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Canapés for the Kitties (The Brimful Coffers Mysteries #1)
by Marian BabsonAgatha Award–Winning Author: When a book critic dies in an English village, a mystery-writing sleuth smells a rat. A number of mystery authors, including Lorinda Lucas, call the village of Brimful Coffers home. Occasionally, there is a violent death . . . for example, the demise of a hapless rat, done in by Lorinda&’s two kitties. But when the victims are book critic Plantagenet Sutton and a visiting writer, Lorinda finds the case much more difficult to solve—in &“another humorous charmer&” by the award-winning author (Library Journal). &“[A] charming morsel of a mystery.&” —Publishers Weekly Praise for Marian Babson &“What can a reviewer say about Marian Babson? If you haven&’t read at least one of her books, you have definitely missed the boat. She is consistently witty.&” —Mystery News
Lessons in Love (The Regency Intrigue Series #3)
by M. C. BeatonWhat began as a desperate bargain may become an affair of the heart in this novel by &“a romance writer who deftly blends humor and adventure&” (Booklist). Lady Lucinda Esmond&’s swine of a father was forever fleecing young bucks in London&’s gaming halls—until he met Cpt. Mark Chamfrey, who, having been once cheated, would not be made a fool of again and promptly kidnapped ten-year-old Lucinda for ransom . . . But when Chamfrey thought better of it and returned the girl, Esmond nonetheless exacted his own price: Chamfrey could redeem himself and save his skin by agreeing to marry his little victim nine years hence, just time enough for Chamfrey to inherit a title and fortune. Lucinda&’s father could not have foreseen what a beauty Lucinda would become as those years passed—nor that Chamfrey, a newly made marquess, would actually come to welcome his so-called punishment . . . Originally published under the name Marion Chesney, this twist-filled tale of Regency romance is by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Hamish Macbeth and Agatha Raisin series.
Aristotle Dictionary
by Thomas KiernanAt long last, a comprehensive tool in English for a better understanding of the most basic terms in Aristotle&’s philosophy. Interested readers, students, and scholars of philosophy and of the general intellectual background of Western culture need no longer be handicapped by a lack of knowledge of Greek and Latin. A careful comparison of the original Greek, Medieval, and Renaissance Latin translations and a reappraisal of English usage make Aristotle Dictionary a definitive source for the precise grasp of what has been the historical Aristotle as far as the documents permit one to judge. A lengthy introduction by Professor Theodore E. James presents an analysis of the major works of Aristotle.
The Salton Killings (The Chief Inspector Charlie Woodend Mysteries #1)
by Sally SpencerScotland Yard&’s Chief Inspector Charlie Woodend finds himself in a backwater village investigating a murder in this taut police procedural. 1950s Cheshire, England. When the strangled body of teenager Diane Thorburn is found buried in the salt store, Chief Inspector Charlie Woodend is pulled in from London to investigate. An outspoken Northerner, he does his policing the old-fashioned way, and he is convinced that Margie Poole, Diane&’s best friend, knows more about Diane&’s last movements than she is prepared to tell. Then Woodend&’s inquiry turns up the death of another young girl a generation before. The similarities in the two cases begin to look more sinister than mere coincidence. Could there be a serial killer on the loose. . . ? &“Spencer conjures a great sense of menace in the troubled village, and her epilogue is a real stunner, promising more from a very talented writer.&” —Booklist &“Spencer&’s US debut provides sturdy mystery-mongering, reliably quaint suspects, and an unusually detailed list of clues.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Dear Abba: Morning & Evening Prayer
by Brennan Manning John BlaseA deeply personal and heartfelt devotional from the beloved author of The Ragamuffin Gospel. Raw vulnerability can be scary. It can also save our lives. In this book, Brennan Manning has laid out a month of honest prayers to God, whom he affectionately calls Abba, in an easy-to-use format that can guide your own prayers. Each day contains morning and evening prayers coupled with Scripture and excerpts from Manning&’s contemporary spiritual classics—in a modern-day collection of psalms, complete with cries for help, expressions of wonder, and invitations into the comforting mercy of God.
