The Man in Black by Scott Connor (Culbin Press) (11 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Archer Quinn's latest mission for the railroad to track down the thief Leighton Cox seems straightforward enough, but when he follows his quarry to his hometown of Bigelow Springs events take a strange turn. Leighton is killed and before he dies he claims that he was shot by the man in black. At first this declaration bemuses Archer as that described the figure displayed on the old sign hanging outside his brother's mercantile. When more people are killed Archer sets out to track down the mystery gunslinger, but it soon becomes clear that to stop the gunman's murderous rampage he will have to confront something that's even more troubling: a shameful secret that his family had hoped would remain buried forever.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Love Letters for a Lady: A Historical Regency Romance Book (Whispers of Regency Love) by Aria Norton (87 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Lady Henrietta Lockton is an heiress on a mission. Despite her non supportive father, and after losing her mother, she has only one goal; to help the less fortunate with their education. When the idea of a community library springs to her mind, she knows she needs some help with this vision. Little did she know that hiring Mr. John Greenly would make her realise it's not only books that she wants to devote her life to. Inevitably, their clandestine romance timidly begins, but with John's working-class background, it is doomed to be kept a secret. Alas, it proves to also be short-lived, as Lord Lockton discovers his daughter's enchantment and forbids her to ever see John again. Will Hetty sacrifice all her wealth for her love for John? Or will Lord Lockton's discovery of this frowned upon affection put an end to Henrietta's hopes and dreams? John Greenly, disappointed by his job at the British Museum, decides to answer an advert for a librarian. What he never expected was that his new employer would be a beautiful young Lady who shares his passion for all to have access to education. As his feelings for her grow, he is well aware of how his class status poses as an impediment. In a hopeless and courageous attempt to overcome it, John takes the first step and is delighted to discover Henrietta's reciprocation. However, their social distance becomes insurmountable when their ruse is brought to daylight and John comes across a decision he must make. Will he humbly bow out and lose the only woman he has ever loved? Or will he stand up to Lord Lockton and fight, even in uncertainty, for what he feels for his beloved Hetty? In a contrasting story of privilege and struggle, two quite different people discover that class status cannot come between them and their blossoming feelings. With a passion for the same goals, Lady Lockton and John Greenly fight together against an unfair system and find warmth and strength in each other's ideals. Will that strength prove ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

In the Shadow of the Ripper: A Love Story Tainted by Madness by Jade McGuirt (1 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

"In the Shadow of the Ripper: A Love Story Tainted by Madness" transports readers to Victorian London, where Olivia, a determined female detective, finds herself entangled in the hunt for Jack the Ripper. As she delves deeper into the investigation, Olivia forms a bond with Jack, a charming man who hides a dark secret. Their burgeoning romance becomes complicated when Olivia discovers Jack may be the very Ripper she's been hunting. Caught between her duty and her love for Jack, Olivia must confront the devastating truth about the man she loves. "In the Shadow of the Ripper: A Love Story Tainted by Madness" is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and the haunting repercussions of pursuing the darkness.

Genre: Historical Fiction

A Graveyard in Algiers: Book four in the Muhammad Amalfi Mystery Series (The Muhammad Amalfi Mysteries 4) by AJ Lewis (7 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Exciting action in the home of the fearless Barbary Corsairs. An inexperienced investigator's first case of murder upon murder plunges him headlong into the underworld of the Mediterranean's most notorious city. A riveting historical mystery that plays out on the coast of North Africa. Following an exorcism gone wrong, Chief Commissioner Muhammad finds evidence of alchemy, debauchery, religious excess, and murder at a lonely hillside villa outside the city of Algiers leased to a British baron and his naturalist wife in the year 1794. On his first case since his appointment to high office by the mercurial Dey of Algiers, Muhammad's investigation is thwarted by his inexperience, crafty Arab tribesmen, scheming European women and greedy sea captains. When the bodies begin to pile up, amidst a devastating onslaught of locusts, Muhammad realizes his new position and his life are in jeopardy if he's unable to deliver justice to the guilty. A Graveyard in Algiers was Runner Up in the UK's prestigious Beverly Prize for Literature.

