Aundy: A Sweet Western Historical Romance (Pendleton Petticoats Book 1) by Shanna Hatfield (Wholesome Hearts Publishing) (2,826 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

He's the sunshine in her cloudy days. She's the light that brightens his heart. Faced with a desperate situation, Aundy Thorsen abandons her life in Chicago and responds to a farmer's plea for a mail-order bride in Pendleton, Oregon. Then tragedy strikes, leaving her a widow the same day she becomes a wife. Aundy accepts the challenge of managing the farm while battling unfamiliar work, demented chickens, and doubting men. Amid her efforts to build a new life, she struggles with her unexpected attraction to Garrett Nash, the one man capable of winning her heart. Raised on the family ranch in Pendleton, Garrett Nash enjoys being part of the community, lending a hand whenever it is needed. After the passing of his neighbor, Garrett takes on the responsibility of protecting and caring for his friend's spirited widow. As he observes her resolve and resilience, his admiration for her grows into something far deeper. Despite his hesitation, Garrett soon finds himself on a mission to ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Crown of the Iutes (The Song of Britain Cycle Book 5) by James Calbraith (Flying Squid) (144 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

A thrilling conclusion to the Song of Octa trilogy! In the ten years since Octa's return from Wened, the Kingdom of Iutes has thrived, under the wise and peaceful rule of his father, Rex Aeric. But now, new threats are encroaching from every direction. The Saxon pirates renewed their raids with unprecedented ferocity. Rex Aelle's troops are gathering at the border in secret, there is rumour of a deadly plague in Gaul, just across the Narrow Sea... And an ambitious Londin Councillor, Riotham, plots to revive the title of the Dux and subjugate Wortigern's old domain under his rule. It will take all of Octa's strength and wits to save his father's kingdom from all of these dangers at once... But not before a new adventure sends him back to Gaul, where he will first have to save the Empire itself from a barbarian conspiracy - once again!

Genre: Historical Fiction

A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (Global Publishers) (521 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

A Tale of Two Cities is a historical novel published in 1859 by Charles Dickens, set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. The novel tells the story of the French Doctor Manette, his 18-year-long imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris, and his release to live in London with his daughter Lucie whom he had never met. The story is set against the conditions that led up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror. In the Introduction to the Encyclopedia of Adventure Fiction, critic Don D'Ammassa argues that it is an adventure novel because the protagonists are in constant danger of being imprisoned or killed. As Dickens's best-known work of historical fiction, A Tale of Two Cities is said to be one of the best-selling novels of all time. In 2003, the novel was ranked 63rd on the BBC's The Big Read poll. The novel has been adapted for film, television, radio, and the stage, and has continued to influence popular culture.

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Shieldmaiden's Throne (The Song of Britain Cycle Book 10) by James Calbraith (33 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Five years after Madron's return from Frankia, an unexpected visitor arrives at the capital of Britannia Prima: an envoy from Dux Syagrius of Gaul, ruler of the last existing remnant of the Western Empire. In the ten years since Odowakr the Skir took Rome from the last Emperor and made himself a King of Italia, no usurper, general or politician managed to gain enough support to oust him. That may soon change - as Dux Syagrius announces he is to march on Italia and take the Emperor's throne for himself. He's seeking allies in this endeavour - and he's asked Madron and her husband, Dux Honorius, to join him. But before they can decide on how to answer this call to arms, there's trouble closer to home. Utir, brother of the late Dux Ambrosius, is stirring a rebellion in the north, and needs to be dealt with. There's only one trouble: Utir is not only a seasoned general, perhaps the finest commander in the province - he's also build himself a loyal and powerful army, and locked himself ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

Bewitched by a Mysterious Earl: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Daphne Pierce (165 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Having seeing her parents' loving marriage, the fiery Alice Skeffington dreams of a true, passionate love. Yet, when she attends her best friend's party, she doesn't know that a secret marriage market has been played behind her back... Whereas she is determined to entirely avoid courtship and enjoy her time, she soon finds herself stimulated with feelings of burning passion, as a new seductive guest appears at the residence... Could this mysterious arrival change Alice's mind on marriage? Lord Thomas Nott tries his best as the new Earl of Warrington, after his father's death. His parents' affectionless union had long derstoyed his idea of marriage, making him entirely focus on business. Although he tries to stay away from the ton, he accepts his friend's invitation to a party that would change his life forever. When he meets the tempting Alice, he makes it clear that he is not one of the suitors lined up for her. However, the guilty spark of desire soon starts burning his heart... ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Devil's Fire: A Pirate Adventure Novel by Matt Tomerlin (mtomerlin.com) (1,516 Review)    Price verified 12 hours ago

