Chasing Columbus to the Mother of All Worlds : A Standalone Bloodline Novel by Anthony Vincent Bruno (4 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Was Christopher Columbus a hero, or a nonchalant fantasist who inadvertently delivered genocide to the shores of a naïve continent? Genoese born Marcus Tychon Triarius regards the 'Boss' as a man of enormous vison and courage. The youngster stows away aboard the Pinta, fleeing a European blood feud, but the New World is not distant enough for the man who murdered Marcus' father and who now seeks to kill Marcus, stranded somewhere beneath the canopy of the unforgiving Hispaniola wilderness. Marcus survives attacks by a demon in many guises and eventually marries a beautiful new arrival from Spain, unaware that his wife was sent his way by his father's aging murderer. Marcus happens across a cave of unblemished gold deep in the jungle interior and is determined to put it to good use, but the Conquistadors have other ideas. Sickness forces the Triarius family across the sea to Mexico where the Mother of all Worlds lays waiting in Guadalupe. When tragedy strikes anew, a man comes forward with a mysterious secret. Where there are demons, there are angels.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Unknown (The Forsaken Book 1) by Phil Price (Next Chapter) (556 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

It happens every year. A select few disappear, never to return. From The Falkland Islands to the Himalayas, Puerto Rico to England - people are vanishing without trace or explanation. A young man who's lost everything stumbles across an ancient secret. Can he unlock the mystery? Will he find those who need him? ... can he escape the Unknown? Praise from readers: "Phenomenal." - Rachel Granoff, Amazon review "Excellent storytelling." - Anne-Marie Chamberlain, Amazon review

Genre: Historical Fiction

Varangian by Stuart G. Yates (512 Reviews)    Price verified 5 minutes ago

In the new Rome, duplicity and death reign supreme. It's the mid-11th century, and the Byzantine Empire dominates the world. Within the walls of its great capital, Constantinople, treachery, debauchery and power politics are part of the lives of the ruling elite. Thrust into this mix is the Viking adventurer, Harald Hardrada. In the court of the deranged emperor, Michael the Fifth, danger lurks at every turn, and Harald soon becomes a pawn in the various factions' thirst for power. Can he survive this dangerous place, and turn his mind towards regaining what is rightfully his? Praise: - "The author weaves a fascinating and compelling story that captures the reader instantly. A compelling, heroic tale." - "Perfect blend of reality and fiction." - "An excellent historical thriller."

Genre: Historical Fiction

Cast the First Stone: A captivating Yorkshire saga of friendship and family secrets (Yorkshire Sagas Book 1) by Margaret Thornton (Canelo Severn House) (962 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

A secret from her past threatens the new life she has built... Fiona Norwood, the new rector's wife, has caused quite a stir in the close-knit parish community of Aberthwaite. With her glossy blonde hair, fashionable clothes and lavish use of make-up, she is not what the rural Yorkshire community expected, and her ideas to modernise the parish do not go down well with some of the more traditional members of the congregation. Fiona is at the centre of the gossip and rumour in the community and it is only a matter of time before someone discovers the secret she's been hiding in her past, something she hasn't even told her new husband. The revelations and heartache that ensue have unforeseen consequences for more than one member of the parish. An enchanting saga of marriage and secrets, perfect for fans of Rosie Archer and Margaret Dickinson.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Discerning Grace (The White Sails Series Book 1) by Emma Lombard (1,723 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

