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The King’s Orchard by Agnes Sligh Turnbull. James O’Hara, born in Ireland, educated in Paris, landed in Philadelphia in 1772 at the age of twenty. All the wonder of a young country, its scattered cities rimmed by the beckoning and dangerous wilderness, had tempted him to the great American adventure. The King’s Orchard is one of the most memorable stories Agnes Sligh Turnbull has ever told. Its full framework of facts is enriched by the personal history that survives in unpublished family records, and illuminated by the magic of a skilful and sympathetic novelist’s intuition. The dust jacket has several closed tears and price has been clipped. The book remains in a very tidy condition.

The Disorderly Knights The Lymond Chronicles Vol3

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The third book in an enthralling series about the legendary Scottish warrior, Lymond – reissued with a brand new package Summer, 1551, and Francis Crawford of Lymond is in Malta to assist the Knights of St John defend the island from an invading Turkish fleet. But under a weak leader there is dissension in the ranks of the Knights – and the chances of repelling invasion look slim. Here Lymond meets Knight Grand Cross Graham Reid Malett – known as Gabriel – a fellow Scot famed for his virtues. It is soon clear that Gabriel’s wiles in war and intrigue rival Lymond’s own as he attempts to bring his new comrade in arms into the bosom of his scheming. And if Gabriel should fail then his sister, Joleta, whose seductive charms no man can resist is waiting to prevail. Caught between warring factions and nations, between the wiles of Gabriel and the lascivious charms of Joleta, will Lymond prove strong enough to remain his own man? Tidy condition, minor marks on the cover. Minor marks inside the cover. Binding is poor loose pages.

Heidi Grows Up

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Heidi Grows Up, also known as Heidi Grows Up: A Sequel to Heidi, is a 1936 novel and sequel to Johanna Spyri’s 1881 novel Heidi, written by Spyri’s French and English translator, Charles Tritten, after a three-decade-long period of pondering what to write, since Spyri’s death gave no sequel of her own. The book shows scuff marks around the edges, minor stains on some pages. Binding is good. Image is of the actual book

The Hamilton Case

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MURDER, A MOONLESS NIGHT, THE JUNGLE CROWDING CLOSE.477. The place is Ceylon, the time the 1930s. Set amid tea plantations and jungle, decay, corruption and the backwash of empire, this gripping nuanced novel has a pitch-perfect ear for the comedy and a sharp eye for the tragedy of a world at the end of its tether. Sam Obeysekere – ‘obey’ by name and by nature – is a Ceylonese lawyer, a perfect product of empire. His family once had wealth and influence but starts to crack open as political change comes to the island, and Sam’s glamorous father dies leaving gambling debts. But the Obeysekeres’ troubles reach back into the past, when a baby was found dead in his cot. And at the heart of the novel is the Hamilton Case, a murder scandal that shakes the upper echelons of island society. Sam’s involvement in it makes his name but sets his life on course for disappointment. Full of irresistible characters – Sam himself, a triumph of ambivalence, resentment and pathos; his beautiful, unstable sister; his flamboyant mother Maud – this is a sinuous, constantly surprising tale. It paints a haunting picture of the end of an era, suffused with ‘the unbearable thought that everything might have been different. A flamboyant beauty who once partied with the Prince of Wales and who now, in her seventh decade, has gone native in a Ceylonese jungle. A proud, Oxford-educated lawyer who unwittingly seals his own professional fate when he dares to solve the sensational Hamilton murder case that has rocked the upper echelons of local society. A young woman who retreats from her family and the world after her infant brother is found suffocated in his crib. These are among the linked lives compellingly portrayed in a novel everywhere hailed for its dazzling grace and savage wit – a spellbinding tale of family and duty, of legacy and identity, a novel that brilliantly probes the ultimate mystery of what makes us who we are. Very tidy condition almost as new.

A Perfect Crime

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When an adulterous affair is revealed, a devious mind begins to construct the perfect, flawless crime. No loose ends. Everything considered: motive, means, opportunity, evidence, suspects, alibis. The perpetrator must remain an invisible presence, seeing the plot through to its chilling conclusion, manipulating the players like chess pieces in an intricate, deadly game. The unfaithful wife, the cheating lover, the loyal friend, the jealous husband, the ultimate act of revenge. In Peter Abrahams’s new thriller, four lives hang in precarious balance – as a cunning mastermind prepares their roles in A Perfect Crime. — from http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk (March 22, 2014) Tidy condition.