Genre: Historical Fiction

KENAN'S LEGACY by BILL STENLAKE (205 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

John Staven is forced into taking some time off work. He attends an auction and though not winning his two prized lots he bids and wins three boxes of odds and ends from a house clearance. Sorting the boxes he finds an old book. Inside the cover is an inscription but not in English. Interest triggered, he flicks through the book only to find a section in the middle is hand-written. He spends some time on the internet trying to find out the language it is written in. He discovers it is in the Cornish Language. The writing is the diary of Kenan Ennor Lanyon. Kenan is a 17 year old man, who with 7 other Cornishmen, is leaving Cornwall to go to America in 1835. John gets gripped with Kenan's diary and spends the next few days translating it. The diary tells of their ocean crossing to America in an old 30 foot Cornish Lugger they have patched up for the journey. It tells of the settlement where the men decide to live and the start of their life there. At this point the diary stops. John investigates a little more the Cornish link of the diary. He contacts the family and shows the Granddaughter, Jen, his translation. They are confronted by Carl, a distant relative of one of the others mentioned in the diary. John and Jen find this worrying and interesting. As a result John and Jen fly to America to try to see what they can uncover. They stay at a small boarding house and with help from a couple of locals start to dig into the history surrounding Kenan's diary. They discover on a 50 year old map a name which requires more research and a visit to the land agent opens up a whole new side to the diary. John and Jen follow through this line of research which takes them all the way to Boston before they discover more of what happened to Kenan. The possibility of their being another part of the diary increases interest too. John and Jen's arrival in McKenzie and Boston signals a change in something for the first time since Kenan's death.

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Mail Order Brides of Last Chance: The Beauty and the Farm Boy by Lucille Chisum (95 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Martha is a lovely young woman who's being pursued by a dangerous stalker... Robby is a farm boy from Arkansas who'd been told he's too "slow" to find love, marry and have a family... Can their romantic dreams come true in the idyllic town of Last Chance, Colorado despite their differences? Martha Welkie is an office worker in Baltimore, but her formidable beauty has put her in a dangerous predicament. She's being stalked by a powerful man who wants her at all costs, and he'll stop at nothing to marry her. Robby Hankins used to work on the family farm in Arkansas, but when the farm began to fail he left the state with his beloved sister, Isabel. Robby has been told he's slow, but Isabel believes he'd make some lucky girl a wonderful husband if he can just find the right one. To escape her predicament, Martha has become a mail order bride, and unbeknownst to her Robby has accompanied Isabel on an analogous journey to Last Chance, Colorado, where mail order brides frequently find love and happiness. At first glance they seem to be polar opposites... but sometimes opposites attract, and when that happens in Last Chance sparks often fly! Like all of Lucille Chisum's stories about the mail order brides of Last Chance, this one features surprising story lines and plot twists, engaging characters, and of course the kind of sweet romance readers have come to expect. Whether you're a new reader or a veteran fan, you're sure to enjoy this latest entry, so download it NOW and let the romantic fun begin!

Genre: Historical Fiction

Bertie: (A Sweet Historical Western Romance) (Pendleton Petticoats Book 6) by Shanna Hatfield (Wholesome Hearts Publishing) (432 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

She needs an adventure He needs the warmth of her smile... Bertie Hawkins survived a traumatic ordeal that stripped away her sunny outlook on life and left her afraid of every shadow. Terrorized and tired of reliving the past, she accepts an offer to change her situation. Although she only intends to work through the summer, the peace she finds at Nash's Folly keeps her there every bit as much as her interest in a mysterious new ranch hand. Desperate to escape his memories, Riley Walsh buys a run-down farm in Pendleton, Oregon. To pay for the many necessary repairs, he goes to work for his neighbor, never intending to fall in love with the effervescent girl who helps around the house. Riley isn't the only one enchanted with Bertie. His own crazy mule and the neighbor's son both share his infatuation, driving him past the brink of jealousy. A sweet romance that embraces the trials and triumphs of yesteryear, Bertie blends laugh-out-loud adventures with heartwarming moments.

