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Book Club 2

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When: Monthly on Wednesday mornings
week 2
Venue: Annie's home

Book Club 2 led by Annie Rance meets usually on the third Wednesday of each month
at 10.30 a.m. at Annie's house.

Wednesday 8th July

The deeply personal memoir from the former prime minister of New Zealand, then the world’s youngest female head of government and just the second to become a mother in office.

Jacinda Ardern grew up the daughter of a police officer in small-town New Zealand, but as the 40th Prime Minister of her country, she became a global icon for her empathetic leadership that put people first. She guided her country through unprecedented challenges, from the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks to a global pandemic. She advanced visionary policies to address climate change and child poverty. And all while juggling first-time motherhood in the public eye.

This is the inspiring story of how a Mormon girl plagued by self-doubt changed our assumptions of what a leader can be. A Different Kind of Power is more than a political memoir. Powerfully evocative and refreshingly open, it is a profound insight into how it feels to lead, it asks: what if you, too, are capable of more than you ever imagined?

Friday 12th August

A thrilling historical novel of an assassination plot, conspiracy and divided loyalties in seventeenth century England.

London 1678.

Charles II is likely to die without a legitimate heir. His Catholic brother, James, is next in line to the throne. Across the country, fear of a return to Catholicism and its cruel persecution runs rife.

Fueling the hysteria are rumours of a Catholic plot to assassinate the king. Orchestrated by Titus Oates, its validity seems confirmed when prominent magistrate, Sir Edmund Godfrey is brutally murdered and his body thrown into a ditch.

Nathaniel Thompson, close ally to the king, is certain Oates’ claims are a hoax. He is determined to expose Oates as the traitor he truly is.

But Nat’s convictions put him directly in sight of the conspirators. Those who will stop at nothing to spread fear and unrest.

Nat’s loyalty is tested — to his King, country and even his wife.

Can he find allies willing to prove his case without losing his livelihood, his marriage . . . even his life?

Based on the true events of the Popish Plot in late 17th century England, The Plot is perfect for fans of Robert Harris, Andrew Taylor, C. J. Sansom, S. J. Parris S.G. Maclean, A.D. Swanston, Sam Burnell, and Ken Follett.

Please note this was previously published as The Road to Newgate.

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