As the first full-length novel in The White Sails Series, DISCERNING GRACE captures the spirit of an independent woman whose feminine lens blows the ordered patriarchal decks of a 19th century tall ship to smithereens. Wilful Grace Baxter, will not marry old Lord Silverton with his salivary incontinence and dead-mouse stink. Discovering she is a pawn in an arrangement between slobbery Silverton and her calculating father, Grace is devastated when Silverton reveals his true callous nature. Refusing this fate, Grace resolves to stow away. Heading to the docks, disguised as a lad to ease her escape, she encounters smooth-talking naval recruiter, Gilly, who lures her aboard HMS Discerning with promises of freedom and exploration in South America. When Grace's big mouth lands her bare-bottomed over a cannon for insubordination, her identity is exposed. The captain wants her back in London but his orders, to chart the icy archipelago of Tierra del Fuego, forbid it. Lieutenant Seamus Fitzwilliam gallantly offers to take Grace off the fretting captain's hands by placing her under his protection. Grace must now win over the crew she betrayed with her secret, while managing her feelings towards her taciturn protector, whose obstinate chivalry stifles her new-found independence. But when Grace disregards Lieutenant Fitzwilliam's warnings about the dangers of the unexplored archipelago, it costs a friend his life and she realises she is not as free as she believes. DISCERNING GRACE is historical women's fiction that will appeal to fans of feisty historical female leads.

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Glass Dagger: The Tudor Queen's Glassmaker (The Tudor Queen's Glassmaker Series Book 1) by Peter Cooke (Petan Publishing) (160 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Being talented can be dangerous! Giacomo Bellini ignores Venetian societies unwritten rules for a nobleman and becomes a glassmaker like his grandfather. His romance with the daughter of a prominent senator, sets in motion a chain of events that leads to a false charge of treason. After a corruptly obtained conviction, he is sentenced to five years as a galley slave. Escaping to England, he changes his name to Jacob Bell. In London, his talent brings him acclaim, but his past catches up with him. His dishonest rival, Adrian Ragazoni, now Venetian Ambassador to London, is married to Jacob's love and plotting to kill the Queen. Jacob must defeat Ragazoni and his assassins, to save his love Maria and the Tudor Queen, Elizabeth I.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Acacia: Secrets of an African Painting by Paul Bondsfield (306 Reviews)    Price verified 59 minutes ago

All families have secrets, but some secrets are deadly. In this adventurous treasure hunt, two families' secrets collide across generations and continents. One family is from the Matabele people defending their very existence and the other from the colonial 'intruders' intent on domination of a wild land. Rumours of a great treasure of diamonds, buried deep in the African bush has swirled around the Braughton clan for generations and an old painting holds clues to these secrets no one understands... although many have tried. Loves, courage and loyalties are tested across a century of intrigue but James and Tara Braughton decide to solve the family riddle by travelling to southern Africa at a time of political change. Clues left them by Great Aunt Nellie who recently died point them in the direction of the treasure. But they discover more secrets on their journey from comfortable southern England to an untamed and unpredictable southern Africa, where the world of Mlimo, the Matabele spiritual leader still reigns for some. James & Tara are drawn into a dangerous chase, pitted against a proud enemy they neither know of nor comprehend. They soon discover disturbing truths that could either change lives - or end them.

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Auschwitz Protocol (The Sikora Files Book 1) by Jack Carnegie (198 Reviews)    Price verified 55 minutes ago

Retired US Detective Emil Janowitz lied to his wife for nearly forty years. Having lost his entire family whilst an inmate of Auschwitz-Birkenau it was simply easier on his soul to invent a past than face up to the demons buried deep inside. Life was good, but then the mail arrived bringing a letter which would result in a voyage of discovery, denunciation and confrontation with the past. Life is a journey, history should not be forgotten, the evil still exists.

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Angel of Bishopsgate: Book One in the Darker Cities Trilogy by Eloise Reuben (103 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

A terrifying villain. A young woman desperate for answers. Danger and intrigue in Victorian London. In 1848, Tessie and Finn struggle each day and dream of life far away in the New World, but when Tessie is attacked by an underworld figure known only as the Angel of Bishopsgate, her fight for survival has only just begun. Separated from her beloved Finn, and oblivious to why the Angel wants her dead, her only clue points home to Dublin, and a past she thought would never find her. Battling her way from the treacherous Old Nichol slums, and navigating the sparkling upper-classes, how will Tessie survive this game of cat-and-mouse with the city's most notorious villain?

