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Driven by different motives, Robert Moses and Francis Cardinal Spellman had the same vision: to display Michelangelo's masterpiece, the Pietà, in the Vatican's pavilion at the 1964 World's Fair in New York City.

Brynja spent her childhood as a captive performer in Tenebris, the imposing mountain palace of King Kallias. Every night she risked death for the king’s entertainment until his rebellious son, Prince Ballast, helped her escape. Now twenty, Brynja has never forgotten the brutal king. Or forgiven him. Under the cloak of a three-month-long Winter Dark, Brynja is returning to Tenebris for revenge.

Often when some breakthrough in science or technology occurs, several individuals, unbeknownst to each other, simultaneously arrive at the same conclusions. For the past twenty-five years Ruth Rendely has been waiting to see if someone else would come forward with the revolutionary discoveries about the nature of souls that she first comprehended in 1989.

Angela Ruth Strong closes out her hilarious, heartfelt series with a couple who will give listeners a lot of laughs and the hope that God sees and redeems even the most broken stories.

Vivienne's perfect life is a façade, and she at last wants out. She needs a divorce fast. Helen's nightly glass of wine has become a bottle or two, and her drinking is threatening her marriage. Clara feels she must lie to her husband to save her sanity and reach towards some freedom. Miriam, wanting to change her life, does so in the most dramatic way possible...

Paula has an anxiety attack at her 60th birthday party and realises that her life must change. While her friends are settling into retirement, she craves adventure. Then a shocking discovery forces her to question everything she thought was sure in her life. Rachel is about to go into business with boyfriend Craig when he betrays her in the worst way possible. She is desperate to get away and figure out how to move forward. Can she forgive and forget in order to have everything she has dreamed of?...

In the enchanting land of Skampavia, a mysterious shipment of magic wishing emeralds arrives, capturing the attention of King Skamperoo, who promptly seizes them. With dreams of becoming the Emperor of Oz, he sets his sights on power, guided by his trusty magical horse, Chalk. Meanwhile, a spell casts a shadow over Oz, causing its residents to forget their beloved rulers, Ozma included, leaving only Dorothy and Pigasus, the valiant flying pig, to challenge the enchantment. Can they rally the courage to break the spell and save Princess Ozma? Will they find an unexpected ally in the Gnome King?...

Step into the enchanting world of Little Queen of Hearts, a delightful childrens story that follows the heartwarming journey of Marie-Celeste. As she moves to Windsor Castle to live with her orphaned cousin, she discovers the captivating life of Queen Victoria and the rich tapestry of English culture. Through her innocent insights and charming perspective, Marie-Celeste endears herself to everyone she meets, sharing her newfound knowledge in the most delightful way.

Eines Tages sind sie da. Wie aus dem Nichts leben sie plötzlich in der Stadt, stehen auf Straßen und Plätzen, leben mitten unter den Menschen und ziehen in die Häuser ein: die Elefanten. Doch niemand nimmt Anstoß an ihnen. Die Leute gehen weiter ihrer Wege, geben vor, es hätte sich nichts geändert. Allein der Stand-up-Comedian Pawel weigert sich zu schweigen und ruft von der Bühne dazu auf, sich der Realität zu stellen. Er riskiert damit alles, sein Leben, seine Freiheit und vor allem seine Liebe zu Anna.

In the quaint coastal town of Whispering Haven, widow Carol Riddick has settled into a quiet routine, finding solace in her photography and the support of close friends. But when her best friend convinces her to attend a comedy show at the local theater, Carol is thrust into a night far from the lighthearted fun she expected. The laughter abruptly ends when one of the comedians is found dead in an alley, leaving the entire audience in shock.

Macy Clayton hat schon früh gelernt, für sich selbst und ihre kleine Schwester Verantwortung zu übernehmen. Ein Verrat zerstörte jedoch ihr Vertrauen und zwang sie, Lover's Leap hinter sich zu lassen. Zehn Jahre später kehrt sie in die verschneite Kleinstadt zurück und merkt schnell, dass sich alte Gefühle nicht einfach verdrängen lassen.

The long winter dark has been banished for good, and the mountain palace of the late king should be a sanctuary for Ballast Vallin, who has just assumed the throne. Instead, it’s a torment. Held to account for the sins of his father, Ballast must relinquish his crown and all claim to Daeros, the kingdom for which he risked so much. Worse, Brynja—his father’s former captive, the woman he loves—is the one who forces his hand.

The Gnome King has made his daring escape from Runaway Island, and to make matters worse, Scraps, the beloved Patchwork Girl, has vanished from the Emerald City! What thrilling adventures await in the enchanting and wonderfully bizarre land of Oz? This captivating tale continues the saga of Oz and its extraordinary inhabitants. Will Ozmas reign as ruler be challenged? What are the Gnome Kings intentions? Join us on this magical journey to discover the answers! - Summary by Phil Chenevert

Born in Ballycoan, Northern Ireland, Ruth Schwertfeger represents history and memory in an impressionistic memoir of her childhood on a small farm and attending a girls’ school in Belfast. Through the author’s girlhood and discovery of her own national and religious identity, this humorous memoir is shaped significantly by images of Schwertfeger’s father—"the Wee Wild One"—who spent his days in delightful mischief on a Purdysburn farm in the early 1900s. Schwertfeger provides her own interpretations of characters existing before her time and connects these and her own childhood ...

After Claire Holloway's dream of becoming a ballerina plummets, she's left with her boyfriend as her only support...until she decides to become a flight attendant for the free travel. Based out of state, she moves into a crash pad with a gaggle of other flight attendants, and her fear of losing Wyatt seems to become a reality.

Grand houses can be found across the countryside of England and Wales. From the Stuart and Georgian periods to the Edwardian and Victorian, these buildings were once home to the aristocratic families of the nation. But what was life like for the mistresses of these great houses? How much power and influence did they really have?

In the Depression years, Queensland's notorious Cherbourg Aboriginal Mission became home to four-year-old Ruth Hegarty until her late teens when she was sent out to serve as a domestic on a station homestead. Ruthie is the central character in this lively and candid memoir of institutional life. Her milestones and memories reflect the experiences of many dormitory girls. The strong and lasting bonds that developed between them all helped to compensate for the family love and support denied them by the Australian government's disruptive removal policy.

Diagnosed with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) at aged 12 and writing this memoir at age 37, Julia Daunt depicts the ins and out of PDA and its symptoms, while maintaining a positive outlook on what is possible to achieve. Co-written with professional specialist Ruth Fidler, it covers how...

Bagi Inka, menerima lamaran Chesta—tetangga masa kecil yang selalu memberi komentar pedas untuk pakaian serbahitam yang dia kenakan—hanyalah tiket untuk meninggalkan mimpi buruk akan hancurnya sebuah keluarga. Namun, Inka tak menyangka Chesta membawa kenangankenangan indah dari masa lalu...

Ingga akhirnya mendapatkan hari Senin untuk menjadi pacar Eras, playboy yang punya begitu banyak pacar, satu gadis untuk satu hari. Sampai Ingga bertemu Kale, playboy lainnya yang berparas tampan. Kale mengubah hidup Ingga, memberikan warna di hari-hari kelam gadis itu, mengajarinya bagaimana...