The Mammoth Book of Travel in Dangerous Places

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The great explorers were the celebrities of their day – the romance and danger of their daring expeditions captured the public imagination and the world’s headlines to an extraordinary degree. Not all of them lived to tell the tale, of course, but those who emerged triumphant from jungle, desert or polar wasteland were hailed as if returning from beyond the grave. Journalists vied for their stories and publishers rushed their first-hand accounts of exciting and dangerous journeys into print for a wide and voracious readership. Acclaimed travel historian John Keay introduces this selection of the best of these first-hand narratives, including those of John Ross and John Franklin, writing about their experiences in the Arctic; Richard Burton’s account of his search for the source of the Nile; John Speke on Lake Victoria; David Livingstone and Henry Stanley’s adventures in central Africa; Alexander McKenzie’s first crossing of America and Meriwether Lewis’s encounter with the Shoshonee; Robert Peary and Roald Amundsen’s voyages to the poles; and the poignant last words of William Wills in Australia and Robert Scott’s In Extremis.

Keay includes the experiences of four remarkable twentieth-century explorers: Hiram Bingham on the discovery of Machu Picchu; Wilfred Thesiger on Arabia’s Empty Quarter; Edmund Hillary on reaching the summit of Everest; and Harry St John Bridger Philby facing despair and defeat in the Arabian desert. Very tidy condition.

The Provence Trilogy

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Peter Mayle & his wife did what most of us only imagine doing when they made their long-time dream of a life abroad a reality: throwing caution to the wind, they bought a glorious 200-year-old farmhouse in the Luberon & began a new life. They survive the unexpected & often hilarious curiosities of rural Provencal life. The trilogy consists of ‘A Year in Provence’, ‘Toujours Provence’ and ‘Encore Provence’.’Peter Mayle’s idyllic portrait makes you almost taste the wonderful food and wine, feel the sun and balmy breezes’ Sunday Express. Peter Mayle was born in Brighton, England on June 14, 1939. He began his career in advertising as a copywriter and rose to the executive ranks, but left advertising in 1975 to write educational books, including a series on sex education for children and young adults. His educational books including Where Did I Come From? and What’s Happening to Me? His travel memoir, A Year in Provence, received the British Book Awards’ Best Travel Book of the Year in 1990 and was adapted into a television mini-series. His other nonfiction books included Toujours Provence, Encore Provence, Provence A-Z, and French Lessons: Adventures with Knife, Fork and Corkscrew. His fiction books included The Marseille Caper, The Corsican Caper, and A Good Year, which was adapted into a 2006 film of the same name starring Russell Crowe and Marion Cotillard. Mayle died on January 18, 2018 at the age of 78. Tidy condition, minor marks on the cover.

Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption

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New York Times bestselling author Stephen King’s beloved novella, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption — the basis for the Best Picture Academy Award–nominee The Shawshank Redemption — about an unjustly imprisoned convict who seeks a strangely satisfying revenge, is available as a standalone book. Suspenseful, mysterious, and heart-wrenching, Stephen King’s extraordinary novella, populated by a cast of unforgettable characters, tells a powerful tale of crushing despair and liberating hope through the eyes of Ellis “Red” Redding. Red’s a guy who can get you whatever you want here in Maine’s corrupt and hard-edged Shawshank State Penitentiary (for a price, of course), but the one thing he doesn’t count on is an unexpected friendship forged with fellow inmate Andy Dufresne—an inscrutable one-time banker perhaps falsely convicted of brutal, calculated murder who will go on to transform everyone’s lives within these prison walls. Originally published in the 1982 collection Different Seasons, it was adapted into the 1994 film The Shawshank Redemption starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. Nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, this modern classic has become one of the most beloved films of all time. A mesmerizing work of unjust imprisonment and strangely satisfying revenge, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption remains one of Stephen King’s most beloved and iconic stories. Very tidy condition

The Little White Horse

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For a fleeting instant Maria thought she saw a little white horse with a flowing mane and tail, head raised, poised, halted in mid-flight, as though it had seen her and was glad.’ The beautiful valley of Moonacre is shadowed by the memory of the Moon Princess and the mysterious little white horse. When Maria Merryweather comes there on a visit she finds herself involved with an ancient feud. She is determined to restore peace and happiness to the whole of Moonacre Valley. And Maria usually gets her own way. Tidy condition

A Special Relationship

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Sally Goodchild is everything you’d expect of a thirty-seven year old American journalist – independent, strong-willed and ambitious. That is until she meets Tony Hobbs, an English foreign correspondent, on assignment in Cairo. After a passionate but uneasy romance, Sally’s life is turned upside down when she unexpectedly finds herself married, pregnant and living in London. Married life in a foreign place is a far bigger adjustment than Sally and Tony could ever have imagined – and as their lives shift from freedom and adventure to responsibility and hard work, everyday problems soon spiral into nightmares. After the birth of their son, Sally finds herself trapped in a downward spiral of post-natal depression over which she has little control, whilst Tony’s life returns to relative normality. Filled with resentment and unable to cope with the cards life has dealt her, Sally is shocked when the man she trusted above all others turns against her. As her world begins to fall down around her, Sally quickly realises she must fight before she loses everything. In this authentic and compelling novel, Kennedy explores the misunderstandings that can occur when two people speak the same language but miss all the vital signs. Minor marks and creases on the cover.