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Work of Art (Somerset Stories Book 1) by Mimi Matthews (Perfectly Proper Press) (5,030 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

"Suspense and mystery within an absorbing love story. Readers will be hard put to set this one down before the end." -- Library Journal, starred review Winner of the 2020 HOLT Medallion An Uncommon Beauty... Hidden away in rural Devonshire, Phyllida Satterthwaite has always been considered more odd than beautiful. But in London, her oddity has made her a sensation. Far worse, it's caught the eye of the sinister Duke of Moreland -- a notorious art collector obsessed with acquiring one-of-a-kind treasures. To escape the duke's clutches, she's going to need a little help. An Unlikely Hero... Captain Arthur Heywood's days of heroism are long past. Grievously injured in the Peninsular War, he can no longer walk unaided, let alone shoot a pistol. What use can he possibly be to a damsel in distress? He has nothing left to offer except his good name. Can a marriage of convenience save Philly from the vengeful duke? Or will life with Arthur put her -- and her heart -- in more danger than ever?

Genre: Historical Fiction

Lord Temptation (The Charlotte Society Book 1) by Rebecca Hagan Lee (Amber House Books, LLC) (939 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

What's a proper lady to do when a gentleman's charms prove irresistible? With his unruly black hair and cool gray eyes, Anthony Carlisle, the Earl of Carlisle, was christened "Lord Temptation" the first time he conquered London society. His effortless charm captured the hearts of every besotted belle in Regency London. But his own heart was captured when he first laid eyes on Lady Caroline Hardage. After he is torn from her arms by battle and betrayal, Tony returns from the war a scarred and embittered recluse who refuses to leave his ancestral home. Caroline is presented with the perfect opportunity to breach those walls when she and her two closest friends form the "Charlotte Society", their mission being to adopt a returning soldier and meet his needs. But as Caroline lays siege to Anthony's gardens -- and his heart, she discovers just how quickly a man's needs can become a woman's desire... and just how irresistible Lord Temptation can still be... Book 1 of the brand new Regency series The Charlotte Society, which includes Lord Temptation, Lord Dare and Lord Rogue "Tender, enthralling romance straight from the heart!" -- Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author "Every Rebecca Hagan Lee book is a tender treasure!" -- Teresa Medeiros, New York Times bestselling author "Rebecca Hagan Lee taps into every woman's fantasy!" -- Christina Dodd, New York Times bestseller "Rebecca Hagan Lee warms my heart and touches my soul. She's a star in the making!" -- Sabrina Jeffries, New York Times bestselling author "Rebecca Hagan Lee is a writer on the rise!" -- Romantic Times

Genre: Historical Fiction

Angel Flights by Baer Charlton (139 Reviews)    Price verified 59 minutes ago

As Los Angeles comes of age in the 1960s, two undercover cops struggle to maintain their balance in the growing drug trade. Boundaries are broken and borders are crossed in an effort to do good--while doing bad. Newcomer Gabe learns from the masters. "Normal" is a meaningless word the civilian society makes up, and the books (on being a cop) don't know squat. Taken from real events, this is a warning of what was, and is about to be again. Truly a must-read for every woman.

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Sekhmet Bed: A Novel of Ancient Egypt (The She-King Book 1) by Libbie Hawker (Running Rabbit Press) (1,559 Review)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Don't miss the second book in this series, The Crook and Flail, at a special price for a limited time! Is Ahmose's divine gift a blessing or a curse? The second daughter of the Pharaoh, Ahmose has always dreamed of a quiet life as a priestess, serving Egypt's gods, ministering to the people of the Two Lands. But when the Pharaoh dies without an heir, she is given instead as Great Royal Wife to the new king - a soldier of common birth. For Ahmose is god-chosen, gifted with the ability to read dreams, and it is her connection to the gods which ensures the new Pharaoh his right to rule. Ahmose's elder sister Mutnofret has been raised to expect the privileged station of Great Royal Wife; her rage at being displaced cannot be soothed. As Ahmose fights the currents of Egypt's politics and Mutnofret's vengeful anger, her youth and inexperience carry her beyond her depth and into the realm of sacrilege. To right her wrongs and save Egypt from the gods' wrath, Ahmose must face her most visceral fear: bearing an heir. But the gods of Egypt are exacting, and even her sacrifice may not be enough to restore the Two Lands to safety. The Sekhmet Bed is the first volume of Libbie Hawker's series The She-King, a family saga of the Thutmosides, one of ancient Egypt's most fascinating royal families. Don't miss Book 2: The Crook and Flail Note: This ebook edition contains a preview chapter of Libbie Hawker's new ancient Egyptian series, The Book of Coming Forth by Day.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Vengeance Of A Slave (A Family Through The Ages Book 1) by V.M. Sang (Next Chapter) (248 Reviews)    Price verified 55 minutes ago

