Last Reunion

Author : Kayte Nunn
Publisher : Hachette Australia
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780733645396

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Friendships will be tested when five women come together at a New Year's Eve party after decades apart, in this thrilling story based on a brave group of WWII servicewomen, by the bestselling author of The Silk House Burma, 1945. Bea, Plum, Bubbles, Joy and Lucy: in search of adventure, attached to the Fourteenth Army, fighting a forgotten war in the jungle. Assigned to run a mobile canteen, they become embroiled in life-threatening battles of their own. Oxford, 1976. A woman steals several rare Japanese netsuke from a museum. Despite the offer of a considerable reward, these tiny, exquisitely detailed carvings are never seen again. London and Galway, 1999. On the eve of the new millennium, Olivia, assistant to an art dealer, and Beatrix, an elderly widow who wishes to sell her late husband's collection of Japanese art, travel to a party deep in the Irish countryside, where secrets kept for more than fifty years are spilled. Inspired by the heroic women who served in the 'forgotten war' in Burma, The Last Reunion is a heartbreaking love story and mystery by the international bestselling author of The Botanist's Daughter and The Silk House. 'This is very good commercial historical fiction, well-crafted and well-informed. It pulls no punches about wartime violence, and Kayte Nunn has some thoughtful points to make about the nature and endurance of women's friendships' Sydney Morning Herald 'Absolutely magnificent. Includes all of my favourite things: art, female friendship and courageous women discovering their true heart and soul against a backdrop of war' NATASHA LESTER 'Evocative writing from the horrors of war and the deep life scars derived from it, melded with real tenderness, a cleverly worked and beguiling plot and memorable characters, render this book as quite simply, a superlative read - and the twist in the tale, perfect' Christopher Bantick, Weekly Times 'Several things are true about Kayte Nunn's novels: you will laugh, you will cry, you will learn something, and you'll be reluctant to leave her characters behind. This is all especially true of The Last Reunion, an uplifting story about the power of love, memory and determination that moves between World War II and the recent past' SOPHIE GREEN 'I couldn't put it down. Fascinating. I love the empowerment that these ladies gain' FIONA PALMER

Author : E. C. Craver
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2001-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780595190812

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Last Reunion by E. C. Craver Pdf

Murder brings terror to the tiny town of Pine Ridge, Washington. Amy, the murder victim is one of the girls returning for the class reunion. The sheriff realizes, at the scene of the murder, this is a death so hideous, it must be solved quickly for the peace of mind of all the people in his county. He knows his old high school buddy, Dain Barlow, a trained Los Angeles Homicide Detective, returning home for the reunion, is just the person he needs to make sure this crime will come to a successful conclusion, so he enlists his help. The sheriff, the only Indian boy in the class which is returning for the reunion, suddenly begins to have headaches and black outs. Consulting a doctor he is stunned to discover he has an inoperable brain tumor. He is unaware the savage, Chief Looking Glass, a direct ancestor of long years ago, is taking over during his fugues.

Author : E. Daniel Nusbaum,Mary Nusbaum
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2006-09-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780595396146

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The Last Reunion by E. Daniel Nusbaum,Mary Nusbaum Pdf

The Last Reunion is an intense drama of good vs evil, of lethal conflict between spirit-empowered Jim Hoeven and his immortal adversary. An unusual use of scripture frames this political and spiritual intrigue. Jim is found on the steps of an Indiana orphanage during a December blizzard. His life leads him from the cornfields and forests of the American heartland into the halls of Congress and the international arena. Blessed with rare powers, he struggles to fulfill his mission against overwhelming odds. Among the cast of characters: Sarah Rainey, bossy orphanage cook; Ann Feeney, Jim's beloved Irish nanny; Russ Walker, Indiana governor and senator; Sapphira Duviere, the evil house-lady; beautiful Carolyn Kelley; surgeons Weber and Little; wise Pastor Alfred Dunlop; and satanic Wendell Anderson. Romance, danger, escalating suspense, fears, sorrows, joys, and a surprise ending comprise this story. Humanity's destiny hangs on the outcome; and maybe, just maybe, it isn't fiction. What readers are saying: "Fantastic! So well written. A modern-day fable."-Laurie McKray, Real Estate agent, Salt Lake City, Utah "An excellent read. Could hardly put it down, even to eat."-Bob and Ann Wood, retired sailors, Savu Savu, Fiji "Awesome, you guys. The hospital scenes were radical."-Dannette Mainville, pre-med student and mother, Kokomo, Indiana "One of the most intriguing and insightful books I've read in a long time."-Scott Torrey, automobile salesman, Logansport, Indiana

Author : Billie Conner
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 587 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781796090222

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The Last Reunion by Billie Conner Pdf

All of the previous 9 books I have written are about a family and their friends, who are scattered all around the country and Scotland. They seldom see each other except at the annual family reunion, Book 10 brings these people together for their final reunion in the territory of Wyoming the first week of October, 1959. Some come from Scotland by ship, join others in NYC, ride a train to Omaha, and a stagecoach to Wyoming. Others riding a train from western Virginia mountains, joined them in Pittsburg. Some came by wagon train from western Kentucky.

