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Save:A mammoth, frostbitten thriller that masterfully fuses historical tragedy with supernatural chills. Not for the impatient, but a must for fans of atmospheric horror and survival epics.
Captain Crozier comes up on deck to find his ship under attack by celestial ghosts. Above him — above Terror — shimmering folds of light lunge but then quickly withdraw like the colourful arms of aggr... - #2
Save:Derek Robinson's novel, 'A Good Clean Fight', is set in 1942 in the North African desert and follows the fictional Hornet Squadron led by Fanny Barton. The plot revolves around efforts to entice the Luftwaffe fighters into combat during the quiet period before the Gazala Campaign, leading to an attritional campaign. The book also introduces characters like Captain Jack Lampard, a British SAS officer, and Major Paul Schramm, a German intelligence officer, adding depth to the story. The writing style is described as authentic, with intricate interconnections between characters from previous books, creating a mix of drama, excitement, black humor, and sadness.
Barce was in Libya, near enough to the comforts of Benghazi and far enough from the Gazala Line, which was a couple of hundred miles to the east, near Tobruk. Beyond the Gazala Line (which existed on... A stunning blend of survival, leadership, and breathtaking photography - if you’re even remotely interested in true adventure, Shackleton’s voyage as told by Alexander is an unforgettable read.
The captain of the ship, Frank Worsley, would remember the day vividly ever afterward. It was July, midwinter in Antarctica, and the darkness of the long polar night had been upon them for many weeks....- #4
Save:Brutal, beautiful, and profoundly moving - "Flanders" is a unique, genre-defying WWI novel that lingers long after the last page. Hidden gem alert!
It grieved me to leave you, considering how mad you were. It’s just that I am not cut out to be a homebody. Ma knows that. Don’t you recall her saying as how she had to tether me to the porch to keep... - #5
Save:A reflective, gorgeously written novel that quietly explores identity, change, and loss. Not a page-turner, but a rewarding read for anyone who values introspective, literary fiction.
The moving was over and done. Professor St. Peter was alone in the dismantled house where he had lived ever since his marriage, where he had worked out his career and brought up his two daughters. It...
