History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

Terra Nullius: A Journey Through No One's Land

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Terra Nullius: A Journey Through No One's Land
Sven Lindqvist
Manufacturer: New Press
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ASIN: 1595580514

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"At some future period, not very distant as measured by centuries, the civilized races of man will almost certainly exterminate and replace throughout the world the savage races."—Charles Darwin, The Descent of Man

"Terra nullius"—no man's land—was the legal fiction employed to justify the white invasion of Australia. Aboriginal lands were declared "terra nullius" because, it was claimed, they were inhabited by people who would soon die out—and who could be helped on the way to extinction if they lingered.

Author of the acclaimed "Exterminate All the Brutes" and A History of Bombing, Sven Lindqvist is one of the most innovative writers and historians at work today. He brings his original sensibility to bear as he travels 12,000 kilometers through so-called no man's land in search of places where belief in the rights of the white man and the inevitable extinction of the "lower races" were put into practice. The world the Aborigines had known for centuries ended as young boys were kidnapped to dive for pearls, then whipped and abandoned when the bends ruined them for work; "half-caste" children were taken from their mothers; and natives were put in neck irons and sent to internment camps under false diagnoses of STDs.

Mining history, popular fiction, anthropology, and his own travels, Lindqvist brilliantly weaves together an illuminating and disturbing history of how "no man's land" became the province of the white man.

Land of Enchantment, Land of Conflict: New Mexico in English-Language Fiction (Tarleton State University Southwestern Studies in the Humanities, No. 11)

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Land of Enchantment, Land of Conflict: New Mexico in English-Language Fiction (Tarleton State University Southwestern Studies in the Humanities, No. 11)
David L. Caffey
Manufacturer: Texas A&M University Press
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A Migration Tale

No New Land
M.G. Vassanji
Manufacturer: Emblem Editions
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ASIN: 0771087225
Release Date: 1997-10-11

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Nurdin Lalani and his family, Asian immigrants from Africa, have come to the Toronto suburb of Don Mills only to find that the old world and its values pursue them. A genial orderly at a downtown hospital, he has been accused of sexually assaulting a girl. Although he is innocent, traditional propriety prompts him to question the purity of his own thoughts. Ultimately, his friendship with the enlightened Sushila offers him an alluring freedom from a past that haunts him, a marriage that has become routine, and from the trials of coping with teenage children. Introducing us to a cast of vividly drawn characters within this immigrant community, Vassanji is a keen observer of lives caught between one world and another.

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A Migration Tale.......2006-04-17

This book is set in Toronto at some point in the late 1970s/early 1980s and follows an Indian family from West Africa and their immigrant story. It is filled with little, poignant moments and many quiet, yet memorable characters that together, paint a very moving portrait of people in transition. Best of all, Vassanji is able to capture all this in an easy going, understated style. Highly recommend to all, but especially for those with interest in immigrant/minority experiences.

Batman: No Law And A New Order (Batman: No Man's Land)

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Batman: No Law And A New Order (Batman: No Man's Land)

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ASIN: B000I7MQNO

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A graphic novel in a squarebound comic book format that compiles Batman: No Man's Land #1, Batman #563, Batman: Shadow Of the Bat #83, and Detective Comics #730.

Cassell Military Classics: No Picnic (Cassell Military Paperbacks)

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"Boast and Brag"? No...
In the Peat!
Good flowing account
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Cassell Military Classics: No Picnic (Cassell Military Paperbacks)
Julian Thompson
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ASIN: 0304356476

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Of course, fighting a war is always difficult--but when you're conducting an amphibious campaign over 8,000 miles from home, the task becomes Herculean. Such were the circumstances in the Falklands in 1982 where, in the unforgiving climate of the South Atlantic, the outnumbered British struggled to defeat Argentina's troops. Written by the commander of England's land forces there, this first major account of the war reveals the frustrations, hardships, and ultimately the success of a campaign regarded by many as a mission impossible.

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"Boast and Brag"? No..........2002-12-13

This book is an excellent and readable memoir that anybody with an interest in the Falklands War, or in the Royal Marines, would be well advised to read. It is an easy read, but this doesn't detract from the fact that it is a serious piece of work that will hopefully have enduring value.

A previous reviewer describes the book as "boast and brag" and "accusations and self defence". Any member of the British defence community will tell you that the words "boast and brag" and Major-General Thompson are entirely incompatible. You will find no self-justification here and a refreshing lack of inflated ego.

