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The Last Camellia

By Sarah Jio - Published 2013

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The Middlebury Pink camellia, the last plant of its kind, is rumored to be found on the large estate of Lord Livingston and ...Read Review

Death and the Olive Grove

By Marco Vichi - By Stephen Sartarelli (trans.) - Published 2013

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Mystery/Crime

Florence, Italy sets the scene for this murder mystery, in which we find Inspector Bordelli and his partner Piras following two different murder ...Read Review

I’ll Get By

By Janet Woods - Published 2013

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In this wonderful glimpse into WWII London, Meggie Elliot moves in with her loving Aunt Esme and Uncle Leo as she decides what ...Read Review

Chain of Evidence

By Cora Harrison - Published 2013

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Mystery/Crime

Ireland was a wild place during the time when Henry VIII was on England’s throne. Cardinal Wolsey has sent Stephen Gardiner there ...Read Review

For Better or Worse

By Elizabeth Jeffrey - Published 2013

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Stella and Captain John Nolan meet while he is convalescing from wounds suffered in battle, and after a whirlwind eight-week courtship, they marry. ...Read Review

Sapphire Blue

By Kerstin Gier - Published 2012

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Children/Young Adult Historical Fantasy Time-slip

In this sequel to Ruby Red, reluctant time travelers Gwen and Gideon return to continue their adventures between worlds. The Circle of Twelve ...Read Review

Choices of the Heart

By Laurie Alice Eakes - Published 2013

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Inspirational Romance

This inspirational story follows Esther Cherrett, beginning in 1840 as she leaves behind her preacher father and midwife mother and the shame that she ...Read Review