Genre: Historical Fiction

A Nursemaid for the Heartbroken Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Alice Kirks (Regal Quill Publishing) (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Rebecca Barnes has always defied the conventional path of marriage, devoting herself instead to the honorable cause of healing. In the aftermath of a tragedy, she enters the somber world of Lady Oakham's estate as a nursemaid for the grieving widow and her newborn child. Despite the initial friction with the stern Duke of Dorset, Lady Oakham's brother, Rebecca finds herself drawn to him, igniting an unexpected attraction that challenges her independence. Yet, as she unravels an evil plot that threatens to tear her world apart, will she uncover the truth before it's too late? After the loss of his brother-in-law, Henry Andrews, Duke of Dorset, finds solace in the solitude of his ancestral home, where he retreats alongside his mourning sister and nephew. However, the arrival of a nursemaid, the captivating Rebecca, shutters his carefully constructed barriers, stirring emotions he thought long dormant. Caught between a promise to his previous courtship and his growing feelings for Rebecca, Henry is torn between duty and desire. Will he honor his prior commitments or succumb to the irresistible pull of love? United by love but divided by circumstance, Rebecca and Henry face a great challenge. As whispers of witchcraft swirl around Rebecca and societal pressures mount, their love is put to the ultimate test. As they confront the ghosts of their pasts, will they overcome the obstacles blocking their path to love, or will they remain imprisoned by the shadows of bygone pain? "A Nursemaid for the Heartbroken Duke" is a historical romance novel of approximately 100,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Brown River: A Novel by Matthew Balleza (38 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

Against the current, she found her course... Constance, a spirited tomboy from Maryland's coast, dreams of becoming a fishing boat captain. But her journey defies expectations, leading to heartbreak, betrayal, and the harsh judgment of those who doubt her path. Yet, amidst the struggle, she discovers the strength of family, the courage to follow her unconventional path, and the boundless beauty of life. Told in luminous language, Brown River is a heartfelt tale of love and loss, family and dreams... and ultimately a tribute to the wild spirit within. _________________ What readers are saying: "... you have written something precious... " "... a delightful, deeply satisfying book to read... " "... Brown River is a treasure... "

Genre: Historical Fiction

Firelight Rising: The Lindisfarne Series #1 by Johanna Craven (180 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

In the bleak summer light, it feels as though the past is blowing in through each weatherworn stone... It's 1715, and twenty years after fleeing the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Eva Blake and her siblings return to their dilapidated family home in an attempt to piece together their tattered lives. But a new Jacobite Rising is gaining momentum, and as outsiders from London, the Blakes find themselves under suspicion from the villagers. When conflict with the locals comes to a head, Eva escapes to the nearby island of Longstone, where the reclusive Finn Murray keeps a makeshift shipping beacon burning on the shore. Alone on Longstone, Eva and Finn find themselves drawn to each other, despite his attempts to keep her at a distance. But long-buried secrets are beginning to resurface, and Eva can't help but fear she has made a grave error in opening her heart to Finn. All she knows is her life is in danger, and she must confront the past if she is to survive.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Return to the Winter Palace: An intriguing Cold War historical fiction by John Rae (Lume Books) (10 Reviews)    Price verified 35 minutes ago

'John Rae is a powerful writer' - Sunday Times For Emily, the prospect of a cultural holiday in Leningrad seems rather dull, until an adventure presents itself the moment she and her family step off the plane at Leningrad airport. For who is the mysterious Mrs Hannay accompanying them on their tour? And why was her photograph kept by the authorities at Leningrad Airport? And what is the connection between Mrs Hannay, the Dubinsky family and the Leonardo da Vinci in the Hermitage Museum? Emily feels sure she knows the answer to the mystery and, together with her sister Alyce, is determined to act. Praise for John Rae: 'John Rae writes with the greatest sensitivity and his novel is poignant, aware and, in its implications, tragic' - Sphere John Rae (1931-2006) was a British educator and author.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Treasure of the Mayan King (The Rollock Series Book 1) by Alex Zabala (Arcani Arts) (204 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

