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Cornwall, 2018. David Johnson has just finished university. He decides to apply for a job and moves to Rennes, in Brittany, France, with his partner Madeleine. Fascinated by and drawn into the local folklore and mythology, his life soon takes a dramatic turn.Audierne, 940. In a small Brittany fishing port, young fisherman Felis is determined to enable his recently deceased mother's ascent to heaven. He sits against a menhir - a standing stone - and makes a connection with something...

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A collection of three historical novels by John Bentley, now available in one volume!Baudet: In 1673, Baudet sets out to Marseilles with a prophecy hanging over him, destined to accomplish great things. As he struggles with temptations, he finds himself drawn towards the Abbey Saint Victor, and the Benedictine Order of monks. However, clashes with the troublesome Prior Delbert threaten to derail his journey. Will Baudet be able to rise above his unpromising beginni...

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Baudet’s destiny is foreshadowed by a mysterious old woman in black, who predicts he will accomplish great things in his life.Leaving his village of Vordan in 1673, he plans to forge a new life in Marseilles. Finding lodging in a tavern, he makes fast friends with Father Philippe of the church in the poor quarter of Panier. Unwittingly, he is drawn to the Abbey Saint Victor across the harbor, where his future is to be with the Benedictine Order of monks.Temptations both cri...

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What's in a Name? The Royal Secret is a mystery history and psychological thriller of fact and fiction yet told topically through the eyes of an American woman of today seeking her personal Holy Grail. It is based on the true story of the dramatic life and loves of the man who was the true but hidden writer of the Shakespeare plays and why he needed to conceal his own name to fool the world for all time until now.The decryption of secret codes now reveals one of mankind's greatest c...

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When leadership feels heavy, frustrating, or ineffective, it's a signal-one that points back to how well you're leading yourself.I Lead Me challenges the myth that leadership is about having all the answers. It starts with the daily choices you make-especially under pressure, in setbacks, and through uncertainty.In this practical and story-driven guide, leadership expert John Bentley shows you how mastering self-leadership unlocks the trust, resilience, and...

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A breathless spin through a quite literally unbelievable life, Mr Internet TV: The Ego and The Id by John Bentley is a raucous tale of ambition, hedonism, and evolution.I am a former entrepreneur and inventor, having been the first to create video on Internet TV in 1995. This memoir tells the never before told story of the invention of streaming Internet TV and my battles with giants of the PC world to find my place in Internet history. One which incurred big personal challenges to...

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Born to a rich family, young Albornoz's father hopes he would pursue a military career. But to his disappointment, the boy displays more interest towards matters of the church, and in seeking understanding on what is right and wrong.Meanwhile, fisherman Edmond and his wife eke out a humble existence - until a surprising opportunity presents itself.Soon, their lives intertwine with unexpected consequences.

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The railway route between Settle and Carlisle in the North West of England is one of the most scenic lines in Britain. Crossing moors and mountainside, through the Yorkshire Dales and the North Pennines, the line is famous for its spectacular views, its tunnels and its viaducts, not least the legendary Ribblehead Viaduct. This remarkable feat of Victorian engineering was under threat of closure by British Rail in the 1980s. Campaigners fought hard to keep it open and today growing numbers ...

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Reignard and Arlette, betrothed in their quiet Berlan village, should be celebrating their future. Yet Arlette’s mother—the enigmatic Old Woman—refuses to bless their union, offering no explanation.Determined to uncover the truth, Reignard sets out on a perilous quest that leads him through devilish trials and a towering wall of thorns, into a twisted version of Berlan from another time.There, he must face three formidable challenges. If he succeeds, his village may yet cla...

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Considering she had just attended her mother's funeral, Gloria Jaymes never expected to see the woman again, but then her dead mom shows up at her house.Gloria's mom is... different. She's younger than when she died, dressed in clothes from the 1980s. And nobody else in Gloria's family seems to recognize her.As Gloria tries to figure out the reason for her mother's reappearance and the odd behaviors the woman begins to exhibit other bizarre events occur. The changes to Gloria's world are s...

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When a deadly plague seizes the walled town of Avignon, young Marius is determined to save his townsfolk from the raging pestilence.While leading the effort to combat the Black Death, Marius is distracted by a liaison with the mysterious Alice. Meanwhile, Pope Clément harbors a burning desire for vengeance on the boy's father.As death sweeps through the city, can Marius reconcile his passion with a duty to his wife, and his responsibility to the townsfolk?

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Burdened by past relationships, Michael is thrust into the world of the bailiff, where he discovers a new sense of purpose. But when an assault charge lands him in court, his fate intertwines with that of Ella Bradbury, a rising solicitor who takes his case.What begins as a professional encounter leads to an emotional connection neither of them saw coming. Amid careers and broken hearts, other characters - Laura, the Asda manager seeking validation, and James, a former drug runner ...