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Hodgen, Christie Elegies For The Brokenhearted W.W. Norton & Company 2010 hardcover. First Edition. Signed by Author. BOOK COND: Used; Good. JACKET COND: Used; Good. Book #or926904. ISBN #039306140X / 9780393061406. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Hodgen, Christie Elegies For The Brokenhearted W.W. Norton & Company 2010 hardcover. First Edition. Signed by Author. BOOK COND: Used; Good. JACKET COND: Used; Good. Book #or926904. ISBN #039306140X / 9780393061406. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary A savvy, spirited, moving, and surprisingly humorous novel in elegies. Who are the people you ll never forget? For Mary Murphy, there are five: A skirt-chasing, car-racing uncle with whiskey breath and a three-day beard. A walking joke, a sitting duck, a fish in a barrel named Elwood LePoer. A dirt-poor college roommate who conceals an unbearable secret. A failed piano prodigy lost in middle age. A beautiful mother haunted by her once-great aspirations. In five quirky elegies to lost friends and relatives, Mary tells us the story of her life. We begin with a restless childhood spent following her mother between multiple homes and husbands. Then comes the disappearance of Mary s rebellious and beloved sister, Malinda. By the time Mary leaves for college, she has no one to write home to, and we follow along on her difficult search for purpose. From a series of miserable jobs to her reborn mother s deathbed, Mary finds hope in the most surprising places. With a rhythmically unique voice and pitch-perfect wry humor, Christie Hodgen spins an unconventional and moving story about identity, belonging, and family.
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Hodgins, Eric Blandings' Way hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1121723. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Hoeg, Peter Elephant Keepers' Children Other Press 2012 hardcover. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1148249. ISBN #1590514904 / 9781590514900. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Hoffman, Alice Blue Diary Vintage Books 2002 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1153604. ISBN #0099429144 / 9780099429142. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Hoffman, Alice Blue Diary Vintage Books 2002 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1153604. ISBN #0099429144 / 9780099429142. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary Ethan and Jorie, a perfect, beautiful couple, have been married for 13 years, and are still very much in love. Ethan is a pillar of the community, but 13 years ago he committed a brutal rape and murder. A young girl's phone call exposes him, and nothing will ever be the same for any of them - as nothing could ever be the same for that other young girl who was raped all those years ago, or for her family. Blue Diary is a powerful, disturbing novel about the dark shadows in ordinary lives, about the ripples that carry on indefinitely from a violent act. And the blue diary of the title belonged to the dead girl...
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Hoffman, Alice Dovekeepers 2011 hardcover. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1071951. ISBN #145161747X / 9781451617474. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Hoffman, Alice Dovekeepers 2011 hardcover. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1071951. ISBN #145161747X / 9781451617474. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary Over five years in the writing, The Dovekeepers is Alice Hoffman s most ambitious and mesmerizing novel, a tour de force of imagination and research, set in ancient Israel. In 70 C.E., nine hundred Jews held out for months against armies of Romans on Masada, a mountain in the Judean desert. According to the ancient historian Josephus, two women and five children survived. Based on this tragic and iconic event, Hoffman s novel is a spellbinding tale of four extraordinarily bold, resourceful, and sensuous women, each of whom has come to Masada by a different path. Yael s mother died in childbirth, and her father, an expert assassin, never forgave her for that death. Revka, a village baker s wife, watched the horrifically brutal murder of her daughter by Roman soldiers; she brings to Masada her young grandsons, rendered mute by what they have witnessed. Aziza is a warrior s daughter, raised as a boy, a fearless rider and an expert marksman who finds passion with a fellow soldier. Shirah, born in Alexandria, is wise in the ways of ancient magic and medicine, a woman with uncanny insight and power. The lives of these four complex and fiercely independent women intersect in the desperate days of the siege. All are dovekeepers, and all are also keeping secrets about who they are, where they come from, who fathered them, and whom they love. The Dovekeepers is Alice Hoffman s masterpiece.
