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From the author of The Nationalists and The Scribe comes War, a mix of action and war stories, some with an Irish slant like The Pitboys, a tale of two young Irish lads working the coalmines of Tipperary at a time of great social upheaval - the Young Irelander rebellion and the Irish famine. Many of the stories are told from the perspective of the Second World War, but not exclusively so. Stories about modern conflicts also surface - the Gulf War, the Yugoslavia conflict and the Israeli and Palestinian conflicts. In a time of War, nobody's innocent.

There will never be another Western writer like Louis L’Amour. A legendary author and indisputably the greatest storyteller in his genre of all time, L’Amour captivated millions of readers and has sold well over three hundred million copies of his works, which includes nearly ninety novels and countless short stories. Mistakes Can Kill You highlights an essential selection featuring nine of L’Amour’s earlier short stories, sometimes written under the pen name Jim Mayo, that exemplify the rugged morality of the best Western writing.

Hailed by The New York Times as "a marvel of storytelling", The Things They Carried’s portrayal of the boots-on-the-ground experience of soldiers in the Vietnam War is a landmark in war writing. Now, three-time Emmy Award winner-Bryan Cranston, star of the hit TV series Breaking Bad, delivers an electrifying performance that walks the book’s hallucinatory line between reality and fiction and highlights the emotional power of the spoken word.

The author presents a collection of seven short stories set in the Outlander universe, never before published together, including two original stories and featuring beloved character Jamie Fraser.

Jack Roberts is back from the Sudan and with a crippling wound, no longer an active soldier. When he is sent to Iran to help find oil for British battleships he has to leave home once more. This time he leaves a son who is about to embark on a military career too. The Roberts family is soon going to war again.

In this dual collection of short stories, Alexander McCall Smith brings his trademark humor and warmth to inventive tales of spying and vengeance. In one story, a spy dropped deep into enemy territory manages to disguise himself—quite convincingly—as a nun. In another, an invitation to join the Vatican Secret Service sends a prospective operative down a rabbit hole of controversy and confusion. A third story finds an author, on the brink of public ruin, seeing the error of his ways after an act of kindness saves the day.

A mysterious inheritance. A haunted castle. And a dark romance that will unravel secrets long buried. Amelia Whitmore’s life is far from ideal. Struggling financially and desperate for a new start, she receives an unexpected summons that could change everything: an inheritance from a distant relative she barely knew, tied to the enigmatic and reclusive owner of Cadworth Castle, Lucien Blackwood. With little to lose, Amelia journeys to the foreboding castle, hoping for a fresh beginning—but instead, she steps into a world filled with shadowed secrets. Lucien, the brooding and mysterious ...

Giselle Kennedy's journey continues in the second book of the series, as she finds herself in a precarious situation with the man who once held her captive. As Giselle tends to Santiago's injuries and protects him from danger, she begins to develop a bond with him that she can't ignore. But when Giselle realizes that Santiago has taken her precious locket, she starts to question their relationship and wonders if she can ever trust him. As they travel together to Fort Hall, Giselle must decide whether to stay with Santiago or leave him behind. At the inn, Giselle is offered help by a group ...

What would you do if you knew that your beloved grandfather was complicit in a hoax? When a grandson sorts through his deceased grandfather’s Gimlin film of Bigfoot, he discovers a long kept secret. This short story chronicles a fictional backstory of the iconic Sasquatch sighting. As the young man reflects on how his grandfather watched every Bigfoot documentary and poured over books on the study of cryptozoology, some disturbing truths are uncovered. The revelations in the red book pose a dilemma for Cole. Should he reveal what he has discovered and risk the wrath of Bigfoot fans or ...

Claire and Philippe's peaceful life in their small French town is shattered when they discover that their past has caught up with them. With the Nazis closing in on them once more, they must face the harsh reality that their safety and the safety of their loved ones is not guaranteed. As Philippe joins the resistance movement, determined to make a difference, Claire is captured by the enemy, but she remains resolute in her determination to fight against the German forces. With their lives in turmoil, they are forced to make tough decisions that will determine their fate. But even in the ...

As the war rages on, Lilian Young finds herself struggling to survive in the changing landscape of Amalfi. With children being forced into military training and her lover, Luigi, away for longer periods of time, Lilian fears for her safety and the safety of those she cares about. But when a ruthless attack leaves her feeling even more alone and guilty for her actions, Lilian must find the strength to carry on. As she navigates the demands of working with British Intelligence, she risks everything - her relationships, her life, and even the life of her unborn child. With danger lurking ...

