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A historical novel about the legendary treasure of Monts©♭gur, in which a thirteenth-century woman of the persecuted Cathar sect of Christianity, torn between her love of God and her love for her best friend's husband, finds her calling in protecting the Cathar treasure during the Inquisition.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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Explore the life of Sieur de La Salle in this captivating biography. At the young age of 23, La Salle left France for the New World. La Salle was the first European to travel the entire length of the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico, claiming both the river and land for France. Follow along the brave journey of La Salle and learn the importance of his expeditions in the Great West.
3) Mannequin
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"St-Cyr of the Sret and Kohler of the Gestapo are ordered to investigate a bank robbery. A young woman who wanted to become a model - a mannequin -has vanished. Was she kidnapped because she witnessed the theft? Or is there something even more sinister involved?" -- provided by publisher.
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Embark on a captivating literary voyage through the enchanting streets of Paris. This is a mesmerizing exploration of the City of Lights that goes beyond the clichés and delves into the heart and soul of this iconic metropolis. As you turn the pages, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Parisian culture, where history, art, and romance seamlessly intertwine. Join our intrepid travelers as they wander through the narrow cobblestone alleys of...
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If you're tired of summer crowds in Paris, standing 10-deep to see the Mona Lisa, waiting in long lines to ascend the Eiffel Tower. . .you may want to travel in France differently. With a road trip! Discover the amazing variety France offers as you hit the open highways. Explore and experience your own adventure. This guide will take you to various regions of France: Brittany, Alsace, Bordeaux, Provence, Central France, along the Spanish border, Normandy,...
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Get the Summary of Jana Petken's The Dying Peace in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Dying Peace" follows Ursula, a former actress turned covert operative in Nazi Germany, as she navigates a web of deceit and espionage. In Berlin, she reunites with Gerhardt, her partner, while hiding her Jewish heritage and plotting her escape to London. Her mother, Mary, is in prison, and Ursula decides to disown her...
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Seit Langem ist die Bretagne eine beliebte Ferienregion mit wunderbaren Stränden und romantischen Orten am Meer. Manche Attraktion ist weltbekannt: der Mont-Saint-Michel an der Pforte zur Bretagne, einst Pilgerziel der französischen Könige, heute der Reisenden aus aller Welt, die Hafenstadt Saint-Malo, Ausgangspunkt etlicher Entdeckungsreisen in die Neue Welt, die geheimnisvollen steinzeitlichen Monumente in Carnac. Andere Schönheiten schlummern...
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Excerpt: "In a book of political dialogues, published a year ago, I explained (perhaps unnecessarily) that they were entirely unauthentic-a personal interpretation, given in dramatic form, of certain minds and events that had gone to make history. But the dialogue which here follows differs from those, in that it has a solid basis in fact, and that I myself was a participant in the conversation which, as here recorded, is but a free rendering of what...
10) La syndicaliste
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An investigative thriller set in the world of nuclear power and politics, LA SYNDICALISTE follows the true story of Maureen Kearney (Isabelle Huppert), the influential head union representative of a French multinational nuclear powerhouse. A deft navigator of elite political and financial circles, Maureen becomes a whistleblower when she discovers international backroom dealings, exposing secrets that shook the French nuclear sector. Fighting against...
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Zion Covenant volume 9
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2005.
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AP journalist Josephine Marlow is sent on a dangerous journey into the borders of the Reich, which colonel Andre Chardon struggles to convince others that the plan of Hitler's attack--as revealed through a coded message--is not false information.
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Yiddish is a mirror of Jewish history, thought, and practice--for better and worse. Karlen charts the beginning of Yiddish as a minor dialect in medieval Europe that helped peasant Jews live safely apart from the marauders of the First Crusades. Incorporating a large measure of antique German dialects, Yiddish also included little scraps of French, Italian, ancient Hebrew, Aramaic, the Slavic and Romance languages, and a dozen other tongues native...
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Henri Castang mysteries volume 10
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"That artful master of the international policier . . . delivers another one of his uncommonly intelligent procedurals with Inspector Henri Castang." -The New York Times
When Police Commissaire Henri Castang is summoned to investigate a missing hotelier, he's not alarmed at the young widow's disappearance. Until a routine inquiry on the hotel's last guest reveals him to be a Jewish artist and concentration camp survivor who never checked in to...
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From an Edgar award winner, French Inspector Castang investigates cases close to his personal life in a mystery rich with "penetrating character sketches" (Kirkus Reviews).
It seems there's no escape from crime for Police Commissaire Henri Castang. While in Munich with his wife, he becomes embroiled in a child custody case that suddenly turns sinister. Once back at home, Castang is faced with the mysterious disappearance of a friend's wife, along...
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From an Edgar award–winner, a shrewd French detective investigates murder in "a meditative, dark, ironic installment in the unconventional Castang series" (Kirkus Reviews).
Two violent murders one after another in a provincial district in France is more than enough to agitate the astute mind of Inspector Henri Castang. Especially since the first was so gruesome-he suspects the corpse has been cannibalized. The second killing leads him to a teenage...
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Embark on a thrilling journey through medieval history with "732: The Battle of Tours." This enthralling book is a deep dive into one of the most significant battles in European history – the Battle of Tours, where Charles Martel, known as "The Hammer," forged a legacy that shaped the fate of Europe. Key Features: - Deep Dive into the Battle of Tours: Delve into the heart of the 8th century, where the fate of Europe hung in the balance. The book...
17) D-Day Landings
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Published to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the military mission that changed World War II, D-Day Landings: A Travel Guide to Normandy's Beaches and Battlegrounds is Bradt's new guidebook to visiting beaches, memorials, museums, battlefields and other sites associated with D-Day and the Battle of Normandy (Operation Overlord). A simple-to-follow, portable guide for independent travellers, it includes maps and driving instructions to help visitors...
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Stephen Clarke's hilarious and enlightening history of the love-hate relationship between Britain and France Things have been just a little awkward between Britain and France ever since the Norman invasion in 1066. Over the subsequent thousand years of wars, treaties, and cultural rivalries, the strange relationship between these nations ranged from contentious to comic. From the Hundred Years' War and Joan of Arc, to the American Revolution and...
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Discover the Paris beyond the tourist clichés in "Urban Exploration - Paris The Comprehensive Travel Guide" This comprehensive ebook is your passport to the enchanting world of secret gardens, mesmerizing street art, and vibrant neighborhoods that await in the City of Light.Delve into the artistic history of Montmartre and wander through charming streets, hidden art studios, and cafes. Explore the timeless beauty of Le Marais, with its historical...
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A reclusive English botanist helps a woman search for the truth about her missing orchid enthusiast sister in southwestern France in this “moody and elegant suspense story” (The Washington Post Book World).
Nearly twenty years have passed since Mara Dunn’s sister Bedie, an orchid enthusiast, disappeared while on a hiking holiday in southwestern France. Mara remains determined to find out what happened—but...
Nearly twenty years have passed since Mara Dunn’s sister Bedie, an orchid enthusiast, disappeared while on a hiking holiday in southwestern France. Mara remains determined to find out what happened—but...
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