In the Peat!.......2002-06-05

I really enjoyed this book and could not put it down. The author was frank in his criticisms and flowing in his praise. I thought the descriptions of the tactical battles from the brigade commander's perspective were fascinating. The diagrams of 3 Commando Brigade's major battles were invaluable in digesting the detailed narrative and fully appreciating the enormity of the Brigade's mission. The professionalism and proficiency of this storied unit is given it's just due on these 159 pages. I think the true legacy of this text for me was how it has ignited a curiousity in me to read more about The Battle of the Falklands. Would like to know if there is a companion book out there from the Argentine infantryman's perspective that would shed some light on their actions.

Good flowing account.......2002-06-04

Julian Thompson's NO PICNIC is an easy to read yet informative account of the 1982 Falklands War. Julian Thompson commanded the 3rd Commando Brigade, the initial assault force, during the Falklands War. From that perspective, he provides a history of the war. Unsurprisingly, the book focuses on the ground aspects, rather than the sea or air aspects of the war. All of the major ground battles are described. Moreover, Thompson gives in-depth insight into the operational level decisionmaking of the war. The book has a scholarly flavor because of Thompson's access to his own correspondence, assessments, and operational reports. In general, NO PICNIC is an instructive account of ground operations in modern warfare.

uncertain value.......2001-11-19

Well, half of it is boast and brag, accusations and self-defense. When successfully ignoring that one may learn something :) ... I strongly recommend to read Admiral Sandy Woodward's 'One-hundered Days - The Memories of the Falkland Battlegroup Commander' - best before reading this book because the sea-action preceeded the land-action and the abilities of the ships defined possible and impossible approaches.

The Common Land of England & Wales: New Naturalist No. 45

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The Common Land of England & Wales: New Naturalist No. 45
W G Hoskins
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The Common Lands of England & Wales (New Naturalist series No.45)

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The Common Lands of England & Wales (New Naturalist series No.45)
W.G. & Stamp, L. Dudley Hoskins
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Compensation for Resource Development in Papua New Guinea (Monograph (Law Reform Commission of Papua New Guinea), No. 6.)

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Compensation for Resource Development in Papua New Guinea (Monograph (Law Reform Commission of Papua New Guinea), No. 6.)
Andrew Strathern , Cyndi Banks , Laura Zimmer-Tamakoshi , Tony Power , Hartmut Holzknecht , Richard Jackson , John Burton , and Susanne Bonnell
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A description of the province of New Albion: And A direction for adventurers with small stock to get two for one, and good land freely: and for gentlemen, ... ... Washington, 1836-46. v. 2 [no. 7])

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A description of the province of New Albion: And A direction for adventurers with small stock to get two for one, and good land freely: and for gentlemen, ... ... Washington, 1836-46. v. 2 [no. 7])
Beauchamp Plantagenet
Manufacturer: P. Force
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Their passions clashed in a battle for revenge....Their love held captive by desire...
Only Fern Michaels could tell this exotic tale of passion and adventure on the lusty high seas!

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Too brutal & disrespectful for true romance.......2006-03-16

In this book the heroine leads a dual identity, a dutiful yet mysterious bride from Spain and a sea pirate known as the "Sea Siren." While I liked the character of the heroine & what a skillful female pirate she was, outwitting all the other males on Java island, I did not like the hero one bit. Now I like an Alpha male but I do not like a hero who, after he is married, keeps his malicious mistress, goes to brothels.... It just did not fare ware with me. Also, the passion between the two main characters was a weak flame at best, he loved the Sea Siren fare more than his shy bride.

Excellent Read.......2005-12-19

I read this book years ago and loved it. I feel it was one of Fern Micheals best books and wish she would go back to writing historical novels.

Beware! Worst Book Ever.......2005-05-04

I have never written a review for any book before whether it was good or bad. But this book has motivated me to urge perspective readers to beware. It went from bad to horrible and yet I hoped somewhere there would be a turning point for the better. I never found it. I loathe Reagan. He and his promiscuous self slept with anything that had two legs. He is so superficial. Anything with a face and some breasts gets him riled up even his vile mistress Gretchen. How can you justify the leading man sleeping with someone else on his wedding night? He's a pathetic character. Yet he has the audacity to throw in Sirena's face the fact that she has lunches over the Spaniards house. Maybe it was just me, but I definitely missed where Sirena fell in love with him. What is there to love? On top of all that, the abuse of women was just horrible to watch. Beware. I should have looked at the earlier comments before i read this book. It was a waste of time.

This book Depressed Me.......2005-04-04

I read alot of romance novels and usually find some good in all, but this book really depressed me and made me want to "slap" the 2 main characters. Plus as one reviewer stated, there was alot of violence to the women.
Sierna fought Regan at every turn, even though she was suppose to be in love with him. He in turn slept with anything that moved and kept a mistress, which he slept with on his wedding night. Plus, he flaunted it in front of his wife.
I disliked Sierna as she was so cold and dramatic. Even after Regan sailed for months to find her, she still didnt think he loved her.
The ending was frustrating as you had no idea if anything really worked out between them.
I have started the second book and it opens with Regan is someone elases bed and Sierna at home, still pushing him away.
Fern Michaels is a very talented writer and I hate to give a bad review, but this book really was depressing.
I will see what the second in the series holds.