Forced to watch his father's crucifixion and separated from his mother, orphaned six-year-old Adelbhert's life forever changes when he is sold into slavery in Britannia. Years of servitude fill his heart with malice and he resolves to escape, determined to rescue those he loves and deliver retribution to the Romans who wronged him. But as new allies shed light on old perspectives, Adelbhert begins to question his path. Will he find true freedom, or allow his vengeance to consume him?

Genre: Historical Fiction

Heaven's Rain: Noah's Family and Their Journey of Faith by Jonathan Macnab (Story Reborn) (276 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Take a leap of faith into a world unlike any you have ever known, one where mankind still remembers its foundations and all the earth is clothed in perpetual springtime. Here, angels and demons wage war for the souls of mankind, and man lives for hundreds of years, forever growing either in righteousness or in evil. In these days, there are few who acknowledge where they have come from, few who keep hold of the one true God who wrought the world. For those who do, the blinders are ripped off and they see the truth: a world at war. Tucked just behind the veil of sense experience, battles rage and captives are taken as kingdoms collide and man is caught in the middle. The shocking part is this: it's our world. Discover the true story behind the origins of the world and experience the adventure of the times of the great biblical flood alongside characters like Noah, who finds his family caught up in the war for the survival of the human race. In this fight against the forces of darkness and the deep wounds of their own souls, they will face great sacrifice and tragedy if they hope to reach the reward. Some of them will not make the journey, and those who do will never be the same. *This book was previously published as Adam's Reign*

Genre: Historical Fiction

Blackbeard's Freedom: A Historical Fantasy Pirate Adventure Novel (Voyages of Queen Anne's Revenge Book 1) by Jeremy McLean (Points of Sail Publishing) (260 Reviews)    Price verified 19 minutes ago

Pirates, puzzles, and plunder combine as Blackbeard becomes the scourge of the seas in this story like "Pirates of the Caribbean meets Indiana Jones!" - James (Amazon.co.uk) What would you do for your Freedom? Would you steal? Kill? Die? For Edward Thatch, there's no questioning the depths he will go for his Freedom. "Kept me turning page after page to see what was going to happen." - Teressa J Betts Edward didn't know he had bought a former pirate ship until it was too late. A captain in his majesty's service, Isaac Smith, was already searching for the vessel and quickly caught Edward and his new crew. But when Smith threatened to take Edward's ship and his freedom away, he took matters into his own hands. Edward's hasty action sends him and his best friend Henry Morgan running from the law on an adventure across the Caribbean & Latin America. The two will have to fight not only to stay alive but to stay free during the so-called "Golden Age" of piracy. And as Edward learns more about the pirate who owned the ship before them and the surprises he left behind, the more he learns about the threat it poses to his and his crew's lives. Will Edward and Henry embrace the life that's been thrust upon them? Will they crash against the rocks of their misfortune? See how the pirate Blackbeard came to be the scourge of the Caribbean Sea and beyond, and follow him on his fantasy adventures full of pirates, privateers, and everything in between in The Voyages of Queen Anne's Revenge! Click "Look Inside" on the cover picture above to read the first few chapters, then buy and enjoy the rest!