Arms and the Women (The Dalziel and Pascoe Mysteries #19)
by Reginald HillPascoe&’s wife becomes a moving target in this &“delightfully quirky, literate, often explosively funny&” mystery in the acclaimed series (Publishers Weekly). Reginald Hill &“raised the classical British mystery to new heights&” when he introduced pugnacious Yorkshire Det. Inspector Andrew Dalziel and his partner, the callow Sgt. Peter Pascoe (The New York Times Book Review). Their chafing differences in education, manners, technique, and temperament made them &“the most remarkable duo in the annals of crime fiction&” (Toronto Star). Adapted into a long-running hit show for the BBC, the Gold Dagger Award–winning series is now available as ebooks. Ellie Pascoe is a novelist, former campus radical, overprotective mother—and as an inspector&’s wife, on high alert of suspicious behavior. When she thwarts an abduction plot, her husband, Peter, and his partner, Andrew Dalziel, assume a link to one of their past cases. An attack on Ellie&’s best friend, Daphne, and a series of threatening letters from Ellie&’s foiled kidnappers prove them wrong. Packed off to an isolated seaside safe place, Ellie, Daphne, and their bodyguard, DC Shirley Novello, aren&’t about to lie in wait for the culprits&’ next move. They&’re on the offensive. No matter how calculated their plot of retaliation is, they have no idea just how desperately someone wants Ellie out of the picture. Or how insanely epic the reasons are. Arms and the Women is the 19th book in the Dalziel and Pascoe Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Equal Love
by Peter Ho Davies&“Touching and funny&” short fiction about family, estrangement, and dislocation from the award-winning author of A Lie Someone Told You About Yourself (Elizabeth McCracken, author of Bowlaway). Featuring &“stories about the touchy relationships between parents and children and the necessary pain of letting go—both for parents with children who are becoming adults and for adults whose parents are aging,&” this collection showcases the talent, wit, and wisdom that have earned the author of The Fortunes critical acclaim and multiple literary prizes (Library Journal). &“With his variety of settings comes a variety of voices: the narrator of &‘Brave Girl,&’ trying to help her father navigate the aftermath of divorce; a mathematician in &‘Small World,&’ revisiting the scenes of his Irish-Catholic boyhood and his first love; a retired encyclopedia salesman who can&’t stop selling himself in &‘Sales&’; a junkie trying to regain custody of her son in &‘Everything You Can Remember in 30 Seconds Is Yours to Keep.&’ Ho manages to convey all his characters&’ predicaments with finesse, and his emotional and geographical range are equally wide.&” —Booklist &“I read Equal Love with great admiration.&” —Penelope Fitzgerald, author of The Bookshop
Vanessa & Virginia: A Novel
by Susan Sellers Jenny BrownThis novel of Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell &“captures the sisters&’ seesaw dynamic as they vacillate between protecting and hurting each other&” (The Christian Science Monitor). You see, even after all these years, I wonder if you really loved me. Vanessa and Virginia are sisters, best friends, bitter rivals, and artistic collaborators. As children, they fight for the attention of their overextended mother, their brilliant but difficult father, and their adored brother, Thoby. As young women, they support each other through a series of devastating deaths, then emerge in bohemian Bloomsbury, bent on creating new lives and groundbreaking works of art. Through everything—marriage, lovers, loss, madness, children, success and failure—the sisters remain the closest of co-conspirators. But they also betray each other. In this lyrical, impressionistic account, written as a love letter and an elegy from Vanessa to Virginia, Susan Sellers imagines her way into the heart of the lifelong relationship between writer Virginia Woolf and painter Vanessa Bell. With sensitivity and fidelity to what is known of both lives, Sellers has created a powerful portrait of sibling rivalry, and &“beautifully imagines what it must have meant to be a gifted artist yoked to a sister of dangerous, provocative genius&” (Cleveland Plain Dealer). &“A delectable little book for anyone who ever admired the Bloomsbury group. . . . A genuine treat.&” —Publishers Weekly
The Sonja Blue Novels Books 1–4: Sunglasses After Dark, In the Blood, Paint It Black, and A Dozen Black Roses (The Sonja Blue Novels)
