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Vintage
by David Baker
A washed-up food journalist attempts to revive his career by tracking down a rare and valuable bottle of wine stolen by the Nazis and sets off for adventure in Burgundy, Moldova, Beaune and Russia.
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I was a revolutionary : stories
by Andrew Malan Milward
A collection of short stories highlights American history, from the Civil War to modern times, exploring battles with race and identity through the eyes of dreamers and visionaries, farmers and journalists.
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Succession
by Livi Michael
Follows the fall of the House of Lancaster in the 15th century and the lives of Henry VI, his unpopular French wife, Margaret of Anjou, and Lady Margaret Beaufort, who became the matriarch of the Tudor dynasty.
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The diamond caper
by Peter Mayle
Investigating a string of increasingly audacious jewel heists across France, Elena reunites with Sam and uncovers evidence of a master criminal who proves more dangerous at every turn. By the author of The Corsican Caper.
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Finale : a novel of the Reagan years
by Thomas Mallon
An analysis of the Reagan Administration shares insights into the 40th president's character and decisions while evaluating key historical events and the influences of such figures as Margaret Thatcher, Jimmy Carter and Richard Nixon.
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Dashing through the snow : a Christmas novel
by Debbie Macomber
Sharing a rental car when they are unable to book a flight to Seattle, loyal daughter Ashley Davidson and independent contractor Kevin Tyler find their respective holiday plans challenged by interpersonal clashes and a misunderstanding with the law. By a #1 New York Times and USA Today best-selling author.
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Villa America : a novel
by Liza Klaussmann
A tale based on the real-life inspirations for Fitzgerald's Tender Is the Night finds expats Sara and Gerald Murphy sharing freewheeling days, hosting parties and hiding heartbreaking secrets in the 1920s French Riviera. By the author of the national best-seller Tigers in Red Weather. Reading-group guide available.
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Not on fire, but burning : a novel
by Greg Hrbek
Twelve years after San Francisco is destroyed in a blast and mushroom cloud of unknown origin, Dorian dreams of an older sister his parents insist never existed and becomes determined to uncover the truth.
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The taming of the queen
by Philippa Gregory
The best-selling author of The Other Boleyn Girl reimagines the story of Henry VIII's sixth wife, Kateryn Parr, who after being forced to marry the king struggles against dangerous adversaries to observe her own faith and promote religious reforms.
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The 3rd woman : a thriller
by Jonathan Freedland
When her sister is brutally murdered, journalist Madison Webb, in a world where the People's Republic of China has established a permanent military presence on U.S. soil, launches her own investigation and stumbles upon a dangerous conspiracy that pits her against powerful forces intent on keeping the truth buried—forever.
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Only the animals : Stories
by Ceridwen Dovey
In a collection of extraordinary stories, the souls of 10 animals are caught up in human conflicts over the last century and connected to both famous and little-known writers in surprising ways, providing an animals'-eye-view of humans at their brutal, violent worst and creative, imaginative best. Reading-group guide available. By the author of Blood Kin.
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Undermajordomo Minor
by Patrick deWitt
A dark fable by the award-winning author of The Sisters Brothers follows the adventures of an eccentric liar who, upon taking a job at the village manor, confronts colorful residents, bitter secrets and murderous agendas. 75,000 first printing.
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The clasp
by Sloane Crosley
Three once-ambitious college friends compare their realities against their youthful goals before one enlists the others to help him search for a valuable necklace that went missing during the Nazi occupation of France. By the best-selling author of I Was Told There'd Be Cake. Reading-group guide available.
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And west is west
by Ron Childress
An award-winning follow-up to Mudbound assesses the corrupting influence of technology in the story of a young Air Force drone pilot and an innovative young Wall Street giant who are cast out of their respective careers for decisions they did not make.
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The Paris key
by Juliet Blackwell
With her marriage in shambles, Genevieve Martin decides to return to Paris, the magical city of her youth, to take over her late uncle's locksmith shop and unlocks secrets about her family that could change her forever. By a New York Times best-selling author.
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The heart goes last
by Margaret Atwood
Enrolling in a project that allows them to live in safe homes between alternate service months spent in prison, a homeless couple is threatened by troubling events stemming from the wife's involvement with another project member. By the award-winning author of The Handmaid's Tale.
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