Catarina's Ring

Catarina's Ring

Author: Lisa McGuinness

Publisher: Mango Media Inc.

Published: 2015-10-13

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 0990537056

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Four Women. Four Generations. One Bond. The stories of four generations of strong, vibrant women both idiosyncratic and adventuresome, each with a rich tale to tell. Born at the end of the Nineteenth Century and nestled in South Western Italy, Catarina Pensbene’s life in Perdifumo is full of sun-drenched olive orchards, lush grape vines, delicious peasant food, family and love. Because of an unexpected plunge into an untenable situation, Catarina decides to take a huge risk to become a mail order bride and sets out across the ocean. Interwoven with Catarina’s Ring is the story of her witty and self-deprecating granddaughter, Juliette Brice. Born and raised in Northern California, Juliette experiences an unfortunate tragedy that serves as the impetus for her to shake up her life, and travel to her grandmother’s homeland, where she enrolls in a six-month cooking class in Lucca, Italy. While abroad, Julliette becomes romantically involved with a handsome Italian man, yet her destiny dictates she is to return to California once her class ends. Through the author's attention to detail and employing both historically accurate and thoroughly modern storytelling, Catarina's Ring serves up Italian delicacies, luminous characters, a delicious escape and completely inspiring story. If you enjoyed books like Where the Crawdads Sing, When We Believed in Mermaids or Before We Were Yours; then you’ll love Catarina's Ring.


The Murderer's Maid

The Murderer's Maid

Author: Erika Mailman

Publisher: Mango Media Inc.

Published: 2017-10-10

Total Pages: 301

ISBN-13: 0997066482

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The Bram Stoker Award-winning author brings a legendary murder mystery to life in this “fascinating, mesmerizing [and] darkly atmospheric” thriller (Diana Gabaldon). In The Murderer’s Maid, acclaimed author Erika Mailman offering a fresh perspective on the Lizzie Borden murders through the stories of two women more than a century apart. In the 1890s, Irish immigrant Bridget Sullivan works as a maid in the Borden household. Trapped by her servitude, she fears for her own safety as she watches the family’s volatile tensions build toward an explosion of violence. In 2016, a Mexican-American woman works a menial job under an assumed name, all to stay one step ahead of the men who want to kill her. The danger Felicita faces is rooted in her family’s deadly past. But she has no idea how far back it truly goes...to a notorious 19th century crime. Winner of the IPPY Gold Medal Award and National Indie Excellence Award


Reminders of You

Reminders of You

Author: Calliope Casimiro

Publisher: Archway Publishing

Published: 2024-03-19

Total Pages: 634

ISBN-13: 1665757280

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The Universe has an ornery sense of humor, and we are all just her playthings to keep her entertained. Sam and Catarina are no exception. It’s been a crap year for Sam since the worst birthday of his life, and it’s taken him that long to gain the emotional strength to finally break open his worst birthday gift ever, the last thing Catarina gave him, other than his broken heart. This year’s birthday doesn’t hold too much promise to be any better, even with his closest friends around to celebrate, all except Catarina who has gone MIA. The sharing of the worst birthday gift ever forces everyone to reminisce about the good old days, while Sam relives his best and worst moments with Catarina, leading to the discovery that the heart-wrenching happenstances between them could all have been avoided, if not for the Universe’s cruel twists of fate. He decides to flip the bird to the Universe and is determined to set things straight between him and the love of his life, screw the consequences.


Catarina the Wise and Other Wondrous Sicilian Folk and Fairy Tales

Catarina the Wise and Other Wondrous Sicilian Folk and Fairy Tales

Author: Giuseppe Pitrè

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2017-06-08

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 022646279X

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Well, gentlemen, here’s a tale that people have told time and again . . . . So begins the title story in this collection of fifty Sicilian folk and fairy tales edited and translated by noted folklore scholar Jack Zipes. But while some of the stories may sound as if they’ve been told time and again—such as variations on Cinderella and Puss in Boots—many will enchant English-language readers and storytellers for the first time. From “The Pot of Basil” to “The Talking Belly,” “The Little Mouse with the Stinky Tail” to “Peppi, Who Wandered out into the World,” the stories in Catarina the Wise range from simple tales of getting a new dress or something good to eat to fantastical plots for outwitting domineering husbands, rescuing impoverished fathers, or attracting wealthy suitors (frequently the Prince of Portugal). Many feature strong, clever women (usually daughters who become queen). Many are funny; many are wise. Some are very, very strange. As Zipes relates, the true story of their origins is as extraordinary as the tales themselves. Born to a poor family of sailors in Palermo, Giuseppe Pitrè would go on to serve with Garibaldi, become a traveling country doctor, and gather one of the most colossal collections of folk and fairy tales of the nineteenth century. But while his work as a folklorist rivaled that of the Brothers Grimm, Pitrè remains a relative unknown. Catarina the Wise highlights some of the most delectable stories at the heart of his collection. Featuring new, original illustrations, this book is a beautiful, charming treasure for any fan of story, storytelling, and heroines and heroes living happily ever after—sometimes.


