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Explore the remarkable journey of Pocahontas, a figure who bridged the gap between Native American tribes and English settlers in the 17th century. Authored by Charles Dudley Warner, this biography paints a vivid picture of Pocahontas's early life, her compassion, and her pivotal role in history. Witness her fateful encounter with Captain John Smith, which forever changed the course of her life and the lives of those around her. Discover the complexities of her marriage to John Rolfe, her conversion to Christianity, and her eventual journey to England, where she navigated a new world far ...

After the death of her father, Laura Willowes moves in with her brother and his wife where she is burdened with her new role as Aunt Lolly. After living with them for years and realizing her own unhappiness she suddenly decides to move to Great Mop, a small unassuming village in the countryside. There she makes a deal with the devil, a loving guardian and watcher-over of dissatisfied souls, and becomes a witch as she continues to fight off the persona of Aunt Lolly as it attempts to reclaim her. - Summary by Sandy

In a world filled with romantic tales of wealthy men falling for beautiful women from humble beginnings, the story of Tom and Lois takes a different turn. While Tom may be handsome and privileged, does he possess the mental strength needed to secure true happiness? Lois is an extraordinary woman, yet Toms sister dismisses her as a nobody. This raises the question does money and social status dictate our worth? The answer is a resounding no. Good people deserve happiness, but it takes inner strength to claim it on ones own terms. Meanwhile, we follow Philip, another man enamored with Lois, who ...

In a world dominated by her cold and controlling mother, Diana Starling, a beautiful yet reserved young woman, finds herself torn between duty and desire. When she falls deeply in love with Evan Nolton, her mother’s plans for her future clash violently with her own dreams. Despite relentless opposition, Diana resolves to choose her own path and the man she truly loves. But can she truly embrace happiness if it means letting go of her first love? Join Diana on her journey of self-discovery and resilience. (Introduction by Stav Nisser)

Does love at first sight truly exist? For Natalie, the answer is a resounding yes. When she spots the dashing Captain Mowbray at a reception dinner, she’s convinced he’s the one—and she’s ready to move mountains to make him her husband. Armed with her wealth, bravery, and unwavering determination, Natalie is prepared to fight for her dreams, even against the handsome captains steadfast refusal to marry. Join her on a journey filled with passion, courage, and the quest for true love. - Summary by Jenn Broda

In Letter Of Credit, we follow the poignant journey of Rotha, a young American girl grappling with the loss of both her parents. Throughout her sorrow, she finds solace in the presence of Mr. Digby-Southwode, a family friend from England. In what he believes is an act of kindness, Mr. Digby-Southwode commits Rotha to the care of her wealthy aunt, a woman with a dark past who wronged Rothas mother and deprived her of her rightful inheritance. As he returns to England to tend to his ailing father, Rotha is left to wonder Will her aunt treat her as she did her mother, or is there a glimmer of ...

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A deliciously black satirical comedy about the dinner party from hell. The fastidious host, Paige, decides to throw a dinner party in honour of her husband, Lars, who is celebrating the success of his pop psychology book, Beyond Belief. She carefully plans a surprise menu that will mark the occasion and anxiously checks with the waiter she has employed to make sure that everything is perfectly prepared. Her lucky guests include a postfeminist vegetarian artist, a distinguished microbiologist, a TV journalist and an uninvited guest who ends up staying for dinner.