by Nancy A. CollinsFour novels of the punk vampire hunter from the Bram Stoker Award–winning author and &“most original voice in the world of vampire fiction since Anne Rice&” (Film Threat). Saved by modern medicine before she could die, Sonja Blue is a living vampire who still possesses a soul and is determined to hunt down creatures that prey on the innocent, while searching for the vampire lord who created her. Sunglasses After Dark: As Sonja investigates a sleazy televangelist named Catherine Wheele, she finds herself up against a powerful inhuman adversary. Her greatest foe remains the Other, the demonic personality with whom she is locked in a constant battle for control of their shared body. Can Sonja overcome her inner demon in time to rescue an innocent man from Catherine Wheele&’s unholy clutches? In the Blood: As Sonja continues to take out her rage on demonic blood-drinkers, her hunt is attracting attention: Morgan, the vampire lord who remade her twenty years ago, wants to bring his beloved daughter to heel. At the same time, Sonja has found her existence entwined with that of a mortal—a psychic detective. Is love possible for someone like her? Paint It Black: Following a self-destructive affair in New Orleans, the Other, Sonja&’s demonic alter ego, is stronger than ever. And when Sonja learns that Morgan may be behind a string of murders in New York City, she heads straight for a face-to-face showdown. A Dozen Black Roses: A city within a city where the undead roam free, Deadtown is dangerous for humans and vampires alike. As a gang war rages between the old guard and the new, Deadtown&’s innocents are caught in the crossfire. Only Sonja Blue can save them. To see justice done, she will play both ends against the middle to save Deadtown—or else burn it to the ground. Award-winning author Nancy A. Collins&’s punk vampire series helped give rise to the urban fantasy genre and her &“bone-colored, blood-smeared star—for she is certainly a star—stands bright and hot at the pinnacle of the horror heap&” (Joe R. Lansdale).
Changing the Past
by Thomas BergerA novel of alternate realities from the Pulitzer Prize–nominated author: &“Those willing to spend a few hours in his Twilight Zone will come away the richer&” (Library Journal). With a loving wife and son, a successful job as chief copy-editor, and a schedule all his own, Walter Hunsicker is happy with his existence. But into each life some rain must fall. Taking shelter from a heavy storm with a stranger, Walter confesses there are small things he wouldn&’t mind changing about himself. He&’d like more money, a little less monotony, and maybe a new name. Something like Jack Kellog. The stranger, possessing a power unfathomable to Walter, eagerly makes his wish a reality. Walter doesn&’t walk back into the rain, but into another life. As rich, womanizing, slumlord Jack Kellog, he shocks himself so much that he tracks the stranger down and asks for his life back before the day&’s through. But once the stranger agrees to end his experiment, Hunsicker returns home to devastating news. His son has AIDS, and is beyond treatment. Desperate to spare his family and himself this cruel fate, Walter leaps into new lives. Comedian, writer, radio psychologist: Are any of the new Jack Kellogs enough to escape Walter Hunsicker&’s grief?
The Diary of Anaïs Nin, 1947–1955: 1947–1955 (The Diaries of Anaïs Nin #5)
by Anaïs NinThe fifth volume of &“one of the most remarkable diaries in the history of letters&” (Los Angeles Times). Spanning from the late 1940s through the mid-1950s, this volume covers the author&’s experiences in Mexico, California, New York, and Paris; her psychoanalysis; and her experiment with LSD. &“Through her own struggling and dazzling courage [Nin has] shown women . . . groping with and growing with the world.&” —Minneapolis Tribune Edited and with a preface by Gunther Stuhlmann
High Crimes
by William Deverell&“A fast-moving swinging story of intrigue, suspense, action, and mayhem . . . [the] characters are all colorful rogues&” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette). In rugged, remote Newfoundland, a merry band of smugglers is carrying on a grand tradition, handed down over centuries. But the greatest of them all, a man named Peter Kerrivan, is now in the sights of the authorities, from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to the American DEA. Centered around a multimillion-dollar cargo of pot on a creaky freighter and offering a high-seas romp spanning from Colombia to Miami to the North Atlantic, High Crimes is &“a gripping novel . . . with a thrilling triple-twist conclusion&” from an author who has won both the Arthur Ellis Award and the Dashiell Hammett Prize (Mystery News).
The Deep Range (Arthur C. Clarke Collection)
by Arthur C. ClarkeA man discovers the planet&’s destiny in the ocean&’s depths in this near-future novel by one of the twentieth century&’s greatest science fiction authors. In the very near future, humanity has fully harnessed the sea&’s immense potential, employing advanced sonar technology to control and harvest untold resources for human consumption. It is a world where gigantic whale herds are tended by submariners and vast plankton farms stave off the threat of hunger. Former space engineer Walter Franklin has been assigned to a submarine patrol. Initially indifferent to his new station, if not bored by his daily routines, Walter soon becomes fascinated by the sea&’s mysteries. The more his explorations deepen, the more he comes to understand man&’s true place in nature—and the unique role he will soon play in humanity&’s future. A lasting testament to Arthur C. Clarke&’s prescient and powerful imagination, The Deep Range is a classic work of science fiction that remains deeply relevant to our times.