"Captivating, intriguing and original!" A judge's review for 2014 Clive Cussler Adventure Writer's Competition An entertaining story with plot twists and intrigue! Claudia Sherril -Daily News Sun- Arizona Chauncy Rollock returns in the sequel, The Golden Scepter, available for order from Amazon right now This book now contains a free preview of the sequel Follow the adventures of three very different men as they race to uncover the mysteries of obscure Mayan hieroglyphs that lead to unimaginable treasure! Doctor Rene Sova is a French linguist with amazing language skills and zero people skills. Chauncy Rollock is an amiable archaeologist with just the right knack for solving logic problems. And the Mexican Military captain Gustavo De Leon is tired of fighting corruption at all levels of government. All three men and their families become entangled in the secret of the Mayan Riddle found on the steps of a newly discovered pyramid. Those who would use the treasure for personal gain are never far from their goal and must be stopped at all costs. The Yucatan will never be the same. Treasure of the Mayan King is a clean action-adventure novel that is safe and enjoyable for the whole family to read. "If you like Indiana Jones, you'll love this book!" From the back cover: A violent tropical storm has uncovered a previously unknown Mayan pyramid in the Yucatan Peninsula. On the steps of this temple lies a riddle that leads to the hidden treasure of a great Mayan king. One man, the French linguist Dr. Sova, believes he knows the secrets of the riddle. But his efforts to find it are cut short and the information falls into the hands of unscrupulous people. The race is on to see who will be the first to find the treasure of the Mayan king!

Genre: Historical Fiction

Keep Your Eyes on the Flag by Lucille Frazier Burgio (29 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

August 1959. Ex-GI and Arabian Horse Breeder, Christopher Roberts senses something unnervingly familiar about Republican Presidential Nominee, Ashe Litton Upton during a rally in a local park in Cottonwood, New Mexico. Besides the alarming coincidence of possessing the same name of an American Army officer and Nazi Collaborator long believed murdered by Russian soldiers at the end of WWII, it isn't until they lock eyes at the rally and a hateful recognition surfaces. When an assassin's bullet misses the rancher's head by a mere few inches, Christopher realizes they are one and the same. Failing in the assassin attempt of Christopher Roberts, Upton's long-standing association with Jules Wong, his personal mechanic for hire, is shot and left for dead by Upton. Wong, barely surviving the assassination attempt, and fixated on revenge goes dark with an impromptu journey to New Mexico. There, he introduces himself as "Zephyr," his well-honed nom de guerre in the 'cleaning' community, and shows Roberts a 'hit-list' that reveals the rancher's name as one of the last remaining survivors from Christopher's old unit familiar with Upton's list of war crimes against the United States. Wong informs Roberts that the last key witness, holding Upton's darkest secret, is in hiding at the U.S. Consulate in Frankfort, Germany and remains the most important living witness capable of stopping Upton from plunging the nation into chaos.

Genre: Historical Fiction

We Ride the Gale: A classic heart-warming romance (Emilie Loring Romance) by Emilie Loring (Lume Books) (222 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

A classic romance by Emilie Loring: a tale of misunderstanding and dislike slowly transforming into love. When the notorious playboy Guy Farr comes into her life, young Sonia Carson resists his advances, preferring to pursue her career. In retaliation, Guy marries Sonia's sister, then abandons her. When her sister dies, leaving a small son, the boy remains unacknowledged by his irresponsible father. Swallowing her pride, Sonia travels to the Farr family's estate to demand the name that rightfully belongs to her nephew. There she meets Guy's intense, volatile brother, Michael -- and suddenly finds herself swept into a world of romance and intrigue that alters the course of her life. PRAISE FOR WE RIDE THE GALE: 'Just another fabulous fun romance by Emilie Loring!' Goodreads review Emilie Loring was a very prolific and popular American romance writer. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she published her first book when she was 50 and continued writing until her death in 1951. She sold more than a million copies of her first 30 books.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Eve: In the Beginning by H. B. Moore (Mirror Press) (427 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

