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The sealed letter by Emma Donoghue
Miss Emily "Fido" Faithfull is a woman of business and a spinster pioneer in the British women's movement, independent of mind but naively trusting of heart.
Distracted from her cause by the sudden return of her once-dear friend, the unhappily wed Helen Codrington, Fido is swept up in the intimate details of Helen's failing marriage and obsessive affair with a young army officer.
What begins as a loyal effort to help a friend explodes into a courtroom drama that rivals the Clinton affair --complete with stained clothing, accusations of adultery, counterclaims of rape, and a mysterious letter that could destroy more than one life.
Based on a scandalous divorce case that gripped England in 1864, The Sealed Letter is a riveting, provocative drama of friends, lovers, and divorce, Victorian style.
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The kindness of strangers edited by Don George
A timely book with an urgent, and eternal, message, featuring original pieces by Simon Winchester, Tim Cahill, Jan Morris, Dave Eggers, Stanley Stewart, Tony Wheeler, Alice Waters and many more.
When we miss our train or bus, lose our wallets, fall ill or get lost, a kind stranger can save not only the day, but the entire journey.
Lonely Planet's latest collection explores the unexpected acts of kindness that can occur on the road, those unforgettable connections that transfigure and transform our travels. These stories, from around the globe, depict an assortment of predicaments and resolutions, rich with humor, poignancy, despair and exhilaration.
Ultimately, these tales illustrate one of travel's most fundamental and compelling lessons: that in general, everyday people whatever their backgrounds and beliefs - want to be good and kind to one another.
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