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1) Treason
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American story 1800-1860 volume 4
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This is a story of ambitions and dreams shattered. It is a tale of intrigue and greed, surrounding the powerful figures in history, who are unable to see the consequences of their visions. It is the story of a young democracy.
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A stunning coming-of-age novel set against the backdrop of the English Civil War, as one extraordinarily loyal and headstrong girl battles to save the people she loves
In 1640 London 15-year-old Henrietta Challoner dreams of adventure, of a life lived at the gallop, of the opportunities afforded to her brothers, Ned and Sam. She cannot know how devastatingly real these dreams will become, as the country slides towards vicious civil war. The crisis...
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Michael and Vivian, undead soulmates fighting against the global network of vampires known as the Shévet ha Dam, or Blood Tribe, must face their greatest challenge yet. Lukas, Michael's son, has turned to the dark power of the Maleficence, and if the woman seducing him has her way, he may never return to the light.
But it's not just Lukas that Michael must worry about. A new curse courses through his veins, one with roots in the Maleficence....
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Rome, AD 270. In the wake of the emperor's marriage ban, rumors swirl that there is one man brave enough to perform wedding ceremonies in secret. A public notarius and leader of an underground church, Valentine believes the emperor's edict unjust and risks his own life for the sake of his convictions. But as his fame grows, so do fears for his safety. Iris, the daughter of a Roman jailor, believes regaining her sight will ease the mounting troubles...
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When two of the nuns creating the Bayeux Tapestry fall from the tower of the Priory of St Thomas the Apostle, Abbess Eleanor and her protégé, Therese, are sent to investigate. The violent and mysterious deaths stir up a spirit of mistrust and suspicion amongst all those cloistered within the confines of the Priory. Therese, young and inexperienced, is thrown into the center of the tumult as she grapples with the evidence, aided by the maternal Abbess...
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In the midst of the American Revolution, a bold plan emerges among the Continental forces: to construct the Minnow, a clandestine submarine aiming to undermine British naval dominance from below the ocean's surface. This secretive endeavor is led by Captain Elias B. Strong, who gathers a diverse team, including the determined Lieutenant Abigail Mercer and the innovative Dr. Amelia Hart.On the other side, Captain Richard Shaw oversees the formidable...
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A killer on the loose, shady shifters, and her best friend in danger. Just another day on the job for Azorin Academy's best detective, Isabel Reeves.
One bloody death follows another, the cause and culprit unknown. Isabel is tasked with investigating the crime, only to uncover a generation's old tragedy. With victims piling up, who will be pinpointed as the real murder and will Isabel be ready when she stands in the way of vengeance?
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Tödliche Intrigen erschüttern das Weiße Haus
Ein Bombenanschlag auf die Fahrzeugkolonne von Präsidentschaftskandidat Josh Alexander erschüttert Amerika. Der Politiker überlebt nur knapp, doch seine Frau wird getötet.
Im Anschluss an den Wahlsieg beginnt die Jagd auf die Täter. Aber schon bald reift bei den Ermittlern ein ungeheuerlicher Verdacht: Stecken hinter dem feigen Attentat nicht Dschihadisten, sondern Neid und Machtgier?
CIA-Agent...
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From USA TODAY Bestselling Author Laura Scott
Protecting the innocent while saving their country...
Will they save the president in time?
Former Secret Service agent Boyd Sinclair finds protecting Lina Parker more difficult than anything he'd faced at the White House. Relentless attacks from the Chinese Mafia interferes with his investigation around the potential threat to the president. And when Boyd learns of a possible family connection to Lina,...
11) T Is for Treason
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The application and misapplication of the charge of treason against the tapestry of history. "T is for Treason" is a brief guide to the history of treason in the United States, from Benedict Arnold to the present day. This book presents a fascinating look at how the crime of treason has been prosecuted throughout US history.In this book you'll find several stories you may THINK you now, only to discover you did not understand some of the details....
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A gripping profile that takes readers inside World War II spy rings and gets to the heart of what it means to betray one's country. Throughout her career, Rebecca West dug into psyches, real and fictional, to try to understand the meaning of betrayal. In the aftermath of World War II, West was incensed when several wartime turncoats were tried with seeming indifference - and worse, sympathy - from the British public. In exploring these traitors' origins,...
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Friends. Foes. Where is the Line?
Conor and his allies return from the quest for the Sword of Categym to find the Galel kingdom under siege. The forces of the Empire of Ar-Annator gather on the frontier, and the Marines must fight their way through enemy lines to reach friendly territory.
To make matters worse, an attempt is made on King Uven's life, grievously wounding him. As traitorous elements among his retainers make a grab for the throne, a...
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1399: Constance of York, Lady Despenser, proves herself more than a mere observer in the devious intrigues of her magnificently dysfunctional family, The House of York. Surrounded by power-hungry men, including her aggressively self-centred husband Thomas and ruthless siblings Edward and Richard, Constance places herself at the heart of two treasonous plots against King Henry IV. Will it be possible for this Plantagenet family to safeguard its own...
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Admiral Lyon's Warning: CIA developed Hammer and Scorecard (a surveillance supercomputer) after 9/11. They used it to alter election results, and to spy on judges, Senate computers, and high-profile Americans. Lyons spoke with General McInerney two days before he passed away in December 2018. "Tom, HAMMER is key to the coup."
Hillary's Nightmare: Hammer assured her win. But CIA's spying on Americans and fixing elections was illegal. So, Hammer was...
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For the first time in trade paperback, In the Eye of Heaven, book one of David Keck's highly acclaimed, gritty epic fantasy trilogy, the Tales of Durand.
After fourteen-years of grueling training for knighthood, fate snatched Durand Col's inheritance from him. He's willing to sell his sword to the highest bidder to forge a name for himself in an unforgiving, brutal, and bloody world.
Durand will commit atrocities he never imagined. Dark conspiracies...
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The bestselling chronicle of England's World War II traitors, expanded and updated for the Cold War era. In The Meaning of Treason, Rebecca West tackled not only the history and facts behind the spate of World War II traitors, but the overriding social forces at work to challenge man's connection to his fatherland. As West reveals in this expanded edition, the ideologically driven amateurs of World War II were followed by the much more sinister professional...
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Perkins created a marvelous character in Bartholomew Hoare, a brilliant naval officer in King George III's navy who could not be promoted to captain of his own ship because his throat was injured in a battle and he could not make himself heard in giving commands. But, his work on land impressed his superiors and, with a motley crew and a tiny ship, he is doing important work in counterespionage. Now he is living on land with his new wife and adopted...
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An art historian gets caught up in a deadly international standoff in this "inventive" political thriller (The Guardian). What would happen if Greek extremists blackmailed Britain into returning ancient sculptures? And what if that blackmail involved not only Queen Elizabeth II, but also dark secrets about her uncle, the Duke of Windsor? When Edward Andover, Surveyor of the Queen's Pictures, receives a painting by Raphael from an anonymous collective...
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When Charles Stuart was a young child, it seemed unlikely that he would survive, let alone become ruler of England and Scotland. Once shy and retiring, an awkward stutterer, he grew in stature and confidence under the guidance of the Duke of Buckingham; his marriage to Henrietta of Spain, originally planned to end the conflict between the two nations, became, after rocky beginnings, a true love match. Charles I is best remembered for having started...