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Devil's Bastard by Charlsie Russell (Loblolly Writer's House) (106 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Natchez on the river, 1794. The Spanish Fleet controls the Mississippi, and the Dons rule their rowdy British and American subjects with a patient hand. The location is strategic, the land fertile, and within two decades, cotton will be king. Into this web of international intrigue, the rich and powerful Elizabeth Boswell welcomes her orphaned grandniece Angelique Veilleux and introduces the impoverished beauty to a world of privilege. But power has its enemies and wealth demands a price. Rumor has it Elizabeth's success stems from dalliance with a lustful demon that still prowls her family farm of De Leau outside Natchez. At the center of this ominous legend is Elizabeth's grandson, the handsome and dangerous Mathias Douglas who saves Angelique from degradation and death near the end of her journey to Natchez. Mathias is the son of the doomed Julianna, Elizabeth's only daughter. Mathias' father, locals whisper, is Elizabeth's demon. Despite the dark rumors, Angelique cannot quell her feelings for Mathias, for whom she would make any sacrifice. An outcast, Mathias is cruelly tested by the temptation of Angelique's affection. Determined not to dishonor her, he callously puts her aside. But Elizabeth has other plans and offers him the family farm at De Leau to marry the girl. Soon Angelique finds herself desperately in love with the man who has conquered her body and possessed her soul. But something in the swamps surrounding De Leau stalks her, and nightmares invade her dreams. What she perceives as Mathias' indifference to the threat leaves Angelique isolated and afraid. She begins to doubt her grandaunt's motives for sending her to De Leau, as well as Mathias' role in Elizabeth's plan. Resolving her doubts means uncovering the secret of Mathias' sire. From Mathias and Angelique's first meeting to Elizabeth Boswell's revelation at story's end, "The Devil's Bastard" is a splendid read. First and foremost a sensual romance, it is also a well-researched historical ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

Gwen's Gentlemen: Women's Fiction (Seafarers Book 3) by Ruth Hay (70 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

A nineteenth century seaman's journal. A woman searching for renewal. An unexpected friendship. Is it possible that Gwen's life could be transformed like her sister Emily's? If so, which of the gentlemen, dead or alive, will claim her affections? ?In the first two books in the Seafarers Series, Emily Harrison finds her true love in Victor.? Now it could be her sister's turn; but there is a problem.? Gwen Harrison has never been an easy person to like. Perhaps it is because of her hard-scrabble existence, but when she is left on her own after her sister Emily's marriage, she has to rethink her life and look to her future. And that means men!? Can she snag a man and persuade him she has changed her ways? Does she even want to? This is the third novel in the Seafarers series of discerning women's fiction adventure books. It can be read as a standalone story.

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Amber Treasure (Northern Crown Book 1) by Richard Denning (Mercia Books) (1,685 Review)    Price verified 59 minutes ago

597 A.D. Treachery in Dark Ages Northumbria. Cerdic is the nephew of a great warrior who died a hero of the Anglo-Saxon country of Deira. Growing up in a quiet village, he dreams of the glories of battle and of one day writing his name into the sagas. He experiences the true horrors of war, however, when his home is attacked, his sister kidnapped, his family betrayed and his uncle's legendary sword stolen. Cerdic is thrown into the struggles that will determine the future of 6th century Britain and must show courageous leadership and overcome treachery, to save his kingdom, rescue his sister and return home with his uncle's sword. "I will take care of the body of my lord and you can carry the sword, story teller. For all good stories are about a sword." The Northern Crown series follows the story of a young nobleman - Cerdic - as he lives through the darkest years of the Dark Ages. Through his eyes we witness the climatic events that forged the nations of Britain. For it out of this time that the English, Welsh, Irish and Scots races began to form: born in the conflict between Saxon and Celt, Pagan and Christian.

