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The Selection meets The Handmaid’s Tale in the epic sequel to the New York Times bestselling author Amy Ewing’s The Jewel. Violet is on the run. She’s escaped the Duchess of the Lake, who bought her at auction, and the lifetime of servitude she was once resigned to. But no matter how far...

Violet, Ash and Raven have escaped the palace, but Regimentals are hunting for them across the city. If they can reach the safety of the White Rose then Violet may be able to help Lucien in his plan to rescue more surrogates. For one surrogate, however, it is already too late. Violet's best friend, Raven, is pregnant. And in the Jewel, surrogates cannot survive giving birth.

It has been two months since Emma wielded a sword on the deck of the Lady's Mercy alongside the golden-haired Hemmish naval officer with copper eyes. Two months of pins in her hair and napkins in her lap and trying with everything in her to be the person she was born to be, the Charlie Ache...

The powerful story of Cecily Neville, torn between both sides in the War of the Roses, from the best-selling author of The Agincourt Bride. In fifteenth century England the Neville family rules the north with an iron fist. Ralph Neville, Earl of Westmorland, a giant of a man and a staunch...

Once upon a time there were two beautiful and kind-hearted sisters who were loved by all. Their adventures begin when they take in a mysterious magical bear and encounter a deceptive dwarf.

The ideal of a new Germany swept up Sophie Scholl in a maelstrom of patriotic fervor - that is, until she realized the truth behind Hitler's machinations for the fatherland. Now she and other students in Munich, the cradle of the Nazi government, have banded together to form a group to fight for the truth: the White Rose. Risking everything to print and distribute leaflets calling for Germans to rise up against the evil permeating their country, the White Rose treads a knife's edge of discovery by the Gestapo.

“A mesmerizing storyteller who seems almost unnaturally able to enter the tormented inner lives of her characters.” —Denver Post Black Dahlia & White Rose is a brilliant collection of short fiction from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Joyce Carol Oates, one...

December 1943. In the years before the rise of Hitler, the Gerber family’s summer cottage was filled with laughter. Now, as deep drifts of snow blanket the Black Forest, German dissenter Franka Gerber is alone and hopeless. Fervor and brutality have swept through her homeland, taking away both her father and her brother and leaving her with no reason to live.

From Roger Zelansky's delightful tale of Death's disobedient godson to Peter Straub's blood-chilling examination of a gargantuan Cinderella and her terrible twisted "art," here are stories strange and miraculous - remarkable modern storytelling that remold our most cherished childhood fables into things sexier, more sinister - and more appealing to grown-up tastes and sensibilities.

The murder of Judge Hugo Jackson is out of Detective Simon Ziele's jurisdiction in more ways than one. For one, its high-profile enough to command the attention of the notorious new police commissioner, since Judge Jackson was presiding over the sensational trial of Al Drayson. Drayson, an anarchist, set off a bomb at a Carnegie family wedding, but instead of killing millionaires, it killed passersby, including a child. The dramatic trial has captured the full attention of 1906 New York City.

Isobel Violet Hunt, a distinguished British author, captivated the literary world with her vibrant salons, where she mingled with luminaries such as H.G. Wells, D.H. Lawrence, Henry James, W. Somerset Maugham, Oscar Wilde, and Ezra Pound. In her celebrated novel, White Rose of Weary Leaf, the protagonist Amy embodies Hunts progressive New Woman ideals, championing sexual, financial, and intellectual independence. As she navigates her dual roles as a secretary and governess, Amys reputation as an Adventuress puts her resilience to the ultimate test.

Steve traveled to Portugal to be with her brother and found a culture entirely different from her own – for better and for worse. When she encountered the handsome Dom Manoel, she realized that he was looking for a feminine trophy, not a wild case like Steve. Could they reconcile each other’s desires? The memorable love tale set in romantic Portugal dates back to the 20th century and was written by Anita Charles, a pseudonym of the prolific romance writer Ida Pollock.

Enjoy a delightful excursion into the wonderful world of make-believe, where fairy tales and old favorite stories come vividly to life. Narration by expert storytellers, music, exciting sound effects, and dramatic dialogue will inspire children. This classic tale is sure to become a favorite pastime, treating children to a magical fantasy of entertaining enjoyment along with life lessons to which they can relate.

WHITE ROSE TRANSMISSION & Jasmine Tea is the name given to me for these sharings of Divine Feminine Wisdom, Messages & Musings. We all have wisdom through education, lessons learned and knowledge we have acquired via the human journey. We also hold Divine keys, codes and wisdom that our soul has brought in and continues to bring in everyday through our intuition and connection to the higher realms. This is a sacred time for tea and sharing of human/soul wisdom from the purity of the WHITE ROSE within our heart, and the fragrant Jasmine of the human experience we walk. Just as we might share in...

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The White Rose Podcast explores the true story of why university students Hans and Sophie Scholl, Alexander Schmorell, Christoph Probst, and Willi Graf and their professor Kurt Huber resisted the Nazis, as well as Jennifer Rosenfeld's journey of writing a musical on the topic. Music by Jennifer Rosenfeld, performed by Nathan Cole, Gloria Lum, Emmanuel Ceysson, and Jennifer Rosenfeld. Music recorded, mixed, and mastered by Louis Ng, Lenson Productions. Podcast mixing by Sam Bird. Podcast Creative Direction by Elkhanah Pulitzer.

What if kindness alone could unlock a world of unexpected magic? In "Snow White and Rose Red" by the Brothers Grimm, two brave and loving sisters find their peaceful woodland life transformed when a mysterious bear seeks shelter in their home. What begins as a simple act of compassion quickly leads them into a world of enchantment, hidden curses, and extraordinary friendship. As Snow White and Rose Red explore the forest’s wonders, they cross paths with a grumpy dwarf, uncover surprising secrets, and discover that even the smallest choices can change destinies.

Step into the enchanting world of the Brothers Grimm with "Snow White and Rose Red," a timeless fairy tale brought to life by the captivating voices of Erica Holden and Martin Holden. This beloved story follows the adventures of two kind-hearted sisters, Snow White and Rose Red, who live in harmony with nature and help those in need.

Snow-White and Rose-Red are two little girls living with their mother, a poor widow, in a small cottage by the woods. Snow-White is quiet and shy and prefers to spend her time indoors, doing housework and reading. Rose-Red is outspoken, lively and cheerful, and prefers to be outside.

Journey into the enchanting world of fairy tales with The Snow White Legacy. This podcast meticulously unravels the rich tapestry of the Snow White legend, exploring its roots and its widespread influence on storytelling.At the heart of this series is the often-overlooked tale of "Snow White and Rose Bud", an intriguing narrative of two endearing sisters who navigate a world filled with magic and mystery. We dive deep into the history of this lesser-known story, revealing how it laid much of the groundwork for what would become the universally beloved tale of Snow White.Each episode delves ...