A book which gives a glimpse into Wolfe's past. It's one of the longer Wolfe outings, but admirably paced, keeping the reader always engaged and looking for the next twist. World War II, which has only murmured in the background, for the first time has a tangible impact on the plot.
North and South is the tale of two families, the Hazards of Pennsylvania and the Mains of South Carolina. Orry Main and George Hazard meet in their first year at West Point Academy and begin a life-long friendship - although that friendship will be sorely tempted as the debate over the rights to own...
I thought it was really good. It was obviously written by a man and a lot more time was spent on history and action and not as much on character relationships but that would be my only criticism. On the other hand, Orry and George had a wonderful friendship and it was nice that this felt like the ...
I got half way through this book and just lost steam. I think there is too much political intrigue which is always hard for me to read. I WILL pick this book back up and finish it. I just need to wait for an epic mood to strike...
Philippe Charbonneau, the illegitimate son of the Duke of Kentland, finds out about his heritage from his mother, Marie, when his father is on his deathbed. Being denied his inheritance by his father's wife and his half-brother, he ends up being a hunted man. To escape the wrath of the Dutchess of K...
California Gold begins thirty years after the Gold Rush as James Macklin (Mack) Chance leaves the Pennsylvania mining town where he grew up and heads for The Golden State to make his fortune. After working and walking his way across country, Mack arrives in Oakland and is in for a rude surprise when...
I read this way back in the day and don't remember a whole lot about it. It was set on the planet Missouri and the main antagonist was a robot outlaw named Buffalo Young.
Every time I go to Boothbay Harbor in Maine I hit the porch of the building next to the library. They have hundreds of books there, and the recommended donation is ten cents per book. At that price, I can buy all sorts of stuff that I'd never buy otherwise!One of the books I picked up last time was ...
Every time I go to Boothbay Harbor in Maine I hit the porch of the building next to the library. They have hundreds of books there, and the recommended donation is ten cents per book. At that price, I can buy all sorts of stuff that I'd never buy otherwise!One of the books I picked up last time was ...
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