his thoughts on his chosen text.

The dangerous, fanatical Imperial Order, under the leadership of the power-mad Emperor Jagang and his multitude of demonic underlings, unleashes a deadly plague. To find a cure, Richard Cypher and his beloved Kahlan Amnell must seek out the legendary Temple of the Winds, a fortress of evil sealed away for three thousand years. But the path of the Seeker of Truth is never an easy one - even if he can reach the Temple at all, there is no guarantee he'll ever return.

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Join renowned Western novelist Zane Grey as he takes you on an unforgettable journey through the majestic American West in this 1922 homage to the landscapes he cherished. Dive into captivating narratives from six distinct adventures across breathtaking locations, including Nonnesozhe, Colorado, the Grand Canyon, Tonto Basin, and Death Valley. Experience the spirit of the frontier through Greys vivid storytelling. - Summary by David Wales

This short story from The King in Yellow, by Robert W. Chambers, skilfully narrated by Mark Turetsky, concerns an artist, Severn, who lives alone in the Latin Quarter of Paris who befriends a stray cat. Not an ordinary cat, but a pampered cat with a mysterious and lovely owner.

Taken from her home world of Mikuhr at a young age, Wind Haworth was raised by the conquering Sentinels. Although her loyalties are torn, she is determined to bridge the gap between the two cultures and their opposing ideologies, even if she must stand alone. Conflict explodes when apprentice priest Kiel Caldwell arrives on Mikuhr to explore rumors of new spiritual revelation, but he is kidnapped by a demon-possessed telepath who thinks Kiel might be a predicted messiah.

Following the fall of a beloved prince, division brews across the north. Elyon Daecar, freed of the Warrior King’s cells, rides to Dragon’s Bane to defend the border of Vandar against an incoming Agarathi horde. He must become a prince, and a champion, to his people. But will it be enough? Having finally arrived in Aram, Saska finds herself a captive yet again, this time by the sinister Sunlord Elio Krator, the man once betrothed to her mother. When a Tukoran army arrives to siege the great fortress of Eagle’s Perch, Krator marches to defend it, taking Saska with him.

Alone and on the run, Fran must protect her younger sister at all cost—but she never expected the price would be marriage to a stranger. Her new husband may be a respected rancher in the community, but Fran can't trust him with her secrets.

Der neue Teil der Bestseller-Saga um das Traditionscafé! Wiesbaden, 1961. Nachdem Hilde Koch das Café ihrer Familie liebevoll modernisiert hat und es nun mit großer Hingabe leitet, macht ihr völlig unerwartet ihr Bruder Wilhelm die Geschäftsführung streitig. Sein Lebenstraum von einer Karriere beim Film ist gescheitert, während seine Frau Karin als Schauspielerin große Erfolge feiert. Auch auf dem Weinberg von Hildes Ehemann Jean-Jaques steht es nicht zum Besten.

Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian and secret operative, thought finding her father would solve everything. She couldn’t have been more mistaken. Henry Thorne is a prime target for all her enemies, and everyone around him is in danger. Though Jayne’s powers are reaching new heights, she must contend with her reluctant new Rogue, Vivienne, her inconvenient and growing attraction to her partner, Tristan, and a prophecy from an unnamed warrior goddess that warns her of the impending danger from the Torrent's powerful hidden mage who is controlling her mother, Ruth.

Der neue Teil der Bestseller-Saga um das Traditionscafé! Wiesbaden, 1961. Nachdem Hilde Koch das Café ihrer Familie liebevoll modernisiert hat und es nun mit großer Hingabe leitet, macht ihr völlig unerwartet ihr Bruder Wilhelm die Geschäftsführung streitig. Sein Lebenstraum von einer Karriere beim Film ist gescheitert, während seine Frau Karin als Schauspielerin große Erfolge feiert. Auch auf dem Weinberg von Hildes Ehemann Jean-Jaques steht es nicht zum Besten.

Things in the fishing town of Cold Storage, Alaska, are changing. It's the summer of 1968; the men are wearing their hair long, the Vietnam War is at its height, and multiple assassinations have gripped the country. But some things remain the same. Ellie's bar is still the place to catch up on the town gossip, and there's a lot to talk about, from the boys who have returned from the war (and the ones who haven't), to the robberies that are plaguing the locals, to the new guy in town: a famous monk from Kentucky.

Hey everyone, it's Alex, Blake and Derek. Welcome to One Hour One Offs, the only RPG podcast with a real life timer. Each episode will be a one real life hour long competition between player and DM, where the DM uses an in game contingency to end the session in disaster at the end of the hour. It is up to the player to use wit, wiles, and a healthy dose of luck to persevere, and prevent whatever dastardly plan the DM has in place. If fighting god mono e mono sounds unfair, it is, that's why our third cast member will act as moderator ensuring that everybody has a fighting chance. There are two...

Amelia Foley's parents hoped for a professional career in the city for their only daughter. But she hates city life, and sets off to work as a jillaroo on Kilcoy Station. Local shire building inspector Ben Riley visits Kilcoy to advise Braden Cartwright on a planned expansion. After a run-in with Amelia's sidekick - Chilli, the golden retriever - Ben insists she and her pet come to town to attend the local dog obedience classes. As the jillaroo and the inspector spend more time together, attraction grows quickly.

Der junge Geschäftsmann Christopher Hadley macht seiner frisch angetrauten Ehefrau Evelyn ein besonderes Geschenk - ein Schiff, mit dem beide in eine romantische Hochzeitsreise starten sollen. Doch schon bald nach der Abfahrt geschehen seltsame Dinge. Nach und nach verschwinden immer mehr Besatzungsmitglieder. Im Schutz der Nacht scheint es, als ginge eine geheimnisvolle Gestalt umher.