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Hoffman, Alice Dovekeepers 2012 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1150764. ISBN #1451617488 / 9781451617481. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Hoffman, Alice Dovekeepers 2012 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1150764. ISBN #1451617488 / 9781451617481. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary The Dovekeepers is Alice Hoffman s most ambitious and mesmerizing novel, a tour de force of research and imagination. Nearly two thousand years ago, nine hundred Jews held out for months against armies of Romans on Masada, a mountain in the Judean desert. According to the ancient historian Josephus, two women and five children survived. Based on this tragic and iconic event, Hoffman s novel is a spellbinding tale of four extraordinarily bold, resourceful, and sensuous women, each of whom has come to Masada by a different path. Yael s mother died in childbirth, and her father, an expert assassin, never forgave her for that death. Revka, a village baker s wife, watched the murder of her daughter by Roman soldiers; she brings to Masada her young grandsons, rendered mute by what they have witnessed. Aziza is a warrior s daughter, raised as a boy, a fearless rider and expert marksman who finds passion with a fellow soldier. Shirah, born in Alexandria, is wise in the ways of ancient magic and medicine, a woman with uncanny insight and power. The lives of these four complex and fiercely independent women intersect in the desperate days of the siege. All are dovekeepers, and all are also keeping secrets about who they are, where they come from, who fathered them, and whom they love.
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Hoffman, Alice Museum Of Extraordinary Things scribner 2014 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1147047. ISBN #1451693575 / 9781451693577. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Hoffman, Alice Museum Of Extraordinary Things scribner 2014 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1147047. ISBN #1451693575 / 9781451693577. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary The spellbinding People , 4 stars , New York Times bestseller from the author of The Dovekeepers : an extraordinary novel about an electric and impassioned love affair an enchanting love story rich with history and a sense of place USA TODAY . Coralie Sardie is the daughter of the sinister impresario behind The Museum of Extraordinary Things, a Coney Island freak show that thrills the masses. An exceptional swimmer, Coralie appears as the Mermaid in her father s museum, alongside performers like the Wolfman and the Butterfly Girl. One night Coralie stumbles upon a striking young man taking pictures of moonlit trees in the woods off the Hudson River. The dashing photographer is Eddie Cohen, a Russian immigrant who has run away from his community and his job as a tailor s apprentice. When Eddie photographs the infamous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, he becomes embroiled in the mystery behind a young woman s disappearance. And he ignites the heart of Coralie. Alice Hoffman weaves her trademark magic, romance, and masterful storytelling to unite Coralie and Eddie in a tender and moving story of young love in tumultuous times. The Museum of Extraordinary Things is, a lavish tale about strange yet sympathetic people The New York Times Book Review .
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Hoffman, Alice The Third Angel Three Rivers Press 2009 paperback. . Clean crisp copy with no markings.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1143378. ISBN #0307405958 / 9780307405951. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Hoffmann, E.T.A. Best Tales Of Hoffmann paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. Some underlining / highlighing but good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1127204. ISBN #0486217930 / 9780486217932. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Holland, Cecelia Great Maria 2010 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1113690. ISBN #1402244460 / 9781402244469. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Holland, Cecelia Great Maria 2010 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1113690. ISBN #1402244460 / 9781402244469. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary Courage of a king, Strength of a knight, Heart of a woman "A literary phenomenon." - New York Times Her father is a robber baron... Her husband has grand ambitions and a quick temper... She will become...the Great Maria. A lush portrait of the eleventh century that leaves out none of its harshest nature, Great Maria is Cecelia Holland at her most evocative. A mere fourteen years old, strong-willed Maria is betrothed to Richard. Theirs is a marriage of conflict, yet one that grows over the years into respect and partnership. As they struggle-at times against each other, at times side-by-side-Maria and Richard emerge as full-blooded characters you'll never forget. What Readers Are Saying "Holland's characters are so complex and vividly drawn that the reader actively participates in their adventures." "An intriguing plot, unforgettable characters, and a wonderful sense of place makes this one of the finest books I have read." "If Hemingway had written historical fiction, he would have had a hard time beating Ms. Holland. Her terse, tense writing style is incomparable, and her character development is superb." "A stunning book." "Characters so believable, they walk off the page and into the room. Few authors can bring the past to life as powerfully as Cecelia Holland. I'd recommend her to any fans of historical fiction." -Elizabeth Chadwick, author of The Greatest Knight and To Defy a King "This novel's success is assured by its own excellence." - Library Journal "One of the very best historical novelists of our day." -Larry McMurtry
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Holmes, Marjorie Two From Galilee: A Love Story Revell 1972 hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1109908. ISBN #0800704711 / 9780800704711. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Holmes, Marjorie Two From Galilee: A Love Story Revell 1972 hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1109908. ISBN #0800704711 / 9780800704711. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary Here from Marjorie Holines, one of the most beloved authors of our day, is the extraordinary bestselling novel that tells the story of Mary and Joseph as it has never been told before--the greatest love story of all. This is the story of two real people whose lives were touched by God: two people chosen by God to provide an earthly home for His Son. Here are Mary and Joseph-a teenage girl and a young carpenter-alone, frightened, in love, faced with family conflict, a hostile world and an awesome responsibility. It is a story for young and old alike; for everyone who finds the Christmas tale a source of timeless beauty and wonder, a compassionate, emoti
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Holsinger, Bruce Invention Of Fire 2016 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1037428. ISBN #0062356461 / 9780062356468. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Holsinger, Bruce Invention Of Fire 2016 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1037428. ISBN #0062356461 / 9780062356468. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary The author of the acclaimed medieval mystery A Burnable Book once again brings fourteenth-century London alive in all its color and detail in this riveting thriller featuring medieval poet and fixer John Gower a twisty tale rife with intrigue, danger mystery, and murder. Though he is one of England s most acclaimed intellectuals, John Gower is no stranger to London s wretched slums and dark corners, and he knows how to trade on the secrets of the kingdom s most powerful men. When the bodies of sixteen unknown men are found in a privy, the Sheriff of London seeks Gower s help. The men s wounds ragged holes created by an unknown object are unlike anything the sheriff s men have ever seen. Tossed into the sewer, the bodies were meant to be found. Gower believes the men may have been used in an experiment a test for a fearsome new war weapon his informants call the handgonne, claiming it will be the future of death if its design can be perfected. Propelled by questions of his own, Gower turns to courtier and civil servant Geoffrey Chaucer, who is working on some poems about pilgrims that Gower finds rather vulgar. Chaucer thinks he just may know who commissioned this new weapon, an extremely valuable piece of information that some will pay a high price for and others will kill to conceal. . .
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Holt, Debra Mercy's Rescue 2015 paperback. Signed by Author. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1130301. ISBN #1941103936 / 9781941103937. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Holt, Debra Mercy's Rescue 2015 paperback. Signed by Author. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1130301. ISBN #1941103936 / 9781941103937. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary Golden Star Awards, Honorable Mention for Romance Fighting for his life after an ambush, Sheriff Josh Wellman awakes to find himself looking into the eyes of a real-life angel of mercy. Despite his groggy condition, he knows his life has changed the instant their hands touch. Devastating heartbreak has left Mercy Smith's faith in tatters, her heart guarded against more loss. Her dedication to the air evac trauma team she leads has insulated her from the realities of the earth below, so now Josh faces the biggest challenge of his life. Can he find a way around the walls that fortify her heart and convince this angel to stay on the ground with him? Can Mercy open herself to life again and find a way to restore her faith in God ... as well as love? General Content G I : Contains little or no; sexual dialogue or situations, violence, or strong language. May also contain some content of an inspirational religious nature.