Genre: Historical Fiction

On Hadrian's Secret Service: gripping, unputdownable thriller of Roman Britain by Gavin Chappell (Schlock! Publications) (365 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

In a murky world of mystery and espionage, a Roman soldier discovers a plot to murder Emperor Hadrian... '... a very solid book, enjoyable to read and thrilling to follow... ' Koit (Goodreads reviewer) AD 120. A new emperor is on the throne. In Britain, Gaius Flaminius Drusus, auxiliary tribune of the Ninth Legion, survives an attack by barbarians only to find himself flung into a world of mystery and intrigue when he is seconded to the Roman secret service. Plots and counterplots are brewing. The sinister Caledonian druids are planning something. But also acting suspiciously is the Roman governor, Falco. When he uncovers a plan to assassinate the emperor, Flaminius finds himself outlawed and on the run. Accompanied by a Celtic warrior woman he sets out on an epic journey from the edges of empire to its pulsing heart, followed by a final chase through the secret tunnels beneath Hadrian's Villa. And disaster strikes when it is least expected... The first in a series, ON HADRIAN'S SECRET SERVICE is a gripping story of espionage and conspiracy, - for fans of Simon Scarrow, Ben Kane, Harry Sidebottom, and Conn Iggulden. More praise for ON HADRIAN'S SECRET SERVICE: '... a good novel of the genre... ' Brian Turner (Goodreads reviewer) 'I felt as if I was in the middle of the action... ' James Brown (Amazon reviewer) 'Hard to put the book down... ' Robert C Cusick (Amazon reviewer)

Genre: Historical Fiction

Dear Maude (The Dear Maude Trilogy Book 1) by Denise Liebig (Amazon Digital Services) (1,068 Review)    Price verified 9 minutes ago

Emily thought her college scholarship was a step forward... But it turned out to be a step backward... IN TIME Dear Maude is a multi-genre novel that blends time travel romance, mystery and intrigue, set in different time periods, with enough twists and turns to keep you turning the pages. It's the multi-award winning story of a naive college graduate, whose first job is anything but conventional. Go on an unforgettable, romantic, Time Travel Adventure 2017 Readers' Favorite Awards Bronze Medal Winner, Fiction-Tall Tale Category 2018 New Apple Summer eBook Awards, Official Selection "Beautifully written, this story brings time travel to life!" Upstate New York, 2012. Emily Stanton, a sociology major, graduates from college and is obligated to work for the mysterious company that funded her education. But a job with Evergreen Research Corporation is not what she expects. From fancy balls and operas to corsets and kid gloves, Emily learns to be a specialist in 1910 society. In the process, she finds herself fully immersed in the lives of wealthy aristocrats and industry leaders, whose thirst for power leads them to manipulate everything, including time. Thrust into this strange and dangerous world, Emily becomes their most important asset. Unable to trust her coworkers or her surroundings, however, Emily finds herself alone--with her very survival in the hands of a handsome stranger, Wendell Beringer. Unfortunately, Emily soon discovers that he has a few secrets of his own. Can she trust this man or the feelings she develops for him? Only time will tell. Follow Emily's unexpected journey, where journal entries to her deceased aunt and the powerful secrets they contain, become her only link to the life she once knew and the future she must choose to follow. Get a copy and go on an adventure you will never forget! Other Books by Denise Liebig: The Dear Maude Trilogy Collection Sophia Remembering Skye For the Love of Maude Forever Maude Visit the ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

Innocence Lost: Can this desperate widow find justice in a lawless city? (Bootleggers' Chronicles Book 1) by Sherilyn Decter (321 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

In a city of bootleggers and crime, one woman must rely on a long-dead lawman to hunt down justice... Philadelphia, 1924. Maggie Barnes doesn't have much left. After the death of her husband, she finds herself all alone to care for her young son and look after their rundown house. As if that weren't bad enough, Prohibition has turned her neighborhood into a bootlegger's playground. To keep the shoddy roof over their heads, she has no choice but to take on boarders with criminal ties. When her son's friend disappears, Maggie suspects the worst. And local politicians and police don't seem to have any interest in an investigation. With a child's life on the line, Maggie takes the case and risks angering the enemy living right under her nose. Maggie's one advantage may be her oldest tenant: the ghost of a Victorian-era cop. With his help, can she find justice in a lawless city? Innocence Lost is the first novel in the Bootleggers' Chronicles, a series of historical fiction tales. If you like headstrong heroines, Prohibition-era criminal underworlds, and a touch of the paranormal, then you'll love Sherilyn Decter's gripping tale. Buy Innocence Lost to dive into corruption and mystery today!

