Author: Vargas Llosa, Mario, 1936- author. West, Adrian Nathan, translator.
Published: 2021 2019
Call Number: F VARGASLL
Format: Books
Summary: "The true story of Guatemala's political turmoil of the 1950s as only a master of fiction can tell it"-- "Guatemala, 1954. The military coup perpetrated by Carlos Castillo Armas and supported by the CIA topples the democratic government of Jacobo Arbenz. Behind this violent act is a lie that will have drastic consequences for the entire region: the accusation by the Eisenhower administration, determined to protect American commercial interests in Central America, that Arbenz encouraged the spread of Soviet Communism in the Americas." --Front jacket flap
Author: Clayton, Meg Waite, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: LP F CLAYTON
Format: Large print
Summary: As German tanks roll across the border and into Paris, an American heiress joins the resistance and becomes known as the Postmistress because she delivers information to those in hiding and uses her charms and skill to house the hunted and deliver them to safety. "Wealthy, beautiful Nanee was born with a spirit of adventure. For her, learning to fly is freedom. When German tanks roll across the border and into Paris, this woman with an adorable dog and a generous heart joins the Resistance. Known as the Postmistress because she delivers information to those in hiding, Nanee uses her charms and skill to house the hunted and deliver them to safety." --Back cover
Author: Byler, Linda, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: LP F BYLER
Format: Large print
Summary: Liz had been in love once, had even been engaged. Just two weeks before the day she was to exchange vows with her beloved, he changed his mind, and that was that. When the wedding was canceled, the humility was as bad as the heartbreak. She vowed never to be such a fool again, and made peace with her life as a single woman, a "leftover blessing" as the Amish say. Matthew, the owner of the Amish restaurant at the market where she works, is handsome, but he's her boss and that's it. So why can't she make her heart beat at a normal pace when he comes near? -- adapted from back cover
Author: Shroff, Mona, author.
Published: 2020
Call Number: PB SHROFF
Format: Books
Summary: Maya Rao is the owner of a bustling café and bakery in New York and the mother of a teenage daughter, Samantha. But when Samantha lands in legal trouble over a misdemeanor she didn't commit, Maya is desperate enough to call Samantha's dad, Sam Hutcherson, whom Maya left abruptly many years ago, and who is now a successful lawyer. Sam doesn't know he has a daughter. As Maya and Sam reconnect, those old sparks begin to fly.--
Author: Carr, Robyn, author.
Published: 2020 2007
Call Number: PB CARR
Format: Books
Summary: "Virgin River became a safe haven for Sacramento prosecutor Brie Sheridan after she nearly lost her life at the hands of a crazed criminal. Though tough and courageous, she has some fears she can't escape. LAPD officer Mike Valenzuela was badly wounded in the line of duty. When he agrees to become Virgin River's first cop, he does so knowing it's time he settled down. Twice divorced and the lover of too many women, he secretly longs for the kind of commitment and happiness his marine buddies have found--a woman who can tie up his heart forever. Mike will do anything to help Brie free herself from painful memories. Passionate, strong and gentle, he vows to give back to her what she's so selflessly given him--her heart, and with it, a new beginning." --
Author: Spencer, Charles Spencer, Earl, 1964- author.
Published: 2020
Call Number: 910.9163
Format: Books
Summary: The sinking of the White Ship on the 25th November 1120 is one of the greatest disasters that England has ever suffered. Its repercussions would change English and European history forever. King Henry I was sailing for England in triumph after four years of fighting the French. Congregating with the king at the port of Barfleur on that freezing night was the cream of Anglo-Norman society, including the only legitimate heir to the throne. By 1120, Henry was the most formidable ruler in Europe with an enviable record on the battlefield, immense lands and wealth and unprecedented authority in his kingdoms. Everything he had worked for was finally achieved, and he was ready to hand it on to his beloved son, William AEtheling. Henry I and his retinue set out first. The White Ship--considered the fastest afloat--would follow, carrying the young prince. Spoilt and arrogant, William had plied his comrades and crew with drink from the minute he stepped aboard. It was the middle of the night when the drunken helmsman rammed the ship into rocks. There would be only one survivor from the gilded roll call of passengers...
Author: Dodson, DeAnna Julie, 1961- author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: F INN
Format: Books
Summary: "Spring has sprung in Magnolia Harbor, South Carolina, and the owners of Magnolia Harbor Inn--sisters Grace Porter and Charlotte Wylde--are preparing to welcome new guests who can't help but bring their real-world problems along on vacation. Madison Fields knows she's supposed to have fun at her college reunion, but she's filled with dread. What if she encounters the guy whose life she ruined with one cruel move fifteen years before? She certainly doesn't deserve his forgiveness, especially when she can't even forgive herself. Can the mysterious letters she finds in an old hatbox in the lobby help her come to terms with the past? Sarah O'Donnell has been planning the wedding of her dreams her entire life, but just before her big walk down the aisle, her fiancé called the whole thing off. Groom or no groom, she is determined to enjoy the trip planned for the honeymoon. When Sarah's now ex-fiancé has the audacity to follow her to Magnolia Harbor, she must choose between her pride and her heart. Meanwhile, inn co-owner and chef, Charlotte, has problems of her own. After a difficult breakup, she decides to hire a matchmaker to help her find true love. She reconsiders that decision when she walks in to her first blind date and finds the last man she ever wanted to see waiting at the table--the man who tried to ruin her career years earlier"--Dust jacket.
