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'Uncle Tom's Cabin,' published in 1852, is an anti-slavery novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe. The story follows the lives of several enslaved African Americans, primarily Uncle Tom, as they navigate the harsh realities of slavery in the United States. Stowe wrote the novel as a response to the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 and intended to portray the immorality of slavery. The book had a profound impact on American public opinion and is often credited with helping to galvanize the abolitionist movement.

Harriet Beecher Stowe (Author), Jason Smith (Narrator)

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The Last of What I Am

A ghost in his deserted childhood home in Virginia, Tom Smiley can’t forget the bloody war and its meaningless losses, nor can he shed his revulsion for his role in the Confederate defense of slavery. But when a young couple moves in and makes his home their own in the early twenty-first century, trouble erupts—and Tom is forced to not only face his own terrible secret but also come to grips with his family’s hidden wartime history. He finds an unexpected ally in the house’s new owner, Phoebe Hunter, whose discoveries have momentous consequences for them both.

Abigail Cutter (Author), Seth Podowitz (Narrator)

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The Atlantropa Articles: A Novel

A Completely Original and Captivating Dystopian Alternate History #1 Best Seller in Absurdist Fiction An ambitious feat of engineering and a continent in crisis. The Atlantropa Articles is an epic saga by YouTuber Cody Franklin (Alternate History Hub), with contributions from YouTuber Joseph Pisenti (Real Life Lore). In an alternate history timeline, World War II never takes place. Instead, a plan is put into effect by Hitler and the Nazi party to drain the Mediterranean Sea. They promise fertile land, millions of jobs and endless energy, new land to be settled, and living space for a crowded continent. To realize this new world, all of Europe came together and signed a treaty called ‘The Atlantropa Articles’. Nazism survives in a new Europe. By promising to bring endless energy through hydro-electricity and employing millions to build the dams, fascism only cements itself as a mainstream ideology. Hitler is seen as a modern Napoleon, one of the greats for his time. Nazism never disappears. The Reich remains eternal. Two millennia later, the Reich runs the world. Aryans have become a race of their own, outnumbering their neighbors and ruling with a messianic passion towards Hitler. Europe has been united under the banner of the swastika. The sea is gone and the promise failed. But the plan of a fertile lush land was never realized. The project took decades longer than anticipated. By the time it is completed, what they find is a salty barren world. Now the Mediterranean Sea is a desert basin known only as the Kiln. Southern Europe has been abandoned. This is where Ansel’s story begins—a story of discovery, lies, and false prophets. The Atlantropa Articles is an astounding science fiction, alternate history tale that will thrill and transport you with its detailed world and startling intimacy. If you’re a fan of books by Harry Turtledove, Philip K. Dick’s The Man in the High Castle, or Stephen King’s 11/22/63, you’ll love The Atlantropa Articles.

Cody Franklin (Author), Chip Hurley (Narrator)

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Arabella and The Gunpowder Plotters

Arabella Twigg is an ordinary girl living with her extraordinary family. She loves her Gran, but tries to avoid her brother, who is always trying to get her into trouble. One day, when Arabella looks for some clothes in the cupboard under the stairs, she finds Stuart Whynniard in hiding, who tells her that his father's house is rented out to a group of Englishmen who are planning to blow up the Houses of Parliament. The lead conspirator is Guido (Guy) Fawkes, who has the dangerous job of lighting the fuses to the gunpowder.

Sue Huband (Author), John Delino Ziegler Jr. (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - La guerra del General Escobar

El coronel de la Guardia Civil Antonio Escobar, hombre de profundas convicciones religiosas, consiguió con su decidida actuación el 19 de julio de 1936 que no prosperase la sublevación militar en Barcelona. Pese a ser hijo de un héroe de la guerra de Cuba, y tener una hija monja adoratriz, un hijo falangista Palma de Plata y dos hermanos también coroneles de la Guardia Civil, optó por la libertad de actuar conforme a su conciencia y al juramento prestado al Gobierno legalmente constituido. A través de esta obra, el autor nos da una visión infrecuente de los años de nuestra guerra, vividos sin partidismo ni ideologías por un militar que en la España del gran desgarrón histórico eligió, ante el estupor mal disimulado de las autoridades, una incómoda postura, porque creía que su puesto era aquél. Pese a la historicidad del relato, nos encontramos ante una novela en la que su autor se ha limitado a recrear un personaje admirable que pudo vivir, luchar y morir en cualquier otra guerra fratricida de la Historia.