Tarzan of the Apes

$14.00

A baby boy, left alone in the African jungle after the deaths of his parents, is adopted by an ape and raised to manhood without ever seeing another human being. Set amid the vibrant colors and sounds of the savage African jungle, this classic work, rich in suspense and action, has beckoned generations of readers on a journey to romance and adventure. An exhilarating work that takes readers to that faraway place in their minds where dreams prevail. Very tidy condition as new.

Further Along the Road Less Traveled The Unending Journey Toward Spiritual Growth : the Edited Lectures

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Further Along the Road Less Traveled takes the lectures of Dr. Peck and presents his profound insights into the issues that confront and challenge all of us today: spirituality, forgiveness, relationships, and growing up. In this aid for living less simplistically, you will learn not to look for the easy answers but to think multidimensionally. You will learn to reach for the “ultimate step,” which brings you face to face with your personal spirituality. It will be this that helps you appreciate the complexity that is life. Continue the journey of personal and spiritual growth with this wise and insightful book. Very tidy condition.

Life Support

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The overnight ER rotation at Springer Hospital is a calm one, which suits Dr. Toby Harper just fine. While Toby is fiercely proud of the stripes she earned as a resident in a big-city ER, she’s come to appreciate the pace at Springer. But no hospital could have been prepared for the man Toby admits one quiet night. Delirious and in critical condition from a possible viral infection of the brain, he barely responds to treatment. And then he disappears without a trace. Under fire from the hospital administration for literally losing a patient, and fearful that she’s missed a life-threatening diagnosis, Toby knows she must find the patient. Her hunt is intensified when a second delirious patient dies in the hospital’s care. But even more chilling is the discovery that the infection can only be spread through direct tissue exchange. Tidy condition, missing front fly leaf.

Guilt by Association

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.A provocative tale that mirrors today’s headlines, this page-turning first novel is a gripping, intelligent and totally satisfying account of one woman’s brave struggle to triumph over the pain of a vicious rape, her battle to rebuild her life and the ultimate, shocking confrontation with the man who nearly destroyed her. Tidy condition, stains on some pages. DIFFERENT COVER

Damnation Falls

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A stunningly atmospheric contemporary stand-alone – about murder, madness and dangerous secrets in a small town Randall Wilkes, his big-city journalism career in ruins, has returned after twenty years to Pilgrim’s Rest, the Tennessee hill town where he grew up. He has taken on a lucrative but low-prestige writing job for Sonny McMahan, a former governor and Randall’s boyhood friend. Faye McMahan, Sonny’s mother, is addled with age, imagining that her dead husband is alive and worrying that her son might be in danger. Amid a violent autumn storm, Randall finds Faye hideously murdered, hanged by the neck from a bridge over the town landmark called Damnation Falls. Within days, another person connected to the McMahan clan is murdered in an even more grisly fashion. And the bones of a third, long-buried murder victim – a young woman – have emerged from the earth. Randall’s ties to the victims force him to acknowledge debts that go back decades. Drawing on his investigative skills and his roots in the region, he sets out to discover who is behind the killings. His search takes him the length of the state – a land once split by civil war, where history lies close to the surface and tales of murder and betrayal weigh heavily on the town of Pilgrim’s Rest. Before all the answers are in, more people will die, an old score will be settled, and the dead will finally tell their stories. Sticker on front cover, front fly leaf removed.

Revolution in World Missions

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Do you long to let go of self-centeredness and be more eternally minded? Do you desire to make a difference in the lost world but aren’t sure how to go about it? Based on the testimony of thousands who have read Revolution in World Missions, this gripping message can radically change your life.In this exciting and fast-moving narrative, K.P. Yohannan shares how God brought him from his remote Indian village to become the founder of Gospel for Asia. Drawing from fascinating true stories and eye-opening statistics, K.P. challenges Christians to examine and change their lifestyles in view of millions who have never heard the Gospel. Tidy condition

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

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OVER TEN MILLION COPIES SOLD: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a murder mystery novel like no other. The detective, and narrator, is Christopher Boone. Christopher is fifteen and has Asperger’s Syndrome. He knows a very great deal about maths and very little about human beings. He loves lists, patterns and the truth. He hates the colours yellow and brown and being touched. He has never gone further than the end of the road on his own, but when he finds a neighbour’s dog murdered he sets out on a terrifying journey which will turn his whole world upside down. ‘Outstanding…a stunningly good read’ Observer ‘Mark Haddon’s portrayal of an emotionally dissociated mind is a superb achievement… Wise and bleakly funny’ Ian McEwan Winner of the Whitbread Book of the Year **ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE 21st CENTURY** Marks on the cover and front fly leaf, significant staining on some pages. Binding is very good.