Mated: The Complete Series

Mated: The Complete Series

Author: Stephanie Morris

Publisher: Carnal Imprint Publishing

Published:

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13:

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His to Claim It doesn't take long for Pierre Mercier to notice Serafine the second she walks in the door of Club Primal. Her luscious curves capture his attention in a way that he never expected. It also doesn’t hurt that she’s his mate. Now he just has to get her to understand what that means because there is just one huge problem. Serafine doesn’t believe shifters exist… Night of Seduction The moment Jacques Astier laid eyes on Ines, he knew she was the one for him. So, he’s surprised when she walks into the bar he frequents. Unfortunately, he can’t seem to get her to believe that he doesn’t see her a charity case. His wolf makes it known that it wants her by any means necessary. Now he has to convince Ines that not only is he attracted to her, but she’s his mate. Marked Mathieu Pascal is furious when he has to rescue his mate, Catarina from an unprovoked attack by a female shifter. She hadn’t known shifters existed and a vicious attack isn’t the way he wanted her to find out. Carrying her off to his home, he tends to her wounds and tries to show his mate that not all shifters are malicious. But just as things seem to be moving forward between them, the past rears its ugly head, threatening to tear apart the bond growing between them. Only Mine Armand Quinones has enough stress in his life. His mother is hounding him to marry, his father wants him to take over as head of the family business. All he wants is to enjoy life with a little less pressure. After barely escaping another arranged date his mother considers as a "suitable" mate, he hides out at his favorite hangout. Except he finds himself fascinated by a curvy bombshell, and suddenly both he and his wolf are pacing like wild animals. But now that Armand’s wolf has decided she's the woman he needs, he has to convince her that what she believes isn't true at all. That size isn't what rules the heart. And beauty really is in the eye of the beholder. In the Deep Vincent Gallaud has been battling his instincts from the moment he spotted Delia, fighting to keep his distance from his shapely mate. He has his own reasons and uncertainties when it comes to Delia. But you can only escape destiny for so long…


The Collected Sicilian Folk and Fairy Tales of Giuseppe Pitré

The Collected Sicilian Folk and Fairy Tales of Giuseppe Pitré

Author: Jack Zipes

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-01-11

Total Pages: 697

ISBN-13: 1136094024

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This two-volume set collects 300 of the most entertaining and important folk and fairy tales of Giuseppe Pitré, a nineteenth century Sicilian folklorist whose significance ranks alongside the Brothers Grimm. In stark contrast to the more literary ambitions of the Grimms' tales, Pitré’s possess a charming, earthy quality that reflect the customs, beliefs, and superstitions of the common people more clearly than any other European folklore collection of the 19th century. Edited, translated, and with a critical introduction by world-renowned folk and fairy tale experts Jack Zipes and Joseph Russo, this is the first collection of Pitré’s tales available in English. Carmelo Letterer's illustrations throughout the volume are as lively and vivid as the stories themselves, illuminating the remarkable imagination captured in the tales.


The Fifth Sun

The Fifth Sun

Author: Mary Helen Lagasse

Publisher: Northwestern University Press

Published: 2004-04-01

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 0810132974

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Winner of the 3rd Annual Miguel Mármol Prize from Curbstone Press, Mary Helen Lagasse's The Fifth Sun is an inspiring story of an immigrant who struggles valiantly for a better life for herself and her family. A young Mexican woman, Mercedes, leaves her village to work as a housemaid in New Orleans. This fast-paced novel takes us through her adventures in New Orleans, her marriage, her struggle to raise her children, her deportation, and her attempt to re-cross the river and be reunited with her children.


Finger-Ring Lore: Historical, Legendary, Anecdotal

Finger-Ring Lore: Historical, Legendary, Anecdotal

Author: F.S.A. William Jones

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-11-21

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13:

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In "Finger-Ring Lore," F.S.A. William Jones delves deep into the history, legends, and anecdotes surrounding rings and their significance across cultures. This comprehensive tome offers readers a fascinating exploration of the symbolism, artistry, and stories tied to these small yet meaningful ornaments. Jones' meticulous research and engaging writing style make this a must-read for history and jewelry enthusiasts alike.


Bob

Bob

Author: Heather Baucum

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published:

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 055794113X

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