José Luis Olaizola (Author), Alvaro Moreno Gelabert (Narrator)

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The Vaster Wilds

Brought to you by Penguin. FROM THE THREE-TIME NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF FATES AND FURIES AND MATRIX Part of a loose trilogy based on the end of empire, The Vaster Wilds is the story of a young girl who is servant to a minister and his young mistress, and in charge of their young daughter Bess. On an epic voyage across the Atlantic, ship-wrecked, far from home and fighting for survival, the protagonist of Lauren Groff's extraordinary new novel must endure but also find meaning in the journey. Praise for MATRIX: 'Lush, gripping and ferocious' MADELINE MILLER 'Full of passion, wisdom and magic' SARAH WATERS 'Gorgeous, sensual, addictive' SARA COLLINS ©2023 Lauren Groff (P)2023 Penguin Books Ltd

Lauren Groff (Author), January Lavoy (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Asalto a San Luis (Assault on San Luis)

Año 1780. Para evitar la deshonra familiar por un lío de faldas, Miguel, un joven noble, es enviado a la provincia de Luisiana, en América del Norte. Él se lo tomará como un destierro del que espera regresar pronto a España. Una vez en Nueva Orleans, el gobernador del territorio, Bernardo de Gálvez, amigo de la familia, decide trasladarlo para mantenerlo a salvo ante la proximidad de la guerra contra los ingleses. Su destino será San Luis, una población remota en el interior de la provincia y alejada del frente. Allí, el joven no consigue adaptarse; desprecia la ciudad a pesar del trato de favor que recibe del gobernador de la Alta Luisiana Fernando de Leyba, y decide marcharse. Pero todo cambiará cuando, días antes de irse, reciben la noticia de que una expedición inglesa reforzada con tribus indias se dirige hacia allí… A través de los ojos de los personajes que Miguel va conociendo en aquella tierra indómita, y de sus propias experiencias, en las que más de una vez coqueteará con la muerte, podremos ver cómo se transforma su visión del territorio y la gente que lo habita. Todo ello en el marco de una de las batallas menos conocidas, pero no por eso menos importantes, de la guerra de Independencia americana.

Rafael Sánchez Cobo (Author), Chema Agullo (Narrator)

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Daisies Are Forever

In the final days of Nazi Germany, the strength of one woman's heart will determine the fate of a family. Prussia, 1945 The fall of the Third Reich is imminent. As the merciless Red Army advances from the East, the German people of Prussia await the worst. Among them is twenty-year-old Gisela Cramer, an American living in Heiligenbeil with her cousin Ella and their ailing grandfather. When word arrives that the Russians will invade overnight, Ella urges Gisela to escape to Berlin-and take Ella's two small daughters with her. The journey is miserable and relentless. But when Gisela hears the British accent of a phony SS officer, she poses as his wife to keep him safe among the indignant German refugees. In the blink of an eye, Mitch Edwards and Gisela are Herr and Frau Josep Cramer. Through their tragic and difficult journey, the fabricated couple strives to protect Ella's daughters, hoping against hope for a reunion. But even as Gisela and Mitch develop feelings beyond the make-believe, the reality of war terrorizes their makeshift family. With the world at its darkest, and the lives of two children at stake, the counterfeit couple finds in each other a source of faith, hope, and the love they need to survive. "Tolsma isn't afraid to detail the horrors of war as she depicts how tragedies can be obstacles to one's Christian beliefs." -Romantic Times, 4-star review "[Daisies Are Forever] is a compelling and fast-paced tale about the atrocities and tremendous losses endured by those marked forever by World War II. Recommended for fans of Rosamunde and Robin Pilcher, Kate Morton, and historical romances." -Library Journal "Excellent storytelling, accurate historical reporting and gritty, persevering characters make this WWII-era novel a must-read." -CBA Retailers + Resources

Liz Tolsma (Author), Carol Jacobanis (Narrator)

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Darkness Falls: A completely gripping WW2 French Resistance novel about twin sisters

Paris, 1940: As the German soldiers march down the Champs-Élysées, the Bélanger twins know there is no escape - their lives are about to change forever. But while Sophie, a third-year medical student, works long days and nights saving casualties of war at the American hospital, and waits anxiously for news of her fiancé from the front line, her recently widowed twin, Adèle, is determined to enjoy her freedom. Nothing - not the bombs, the curfews or the Nazi officers sidling up to her in nightclubs - can stop her from indulging in the temptations of Parisian society as she accompanies their father to glamorous parties. But rumours are flying through the streets of occupied Paris about their father's murky business interests, and soon Sophie learns the shocking truth of what's really happening to their Jewish friends and neighbours. And then tragedy strikes: their beloved brother is arrested for his involvement in the resistance. Devastated and unable to save him, the family is torn apart - and the girls' lives are changed forever. Broken-hearted, the sisters must each find their own way to fight back. As they too are drawn to the resistance, will Sophie learn to break the rules - risking her own life to save as many innocent children as she can? And Adèle faces her toughest challenge yet when she's recruited as a special agent for the British. Can she overcome her stubborn nature and use her charms to avenge her brother's death? One false step and the twins could lose everything they're fighting for - and each other. A heartbreaking page-turner based on real-life events, this is a devastating story of lives torn apart by war - and of finding the courage to do what is right, even at the darkest of times. Fans of Kate Quinn, Shari J. Ryan and Siobhan Curham will be captivated by this unforgettable historical novel. Readers totally love Darkness Falls: "Hands down the best book I've read all year… I found myself holding my breath... Please read this book… you won't be sorry. I'm on to the next book in this series." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "I enjoyed this powerful story so much! One family, so many emotions. It shows how some people shine with heroism through the war while others so easily succumb to darkness. I highly recommend this beautiful book and I look forward to reading the second one in the series." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "Omg, I just loved this book, could not put it down. The storyline is great - you get so involved with the characters you could be there. On to the next one!" Online reviewer, ????? "An excellent, well written and researched read; heartwrenching and suspenseful." Sandy's Book Talk, ????? Great storyline that has so many twists, turns and heartbreaks. Leaves you wanting more. Glad there's a second book. Online reviewer, ????? "With a lot of research and beautifully written Rachel Wesson has given us a book hard to put down once you start reading it… making you long for the next book in the series." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "I highly recommend this beautiful book and I look forward to reading the second one in the series." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "Deserves more than five stars!!!" Online reviewer, ????? "Awesome book." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "An emotional and excellent read… The author has captured this horrific era extremely well and has included many actual events, places and people. The atrocities which occurred during this horrendous time brought on tears and many other emotions." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "Fantastic read… This is a wonderful book which I didn't want to put down or to end." Online reviewer, ????? "This well written and researched book cannot be recommended highly enough." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "This was such a powerful read! I enjoyed every second of it. Wesson is an exceptional storyteller! I highly recommend this beautiful book." Goodreads reviewer, ????? Brilliant and gripping... I got so involved in the story that I found myself crying at times. Online reviewer, ????? "Excellent storyteller… I could not put it down." Goodreads reviewer, ????? "The characters are wonderful and stories are very emotional and moving. I highly recommend this series." Goodreads reviewer, ????? A thoroughly researched story about twin sisters in Paris during WW2. So descriptive, you will feel you are there. I couldn't put this down! Online reviewer, ?????