Author : Fannie Flagg
Publisher : Random House
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781448191581

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The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg Pdf

The hilarious and heartwarming new novel from the author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe Wisconsin, 1941 – With all the men off to war, Fritzi and her sisters must learn men’s work and the All-Girl Filling Station is born, complete with neat little caps, short skirts, and roller-skates. Their peace doesn’t last long though: skilled women are needed to fly planes for the war effort... Alabama, 2005 – Mrs Sookie Earle has just married off the last of her daughters and is looking forward to putting her feet up. But then one day a package arrives. Its contents knock Sookie sideways, propelling her back to the 1940s, and four irrepressible sisters whose wartime adventures force them to reimagine who they are, and what they are capable of. ‘Flagg is a writer of great warmth and wisdom... A richly imagined family saga’ The Times ‘Wonderful... A warm, funny riff on family and identity' Daily Mail

Author : Jay Searcy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0692012338

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The Last Reunion by Jay Searcy Pdf

Some members of the Oak Ridge High Class of 1952 share their stories and memories of growing up in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and also share some "whatever happened to" stories.

Author : Bright Summaries
Publisher : BrightSummaries.com
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-07
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9782806270306

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Reunion by Fred Uhlman (Book Analysis) by Bright Summaries Pdf

Unlock the more straightforward side of Reunion with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of Reunion by Fred Uhlman, which begins its story in pre-war Germany and developing against the background of Hitler’s rise to power. It tells the story of two teenagers, Hans and Conrad, whose profound friendship is pulled apart by the Nazi regime and its toxic ideas. The heartbreaking novella explores the nature of friendship and the humanity in the face of atrocity. It is Uhlman's most famous work, earning him critical acclaim thanks to its realistic portrayal of a childhood living under Hitler's regime. Find out everything you need to know about Reunion in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: • A complete plot summary • Character studies • Key themes and symbols • Questions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

Author : Yiruma
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Music
ISBN : 8863888132

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The Best of Yiruma by Yiruma Pdf

Author : Irene Vartanoff
Publisher : Irene Vartanoff
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780996840354

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Second Chance Reunion by Irene Vartanoff Pdf

Beware of second chances! Gothic romance in the classic tradition: an isolated mansion, a brooding hero, a strong heroine—and another man equally haunted by the tragedy of the past. Which man holds the key to the heroine's future happiness? Hollywood film editor Sara Finer has loved brilliant movie director Lucas Steel from afar for years. She finally has a chance to win his heart when she's sent to his New Mexico desert retreat, but there's a catch. Lucas abandoned his career after the accidental death on location of his ex-wife. Sara's mission is to convince him to finish the film—a hot-button issue made hotter by the sudden appearance of his bitterest rival. Two tortured men fighting over the haunting memory of a long-dead lover—and over Sara's love and loyalty today. This stand-alone sweet contemporary romance tackles predatory Hollywood behavior past and present. Contemporary Hollywood angst in the Gothic tradition of Daphne du Maurier's classic Rebecca—with a much happier ending.

Author : Peter S. Carmichael
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781469625898

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The Last Generation by Peter S. Carmichael Pdf

Challenging the popular conception of Southern youth on the eve of the Civil War as intellectually lazy, violent, and dissipated, Peter S. Carmichael looks closely at the lives of more than one hundred young white men from Virginia's last generation to grow up with the institution of slavery. He finds them deeply engaged in the political, economic, and cultural forces of their time. Age, he concludes, created special concerns for young men who spent their formative years in the 1850s. Before the Civil War, these young men thought long and hard about Virginia's place as a progressive slave society. They vigorously lobbied for disunion despite opposition from their elders, then served as officers in the Army of Northern Virginia as frontline negotiators with the nonslaveholding rank and file. After the war, however, they quickly shed their Confederate radicalism to pursue the political goals of home rule and New South economic development and reconciliation. Not until the turn of the century, when these men were nearing the ends of their lives, did the mythmaking and storytelling begin, and members of the last generation recast themselves once more as unreconstructed Rebels. By examining the lives of members of this generation on personal as well as generational and cultural levels, Carmichael sheds new light on the formation and reformation of Southern identity during the turbulent last half of the nineteenth century.