Author: Penney, Elizabeth, author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: F INN
Format: Books
Summary: "Something exciting is happening in Magnolia Harbor, South Carolina--the charming coastal village is hosting its first annual Strawberry Fest. Sisters Grace Porter and Charlotte Wylde, who own the Magnolia Harbor Inn, are ready, willing, and able to embrace a full house of guests who've come to town for the food and fun. But the cozy bed-and-breakfast has a way of providing more than just the comforts of home to its inhabitants...New Englander Bridget O'Brien is researching a new novel, set in Magnolia Harbor's Victorian past. It isn't just the story that's brought Bridget to the inn, though. She yearns to find her biological mother. With nothing more than an antique locket to go on, Bridget fears her quest for answers will only lead to more disappointment--but she won't leave without at least trying to learn the truth
Author: Christian, Mary Blount, author.
Published: 2016
Call Number: F ANTIQUE
Format: Books
Summary: "Maggie Watson's quiet empty-nester life is a lot less peaceful since inheriting Sedgwick Manor and the adjacent antiques shop and she's still not sure it suits her. To help her decide, Maggie sets out to restore an old humpback trunk. After uncovering one page of a love letter tucked inside, she definitely can't leave town...not until she finds out who wrote it. In the letter, the writer--a vaudeville performer--confesses to a bank robbery. Maggie asks James Bennett for help researching but his attitude about the trunk quickly grows dark. Is there something he's not telling her? After someone breaks into her house and tries to steal the letter, Maggie is determined to get to the bottom of things. [...] Will Maggie be able to expose the history of the letter without losing James as a friend? And to what lengths will someone in this small town go to keep the secrets of the past buried?"--Dust jacket.
Author: Sleeman, Susan, author.
Published: 2016
Call Number: F ANTIQUE
Format: Books
Summary: "Maggie Watson, a recent transplant to the idyllic seaside town of Somerset Harbor, Maine, has been tasked with organizing a 25-Miles Antiques sale and auction as part of the town's annual Arts and Music Festival. She's adjusting well to her new life in her beloved late aunt's hometown, but she's anxious about making her mark as chairwoman of one of the area's biggest annual events. Initially, everything seems to be going as planned. Several antique dealers along the scenic New England coast participate in the sale, and the auction generates a lot of buzz. On opening night, excited tourists vie for their favorite pieces at the auction. But when the auction ends, one disgruntled employee is found in a dark alley nearby, having lost something far more valuable than a bid...his life"--Dust jacket.
Author: Dodson, DeAnna Julie, 1961- author.
Published: 2016
Call Number: F ANTIQUE
Format: Books
Summary: "When a nervous young girl arrives at Carriage House Antiques looking to sell an extravagant gold-and-emerald ring, owner Maggie Watson is intrigued. Where would the teen have come across such a valuable relic? Why is she so desperate to sell it? Maggie soon learns that the fascinating ring bears the insignia of Solomon Zane, a bloodthirsty pirate who terrorized the coastal town of Somerset Harbor, Maine, in the 18th century. Zane's fate is a mystery, but one that seems irrevocably linked to the family history of one of the town's wealthiest and most well-connected matrons, Willa Ravenhurst. [...] Willa Ravenhurst has been known to tell her family's story of adventure on the high seas to anyone who would listen, but lately she seems reluctant to discuss the event. Have recently unearthed secrets made her change her tune? Maggie's investigation is hampered when a local blogger bent on circulating salacious gossip about the town's past closes in on her latest acquisition. With each new development, the mystery of the ring - and the fate of its murderous owner - continues to slip through Maggie's fingers. She turns to the local historical society, her dear friend June McGillis, and handsome town alderman James Bennett for help. But as her search continues, will she find the truth or just more questions?"--Dust jacket.
Author: Baldwin, James, 1924-1987.
Published: 2013 1956
Call Number: F BALDWIN
Format: Books
Summary: "Set in the 1950s Paris of American expatriates, liaisons, and violence, a young man finds himself caught between desire and conventional morality."--Page 4 of cover.
Author: Gifford, Don, author. Seidman, Robert J, author. Joyce, James, 1882-1941. Ulysses.
Published: 2008 1988
Call Number: 823.912 GIFFORD
Format: Books
Summary: Don Gifford's annotations to Joyce's great modern classic comprise a specialized encyclopedia that will inform any reading of Ulysses.
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