Like a Hammer Shattering Rock Hearing the Gospels Today

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Renowned Catholic author Megan McKenna celebrates her 50th book with a controversial interpretation of the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John and what they mean for the Church and society today. In many ways, modern audiences have become so familiar with the gospels that we’ve stopped listening and integrating their wisdom into our everyday lives. Acclaimed author Megan McKenna explores the messages of the four gospels in the context of daily life when they were originally written and interprets their meaning for our modern world. While some argue for the development of new gospels for the 21st century, McKenna argues that we haven’t paid due attention to the ones we already have; in many cases, we’ve ignored sections of these teachings entirely and twisted their meaning to suit our own agendas. McKenna breaks it down, gospel by gospel, and shows us how the lessons of Jesus’s apostles continue to resonate. Very tidy condition.

Any Way You Want Me

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On paper, Sadie’s got it all – the partner, the children, the house. But in real life, that doesn’t feel quite enough. Sadie can’t help harking back to the time when she was a career woman by day and a party animal by night. And what happened to feeling like a sex kitten, anyway? The only sleepless nights she’s getting now are due to the baby. Maybe a little reinvention is the answer… Sadie can’t resist creating a fictitious online identity for herself as a hot TV producer. It’s only a bit of harmless fun…until truth and fantasy become dangerously tangled. It isn’t long before she’s wondering if the exciting alter ego she has dreamed up really is the kind of person she wants to be after all… Wry, funny and with a wonderful twist in the tale, Any Way You Want Me is an enchanting novel of infidelity, motherhood and friends reunited that heralds the debut of a lovely new voice in fiction. Tidy condition. minor stains on some pages, binding is good.

Can We Still Believe the Bible

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Can we still believe the Bible? And does it really matter? Inspired by his regular interactions with a teen Bible class, Bryan Ball addresses these questions in the context of the beginning of the 21st century. Delving into the study of the history, language, cultures, archaeology, prophecy and the world today, Can We Still Believe the Bible? Will take you on a journey through the strongest evidence available to answer these vital questions. Very tidy condition, minor marks on front fly leaf.

Uprising A Revolution of the Soul

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We are all, as Erwin Raphael McManus states, broken pieces of the image of God. And as Christians, too often we talk about God’s ability to change lives without fully understanding how to access that power. The reason is simple: we ourselves have never been radically transformed. McManus explains how many people unknowingly block God from changing us and teaches readers the “texture of the heart” required to unleash God’s transforming power within us. He also demonstrates the passion and purpose that lie ahead when we undertake the journey that leads us to the true source, the very character of God. Fascinating stories from McManus’s personal life and ministry, paired with fresh biblical teaching and profound insights, will astonish and challenge readers to break free from negative habits, destructive emotions, and other strongholds that hinder lasting transformation and to turn toward a life marked by enlightenment, nobility, and virtue. This book is showing significant signs of wear. A previous reader has marked the text through out the book. Binding is good.

The Hope: A Guide to Sacred Activism

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“Every age has its teachers, who keep the eternal truths alive for all of us,” writes Marianne Williamson, the best-selling author of The Age of Miracles. “In the case of Andrew Harvey, the light he sheds is like a meteor burst across the inner sky.” In The Hope, Andrew Harvey offersnot only a guide to discovering your divine purpose but also the blueprint for a better world. It consists of the necessary elements that can inspire greatness in each of us. Based on Harvey’s concepts of Sacred Activism, a global initiative designed to save the world from its downward spiral of greed, pain, and self-destruction, the book is an enlightening text that reflects our world today, while in turn, shapes our future. There are seven laws of Sacred Activism that have the potential to transform our world. Each law, in its own unique way, promotes love above all other impulses. Sacred Activism is about finding gratitude, forgiveness, and compassion; it is about opening yourself up to the kindness within you, letting go of pain, and making a conscious choice to help heal the world. Learn how to incorporate a spiritual practice into your life, transform anger into positive energy, and take part in a global community. Reclaim a world that for too long has been driven by selfishness and hatred. Discover the infinite joy of giving. Turn away from everything you have been and done and believed, and dive into the consciousness of a divine love that embraces all beings. While the future may appear bleak, The Hope provides practical advice to all those who want positive change. Very tidy condition