The first love story on earth. In a world where everything is perfect, yet the same day after day, Eve must decide if she wants to live forever in the garden with Adam and never know what lies beyond the walls. When she makes a choice with terrible consequences, the pain of mortality is swift. As she and Adam explore their new world, and her body changes, Eve discovers the sweetness of first love with the man who has always been at her side. #1 Amazon Bestseller in Christian Historical Romance #1 Amazon Bestseller in Christian Historical Fiction

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Adventures of Brother Arcadius and Pangur Ban: 11 Tales by Margaret Nagel (Neverwert Press) (70 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

"Margaret Nagel delivers a likable, funny and, above all, believable protagonist in this delightful story brimming with captivating characters... Thankfully, Brother Arcadius is only 20 at the end of the book's final tale which should leave time for many more adventures in what is sure to be a much-anticipated sequel." - BlueInk starred review Not a children's book in spite of its readability and appearance, The Adventures of Brother Arcadius and Pangur Ban deals light handedly with the hardships and hazards of the 9th century AD. Serious, dutiful, and naive Brother Arcadius, a young monk, sets out from his native Dublin to take up life at the remote Alpine monastery of Spiritus Sanctus. On the first stage of his long journey, the ocean crossing from Ireland to England, he rouses himself from sea sickness long enough to rescue a stow-away kitten from death at the hands of a wrathful sailor. He gives the kitten the Irish name of Pangur Ban and takes it with him to his destination, which turns out to be not quite your usual monastery - just as Pangur Ban is not quite your usual cat. Eleven interlinked tales recount the adventures of monk and cat over the next four years, and capture the wonderment of a time when, no matter where you lived, much of the rest of the world seemed strange and far away. Readers may know, or may like to know, that sometime during the 9th century, a monk living in what is now Switzerland wrote a poem comparing his own love of scholarship to his cat's love of catching mice. He wrote the poem in Old Irish on a leaf of a manuscript that was otherwise in Latin and Greek. He gave the cat's name as "Pangur Ban," but remained anonymous himself. It is an engaging poem. In modern times, in various translations, it has appeared in many anthologies, and has been an inspiration for much commentary, an animated film, and several books, including The Adventures of Brother Arcadius and Pangur Ban.

Genre: Historical Fiction

A War Begins by Gareth Johnson (1 Review)    Price verified 20 minutes ago

Thaqib is a young boy who suddenly finds himself thrown into the middle of an adventure.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Under Old Glory: A Novella of War, Love, and Faith by Chris McClelland (Provo Canyon Press) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Mormon brothers Hyrum and Bill from Provo, Utah, join the US Army in 1918 looking for glory and adventure. Bill is an observer in a fighter plane, while Hyrum serves in the infantry. While wounded, Hyrum makes friends with a British war widow, and later, after being severely wounded, is nursed by his friend's sister, a recent covert to the LDS faith who heals him spiritually as well. The battles rage dangerous and deadly. Will the brothers make it back to Provo? Only time will tell.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Another Time and Place: A Novel of World War II (Echoes of War Book 1) by Samantha Grosser (1,565 Review)    Price verified one minute 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, Kristin Hannah, and Kristin Harmel. Readers are loving Another Time and Place. "Perfectly blended mix of history and love story." "A fast paced plot and a powerful love story." "Easy to read, hard to set down." "Very emotional and beautiful." Please note: The AI generated summary of readers' reviews below is not an accurate reflection of either the book or the reviews that follow. Another Time and Place DOES NOT contain any graphic sex. Please refer to the reviews by actual readers for more information. Thank you!

Genre: Historical Fiction

Are You Positive? by Stephen Davis (L&G Productions LLC) (120 Reviews)    Price verified 4 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 Tyree's girlfriend died from taking lethal anti-retroviral drugs rather than from any HIV/AIDS-related illness. Based on more than 500 actual scientific studies and references, the author claims that every word of sworn testimony is true and verifiable. "Are You Positive?" raises serious questions about whether anyone has ever been properly diagnosed as HIV-Positive, and whether most AIDS victims are dying from the side-effects of the HIV medications prescribed by their doctors - all in a spell-binding novel. You be the judge.