The Well-Crafted Mom: A Do-It-Yourself Guide for Making a Life You Love
by Kathleen Ann HarperThe life coach and coauthor of Signs of a Happy Baby shares self-care strategies and crafting projects to help get new moms on the path to lives they love.When life coach Kathleen Ann Harper struggled with the demands of motherhood, she took control of her life through dedication, self-care, and finding a creative outlet for herself. Now she’s a life coach dedicated to helping new mothers facing the same struggles she once did. In The Well-Crafted Mom, Harper blends personal anecdotes and inspirational craft projects with smart self-care solutions for moms. The Well-Crafted Mom links simple craft projects to life coaching tools to give moms creative reminders of what they’ve learned in each chapter, like how to grapple with mommy guilt; ways to tell the difference between having a mess and being a mess; how to know when expectations are stealing your happiness—and what you can do to reclaim joy.
Vermilion
by Phyllis A. WhitneyA New York designer is reunited with her estranged family in Arizona after her father&’s murder in this novel of &“romantic suspense at its wildest&” (Cosmopolitan). Manhattan fashion designer Lindsay Phillips isn&’t surprised to hear her estranged father was beaten to death in a Las Vegas hotel room. A sordid end to a sordid life. What she knew about the reckless and philandering low-life wasn&’t pretty—least of all the way he treated her dying mother. But what does surprise Lindsay is the anonymous letter she receives implicating her volatile half-sister Sybil in the murder. Under the guise of mourning, Lindsay follows the stranger&’s advice and heads for Sybil&’s home in Sedona. Caught in a web of betrayal and lies, Lindsay will discover the truth about her mother&’s death, her father&’s murder, and her own haunted past. And as this strange and confusing new world closes in on her, she&’ll have nothing, and no one, left to trust but her own instincts for survival. Set against the backdrop of the colorful Southwest and Native American folklore, Edgar Award winner Phyllis A. Whitney&’s Vermilion is perfect for fans of Tony Hillerman, Anne Hillerman, and Margaret Coel. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Phyllis A. Whitney including rare images from the author&’s estate.
Fifty Sides of the Beach Boys: The Songs That Tell Their Story
by Mark Dillon&“A vivid account . . . Young and old fans alike will enjoy&” (Publishers Weekly). This book offer a unique journey through The Beach Boys&’ long, fascinating history by telling the stories behind fifty of the band&’s greatest songs from the perspective of group members, collaborators, fellow musicians, and notable fans. Filled with new interviews with music legends such as Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Alan Jardine, Bruce Johnston, David Marks, Blondie Chaplin, Randy Bachman, Roger McGuinn, John Sebastian, Lyle Lovett, Alice Cooper, and Al Kooper, and commentary from a younger generation such as Matthew Sweet, Carnie Wilson, Daniel Lanois, Cameron Crowe, and Zooey Deschanel, this story of pop culture history both explores the darkness and difficulties with which the band struggled, and reminds us how their songs could make life feel like an endless summer.
A Godly Humanism: Clarifying the Hope That Lies Within
by Francis E. George OMIIs the Catholic Church a movement built around ideas, or a communion built around relationships? In A Godly Humanism, Francis Cardinal George shares his understanding of the Church in lively, compelling prose, presenting a way to understand and appreciate the relationships of God to human beings and of human beings to one another. These loving relationships are continually made available to us in and through the Church, from the time of Jesus&’s first disciples down to our own day. We are introduced to how the spiritual and intellectual life of Christians, aided in every generation by the Holy Spirit working through the Apostles and their successors, resist the danger of splitting apart from one another. Though they take different outward forms at different times, both wisdom and holiness are made possible for every Christian in any station of life. Sign-posting his conversation by the milestones of his own spiritual and intellectual journey, Cardinal George invites us to view the Church and her history in ways that go beyond the categories of politics—through which we find merely human initiative, contrivance, and adjustment—and rather to see the initiative as God&’s first and foremost. God is the non-stop giver, we are non-stop recipients of his gifts, and the recent popes, no less than the Father of the Church, have made every effort to make us aware of the graces—that is, of the unearned benefits—that God confers on us as Catholics, as Christians, as believers, and simply as human beings. Pope Francis, he reminds us, contrasts human planning with God&’s providence, and this book is at once an exposition of that providence and a personal response of gratitude for the way it has operated in one man&’s life.