Rachel Wesson (Author), Harrie Dobby (Narrator)

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When We Disappeared

1943: When a safe house in Nazi-occupied the Netherlands becomes too dangerous for Edith, she flees. Injured, she meets Erich who promises to take her to his family's home for medical attention. En route she awakens to discover that they've entered Nazi Germany-the last place she wants to be as a Jew. In need of concealing her faith, and with limited choices, Edith becomes the private teacher to Erich's young brothers. Her roommate is a Roma with a tragic past and also hides from the Nazis in plain sight. When the new friends learn that Erich's father is a senior member of the Nazi party, they know it is time to escape. Yet, Nazi patrols complicate their travels. Then, the last person imagined supplies a means to not only leave the house but from the Reich, altogether, though their safety is at risk as they cross several national borders. Following We Shall Not Shatter and Our Daughters' Last Hope, the new friends, brought together by a common enemy, must courageously look into the eyes of evil and begin a gutsy journey to search for their families they've left behind during the war, and to help others through these dark times of prejudice and hatred.

Elaine Stock (Author), Dina Pearlman (Narrator)

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The Ghost Cat: 12 decades, 9 lives, 1 cat

'A beautifully written cat's-eye view of some 120 years of history. Prepare to be enchanted.' SIMON BRETT, author of the Mrs Pargeter series Early morning, 1902. At 7/7 Marchmont Crescent, Eilidh the charlady tips coal into a fire grate and sets it alight. Overhearing, Grimalkin the cat ambles over to curl up against the welcome heat and lick his favourite human's hand. But this is to be his last day on earth ... before he becomes the Ghost Cat. Follow Grimalkin as he witnesses the changes of the next 120 years, prowling unseen among the inhabitants of an Edinburgh tenement, while unearthing some startling revelations about the mystery of existence, the unstoppable march of time and the true meaning of feline companionship. This unique tale provides a feel-good read full of charm for any fan of history, humour and fur-ridden fun. Perfect for fans of Matt Haig's How to Stop Time and V. E. Schwab's The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. 'The Ghost Cat is an Edinburgh delight: 'mizzle-ridden' days were made for books like this!' LUCY RIBCHESTER, author of The Hourglass Factory 'A beautiful story' Tiktok's @beansthegingercat 'Enchanting, entertaining and engaging ... I found this beautiful little cats paws wrapped around my heartstrings throughout the entirety of the book.' Goodreads reviewer, five stars 'A beautiful love letter to the majestic cat.' NetGalley reviewer

Alex Howard (Author), Alex Howard (Narrator)

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Testament: The new Ancient-Egyptian epic from the bestselling Master of Adventure, Wilbur Smith

Global bestselling author of River God and The New Kingdom, Wilbur Smith, returns with the next epic book in his brand-new Ancient Egyptian series. FROM THE RUINS OF BATTLE A HERO MUST RISE FOR THE GLORY OF EGYPT Years of Hyksos rule have seen the plunder of once-mighty Egypt. Though the two kingdoms have now been reunited by the armies of the true Pharaoh, his position is perilous, his rule under threat from those who seek to take advantage of the turmoil created by the overthrow of the Hyksos. Desperate to keep Egypt united, Taita the Magus summons his protégé, Piay, to solve a millennia-old riddle which has the power to secure Egypt's future forever. But in the tumult of war, an evil has thrived. Malevolent followers of Seth, the god of chaos, are determined to claim this power and usher in a new age of darkness. The fate of Egypt is at stake. Can Piay prevent their land falling into the hands of those who would see its ruin?

Mark Chadbourn, Wilbur Smith (Author), Mark Meadows (Narrator)

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