Book 01
bOWMAN’S
bODACIOUS bAZAAR
“Bowman’s Bodacious Bazaar” by Donald P. Marsolais is a fascinating blend of historical fiction and crime drama. The novel follows James Jefferson, a history student, as he uncovers the secrets of the Bowman family and their mysterious bazaar, tracing their journey through key moments in American history, like the Revolutionary War to the Civil Rights Movement.
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Pages:
285 Pages
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Length:
10 Hours
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Ratings:
4.5/5 (305 Ratings)
Book 02
tWELVE dAYS oF
cHRISTMAS sTORIES
Twelve Days of Christmas Stories is a heartwarming collection of Christmas tales written by Donald P. Marsolais over the past 25–30 years for his family. Each story, with its intriguing plot and exciting characters, is designed to be read aloud with loved ones during the holiday season. This book encourages families to create their own special traditions, making Christmas even more memorable.
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Pages:
285 Pages
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Length:
10 Hours
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Ratings:
4.5/5 (305 Ratings)
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01Chapter
The narrator and their sister Lolly make Christmas special despite their modest living conditions, surprising their parents with decorations and even a tree after believing they wouldn’t have a Christmas at all.
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02Chapter
The narrator reflects on how ordinary people who help others can be angels, sharing a story of how they learned this lesson firsthand through an encounter with a guardian angel during their childhood.
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03Chapter
After losing their parents in a tragic car accident, the narrator recalls how their family grew stronger and found joy again by coming together during the holidays, creating new traditions to honor their parent’s memory.
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04Chapter
After losing their parents in a tragic car accident, the narrator recalls how their family grew stronger and found joy again by coming together during the holidays, creating new traditions to honor their parent’s memory.
bOOK 1
TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS STORIES
Twelve Days of Christmas Stories” by Donald P. Marsolais is a heartwarming collection of fictional tales written over 25–30 years for his family. Each story weaves in elements of Marsolais’s personal history, making them relatable and family-friendly. Designed to be read over twelve nights leading up to Christmas, the book invites readers to create their own holiday traditions. With charming characters and imaginative plots, such as in “Mama’s Night Out,” these stories are perfect for performance reading with loved ones
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01Chapter
In 1977, James Jefferson stumbles upon Bowman’s Bazaar while researching for a school paper. His curiosity is piqued by ads referencing the store, which operated from the 1770s to the 1960s. James decides to investigate the mystery of Bowman’s Bazaar.
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02Chapter
Bob Bowman, an indentured servant from England, worked for Squire Trammell in Plymouth. After gaining experience in Trammell’s store, Bob started his own general store in 1773.
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03Chapter
James begins gathering stories from Mary, whose grandmother knew about Bowman’s Bazaar. Their collaboration leads to James considering writing a book, rather than just a school paper.
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04Chapter
Bob Bowman survived a lightning strike, which some believe changed him. Unlike other landowners, he refused to own slaves, paid fair wages to his workers, and his store became an essential resource.
bOOK 1
bOWMAN’S bODACIOUS bAZAAR
“Bowman’s Bodacious Bazaar” is a sweeping historical fiction that probes into the evolution of American commerce and society, starting in 1777. Through the eyes of James Jefferson, a modern-day history student, readers are drawn into the mysterious legacy of the Bowman family and their famed establishment, Bowman’s Bazaar. The novel spans centuries of pivotal moments in American history along with the challenges faced by the Bowmans.
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