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Nomad

by Diane Gardner

The beauty of an exotic locale, the drama of business intrigue, and the fascinating life of a pilot should provide a solid foundation for a compelling novel. Winston Brown includes all of these elments in "Nomad", a story largely drawn... Read More

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The Rope Catcher

by Diane Gardner

“Suppose one day you actually get what you’ve wished for … what happens then?” That question permeates a satisfying historical novel by Larry Stillman, a story that delves into a little discussed era to draw out struggles and... Read More

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The Lantern

by Diane Gardner

In "The Lantern", an intriguing tale that effortlessly spans time and place, award-winning author Joanne Lewis presents a mystery of Italian architectural history that follows two women’s quests to break free from their past, address... Read More

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Falling for the Devil

by Diane Gardner

"Falling for the Devil", by Britt Holmström, explores the dark era of early seventeenth-century Scotland. Readers are taken along on one woman’s internal journey as she struggles with religious faith and doubt. The book raises complex... Read More

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In Love and War

by Diane Gardner

“Was this perhaps the inescapable role of women in wartime, to be swept up in the drama, and yes, even the glamour of war?” This question haunts E.E. Smith’s memoir as she reflects on her life and the choices she made in love,... Read More

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The World Between

by Diane Gardner

“He was a born ruler. Why was it impossible for people to see that? Something was bound to happen sooner or later to thrust him forward toward his destiny. For now, he would wait.” A work of juvenile fiction that blends fantasy and... Read More

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Disorder in the Court

by Diane Gardner

"Disorder in the Court" follows the horrific events that occur in a usually quiet courtroom when an escaped convict’s murderous rampage wreaks havoc on the lives of three families and a handful of others caught in the crossfire. Author... Read More

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Sam

by Diane Gardner

A look, a whinny, a flinch: such small things, from an animal, speak volumes. The lessons we learn from the creatures we love can transform us for life. In the young adult novel Sam (a pastoral) a young girl discovers how to survive a... Read More

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