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Executions (Choctaw Tribune Historical Fiction Series, Book 1) by Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer (RockHaven Publishing) (759 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

From an award-winning author and Choctaw storyteller comes a riveting tale set in turn-of-the-century Indian Territory. Who would show up for their own execution? 1892, Indian Territory. A war brews in the Choctaw Nation as two political parties grapple between old tradition and evolving issues -- with eighteen-year-old Choctaw Ruth Ann Teller caught in the middle. In a small but booming pre-statehood town, Ruth Ann's mixed blood family owns a controversial newspaper, the Choctaw Tribune, infamous for its dedication to unbiased truth. Ruth Ann wants to help spread the word about critical issues, but there is danger for a female reporter on all fronts -- socially, politically, even physically. But is the truth worth dying for? When this quest leads Ruth Ann and her brother Matthew, the stubborn editor of the fledgling Choctaw Tribune, to the farm of a condemned murderer, it also brings them to head on clashes with leading townsmen who want their reports about what really happened silenced no matter what. With the execution fast approaching, truth itself is on the line. When the dust has settled, who will survive to know the truth? And can the truth itself survive when all else is lost? The Executions is a story of friendship, faith, and family in a gritty western setting with characters that fight for truth against all odds. "Among the many pleasures of Sarah Elisabeth's writing are her attention to character, language, and period detail. In The Executions, a story grounded in history and the complexities of pre-statehood Oklahoma, she brings to life, with great heart, the compelling mix of cultures, faith, and political intrigue in the old Choctaw Nation. An intriguing read." -- Rilla Askew, author of The Mercy Seat *** About the Choctaw Tribune Historical Fiction series: These books let you explore the old Choctaw Nation with Matthew and Ruth Ann Teller, a Choctaw brother and sister pair who own a newspaper, the Choctaw Tribune. They're in the midst of ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

Barchester Towers (Chronicles of Barsetshire) by Anthony Trollope (Green World Classics) (95 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

This 1857 sequel to The Warden wryly chronicles the struggle for control of the English diocese of Barchester. It opens with the Bishop of Barchester lying on his death bed; soon a battle begins over who will take over power, with key players including the rather incompetent Dr Proudie, his fiendishly unpleasant wife and his slippery curate, Slope. This is a wonderfully rich novel, in which men and women are too shy to tell each other of their love; misunderstandings abound; and Church of England officials are only too willing to undermine each other in the battle for power. One of Trollope's best-loved novels, it is a dazzlingly real portrayal of nineteenth-century provincial England peppered with humour, wisdom and extraordinary characters.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Mercenary by David M. Gaughran (2,493 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

New Orleans, 1891: Lee Christmas gets drunk and falls asleep at the throttle of his locomotive, plowing straight into an oncoming train. Blacklisted from the railroad and his marriage in tatters, he flees New Orleans on a steamer bound for the tropics. In Honduras, he begins a quiet new life. But trouble has a way of finding Christmas. With unrest sweeping the countryside, he's kidnapped by bandits. Soon, he finds himself taking sides in an all-out civil war--as leader of the rebellion. MERCENARY is the thrilling story of the USA's most famous soldier of fortune: the hard-drinking drifter who changed the fate of a nation. Praise for MERCENARY: "Highly recommended to readers of adventure fiction and history, as well as anyone interested in American adventurism and meddling in Latin America."--Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Michael Wallace. "A barnstorming story lifted from the annals of history and brought back to life on the page."--Donald Barker, Reedsy Discovery. "Lee Christmas led a roaring life on and off the battlefield. Gaughran's great, fast-paced read keeps you right alongside all his exploits."--Richard Sutton, author of The Red Gate.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Caribbee by Thomas Hoover (Doubleday) (1,007 Review)    Price verified 59 minutes ago