The Gardener’s Secret and Other Stories Historical mysteries, quiet crimes, and hidden reckonings—each story reveals more than meets the eye. In this collection of twist-filled short stories, ordinary lives conceal extraordinary truths. From a long-buried secret unearthed in a quiet garden to moral reckonings in distant courtrooms, each tale blends mystery, memory, and consequence. A missing skeleton surfaces in The Gardener’s Secret. Colonial legacies ripple through The Ivory Vengeance. A bloodstained object disrupts justice in The Shadow on Randolph Street. From The Sepoy’s ...

Acclaimed author Richard Prosch won the Western Writers of America Spur Award in 2016 for his short fiction. This volume of stories from old Wyoming and Nebraska brings the best of his westerns together under one cover for the first time. A wrecked wagon spells trouble for a Niobrara river man; the leader of a roadhouse band needs a tough man for a dangerous job; a gambler bets on the outcome of a western showdown; a pulp fiction character haunts a woman's memory of her husband. Old gunnies, laconic lawmen, John Coburn, Whit Branham, and a host of villains bring the action, humor and irony ...

In this six-part mini-series, the dramatic reign of Henry VIII is seen through the eyes of Eleanor, a devoted lady-in-waiting who served all six of his wives. Eleanor's unique perspective provides an intimate look at the personal struggles of the queens, the intrigues of the Tudor court, and the growth of Henry's children. From Catherine of Aragon's steadfast faith to Anne Boleyn's controversial rise and fall, Jane Seymour's brief triumph, Anne of Cleves' unexpected resilience, Katherine Howard's tragic naivety, and Catherine Parr's wise guidance. Through her eyes, readers gain insight into...

Seashore Stories: A Collection of Summer Tales Step into the sun-soaked world of Seashore Stories, where the charm of the seashore comes alive in a delightful collection of short stories perfect for your summer getaway. Like a seashell found in the sand, each tale offers a glimpse into the enchanting moments that make the seashore so magical. From the imagination of the author who brought you Down The Shore: Stories from my summers in Wildwood in the 70s, these stories capture the timeless allure of the beach, blending nostalgia with wonder. Some of these beloved stories were first featured...

In this haunting short story of loyalty and betrayal, a young woman in early 1900s Massachusetts discovers that in navigating her treacherous coming-of-age, she must find her voice first. For fatefully observant Adeline, growing up carries an ominous warning from her adulterous mother: don’t say a word. Adeline vows to never speak again. But that’s not her only secret. After her mother takes a housekeeping job at a lighthouse off the tip of Cape Ann, a local woman vanishes. The key to the mystery lies with Adeline, the silent witness.

World-renowned pianist Gloria Banderas is at the height of her career when a curious ailment forces her to cancel a sold-out performance at Carnegie Hall. The same day, she befriends one of the many free-spirited artists inhabiting the warren of apartments above the theater. With her career and marriage at a standstill, Gloria moves into an empty studio and convalesces among the poets, photographers, and dancers who eke out a living with total dedication to their art. As a return to her old routine beckons, Gloria must decide which parts of her life are worth fighting for.

James A. Michener, the master of historical fiction, revisits the scenes of his first great work, Tales of the South Pacific: the Pulitzer Prize winner that brought him international acclaim. In this sequel collection, Michener once again evokes the magic of the extraordinary isles in the Pacific - from Fiji and Guadalcanal to New Zealand and Papua New Guinea - through stories that burst with adventure, charm, and local color.

A genealogy test sparks a woman’s reflection on the two accounts of her life--the real one and the one she’s always told the world--in this poignant short story by Cheryl Strayed, the bestselling author of Wild. In 1964, teenage Geraldine Waters was sent away by her parents to an unwed mothers’ home, where she gave up her newborn for adoption. Ever since, she’s lived an alternative narrative. Decades later, it’s time for Geraldine to reconcile the telling of her life, to finally grieve, and to discover what happened to that part of her past that slipped away.

In twelve luminous stories set across three centuries, The History of Sound examines the unexpected ways the past returns to us and how love and loss are entwined and transformed over generations. In Ben Shattuck's ingenious collection, each story has a companion story, which contains a revelation about the previous, paired story. Mysteries and murders are revealed, history is refracted, and deep emotional connections are woven through characters and families.