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Able Seamen: The Lower Deck of the Royal Navy, 1850-1939

By Brian Lavery - Published 2012

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Brian Lavery presents his second book describing the world of sailors and naval vessels, covering 1850-1939. He discusses the transition of sailing vessels ...Read Review

Who’s Who in Women’s Historical Fiction

By Kathy Martin - Published 2012

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Nonfiction

A must‑have for the bookshelf of lovers of historical fiction, this book is well researched and packed full of information and facts. ...Read Review

The Hill of Bones

By The Medieval Murderers - Published 2012

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Mystery/Crime Short Stories

Prologue: Two young boys bearing a precious gift must join ageing Arthur the Bear who faces his imminent vital battle. Treachery lurks amongst ...Read Review

Ether Frolics: Nine Tales from the Etheric Explorers Club

By Paul Marlowe - Published 2012

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Short Stories

The conceit of this collection of short stories, as expressed in the author’s foreword, is that an organization known as the Etheric ...Read Review

A Private History of Happiness, Ninety-Nine Moments of Joy from Around the World

By George Myerson - Published 2012

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Nonfiction

Happiness being an elusive encounter in our modern age, we often need to know that it truly can be found. Turning to the ...Read Review

Criminal River: The History of the Thames River Police

By Stephen Wade - Published 2012

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Mystery/Crime Nonfiction

This book covers the history of the Thames River Police from 1798 to the present with background information on prison conditions in the 18th ...Read Review

The Road Back

By Liz Harris - Published 2012

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Romance

A love story beautifully told, with passion that crosses both time and culture. The atmospheric cover entices the reader to open the book. ...Read Review

The Wives: The Women Behind Russia’s Literary Giants

By Alexandra Popoff - Published 2012

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Nonfiction

In her latest book, biographer Alexandra Popoff profiles six literary spouses—Anna Dostoevsky, Sophia Tolstoy, Nadezhda Mandelstam, Véra Nabokov, Elena Bulgakov, and ...Read Review

San Miguel

By T.C. Boyle - Published 2012

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In 1888, Marantha and Will Waters sail to one of California’s Channel Islands, San Miguel, to operate a sheep ranch. Accompanying them are ...Read Review

Astray

By Emma Donoghue - Published 2012

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Short Stories

Award-winner Donoghue (Room, Life Mask, Slammerkin) presents a collection of her short stories which focus on journeys, both literal and figurative. Characters may ...Read Review