THE BLOODY PIRATE SAGA BEGINS... The waters of the Caribbean run red in this brutal tale of revenge that is not for the faint of heart! Katherine Lindsay, the pampered young wife of a wealthy ship captain, has left her leisurely life in London to accompany her husband to America. So far their journey has been uneventful, even boring. But when ruthless pirates suddenly storm the ship to plunder her husband's riches, Katherine is one of the treasures they steal, sparking a bloody chain of events that will alter the course of piracy in the Caribbean forever. Whisked aboard a fearsome brigantine named "Harbinger", Katherine must contend with an ambitious pirate captain who wants her for his own, a sadistic quartermaster who firmly believes that women bring bad luck upon a ship, and a crew full of lustful miscreants. With no means of escape on the horizon, she quickly befriends a dashing young deckhand and a cowardly surgeon. As Katherine grows accustomed to life among pirates, she finds ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

IN THE SHADOWS OF GUNSHOTS by JULES HEARTLY (YUNGI T. PRESS) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Myla always thought bad things could happen to other people but never to them, never to her. Discover a gripping tale of courage, resilience, and one woman's unwavering determination in "In the Shadows of Gunshots." Myla never thought tragedy would strike her family, until one fateful day when the echoes of gunshots shattered the peaceful sanctuary of La Maria church. As the guerrilla soldiers stormed the church, Myla's husband, Luis, was among the 180 congregants taken hostage, leaving her with an impossible task -- secure his freedom and protect their now-fatherless children. In the heart of the unforgiving mountainous-jungle prison, Myla's strength is put to the test as she negotiates with the ruthless captors, navigating a dangerous web of blackmail and betrayal. But Myla is not alone in her struggle. As she connects with other victims left behind by mass violence, she realizes that the true battle lies in confronting the elusive guerrilla commander face-to-face. With time ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Recipe to Win An Earl's Heart: A Historical Regency Romance Book by Alice Kirks (374 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Clara Sedley is an inspired cook and the daughter of a baker who has raised her with love and affection ever since her mother died. When her father falls seriously ill, she decides to put all her dreams aside and seek further employment, as the medical expenses are piling up. However, the only available position seems to be the one of the cook for the reclusive Earl of Dunham. Feeling like she has no choice, Clara hesitantly accepts the offer and joins their estate. She never expected, though, to discover a hidden side of this lonely man, a side so tender, that it would make her heart beat only for him. Even so, the challenge of a relationship between a prestigious son of a malicious lady and the daughter of a baker still persists. With her loving kindness and outstanding cooking skills as weapons, will Clara manage to capture the Earl's heart? Will she eventually live the fairytale she has always been dreaming of? Having grown up with a judgmental and tyrannical mother, Charles ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

Daughter of the Gods: A Novel of the Picts by Bryan Canter (317 Reviews)    Price verified 14 minutes ago

Scottish Highlands, 367 A.D. In a land of mystery and enchantment... In an age of Celtic gods, Highland warlords, Roman legions, and powerful druids... A young Pictish healer finds herself embroiled in an epic struggle between gods and men. The Celtic tribes of Scotland and Ireland conspire to assault Hadrian's Wall and drive the Romans out of Britain forever. But in order for the warriors to achieve victory in the military campaign, the druids must first gain ascendancy over the new Roman god. Amid clandestine preparations for war, Flora is yanked out of her peaceful, ordinary world and thrust into a spiritual battle of mythic proportions. In order to save her family, her clan, and her people, she is called upon to sacrifice not only her life, but her very identity. Feeling trapped in a web of manipulation and deceit, Flora struggles to discover the true reality of who she is and who she will become. Set in the Scottish Highlands, this story brings to life an age and a ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

Rochester's Wife by D. E. Stevenson (Lume Books) (573 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

Although published in 1940, this is an insightful tale of love and commitment that will resonate with modern readers. When young doctor Kit Stone returns to Britain, a female associate of his brother Henry secures him a post in a country practice. He meets a selection of charming - and not-so-charming - characters and quickly settles in. But then he falls in love with Mrs Rochester. Mardie Rochester is married to Henry's business associate, but her marriage is unhappy. Her husband is mentally ill. Yet, even when he suddenly disappears, Kit knows that it would be wrong to pursue his love. And when Mardie decides to live in a secluded part of Scotland to await her husband's return, it seems all hope is lost. And yet... Rochester's Wife is a novel of love and romance that does not shy away from challenging subject matter - subject matter that remains relevant today. With a blend of gritty realism and charming characters and settings, the book will appeal to Stevenson's many existing ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Merrow of Lake Michigan by Claire O. Fahey (261 Reviews)    Price verified 8 minutes ago

