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Embark on an enthralling journey through the streets of 19th-century New York with Walt Whitman's Life and Adventures of Jack Engle. This rediscovered literary treasure weaves a compelling tale of mystery, love, and the human spirit. Whitman's narrative skills shine as he guides you through the twists and turns of Jack Engle's life, bringing to life a vivid tapestry of characters and experiences. Immerse yourself in this captivating audiobook, a testament to Whitman's storytelling prowess and his enduring impact on American literature.

‘Bunner Sisters’ explores the lives of the impoverished class in 1870s New York. Sisters Ann Eliza and Evelina run a small shop out of a shabby basement on a side street. Despite their misfortunes, they are happy in their small, supportive community of women. This bubble will soon be burst, however, as Ann Eliza and Evelina are faced with the harsh realities of the world that exists outside of their shop. A considerate exploration of American society, class, and sibling relationships, Edith Wharton’s novel is unmissable if you enjoyed Louisa May Alcott’s ‘Little Women’.

When Jennifer Ellis’ business fails, she decides to leave Oklahoma in a cloud of red dust and return to her San Diego roots. Then Troy Stanhope comes along with a solution to her company’s woes, and she falls for his velvety voice and appealing confidence. As their relationship deepens, she is called to the West Coast on a family matter and decides to stay for the summer. She meets a new man and is drawn to his irresistible charm.

Griffin Stone knows the stats. Sons of abusers become abusers. This is his single fear. After witnessing firsthand his parents’ tumultuous marriage, Griffin worries that he, too, harbors an explosive dark side. He volunteers at Holly’s House, a safe haven for abused women. Through sculpture, Griffin gives these women pieces of themselves they’ve long forgotten. Holly’s House is the only place where Griffin finds peace and purpose. Until he meets Frankie Moore.

Effi Briest is a realist novel by Theodor Fontane. Published in book form in 1895, Effi Briest marks both a watershed and a climax in the poetic realism of literature. It can be thematically compared to other novels on 19th century marriage from a female perspective, such as Anna Karenina and Madame Bovary, which are also adultery tragedies.