Genre: Historical Fiction

THE CUT DIRECT: An enchanting Regency comedy-drama of love and heartbreak by Vivienne Shannon (1 Review)    Price verified 3 hours ago

'Being possessed of youth and the most exquisite of complexions, Felicia felt that life could not possibly be more agreeable. But her happiness was not to last... Miss Felicia de Vere's first London Season is a thrilling round of balls and parties. There's a positive swarm of dashing young men at her feet and an engagement on the horizon. But she hasn't reckoned on her headstrong brother Charles. Newly returned from France, he is in love with a most unsuitable young lady, and in possession of political views that positively enrage their father...

Genre: Historical Fiction

On the Wings of the Red-Tailed Hawk (The Centenary Chronicles-Tales of American Women) by Gail Combs Oglesby (21 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Awarded the 5-star from Reader's Favorite Winner of the highly coveted 5-star Highly Recommended award from The Historical Fiction Company. Nominated for the Eric Hoffer Award for Excellence. Plymouth 1620-Sarah has left the security of all she knows to travel with her husband to the New World, but things don't go as planned. The Mayflower is lost unable to find the colony already there they must manage on their own. Not enough food, no shelter, then people start dying. Can Sarah find her inner strength and prevail or is she destined to join the others, another grave on Coles Hill. "On the Wings of the Red-Tailed Hawk" is deeply satisfying. Whether it veers towards happiness or sadness, it stays true to the story's spirit and provides a fitting conclusion to Sarah's journey. This book stands out for its focus on ordinary women of the past, whose accomplishments were anything but ordinary. This perspective is refreshing and adds a unique dimension to the genre of historical fiction. The authors skill at incorporating historical elements into an engrossing story without becoming boring is impressive. Because of the evocative and detailed writing, Sarah's experiences come to life on the page. A cleverly written plot arc with a distinct beginning, middle, and end. Every stage of Sarah's trip receives sufficient attention, guaranteeing a smooth and seamless progression of the story. A must read for everyone who loves strong woman characters who overcome the odds.

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Whole of the Sea by Luis de Agustin (23 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

In the enchanting backdrop of 1970s Madrid, two expatriates find themselves trapped in a world of self-indulgence and aimless wanderings. For the American expat, life appears to revolve around his captivating, yet self-absorbed lover, a woman who seems immune to his heartfelt yearnings. Amidst a haze of alcohol and the vibrant Spanish city in transition, he travels the lively city streets. The post-dictatorship Spanish capital reveals its entertaining daily traditions, and he dives into them with friends or with his on-again, off-again paramour. When her rejection finally pushes him to the brink of despair, a chance encounter leads him on a different path. A shadowy figure begins to haunt his estranged lover, forcing her to confront the shallowness of her existence. She makes a life-altering decision to rescue herself from the vanity of self-indulgence. She turns to her desolate lover, vowing to start by reconciling his deep attraction for her. He implores them to go beyond their wayward relationship and leave behind the frivolous pursuits that have defined their lives. He says their journey toward redemption should begin with a single act of kindness. They should attempt to confront the malevolent stalker who has been preying on their friends. It's a dangerous path, and they know it could cost someone's life, but he believes it's the way to cure the emptiness that has defined their recent lives. In "The Whole of the Sea," the streets of Madrid become the canvas for a transformative tale of love, redemption, and the quest for meaning. Will the two expats' newfound purpose save them, or will it lead them to a worse place? Take a dip into a human relationship willing to sacrifice for what's below the surface in order to reemerge and see the light.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Maud by Russ Cooper (10 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