Joey Fagan is certain of only two things. The mayor of Chicago will be assassinated at the end of the week, and she is stuck in the year 1893. What she doesn't know is how she landed 100 years back in time, or why Peter Hastings, the man trying to help her, shares some eerie similarities to her dead husband. When Joey, perhaps unwisely, revealed the year of her origins it didn't sit well with her host. Her effort to convince him by predicting the mayor's murder only made matters worse. Now her sanity is in question, and everything she does puts it further into doubt. One of the few bright spots in the whole situation is William, Peter's five year-old son, but he is a stark reminder that she left a son of her own back in 1993. Stuck in the past and desperate to return to her own Chicago, Joey stumbles her way through a time when women had a barely-audible voice, and very few options. Armed with nothing but her wits, Joey must navigate the rigid waters of the Victorian era while she ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

Becoming Who We Were by Eric Hargis (5 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

An historical novel set in the ruthless arenas of Washington politics, Wall Street and corporate greed, Becoming Who We Were speaks to love, loss, longing and the search for meaning in an imperfect world. Charming and clever, Sean O'Hare seeks to orchestrate life but instead finds himself swept along by happenstance. At the apex of his successful career Sean stumbles into a mystery that involves the brilliant and idealistic Cate, who has haunted him for decades. A host of seemingly unrelated characters come together at the epicenter of a chase to avert a potentially catastrophi8c medical disaster. If life is defined by the choices you make, what about the choices of others that profoundly affect you? Can you ever really leave behind the past that formed and changed your life when it continues to echo and then suddenly reemerges in the present. "The past is never dead. It's not even past." -- William Faulkner, Requiem for a Nun

Genre: Historical Fiction

Codex Babylon: A secret history sci-fi adventure (The Cross-Time Crusade Book 1) by Robert Kroese (St. Culain Press) (74 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

The first book of The Cross-Time Crusade, the Kickstarter sensation that raised over $27,000! A secret cabal of demonic forces threatens to destroy civilization and plunge the world into a new Dark Age. Humanity's only chance is a shadowy organization called GRAIL--the modern day heirs to the Knights Templar--which has discovered the secret to time travel. The past cannot be changed, but if GRAIL can send an agent into the past to recover a lost book on demonology called the Codex Babylon, they may have a fighting chance to save humanity from utter destruction. Spanning 900 years and four continents, The Cross-Time Crusade is an epic saga of the eternal struggle against evil! "This is a compelling page-turner which also makes you think about how time travel might work and motivates you to learn more about the enigmatic Templars." - John Walker, founder of Autodesk "... a whirlwind tale that jumps between the Middle Ages and 2023, with elements that reminded me of Connie Willis' ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

Her Patriotic Duty: An emotional and gripping WW2 historical novel (On the Home Front Book 1) by Rosie Meddon (837 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

In a world of secrets, can Esme find the courage to be her true self? Happily in love, Esme Colborne is about to marry Richard Trevannion, descendant of one of the oldest families in England. But when Esme learns she is adopted - from a working class family - she cannot allow Richard to marry so far beneath his station. Fleeing the life she knew, a chance encounter leads Esme to work as a 'decoy woman', testing British undercover operatives who may otherwise reveal secrets in a moment of weakness. As dangerous as it is thrilling, she is soon captivated by this world of subterfuge - one wrong move, however, and Esme could lose everything. With her feelings for Richard as strong as ever, should she go back to him and reveal the truth of her birth? Is she brave enough to risk having her heart broken again? An enthralling Second World War saga for fans of Rosie Archer and Annie Murray.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Another Time and Place: A Novel of World War II (Echoes of War Book 1) by Samantha Grosser (Sam Grosser Books) (1,565 Review)    Price verified 14 minutes ago

A brief encounter changes two lives forever in an enthralling novel of love, loss and longing. England 1944. In the shadow of the war raging in Europe, Tom and Anna meet by chance. He is an American pilot on a 72-hour pass and she is a secretary, trapped in a life going nowhere. Surprised by each other, they begin a passionate affair. Their happiness does not last. Shot down over Europe, wounded and in hiding, Tom has no way of telling Anna he is alive. And Anna, left waiting in England, has no way of finding out. How can she know that Tom is struggling to return to her? Or that the thought of her is all that keeps him going on the long journey home? In a world where promises are hard to keep, all she can do is hope. Until she discovers her mother is keeping secrets, and then it is a race against time. From the hardships of a war-weary England to the dangers of occupied France, Another Time and Place is an emotional love story like no other. Perfect for fans of Deborah Swift, ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

