Thomas Marchant: a novella by Pamela Stephen (3 Reviews)    Price verified 14 minutes ago

When he returns home after graduating from Trinity College Cambridge in 1720, Thomas Marchant wants to channel his passion as an innovator and engineer into devising and improving steam-driven engines for mining. He has plans running in his head to expand the family business, and make a name for himself at the start of a momentous period in British manufacturing history. But a twist of fate is about to change the direction of his life and with the help of his friends and neighbours, he must learn to live with the consequences of it. This freestanding story is the second of three about the lives of a group of characters in 18th century West London.

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Return of her Dear Viscount: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Alice Kirks (164 Reviews)    Price verified 29 minutes ago

Rose Price, maid in the service of the Earl and Countess of Harrowby, is an intelligent woman with a fiery spirit. When she learns that Henry Ryder, the Earl's son and her childhood friend, returns home, her heart skips a beat. However, she will soon realise that he is not the kind and caring person she once knew, and she will feel foolish for ever having feelings for him... Could Rose be the one who will guide Henry back to his forgotten gentle soul? Or will she realise that falling for him was the greatest mistake in her life? While Henry is shying away from Rose, pretending there has never been a connection between them, he soon realises just how much she has always meant to him. When he discovers that his friends have humiliated Rose, causing her to run away, he feels furious, but also guilty. Will Henry convince Rose that he is capable of change and worthy of forgiveness, showing her the true colours of his heart? Or has his misbehaviour cost him her love? In the midst of ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

Mistress of Tredegar by Marnie Perry (24 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Sir Frain Bedortha has long since admired and coveted Tredegar castle and it is now within his grasp. But to his fury he is prevented from taking it by an ancient document signed by Arthur Pendragon. Unwilling to take the castle by force and risk all out war Frain decides to wait on word from his liege lord, the King of Wessex. However, Frain demands a hostage, what he gets is Brannagh Penlion chatelaine of Castle Tredegar and mistress of the earl, its lord. At first furious and resentful Frain soon discovers there is more to this woman than a mere servant. As his suspicions grow so does his desire for this haughty, seemingly cold woman and soon finds himself drawn to her in a way he has never been to any woman. Brannagh Penlion has risked everything to prevent Frain Bedortha from taking possession of Castle Tredegar, her freedom, even her life. Taken as hostage for the good behaviour of her people she expects discomfort, hardship and resentment from Sir Frain and his people, ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

Trying to Breathe Without You by Christy Gerrell (5 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Adam Hansen rents a beach cottage for a month on a little island in the Gulf of Mexico. Upon arriving he learns that a woman has also been given the beach cottage for the same month. An odd sort of bond forms between the two with Adam living in one half of the cottage, and the young woman living in the other half. As the days pass, the bond between them grows with Adam aware that he's falling in love with the girl that he barely knows. Suddenly the two are torn apart and Adam, unaware of who this young woman really is knows beyond all doubt that he needs her, because without her, he's struggling to breathe.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Bad vs Evil by David Rountree (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Murder, burglary, muggings, counterfeiting, train robbing, safe-blowing, and other nefarious gang activities terrorized the local population. Law enforcement and the inept justice system couldn't deal with the problems, so, finally, the outraged citizens in two Indiana communities conspired to resolve the crime issue themselves. However, many considered their ultimate solution to be far worse than the problem.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Looking Glass Friends by E. L. Neve (Nothing but the Story via Amazon) (125 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Winner of 15 BOOK AWARDS: a Lyrical love Story, inspired by real letters "This novel features an original and fascinating premise... Readers will be compelled to keep reading until the very end." ~ Booklife by Publishers Weekly. When our souls fall in love before our bodies meet... LOOKING GLASS FRIENDS is a story about finding your soul's reflection, the ideal person put on this earth just for you. But what if you are already married? What if you have kids? This quest for happiness lies at the heart of all our lives. Many of us face the choice that turns the pages of this story. Many of us know that our life will be utterly different in twenty years depending on the choice we make today. It is an intersection that changes everything forever. This award-winning novel seeks to show that what seems insurmountable can be done... and should be done. Discover its poetry and wisdom for yourself. 2018 Hollywood Book Festival WINNER 2018 Great Northwest Book Festival WINNER 2018 Beach Book ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

Adventures of Dirty Dottie: Finding Joy (Keys of Life) by Carolyn Schield (Uriel's Justice LLC) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

From the authors of the Number One Best Seller, Keys of Life trilogy comes Adventures of Dirty Dottie: Finding Joy. Unwrap the Enigma: To the outside world, Dirty Dottie is a woman who exudes strength and confidence, bringing men to their proverbial knees. T her friends and family. she is simply Dottie, a woman who soothes troubled souls with her angelic singing and hides away her inner vulnerabilities. Underneath it all, she is a woman who has made it her life's mission to defend right. Unlock the Past: Dottie reunites with old pals Han and Bill. As they reminisce, Dottie shares a cryptic message left by her long-deceased husband. But, where there is good, evil is lurking in the shadows. Uncover the Mystery: While investigating clues to the message's meaning, Dottie and her two-man army embark on a late-night mission to find an ancient treasure. Unaware that they are in a race against time, they must place together the clues to locate the relic before it falls into the hands of a ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

Murder in E-Town: A Novel (The Alternate Universe Book 13) by Ron Washburn (The Knights of Altoris Publications) (13 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Based on a true story. In the fall of 1870 a woman, badly beaten and suffering from hypothermia, stumbled into the Pearson Saloon in the mining settlement in New Mexico Territory known as Elizabethtown, or 'E-Town'. The story she told of murder would change the lives of all who heard her. Her husband had just killed their young son and a passing traveler. Her story fell upon the ears of well-known gunslinger Clay Allison and his gang. What happened next would become one of the most notorious stories ever to come out of New Mexico. Told by one of Clay's gang members, he weaves the facts into a story that will introduce you to one of New Mexico's first documented serial killers, Charles Kennedy. A name you'll not soon forget. Get all of Ron Washburn's westerns: 1. The Man From Atlanta 2. Murder in E-Town: A Novel 3. Jornada del Muerto: Cowboys and Monsters 4. Austin's Justice 5. Blue Eyes in the Snow 6. A Reckoning in Goldenburg 7. Journey of Blood: The Lady Gunslinger

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Hidden Rose (The Order of the Rose Book 1) by Abby Gordon (55 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

The English Queen's court is full of treachery and conspiracy from the highest English lord to foreign threats. Dedicated to her protection is Walsingham, the Spymaster, and the Queen's Welsh cousins. The oldest is Owain, known as much for his dalliances as his mastery of weapons. Then Anna arrives in London. For a decade she has focused only on vengeance. She is prepared for anything. Until she throws a knife at Owain's brother and he puts a blade to her throat. Her training never prepared her for Owain. Secrets and treason threaten all they're pledged to protect. And then the Spymaster hatches a plan to put them together. Walsingham should stick with foreign conspiracies. Not romance. Will it take a Queen's command to bring these lovers together? "For the Rose. Arm yourselves for the Rose," the men shouted in the streets. And the Roses came, strapping on swords as they emerged.

Genre: Historical Fiction