The Fourth Wall
by Barbara PaulA playwright searches the theater for a crazed saboteur Sylvia Markey sits in her dressing room, holding her cat&’s head in her hands. Just the head—the body is nowhere to be found. This gruesome act of violence was committed just a few minutes before curtain, and Sylvia has no time to grieve. She collects herself, and gets ready to perform. She makes it halfway through the second act before her nerves get the best of her, and she vomits onstage. As the run continues, so does the sabotage, and the unknown troublemaker attacks actors, vandalizes the set, and hurls acid at one of the designers. To playwright Abigail James, the meaning is clear: Someone is trying to murder her play. The police do all they can, but it will take someone who understands theater to unravel the mystery. This is a matter of revenge—and Abigail will settle it backstage.
Paws for Alarm (Dead Letter Mysteries Ser.)
by Marian BabsonCan this housecat prevent a homicide? An &“inventive&” mystery from the Agatha Award–winning author (Chicago Tribune). The Harpers have traded their New England home for a cottage in the original England—just for the summer. Their cozy new house even comes complete with Esmond, a timid marmalade cat. But the peaceful village starts to feel less welcoming when an attempt is made on Mr. Harper&’s life. Now, amid secrets and suspicions, they must sniff out the truth—with a little help from Esmond. Praise for Marian Babson &“What can a reviewer say about Marian Babson? If you haven&’t read at least one of her books, you have definitely missed the boat. She is consistently witty.&” —Mystery News
Elizabeth Baxter's 10 Secrets to a Happy Marriage
by Karen KingsburyReal-life marriage advice from the fictional Baxter family matriarch—inspired by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author&’s novel Forever. Karen Kingsbury&’s beloved character Elizabeth Baxter once penned a letter to her children, in which she included her very own &“Ten Secrets to a Happy Marriage.&” Over the years, Karen has been inundated with letters from readers wanting more of Elizabeth&’s wisdom. Here, for the first time, are Elizabeth Baxter&’s &“Ten Secrets to a Happy Marriage&”—explained and expanded. This e-short is filled with practical guidance and advice, insight that will bring a greater love to any marriage.
October: A Novel
by Zoë WicombA South African academic returns to her homeland in this novel by the award-winning author of You Can&’t Get Lost in Cape Town—&“an extraordinary writer&” (Toni Morrison). Winner of the Windham-Campbell Literature Prize, Zoë Wicomb is an essential voice of the South African diaspora, hailed by fellow writers—such as Toni Morrison and J. M. Coetzee, among others—and by reviewers as &“a writer of rare brilliance&” (The Scotsman). In October, Wicomb tells the story of Mercia Murray, a South African woman of color in the midst of a difficult homecoming. Abandoned by her partner in Scotland, where she has been living for twenty-six years, Mercia returns to South Africa to find her family overwhelmed by alcoholism and buried secrets. Poised between her new life in Scotland and her South African roots, Mercia recollects the past and assesses the present with a keen sense of irony. October is a stark and utterly compelling novel about the contemporary experience of a woman caught between cultures, adrift in middle age with her memories and an uncertain future.
The Fat Lady's Ghost
by Charlotte MacLeodA young art student catches a thief—and finds her soul mate—in this charming, early YA novel from the million-selling &“mistress of the &‘cozy&’ mystery&” (Los Angeles Times). Possessed of cool common sense and burning ambition, nineteen-year-old Corin Johansen leaves home to attend a prestigious art school in Boston. But Corin never met anyone back in Proctor&’s Crossing, Pennsylvania, like the larger-than-life landlady at her new boardinghouse. A former circus star known as Daring Dina who trained lions and leopards under the big top, Madame Despau-Davy now contents herself with teaching her four beloved pet ocelots tricks in the kitchen. Corin soon learns the boardinghouse kitchen is supposedly haunted by the ghost of the Fat Lady from the circus, Dina&’s old friend Rosie Garside. Corin is skeptical, but when she cooks, she can&’t shake the feeling she&’s being watched. The tall redhead has also caught the eye of some of the young male boarders: playboy Jack Banks and standoffish but gifted art student Alex Bodmin. When Corin discovers jewelry hidden in the haunted kitchen and hears the real story of how Rosie met her demise, she begins to suspect one of them may be a jewel thief—and possibly a murderer.