The Secrets of Strangers

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Five strangers, one cafe – and the day that everything changed. A regular weekday morning veers drastically off-course for a group of strangers whose paths cross in a London cafe – their lives never to be the same again when an apparently crazed gunman holds them hostage. But there is more to the situation than first meets the eye and as the captives grapple with their own inner demons, the line between right and wrong starts to blur. Will the secrets they keep stop them from escaping with their lives? Tidy condition

Silent But Deadly

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“For Chef Le Squelch and his giant, greasy food monsters, revenge is a dish best served cold. And the main course on Le Squelch’s revenge menu is Shayden Lee, aka Silent Death. Le Squelch is cooking up a storm and Fart Club are the only ones who can stop him. But first, Shayden must deal with family intolerances and her own need to prove she’s a five-star superhero. Will Le Quelch get his just desserts, or will Fart Club get eaten alive?” — Amazon website. Full Colour. Very tidy condition, as new.

Booger Butt Boogie (Fartboy, 6)

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Sparkletown is in the grip of a DISGUSTING dance sensation! The Disco Boogeyman is using his slimy sweat and gross boogers to turn everyone into horrible dancing zombies. Fartboy’s the only one with the power to stop the demented dance villain, but there’s just one problem: Fartboy can’t dance! And he is PETRIFIED of being found out. Can the stinky superhero get his groove on in time? Sparkletown’s fate depends on it! Very tidy condition, as news.

Doubledippers

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Delightful Bigsies and Littles are back, showcasing the importance of being kind and helping others. There are three simply illustrated, playful stories in this graphic novel-style volume, each one featuring two friends, Big Blue and Little Blue. Each story is connected by a wellbeing theme, and is designed to offer children coping strategies for navigating friendships, understanding emotional responses, and the importance of mindfulness and being yourself. Full colour. Very tidy condition as new.

Netball Newbie

$6.00

“Liz Watson loves reading, baking, and hanging out with her BFF, Katie. But there’s one thing she loves the most … netball. Read all about it in her diary! Liz’s best friend, Katie, has signed up to a try-out day at the local netball club, and Liz decides to give it a go too! But she’s never played netball before. What if the rest of the team don’t like her? What if she can’t shoot a goal? What if she forgets all the rules? Will she be the next netball star?”–Publisher’s description. Illustrated. Very tidy condition, as new.

The Art of Getting Noticed

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Meet Bigfoot and Nessie! Yes, that Bigfoot and Nessie. Only… Well, things are a little complicated right now. Bigfoot is having trouble fitting in with his family. He can never quite manage to get himself into the picture, much to the disappointment of his mum, dad, and sister, who always want to be in the spotlight. When he meets Nessie, who’s equally desperate to get away from the cameras, he begins to ask himself the ultimate question: What’s the price of fame after all? Very tidy condition, as new.

Barkley (the Puppy Place #66)

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Welcome to the Puppy Place! Where every puppy finds a home. Welcome to the Puppy Place! Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. Barkley takes Lizzies breath away… literally! Barkley, the Great Pyrenees, is a ball of energy, and far too big for the apartment he has been living in. Lizzie does her best to teach him manners, but she can’t make him smaller! Then Lizzie stumbles on what just might be the perfect place for this protective, patient pup. Can Lizzie help Barkley get settled in his dream home? Very tidy condition as new.

The Women

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Their friendship changed lives. Their bravery changed history. ‘Women can be heroes, too’. When twenty-year-old nursing student, Frances “Frankie” McGrath, hears these unexpected words, it is a revelation. Raised on California’s idyllic Coronado Island and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing, being a good girl. But in 1965 the world is changing, and she suddenly imagines a different path for her life. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she impulsively joins the Army Nurses Corps and follows his path. As green and inexperienced as the young men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is overwhelmed by the chaos and destruction of war, as well as the unexpected trauma of coming home to a changed America. Frankie will also discover the true value of female friendship and the heartbreak that love can cause.Readers love The Women: ‘Three little words. ‘They were there’. Superb. Immersive. Shocking’ ‘This book turned me into an absolute sobbing mess . . . So well written and utterly heartbreaking as well as uplifting, joyful and empowering’ ‘Compelling and heartbreaking. It released all kind of emotions in me, and has left me wanting to know more about the Vietnam war’ ‘Hard to put down. Left with a book hangover. . . The best book I’ve read in a long time’ Tidy copy, minor marks on the cover.

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