A story of betrayal, loss, murder, revenge, and redemption. Set during the Wars of the Roses and its aftermath, the decisive Yorkist victory at Tewkesbury has devastating consequences for the Bowen Family. Forced to bring her child up by herself, Meg Bowen seeks to protect her daughter Maud from murderous and corrupt men. Maud grows up to become a beautiful and precocious young woman, who attracts the attention of both good and evil men. Can Meg survive the trials and tribulations that fate has placed in her path, and protect her daughter? Is Maud's fate already determined? Powerful adversaries seek to destroy Meg and her family. She will need to draw on her reserves of resilience and strength to survive tragedy and unimaginable loss. Praise for Maud: "Sometimes when you read a novel, it's so vivid that it just takes over and puts you head and shoulders alongside its characters and that's exactly what Cooper does. An emotionally charged read Maud is highly recommended to fans of historical fiction... " Book Viral "An engaging historical novel with a twist. A thoroughly enjoyable read. Highly recommended." 5 Stars "Exciting page turner, great characters with lots of twists and unexpected turns. Great read!" 5 Stars

Genre: Historical Fiction

SECRET MARRIAGES: Edward IV, Eleanor & Elizabeth (The Falcon and the Sun: The House of York Book 2) by J.P. Reedman (556 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Eleanor Talbot, newly widowed after the Battle of Blore Heath, meets Edward, Earl of March. It is a time of trials when the Lancastrians and Yorkists fight for supremacy... and the throne of England. The Talbots are staunch Lancastrians; Edward is the Son of York. The Battles of Mortimer's Cross and the bloodbath of Towton lead to Edward taking the crown. A secret marriage is hatched between the young King and Eleanor, but the "secret queen" is never announced to the Council. King Edward's womanising reaches new heights as, within a short time, his eye falls on another widowed beauty, Elizabeth Woodville, whom he also marries in a private, hidden ceremony. Mortified by all that has happened, Eleanor seeks atonement in religion,... but will her past catch her up? Will the secret remain secret? A story of love and lust spanning two families, the Talbots and the Woodvilles, and two women both similar and yet very different. One who became Queen of England, and one who might have been.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Mary Celeste: A Ghost Ship Short Story by K. Bartholomew (15 Reviews)    Price verified 30 minutes ago

One by one, they disappeared. Step right up and come aboard the Mary Celeste, the most famous ghost ship in history, during our famous voyage across the Atlantic. When the captain appears to be losing his mind, First Mate Richardson must risk insubordination to safely deliver the ship to the distant port of Genoa. However, his problems don't end there because he must also overcome storms, disease, a dangerous cargo and a mutinous crew who're disappearing one by one. This paranormal, ghost ship short story contains scenes of gore. Get it now!

Genre: Historical Fiction

All That Time Allows: The Prequel To The James Saga by Annette Austin (13 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Lies, passion, and intrigue - welcome to Havers End! This enticing historical fiction story begins The James Saga. Edward James has a firm grip on the Havers End slave plantation. From the outside, the James family is a respectable, wealthy Southern family but behind many closed doors, there are deep seated divisions. Lawrence James is bound to take charge of the plantation. However, he detests slavery and his stance puts him at odds with his father, Edward. Madeleine James is happy that her older brother has a sensual romantic courtship with Eleanor Southland. Yet, Lawrence has doubts about the relationship - especially when he catches sight of a young female slave. The oldest sister, Belvedere Rossiter, is undecided concerning her future. Does she remain with her husband, Nicholas, or can she start a new life? If you want to find out more, please order your copy with one click today.

Genre: Historical Fiction

A Lady's Touch of Sin: A Historical Regency Romance Book by Lucy Langton (484 Reviews)    Price verified 4 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. She's everything Baldwin is not: a spitfire, compassionate, apt to dream and gossip and live loudly and grandly. Of course, she catches the eye of nearly every important member of society, including the dastardly Duke, Lewis Remington. The only thing he knows is that he is determined to possess her, at any cost. Will he convince her that the haven she's longed for all her life may be lying in his arms? Thus begins a tale of lust and heartache, full of passionate moments. But soon their burning promises are all they have left. Caught between her past and her future, Marta must decide whether she's willing to let go of the life she knew for a love she never thought she would find. But in the end, is the choice actually hers to make? Torn between her Aunt's will and what she desires, she has to choose between the man who sets her heart on fire and the one she despises. But can this undeniable desire between them really be buried? Will their love prove strong enough to shatter every ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Reaper of Washington County by Steven Banner (10 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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 States Senate. Each day he eagerly awaits the answers that could ignite his campaign. By day, the young marshal hunts for a killer, and at night he must protect them from one. What he discovers will amaze you and that is just the beginning. The secrets must come out. So, step up and get ready. It's going to be one hell of a ride. The adventure starts now. Get your copy today.