The most horrible book I have ever read!.......2004-10-08

I love romance novels. I have probably read over 200, yet this was one of the most horrible books I have ever read. Sirena and her sister get brutally raped. Sirena's sister gets riped open by ONE of the rapists and killed. I, for one, think that it is absolutly sick for anyone to write of such a thing. Futher more the story gets worse when Sirena's husband continues having "affairs" with some other women.
A disgusting book, but if you want to read about rape, abuse, and the degredation of women this book is right up your alley.

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Captive Passions, Captive Embraces
Fern Michaels
Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
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ASIN: 0345495675
Release Date: 2006-05-02

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In one enthralling volume, here are two of Fern Michaels’s sweeping romantic adventures from her celebrated Captive series.

CAPTIVE PASSIONS
Boldly commanding a sleek Spanish ship, Sirena Córdez is devastated when her sister is killed during an attack at sea. Vowing to destroy the man she believes is responsible for the assault–the ruthless and impossibly handsome Regan van der Rhys–she poses as his bride and plots revenge. But soon they both fall under an enticing spell of burning passion that cannot be denied.

CAPTIVE EMBRACES
The proud and beautiful Sirena Córdez abandons her life as the Sea Siren for her fearless husband, Regan van der Rhys. Once enemies on water, they become lovers on land–until their marriage is shattered by heartbreaking tragedy. Left to face an uncertain future, Sirena hoists sail again, embarking on a passion-filled voyage to reclaim her destiny.

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Sheer Fantasy!

Passion's Proud Captive
Melissa Hepburne
Manufacturer: Pinnacle Books
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0523403291

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Sheer Fantasy!.......2000-05-10

I just finished reading this out-of-print book. It kept me interested throughout. It really stretches the imagination. I gave it only four stars because toward the end of the book, when the heroine is brought (captured) to a mideastern island, we are asked to believe that even though she did not speak the language, important conversations were carried on around her so that she understood them. And she was being groomed to impersonate another woman. Her accent alone would have given her away. In spite of that flaw, it went to my keeper shelf. WARNING: for those who are disturbed by such things; it was written in the seventies and features a number of rapes. This book may be hard to find.

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absolutely wonderful

Passion's Captive (Heartfire Romance)
Jane Kidder
Manufacturer: Zebra
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ASIN: 0821743414

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absolutely wonderful.......2002-08-28

This is one of the very best civil war era romance/historicals that I have ever read. I hated for it to end and will most likely re-read it soon. It has everything......I highly recommend it.

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Passion's Captive
Lori Copeland
Manufacturer: Dell
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ASIN: 0440201349
Release Date: 1988-07-01

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Storyline ...........2002-07-04

Since Amazon didn't post an editorial review, here's the description from the back of the book to help you decide if this book is for you: "ALONE ON THE FROZEN KANSAS PRAIRIE ... Charity Burkhouser didn't stand a chance. Without a man's help the beautiful young widow would lose the homestead she'd traveled so far to claim and worked so hard to hold. When fate dropped a savagely wounded stranger on her doorstep, she knew she must fight to make him her own. She challenged the two bold Indian maidens entranced by the stranger's beautiful blond hair, and defied the town gossips who were shockec to discover a handsome man living in her cabin, sleeping in her bed -- without benefit of clergy! But most difficult of all, for the sake of the future, fearless Charity would have to confront the wild demons and beloved ghosts of Beau Claxton's past. She swore it wasn't a matter of love; it was a matter of survival. And she was determined to save him, to keep him, to make him ... passions captive."

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Captive Passions
Fern Michaels
Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
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Captive Passions
Fern Michaels
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Passion's Captive

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4 Titles in Captives Series - Captive Passions - Captive Embraces - Captive Splendors - Captive Secrets

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4 Titles in Captives Series - Captive Passions - Captive Embraces - Captive Splendors - Captive Secrets
Fern Michaels
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ASIN: B000QRMPY6

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Multiple books shipped as one item. Save on Shipping/Handling charges.

Captive Embraces, Captive Splendors, Captive Passions (Captive Series, volumes 1, 2, 3)

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Captive Embraces, Captive Splendors, Captive Passions (Captive Series, volumes 1, 2, 3)
Fern Michaels
Manufacturer: Ballantine
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ASIN: B000PY9NV8

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good reading for the adventurous ones who like to read about being at sea

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