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Village of scoundrels : based on a true story of courage during WWII / by Preus, Margi.;
Includes bibliographical references.In the 1940s, remote Les Lauzes, France, houses Jews, unregistered foreigners, forgers, and others who take great risks to shelter refugees and smuggle them to safety in Switzerland.LSC
Subjects: Historical fiction.; World War, 1939-1945; Refugees; Jews; World War, 1939-1945;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Still life [videorecording] : a Three Pines mystery / by Hewlett, Kate.; Lemke, Anthony.; Parker, Nathaniel.; Penny, Louise.; Acorn Media (Firm); RLJ Entertainment.;
Kate Hewlett, Nathaniel Parker, Anthony Lemke.The village of Three Pines, a refuge from the modern world in the beautiful Eastern Townships, basks in the tranquil glory of its autumn colours. But the blazing woods conceal the body of a much-loved teacher - shot through the heart with an arrow. A tragic hunting accident or murder? Charismatic Chief Inspector Armand Gamache and his team of officers probe to discover deep layers of deceit, resentment, and murderous rage in the pretty village.PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital.
Subjects: Criminal investigation; Detective and mystery television programs.; Made-for-TV movies.; Murder; Villages;
© c2014., Acorn : Distributed by RLJ Entertainment,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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We are not from here / by Torres Sanchez, Jenny.;
Includes bibliographical references and Internet addresses.LSC
Subjects: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; United States. Immigration Border Patrol; Teenagers; Refugees; Immigrants; Guatemalans; Emigration and immigration;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A matter of murder / by Granger, Ann,author.;
PREVIOUS BOOK IN SERIES: AN UNFINISHED MURDER, ISBN 9781472252654. In this seventh 'Campbell and Carter' novel, Miff Ferguson becomes embroiled in a game of cat-and-mouse with a killer and takes refuge with his aunt and uncle. But when a dead body is discovered at a local farm, it's clear Miff is not free from danger. With the clock ticking, Inspector Jess Campbell and Superintendent Ian Carter must join forces with Bamford police to piece together the puzzle before another innocent life is lost.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Campbell, Jess; Carter, Ian (Fictitious character); Police; Murder;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Framed in Amish country / by Alford, Mary(Romance fiction writer),author.;
"A frantic call from her best friend sends district attorney Paige Grayson running right into a trap -- and now she's being framed for her friend's murder. With the police after her and evidence against her stacking up, she seeks refuge in Amish country -- and the help of her first love, Elijah King, to clear her name. To expose the drug dealer setting Paige up, they must work together while evading a ruthless criminal and the police. With threats closing in and time running out, one wrong move could be their last"--
Subjects: Christian fiction.; Religious fiction.; Novels.; Amish; Drug dealers; Murder; Man-woman relationships; Women lawyers;
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Juice / by Winton, Tim,author.;
Two fugitives, a man and a child, drive across a stony desert. As dawn breaks, they roll into an abandoned mine site. They're exhausted, traumatized, desperate now, and this is a forsaken place, but as a refuge it's the most promising they've seen. The child peers at the field of desolation. The man thinks to himself, this could work. Problem is, they're not alone ... So begins a searing, epic journey through a life where the challenge is not only to survive; it's keeping your humanity if you do.
Subjects: Dystopian fiction.; Novels.; Abandoned mines; Deserts; Fugitives from justice; Humanity; Survival;
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The illegal : a novel / by Hill, Lawrence,1957-;
Fast moving and compelling, The Illegal casts a satirical eye on people who have turned their backs on undocumented refugees struggling to survive in a nation that does not want them. Hill's depiction of life on the borderlands of society urges us to consider the plight of the unseen and the forgotten who live among us.
Subjects: Political fiction.; Illegal immigration; Marathon running; Political refugees;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The illegal : [Book Club Set] / by Hill, Lawrence,1957-;
Fast moving and compelling, The Illegal casts a satirical eye on people who have turned their backs on undocumented refugees struggling to survive in a nation that does not want them. Hill's depiction of life on the borderlands of society urges us to consider the plight of the unseen and the forgotten who live among us.
Subjects: Political fiction.; Illegal immigration; Marathon running; Political refugees;
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 10
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The Beguiled [videorecording (BLURAY)]. by Eastwood, Clint; Page, Geraldine; Hartman, Elizabeth;
Clint Eastwood, Geraldine Page, Elizabeth Hartman.Director, Donald Siegel.Blu-ray.CHVRS rating: 14A.A tense psychological drama about love and betrayal set at the height of the Civil War. An injured Yankee soldier John McBurney is rescued by a young girl who offers him refuge at her all-girl boarding school in the south. He charms the teachers and students as they nurse him back to health, but his lustful manipulations cause them to spiral into jealous and vengeful rages against him. Feeling trapped, John realizes that his benefactress cannot be trusted, with his love or with his life!
Subjects: Drama.; Drama.; Suspense / Thriller.;
© 2015., Universal Studios Canada Inc.,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Shadow survivors / by Miller, Julie,1960-author.;
'With children seeking a safe haven her ranch becomes a refuge. Jessie Bennington's past motivated her canine-focused business, where she heals those who are emotionally traumatized. When two young children show up at her ranch, predators on their trail, Jessie can only trust her longtime friend Garrett Caldwell. The deputy goes into protector mode without a single hesitation. Garrett has buried his feelings for Jessie long enough. He isn't about to let any danger come between them--or the innocent children--now."--Back cover.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; Children; Man-woman relationships; Ranches;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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