Author : Association of the Eighty-sixth Regiment Illinois Infantry Volunteers. Reunion
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Illinois
ISBN : PRNC:32101072355587

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Reunion of the 86th Regiment Illinois Infantry ... by Association of the Eighty-sixth Regiment Illinois Infantry Volunteers. Reunion Pdf

Contains agenda, speeches about the regiment and a list of members attending the reunion. Some issues contain regimental rosters.

Author : Jack Archer
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781475905489

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My 50th Class Reunion from Grammar School by Jack Archer Pdf

I am an original baby boomer, born in 1946, who attended a very strict Catholic Grammar School for nine years. Parents back in the early 50's, not knowing or wanting to raise their own children, made a decision to punish them into submission. Understanding came from a B.V.M. nun with a stern hand wielding a yardstick. How did we survive and how did some of us turn out? From Kindergarten, when only six year old, to thirteen, we made it through the tension and anxiety of attending St. Tarcissus Grammar School. The experience was intended to teach us the correct way to conduct ourselves. Do you think it made a lasting impression in the years ahead? Education has come a long way. Did those good Sisters know what they were doing? Did our parents play a bigger role in our up-bringing? Some of my conclusions actually make sense. The hard truth is history. Our working careers are over. From the craziness of those grammar school years comes our final report card. All of us from that graduating class of 1960 are now senior citizens. Let's find out just what happened. Planning this reunion took six months and made me think about my whole life. It made me realize that life is a struggle, but happiness can be achieved, if you work at it. My other committee member, who was supposed to help me, gave me a migraine. Would this reunion be a success or a bust? It was all on my shoulders. To be sure, it is funny, thought provoking, and I assure you, 100% true.

Author : Anonymous
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2024-02-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783385342316

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Proceedings of the Sixth Boyd Reunion Held at Marion, Ohio, (Hotel Marion) by Anonymous Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1892.

Author : Kayte Nunn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0733645380

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The Fox Girl by Kayte Nunn Pdf

Burma, 1945. Bea, Plum, Bubbles, Joy and Lucy: in search of adventure, attached to the Fourteenth Army, fighting a forgotten war in the jungle. Assigned to run a mobile canteen, navigating treacherous roads and dodging hostile gunfire, they become embroiled in life-threatening battles of their own. Oxford, 1976. A woman slips into a museum and steals several rare Japanese netsuke, including the famed fox-girl. Despite the offer of a considerable reward, these tiny, exquisitely detailed carvings are never seen again.London and Galway, 1999. On the eve of the new millennium, Olivia, assistant to an art dealer, meets Beatrix, an elderly widow who wishes to sell her late husband's collection of Japanese art. Olivia travels with Beatrix to a New Year's Eve party, deep in the Irish countryside, where friendships will be tested as secrets kept for more than fifty years are spilled.Inspired by the heroic women who served in the 'forgotten war' in Burma, The Last Reunion is a heartbreaking love story and mystery by the international bestselling author of The Botanist's Daughter and The Silk House.'This is very good commercial historical fiction, well-crafted and well-informed. It pulls no punches about wartime violence, and Kayte Nunn has some thoughtful points to make about the nature and endurance of women's friendships' Sydney Morning Herald'I couldn't put it down. Fascinating. I love the empowerment that these ladies gain' FIONA PALMER'Absolutely magnificent. Includes all of my favourite things: art, female friendship and courageous women discovering their true heart and soul against a backdrop of war' NATASHA LESTER'Evocative writing from the horrors of war and the deep life scars derived from it, melded with real tenderness, a cleverly worked and beguiling plot and memorable characters, render this book as quite simply, a superlative read - and the twist in the tale, perfect' Christopher Bantick, Weekly Times'Several things are true about Kayte Nunn's novels: you will laugh, you will cry, you will learn something, and you'll be reluctant to leave her characters behind. This is all especially true of The Last Reunion, an uplifting story about the power of love, memory and determination that moves between World War II and the recent past.' SOPHIE GREEN

Author : Society of the Army of the Tennessee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : United States
ISBN : UCAL:$B541287

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Report of the Proceedings of the Reunions of the Society of the Army of the Tennessee by Society of the Army of the Tennessee Pdf