Genre: Historical Fiction

The House of Closed Doors by Jane Steen (18,179 Reviews)    Price verified 30 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

Sarah Finds Freedom: The Maxwell Bride Series Book 2 (The Maxwell Brides Series) by Krissyann Granger (Tug Hill Publishing Company LLC) (861 Reviews)    Price verified 55 minutes ago

"HEADING OUT WEST AS A MAIL-ORDER BRIDE IS A DAMN STUPID IDEA... " ~Sarah 1886, Boston. Sarah Forbes is a cowgirl at heart, but if she obeys her father's wishes she'll be living in a gilded cage. When she witnesses a crime and needs to flee the city, a mail-order bride agency seems like her only ticket to freedom and safety. But life throws her an unexpected responsibility and complicates everything. Can she rise to the challenge, and find freedom? Caine Maxwell is a widower with a deep fear of loss. His controlling ways and protective nature are a frustrating mix to a girl who desires only freedom. Stubborn heads collide, but when something precious is taken from them, the stakes are raised. Can they come together to recover the one thing they can't live without? Although the story is old fashioned, The Maxwell Brides Series contains violence, adult language and themes, and descriptions of physical intimacy. It is intended for mature readers. I hope you enjoy the new covers for this series! The old covers were lovely, but a little too sweet for the books. Stick with me as I release the rest of the new covers!

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Last Letter (The Letter Series Book 1) by Kathleen Shoop (2,658 Reviews)    Price verified one hour 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. ?? Ten-year-old Katherine had loved her mother fiercely, put her trust in her completely, but when there was no other choice, and Jeanie resorted to extreme measures on the prairie to save her family, she tore Katherine's world apart. Now, seventeen years later, and far from the homestead, Katherine has found the truth - she has discovered the last letter. After years of anger, can Katherine find it in her heart to understand why her mother made the decisions that changed them all? Can she forgive and finally begin to heal before it's too late? **Independent Publisher Awards** 2011 Gold Medal, Best Regional Fiction-Midwest **National Indie Excellence Book Awards** 2011 Finalist Award-Historical Fiction 2011 Finalist Award-Regional Fiction **USA Best Books 2011 Awards** Winner, Fiction--Western Finalist, Fiction--Historical Finalist, Best New Fiction **International Book Awards** 2011 Finalist Award-Historical Fiction 2011 Finalist Award-Best New Fiction

Genre: Historical Fiction

Pretty Little Flowers by Joyce Kay (9 Reviews)    Price verified 55 minutes ago

What I wouldn't give for you. I would sacrifice everything. I would give my life. All you have to do is ask and I would stand upon the peak of a great mountain and fall to my certain death. In Victorian England, everything is done according to the rules of society, but when the Duke of Fetterfield dies, his daughter discovers a freedom that had been denied to her; the freedom to marry for love. And when Mr York comes back into her life, she believes her prayers have finally been answered. But her father's death also uncovers a shocking secret that could destroy them all. Pretty Little Flowers by Joyce Kay is about the choices we make, and how those choices force us to confront the truth of who we are.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Ambrose, Prince of Wessex; Trader of Kiev. (Ambrose series Book 1) by Bruce Corbett (89 Reviews)    Price verified 30 minutes ago

A young prince of Wessex is captured by Viking raiders. He and his friends manage to escape captivity in Denmark, and begin an epic journey to Norway and then Sweden. The rest of the story is loosely based on the Primary Russian Chronicles. There, they join a Viking expedition to conquer Novgorod, and, within a year, they travel down the mighty Dnieper river to settle in Kiev.

Genre: Historical Fiction