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- A Spy in the Family A True Story of Espionage and Betrayal [electronic resource] : by Henderson, Paul.aut; Gardner, David.aut; CloudLibrary;
A can’t-believe-it’s-true wartime page-turner that tells the incredible story of a mother, the son she was forced to give up for adoption, and the spy who, decades later, infiltrated her life with a devastating lie.  Johanna van Haarlem never wanted to abandon her son, Erwin. But the Nazis had occupied Europe and the teenager felt she had little choice. Her father had kicked her out, telling her she could return, without the child—or not at all. Johanna realized that together, she and her newborn wouldn’t survive; separated, at least Erwin had a fighting chance. So she surrendered the baby to an orphanage and tearfully went back home, vowing to return for Erwin one day. Johanna lives to see the Nazis defeated, and to deeply regret abandoning her child. When, decades later, at the height of the Cold War, she receives a letter from Erwin, it feels like a miraculous second chance. But at their joyful reunion in London, Johanna makes a disturbing discovery: Erwin’s eyes are the wrong colour. In a decision that will come to haunt her, she quickly buries the seed of her doubt and welcomes the young man into her life. It will take more than a decade for the imposter’s deceit to come to light, even longer to untangle the lies shielding his real identity—and his motives. Unfolding in a series of astonishing twists and turns, A Spy in the Family reveals the true story of a notorious Soviet Bloc agent who took advantage of a mother’s heartbreak to hide in plain sight. - Subjects: Electronic books.; Historical; World War II;
- © 2025., HarperCollins Canada,
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- Go show the world : a celebration of Indigenous heroes / by Kinew, Wab,1981-; Morse, Joe,1960-;
Showcases a diverse group of Indigenous heroes throughout time.LSC- Subjects: Indians of North America;
- Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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- George VI and Elizabeth The Marriage That Saved the Monarchy [electronic resource] : by Smith, Sally Bedell.aut; Landor, Rosalyn.nrt; CloudLibrary;
A revelatory account of how the loving marriage of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth saved the monarchy during World War II, and how they raised their daughter to become Queen Elizabeth II, based on exclusive access to the Royal Archives—from the bestselling author of Elizabeth the Queen and Prince Charles “An intimate and gripping portrait of a royal marriage that survived betrayal, tragedy, and war.”—Amanda Foreman, bestselling author of Georgiana: Duchess of Devonshire Granted special access by Queen Elizabeth II to her parents’ letters and diaries and to the papers of their close friends and family, Sally Bedell Smith brings the love story of this iconic royal couple to vibrant life. This deeply researched and revealing book shows how a loving and devoted marriage helped the King and Queen meet the challenges of World War II, lead a nation, solidify the public’s faith in the monarchy, and raise their daughters, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret. When King Edward VIII abdicated the throne in 1936, shattering the Crown’s reputation, his younger brother, known as Bertie, assumed his father’s name and became King George VI. Shy, sensitive, and afflicted with a stutter, George VI had never imagined that he would become King. His wife, Elizabeth, a pretty, confident, and outgoing woman who became known later in life as “the Queen Mum,” strengthened and advised her husband. With his wife’s support, guidance, and love, George VI was able to overcome his insecurities and become an exceptional leader, navigating the country through World War II, establishing a relationship with Winston Churchill, visiting Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt in Washington and in Hyde Park, and inspiring the British people with his courage and compassion during the Blitz. Simultaneously, George VI and Elizabeth trained their daughter Princess Elizabeth from an early age to be a highly successful monarch, and she would reign for an unprecedented seventy years. Sally Bedell Smith gives us an inside view of the lives, struggles, hopes, and triumphs of King George VI and Elizabeth during a pivotal time in history.- Subjects: Audiobooks.; Royalty; World War II;
- © 2023., Penguin Random House,
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- The authorized Roy Orbison / by Orbison, Roy,Jr.; Orbison, Wesley.; Orbison, Alex.; Slate, Jeff.;
Discography.Chronicles the life and career of the influential rock 'n' roll pioneer, from his rise to stardom, to the tragedies that led to his obscurity, to his dramatic comeback and death at the age of fifty-two.LSC- Subjects: Orbison, Roy.; Rock musicians;
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- Queer heroes / by Sicardi, Arabelle.; Tanat-Jones, Sarah.;
Profiles notable LGBTQ figures and highlights, their contributions to society and their community, including Martina Navratilova, Frida Kahlo, Alan Turing, David Bowie, and K.D. Lang.LSC- Subjects: Sexual minorities; Lesbians; Gay men; Gays; Bisexuals;
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- Remembering Tim Horton : a celebration / by MacInnis, Craig;
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- Subjects: Horton, Tim, 1930-1974.; Hockey players;
- © c2000., Stoddart,
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- The mastermind : drugs, empire, murder, betrayal / by Ratliff, Evan,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.- Subjects: Biographies.; Le Roux, Paul Calder.; Criminals; Drug traffic.;
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- Live long and... : what I might have learned along the way / by Shatner, William,author.; Fisher, David,1946-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.- Subjects: Biographies.; Shatner, William.; Actors; Conduct of life.;
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- 50 British artists you should know / by Hawksley, Lucinda.;
LSC- Subjects: Art, British.; Painting, British.; Artists;
- © c2011., Prestel,
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- The new nation / by Cline, Beverly Fink,1951-;
Explores the early life, campaigns, and accomplishments of Canada's prime ministers from Confederation to 1896.- Subjects: Prime ministers;
- © 2006., Weigl,
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