Are You Positive? by Stephen Davis (L&G Productions LLC) (120 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Ripped from the headlines of today's news, "Are You Positive?" is a fictitious courtroom drama in the style of John Grisham. 26-year-old Tyree Johnson stands accused of first degree murder in a prominent South Carolina courtroom. But his murder weapon is not a gun or a knife; in fact, there was no violent crime at all. His "victim," Beth Ann Brooks, dated Tyree for a few months, and they made love more than once. However, Tyree Johnson had been diagnosed HIV-Positive, and the prosecution claims that Beth Ann Brooks was infected with HIV by Tyree and died some months later. The defense, however, claims there is reasonable doubt that Tyree's HIV diagnosis was wrong - that, according to numerous scientific studies, the so-called "HIV tests" are fraught with errors, and have been ever since their inventor, Dr. Robert Gallo, lied on his patent application. Furthermore, Tyree's lawyer argues that there is no scientific evidence that HIV is transmitted by heterosexual intercourse, and that ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

A Lady's Touch of Sin: A Historical Regency Romance Book by Lucy Langton (484 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

When her mother finds out that she was involved in a frantic love triangle, Marta Schnitzler is instantly being cast from her Austrian home. What awaits her is her Aunt Margaret, a tittering woman with an earnest responsibility to find Marta a match, against her wishes. While the blue-eyed beauty desperately tries to escape from her future misery, a very dashing man shows up in her life, but, to her misfortune, he is not the one her Aunt has chosen for her. But when her Aunt insists so much on a particular engagement with a Duke, should she just give up to the tantalizing stranger she just met or should she fight to satisfy the burning passion she holds for him? Baldwin Terrence is a successful businessman and the future heir to his ducal estate. When his best friend's cousin comes unexpectedly to visit, he finds himself surprisingly stricken by her stunning eyes, and the connection between them is electrifying. Her beauty is irresistible and tests his willpower at every turn. ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Reaper of Washington County by Steven Banner (10 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Young Sean Callahan appears to be lost. His father who was a legendary Lawman, has just passed away. He did however train his son to be a leader and to follow in his footsteps. In the year 1894, he began working on the sea vessel the Intrepid. With the whaling trade slowing. He sets his sights on something else. The one thing Sean knows he can't run away from... His uncle is the courageous Captain James Callahan who runs the Boston Office for U.S. Marshals. He gives Sean a new start in life, by becoming a marshal himself. Later ordered to an obscure town seeming hidden in Rhode Island. His mission is to find out what happened to four missing women. Under the watchful eye of retired Major Jeremiah Lancaster. He tries to understand what everyone appears to be hiding, in a town filled with folklore and superstition. With seemingly no clues. He must track down who is responsible or return home a complete failure. His new boss, Colonel Robert Goldberg is running for a seat on the United ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

The House of Closed Doors by Jane Steen (18,179 Reviews)    Price verified 14 minutes ago

Heedless. Stubborn. Disgraced. Small town Illinois, 1870: "My stepfather was not particularly fond of me to begin with, and now that he'd found out about the baby, he was foaming at the mouth" Desperate to avoid marriage, Nell Lillington refuses to divulge the name of her child's father and accepts her stepfather's decision that the baby be born at a Poor Farm and discreetly adopted. Until an unused padded cell is opened and two small bodies fall out. Nell is the only resident of the Poor Farm who is convinced the unwed mother and her baby were murdered, and rethinks her decision to abandon her own child to fate. But even if she manages to escape the Poor Farm with her baby she may have no safe place to run to.

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Last Letter (The Letter Series Book 1) by Kathleen Shoop (2,670 Reviews)    Price verified 9 minutes ago

"Gripping historical fiction -- A tale of two women finding meaning behind all that went wrong in their lives. A timeless tale of redemption with the best plot-twist at the end I've seen in a long, long time. Can't wait for book two!" New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Melissa Foster Katherine wouldn't have believed it if she hadn't found the letter... In the summer of 1905 Katherine Arthur's mother arrives on her doorstep, dying, forcing her to relive a past she wanted to forget. When Katherine was young, the Arthur family had been affluent city dwellers until shame sent them running for the prairie, into the unknown. Taking her family, including young Katherine, to live off the land was the last thing Jeanie Arthur had wanted, but she would do her best to make a go of it. For Jeanie's husband Frank it had been a world of opportunity. Dreaming, lazy Frank. But, it was a society of uncertainty--a domain of natural disasters, temptation, hatred, even death. ...

Genre: Historical Fiction