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Lily Henderson's greatest passion is knowledge. Christopher Farnsworth thrives on order and decorum. But her penchant for Suffragette rallies and logical reasoning soon clashes with his quiet, controlled ex-military lifestyle over a bowl of potato soup.
The two agree to a wager and matchmaking-or rather romance-is the intended outcome. The premise? A suitable match by Easter. If he loses, he'll attend Easter church services dressed in one of his...
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In the enchanting depths of Cornwall, Evie Kernow, a spirited rebel banished from the glittering streets of London, embarks on a journey where love blooms unexpectedly. Amidst a land steeped in secrets and smugglers, she stumbles upon Gryffyn Pascoe, a brooding and formidable figure. Initially unimpressed by the locals, Evie finds herself irresistibly drawn to the handsome owner of a fine estate-a man who has forgotten the warmth of a smile.
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Get the Summary of David Grann's The Wager in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. David Cheap, first lieutenant on the Centurion, sought redemption from his troubled past by joining Captain George Anson's squadron on a mission to disrupt Spanish commerce in the Pacific. Despite delays and a shortage of skilled crew due to Britain's lack of conscription, the squadron set sail with a reluctant and poorly equipped crew....
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It is late winter in the year of 1990. Jason Parks is an ex-NYPD Detective turned Private Investigator in his hometown of Philadelphia, PA… and he's also a drunk. There's nothing new about this combination; it happens all too often in detective stories. What sets Jason apart from other PIs is that, through a billion to one chance accident he has acquired certain abilities. The accident opens up a whole new set of frustrations and tests of his resolve...
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Blaise Pascal, the seventeenth-century French philosopher and scientist, is perhaps best known for his "wager," an argument about the existence of God. But there was much more to Pascal and his brilliance.
In this accessible and well-documented study, philosopher Douglas Groothuis introduces listeners to Pascal's life as well as the breadth of his intellectual pursuits, including his contributions to mathematics, science, ethics, and theology. Groothuis...
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DISCLAIMERThis book does not in any capacity mean to replace the original book but to serve as a vast summary of the original book.Summary of The Wager By David Grann:A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder IN THIS SUMMARIZED BOOK, YOU WILL GET:Chapter astute outline of the main contents.Fast & simple understanding of the content analysis.Exceptionally summarized content that you may skip in the original bookThe Wager is a page-turning story of shipwreck,...
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"Meet River. He used to be the nerd next door...only now he's all grown up, got a sleeve of tattoos, and women seem to like him. A lot. Even Lexi, the girl of River's teenaged dreams, all bubbly sweetness--never noticed him. Until now. There's only one problem. They're not meant for each other. Now it's up to Deanna, the super pragmatic, algorithm-fueled brains behind the new dating app Meetcute to make sure they realize it. River might be certain...
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