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This like-new first edition is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked, there is a black mark on the bottom edges of the page. Dust cover is unmarked, white cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. Girl from the South centers on Gillon Stokes, a young woman from Charleston, South Carolina, who feels out of place in her traditional, conservative family and Southern society. When she travels to London to escape her routine, she encounters a group of friends with different perspectives on life and relationships.

This lovely softcover edition is in fine condition with no marks or tears and shows absolutely minimal shelf wear. The book offers an in-depth exploration of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's life, delving into her journey from humble beginnings to becoming a pivotal figure in 20th-century fashion. Chaney's work is distinguished by its use of newly discovered letters and documents, providing fresh insights into Chanel's personal and professional experiences. This biography has been praised for its thorough research and engaging narrative.

This lovely hardcover edition is in near fine, 1954 Book Club Edition of published by Farrar, Straus & Young. Original dust jacket is in good condition. Book itself in its red cloth cover is immaculate and pristine. Highly collectible book club edition. he story follows Homer Whitman, a young sailor from Maine, who embarks on a journey in 1796 to escape a failed romance. His voyage leads him through a series of adventures across various locations, including Malta, Tripoli, and the Sudan. Captured by Barbary pirates, Homer endures eighteen years of enslavement in Africa before discovering gold, which he uses to fulfill a longstanding debt.

This well-preserved, highly collectible Book-of-the Month Club hardcover edition is in pristine condition. Dust cover is near fine, brown cloth boards, and red lettering on the spine of the book. In This House of Brede, published in 1969 by Rumer Godden, is a compelling novel set in a Benedictine monastery for nuns, called Brede Abbey, located in England. The story follows Philippa Talbot, a successful businesswoman in her forties who leaves her career and prestigious life behind to join the abbey and pursue a calling she has felt for some time. As Philippa becomes part of this cloistered community, she confronts her own past and gradually transforms within the disciplined and spiritual life of the monastery. Godden, who spent time living near an abbey and drew inspiration from her observations of monastic life, writes with a keen understanding of the religious, emotional, and psychological dynamics within the abbey. n This House of Brede is regarded as one of Godden’s most insightful novels and a classic of mid-20th-century fiction.

This like-new first edition hardcover is in excellent condition, with a single inscription on the page before the title page, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is unmarked, black cloth boards, and silver lettering on the spine of the book. Ten Things I Wish I'd Known: Before I Went Out into the Real World by Maria Shriver, released in 2000, is a personal and motivational book based on the commencement address Shriver delivered at the College of the Holy Cross. In it, she shares ten valuable life lessons she wished she had known before embarking on her professional career and adult life. These lessons stem from her experiences as a journalist, television producer, and public figure, balancing her roles in work and family life.

This lovely 10th Anniversary Edition is in fine condition with no marks or tears and shows absolutely minimal shelf wear. Kitchen Table Wisdom: Stories that Heal is a collection of insightful and heartfelt stories by Rachel Naomi Remen, M.D., first published in 1996. Drawing from her experiences as a physician, counselor, and educator, Remen presents a series of personal reflections, patient stories, and philosophical insights that explore the power of healing, compassion, and human connection.