Wild Swan by Celeste De Blasis Summary
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In "Wild Swan," Alexandria Carrington transforms from impetuous girl to powerful matriarch across a century of American history. This groundbreaking historical romance, praised for its strong female characters, weaves love stories through pivotal events from Waterloo to the Civil War - pioneering feminist themes before its time.
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A Dynasty Born from Golden Hills and Shadows
In the sun-drenched hills of 1870s California, Gincie and Travis Culhane were building their dream at La Salida del Sol ranch when darkness from Gincie's past arrived in the form of Mark Stockton, her half-brother. His threats to expose her secrets pushed Gincie to a desperate act-one that left his blood on her hands. Having already witnessed the horrors of Gettysburg, death wasn't foreign to her, but this deliberate act forced the Culhanes to flee eastward to Maryland's Wild Swan, the ancestral home where Gincie's formidable grandmother Alexandria had raised her. The moment they arrive, Gincie confesses plainly: "I shot and killed Mark Carrington. I did it deliberately." Her grandmother's response-"Then it was well done"-offers the first glimpse of the unconditional support that will become the family's hallmark through generations of triumphs and tragedies. What makes this saga so captivating isn't just the dramatic circumstances that bring the Culhanes to Wild Swan, but how they rebuild their lives in its embrace. While Travis mourns their California dream-the thriving horse breeding business and valuable investments abandoned-Gincie rediscovers her roots. Their journey reveals how sometimes we must lose everything to find what truly matters. Isn't it strange how the place we run from often becomes the sanctuary we need most?
Rebuilding Among Thoroughbreds and Traditions
Trials by Fire: When Family Faces the Unthinkable
Lexy Culhane: A New Generation Takes Flight
Love's Many Faces Across Generations
Justice Seekers in a Changing America
A Legacy Woven Through Generations
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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