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Holt, George E Decree of Allah : Collected Adventures of Mohamed Ali Black Dog paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1144855. ISBN #1884449646 / 9781884449642. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Holt, Victoria Bride of Pendorric: The Shadow of the Lynx; King of the Castle; Mistress of Mellyn Octopus Books 1987 hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1125224. ISBN #090571251X / 9780905712512. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Holt, Victoria Bride of Pendorric: The Shadow of the Lynx; King of the Castle; Mistress of Mellyn Octopus Books 1987 hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1125224. ISBN #090571251X / 9780905712512. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary Bride of Pendorric-Swept into marriage by the dashing young heir of Pendorric, Favel was dazed with happiness - until she realized someone wanted her to join the other legendary "Brides of Pendorric," who had all died so mysteriously, and so tragically. The Shadow of the Lynx-To be hated by Lynx would be terrifying and to be loved by him perhaps even more so. He loved Nora, his English ward, and he hated those who had caused him to arrive in Australia as a convict. Now rich and powerful, he seeks revenge and Nora becomes unwillingly involved. King of the Castle-Dallas found there was more, much more, to be restored in the Chateau Gaillard than a mere collection of pictures. The strange household and its inhabitants fascinated Dallas so much that she could not leave, despite the Comte de la Talle's wild and undisciplined daughter denouncing him as her mother's murderer. Mistress of Mellyn-To become a governess was the only course open to a lonely Victorian girl but tempestuous, attractive Martha hated the idea. Only the growing love for her first charge and an unwilling attraction for the father made her stay and try to solve the mysteries which shrouded their lives in tragedy.
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Holthe, Tess Uriza When the Elephants Dance Crown 2002 hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1071059. ISBN #0609609521 / 9780609609521. (filed under: Fiction ) *
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Holthe, Tess Uriza When the Elephants Dance Crown 2002 hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1071059. ISBN #0609609521 / 9780609609521. (filed under: Fiction ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary Papa explains the war like this: When the elephants dance, the chickens must be careful. The great beasts, as they circle one another, shaking the trees and trumpeting loudly, are the Amerikanos and the Japanese as they fight. And our Philippine Islands? We are the small chickens. Once in a great while comes a storyteller who can illuminate worlds large and small, magical and true to life. When the Elephants Dance introduces us to the incandescent voice of Tess Uriza Holthe, who sets her remarkable first novel in the waning days of World War II, as the Japanese and the Americans engage in a fierce battle for possession of the Philippine Islands. The Karangalan family and their neighbors huddle for survival in the cellar of a house a few miles from Manila. Outside the safety of their little refuge the war rages on fiery bombs torch the beautiful Filipino countryside, Japanese soldiers round up and interrogate innocent people, and from the hills guerillas wage a desperate campaign against the enemy. Inside the cellar, these men, women, and children put their hopes and dreams on hold as they wait out the war, only emerging to look for food, water, and medicine. Through the eyes of three narrators, thirteen-year-old Alejandro Karangalan, his spirited older sister Isabelle, and Domingo, a passionate guerilla commander, we see how ordinary people must learn to live in the midst of extraordinary uncertainty, how they must find hope for survival where none seems to exist. They find this hope in the dramatic history of the Philippine Islands and the passion and bravery of its people. Crowded together in the cellar, the Karangalans and their friends and neighbors tell magical stories to one another based on Filipino myth and legend to fuel their courage, pass the time, and teach important lessons. The group is held spellbound by these stories, which feature a dazzling array of ghosts, witches, supernatural creatures, and courageous Filipinos who changed the course of history with their actions. These profoundly moving stories transport the listeners from the chaos of the war around them and give them new resolve to fight on. With When the Elephants Dance Holthe has not only written a gripping narrative of how Alejandro, Isabelle, Domingo and their community fight for survival, but a loving tribute to the magical realism that infuses Filipino culture. The stories shared by her characters are based on the same tales handed down to Holthe from her Filipino father and lola, her grandmother. This stunning debut novel is the first to celebrate in such richness and depth the spirit of the Filipino people and their fascinating story and marks the introduction of a talented new author who will join the ranks of writers such as Arundhati Roy, Manil Suri, and Amy Tan.
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