The Spy's Wife
by Reginald HillA &“splendidly sharp . . . mix of espionage, wifely identity crisis, and unlikely romance&” by the author of the Dalziel and Pascoe mysteries (Kirkus Reviews). Best known for his Dalziel and Pascoe novels, which were adapted into a hit BBC series, Reginald Hill proves himself to be a &“master of . . . cerebral puzzle mysteries&” in his stand-alone thrillers as well—now available as ebooks (The New York Times). Molly Keatley is a happy housewife living comfortably day-to-day in Westcliff-on-Sea. That changes in a heartbeat when her husband, Sam, grabs his suitcase, offers a hurried &“I love you,&” sprints out the door, and disappears from her life. Then, a British agent invites himself in with shattering news: Sam is a Soviet spy and traitor. And his secrets don&’t end there. Though her dream life has been upended by an unforgivable betrayal, Molly won&’t be intimidated. Not by Sam&’s unstable mistress, not by British Intelligence, nor by Sam&’s colleagues, who are watching every move she makes. But when she receives a surreptitious invitation from Sam to join him in Bucharest, Molly&’s life will change once again as she discovers the nature of his lies, the consequences of deception, and the truth about her own desires. Reginald Hill has crafted a &“terrific, suspenseful tale and an extraordinary heroine&” (Cleveland Plain-Dealer).
Slavery and Public History: The Tough Stuff of American Memory
by Ira Berlin David W. Blight Gary B. Nash&“A fascinating collection of essays&” by eminent historians exploring how we teach, remember, and confront the history and legacy of American slavery (Booklist Online). In recent years, the culture wars have called into question the way America&’s history of slavery is depicted in books, films, television programs, historical sites, and museums. In the first attempt to examine the historiography of slavery, this unique collection of essays looks at recent controversies that have played out in the public arena, with contributions by such noted historians as Ira Berlin, David W. Blight, and Gary B. Nash. From the cancellation of the Library of Congress&’s &“Back of the Big House&” slavery exhibit at the request of the institution&’s African American employees, who found the visual images of slavery too distressing, to the public reaction to DNA findings confirming Thomas Jefferson&’s relationship with his slave Sally Hemings, Slavery and Public History takes on contemporary reactions to the fundamental contradiction of American history—the existence of slavery in a country dedicated to freedom—and offers a bracing analysis of how Americans choose to remember the past, and how those choices influence our politics and culture. &“Americans seem perpetually surprised by slavery—its extent (North as well as South), its span (over half of our four centuries of Anglo settlement), and its continuing influence. The wide-ranging yet connected essays in [this book] will help us all to remember and understand.&” —James W. Loewen, author of Sundown Towns
A Rendezvous in Haiti: A Novel
by Stephen BeckerTwo veterans of World War I fight for love and honor in a Caribbean country torn apart by rebellion Lt. Robert McAllister of the US Marines first encounters Paul Blanchard on a parade ground in Belgium in 1918. Awarded the Croix de Guerre and the Victoria Cross for his service at Ypres and Passchendaele, the British sergeant coughs blood onto his commanding officer&’s boots and curses the war. A year later, McAllister commands a platoon of marines in occupied Haiti, where a peasant uprising threatens to topple the American-backed regime. Led by a charismatic revolutionary named Martel, the rebels, known as the Cacos, have a secret weapon: a white Caco who fights with a terrifying combination of cunning and courage. When the mysterious mercenary abducts a marine colonel&’s daughter, McAllister rushes to save her. It is more than his duty—he and Caroline Barbour are in love. The deeper he journeys into enemy territory, however, the more McAllister realizes how little he understands, not just about this country of breathtaking beauty and staggering violence, but about his own heart&’s desire. The biggest shock of all, though, waits for him at the end of the jungle trail: Paul Blanchard, hero of the Great War. Rich in the exotic colors of the Caribbean, A Rendezvous in Haiti is an enthralling tale of adventure, romance, and rebellion from master storyteller Stephen Becker.