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Walter Hartright, a struggling art teacher, is stopped for directions while traveling on a dark road by a mysterious woman in white. Thus begins Walter's deep dive into the twists and turns of stolen identities, fraud, spies, conspiracy and death. Along the way, he meets the lovely Laura Fairlie and her emboldened half-sister, Marian Halcombe. Marian is brazen and assertive in her search for the truth, a strong female during a time when women were simply viewed as the weaker sex. She joins Walter on his journey to untangle the web of lies and deceit that has been spun so expertly.

Lady Viola Oberbrook only wanted to forget the ill-fated early morning duel that took the lives of two young, wealthy, promising men of the ton and sent her fleeing for her father's country estate. Eight years later, she has her life in order: a fulfilling business, a few trusted friends, and no plans to return to London society. What she doesn't expect is to come face to face with her past.

Franz Kafka was one of the first and greatest masters of dystopian literature. In his bleak world view, man is presented as helpless and ineffectual, his destiny determined by distant, obscure and essentially unfriendly agencies. In none of his works is this savage and unreasoning enslavement presented more vividly than in Metamorphosis, a novella in which Gregor Samsa, a respectable employee and dutiful son, wakes to find himself transformed into a gigantic insect.

Join seven-year-old Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole to have an adventure in Wonderland, in Lewis Carroll's classic novel beloved by children and adults alike. Alice encounters many strange and curious creatures in Wonderland, including the anxious White Rabbit, the rather unhelpful Caterpillar, the disappearing Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter and his guests at their tea party, and the horrible Queen of Hearts.

First published in 1869, Little Women is the story of four sisters growing up against the background of the American Civil War. Alcott wrote the book at the urging of the publisher, Thomas Niles, who was seeking a story about girls that would have popular appeal. Although it was commenced essentially as a children's book, it developed into something of a bildungsroman, which touches on more serious issues such as the difficulties faced by single-parent families, the death of a sibling, and fractured relationships.

The predominant theme in this Shakespearean tragedy, believed to have been written in about 1603, is jealousy and the destruction it causes when allowed to run rampant. It features one of Shakespeare's most compelling villains, Iago, who skillfully manipulates his commander, Othello, into believing that he has been betrayed by his wife, Desdemona, and his closest friend, Cassio.

Emma was the last completed novel by Jane Austen. It tells the story of a spirited and opinionated young woman who lives with her widowed father and who has an unfortunate penchant for interfering in the love life of those around her. As others in her small circle gradually find partners, the question which is at the center of all Jane Austen novels remains to be answered: how will Emma find a husband for herself?

When I moved to Oregon, it was for two reasons: a new job at a veterinary clinic and to be closer to my sister. In desperate need of somewhere to live, I moved in with Miles Granger. It was purely out of necessity—I was tight on cash but definitely didn’t want to resort to sleeping on my sister’s uncomfortable couch. Miles and I don’t even really know each other. Green Valley’s self-appointed grandmother, Margaret, worked it out for us, promising me that Miles was harmless. Except he’s not harmless. Not to my heart.

Immortal vengeance never dies. Major Leah Morgan thought she'd finally won. But peace shatters when a ritualistic murder in a quiet Vermont town reveals that the BCCS isn't finished yet. As the Legacy Operations Command digs deeper, evidence points to a chilling local conspiracy tied to a cursed Hessian uniform—smuggled right out from under their noses. Worse, they're facing an immortal Hessian mercenary consumed by vengeance and gifted with psychic powers that let him predict every move they make.

When Mr. Lepel and his friend Mr. Rothsay return from travels abroad, a half-forgotten play witnessed in Italy lingers uneasily in their memories. A subsequent visit to a quiet country estate draws Mr. Lepel into the lives of those around him, as a young woman at the gate becomes the unknowing centre of rival affections. As illness, friendship, and good intentions begin to intersect, events unfold that will test loyalty and conscience, and lead toward consequences no one has foreseen.

Being a single mom juggling work, college, and life is already enough to keep me on my toes. The last thing I need—way down at the bottom of my never-bucket list—is getting tangled up in a series of bizarre events that links me to Granite Ice’s most eligible bachelor, Jackson Owen. A star goalie with a lucky glove and a cocky smile, Jackson is exactly the kind of distraction I can’t afford. But fate, with its twisted sense of humor, keeps throwing us together. The more I resist, the more I realize—maybe life has a different game plan for me.

It's a story about Riley, a ten-year-old girl forced to grow up way too fast! You see, her mother has disappeared and needs to be found. At least that's what Riley believes. In time, she suspects her father feels the same way, as he continually uproots the family, desperate to find her. And each time they move, Riley carries with her the hope of finding her mother to ease the pain of leaving her friends and her world behind. But her older brother, Jonathan, believes something entirely different.

Sage Dawson cherishes Christmas in Mistletoe Meadows, where the holiday magic always feels timeless. Every year, she finds comfort in the familiarity of her grandma’s town—until an encounter with a stranger on Christmas Eve reveals that her traditions have been missing one thing: romance. Madden Blake has always prioritized his career, nearly skipping his trip home to Mistletoe Meadows to visit his only living relative. What was meant to be a brief, uneventful visit turns into a turning point when he meets Sage, who makes him question the sacrifices he’s made for his job in the city.

Jax Kennedy has only ever loved one woman—his longtime best friend, Kate Owens. They’ve been inseparable since childhood, and his feelings for her have deepened with each passing year. Fortunately, his consulting job has kept him out of the city, making their friendship long-distance and allowing him to conceal his feelings through phone calls. Their relationship has thrived with nightly phone calls and occasional visits.

The word's out: Ethan Wilder's coming back to town, and the people of Bowie, Georgia are in a southern tizzy. Everyone knows the story. He shot and killed his sister four years ago, and people say his father, Jim Wilder, the biggest holy roller this side of the Mississippi, sent him packing for just that reason. Even if her death was unofficially ruled a suicide, Ethan's return has everybody talking.

Major Leah Morgan is on her toughest mission yet—stopping a catastrophic spectral event set to tear through Philadelphia's Fourth of July celebrations. All centered around the Liberty Bell. The clock is ticking, and with each passing moment, a Revolutionary War-era conspiracy threatens to rewrite history itself.

They say don’t ruin the friendship. But honestly? I’ve never been great at following advice—or avoiding his smile.

Soren Stapley is a professional thief. He is prepared for every scenario and has a plan for every situation. But he never planned for her. The painting he needs? It’s being guarded by the woman he once loved and the nine-year-old terror she’s nannying. What’s worse? He’s not the only one hunting it down. Christmas is about to get complicated…

Elijah and I were childhood best friends turned totally love-struck teens who swore we’d elope the summer after graduation. It was supposed to be forever. Then came the photos of him with other girls—posted all over social media. And his sudden refusal to talk about our wedding in public? Yeah, I panicked. So when a mysteriously convenient out-of-the-country internship landed in my lap, I took it. Oh, and I left on our wedding day.

Sayla Kroft has only two goals this year: 1. Score the big district grant to rebuild her high school’s dilapidated theater. 2. Avoid Dexter Michaels, the flirty-flirt athletic director who wants those same funds for the gym. Losing to her workplace enemy—again—is not on Sayla's never-ending to-do list. Neither is being trapped with her maddening coworker at a professional retreat. Or noticing his relentlessly crooked smile is actually kind of ... hot.