"This action-crammed, historically factual novel... is a rousing read, ably researched by Hoover" Publishers Weekly Barbados and Jamaica 1648. The lush and deadly Caribbean paradise, domain of rebels and slaveholders, of bawds and buccaneers. Colonists fight a wishful war for freedom against England. CARIBBEE is the untold story of the first American revolution, as English colonists pen a Declaration of Defiance ("liberty" or "death") against Parliament and fight a full-scale war for freedom against an English fleet -- with cannon, militia, many lives lost -- over a century before 1776. The powerful story line, based on actual events, also puts the reader in the midst of the first major English slave auction in the Americas, and the first slave revolt. We see how plantation slavery was introduced into the English colonies, setting a cruel model for North America a few decades later, and we experience what it was like to be a West African ripped from a rich culture and forced to slave in the fields of the New World. We also see the unleashed greed of the early Puritans, who burned unruly slaves alive, a far different truth from that presented in sanitized history books. Finally, we witness how slavery contributed to the failure of the first American revolution, as well as to the destruction of England's hope for a vast New World empire. We also are present at the birth of the buccaneers, one-time cattle hunters who banded together to revenge a bloody Spanish attack on their home, and soon became the most feared marauders in the New World. The story is mythic in scope, with the main participants being classic American archetypes -- a retelling of the great American quest for freedom and honor. The major characters are based on real individuals, men and women who came West to the New World to seek fortune and personal dignity. Reviews "This action-crammed, historically factual novel... is a rousing read about the bad old marauding days, ably reserarched by ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

Daffodils: Book One in The Katherine Wheel Series by Alex Martin (6,385 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Daffodils is essentially a love story, whose tender heart is almost torn apart through the tumultuous challenge of World War One. "A profound meditation on love and loss and the perils of war": Bookbub. Daffodils is the Winner of the New Apple Literary Award for Excellence in Independent Publishing 2019 Medallist Winner E-Book. "Absorbing, involving, unputdownable, honest, great characterisation". Indie Book Bargains Featured Author Book of the day June 25th 2013 and was chosen to be in the first edition of the Fussy Librarian's selection. COMPLETELY REVISED EDITION Katy, a maidservant at Cheadle Manor, longs to escape her narrow life but events unfold slowly in her rural village in Wiltshire. Jem Phipps has always loved Katy. His proposal of marriage rescues her from scandal but after tragedy strikes Jem becomes a reluctant soldier on the battlefields of The First World War, leaving Katy behind, restless and alone. Lionel White, the local curate, has just returned from India bringing a dash of colour to the small village and offers Katy a window on the wider world. Only when Katy joins up as a WAAC girl does she finally break free from the stifling class-ridden hierarchies that bind her but the brutality of 20th-century global war brings home the price she has paid for her search. Through the horrors of WW1, Katy discovers only love brings freedom. For fans of historical fiction, DAFFODILS is Book One of The Katherine Wheel Saga. Find out how these characters fared after the Armistice when they entered a new, modern age in its sequel, PEACE LILY. They have to carve out new lives in a changed world, having survived the war only to face new, unexpected challenges when they return home. A third book, SPEEDWELL, takes the characters into the daring arena of motor racing in the 1920s and Katy's defiant bid for independence. Book Four, WILLOW, (novella-sized) bridges the gap between the generations as the children of Cassandra and Douglas, Jem and Katy embark on a ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

Olivia, Mourning (The Olivia Series Book 1) by Yael Politis (4,191 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Olivia wants the 80 acres in far off Michigan that her father left to whichever of his offspring stakes a claim. As Olivia says, "I'm sprung off him just as much as Avis or Tobey." The problem: she's seventeen, female, and it's 1841. Her childhood friend Mourning Free knows how to work a farm and Olivia has complete trust in him.The problem: he's the orphaned son of runaway slaves and reluctant to travel and work with a white girl. He especially fears the slave catchers who patrol the free states, hunting fugitive slaves. Not without qualms, they set off together. All goes well, despite the drudgery of survival in an isolated log cabin. Incapable of acknowledging her feelings for Mourning, Olivia thinks her biggest problem is her unrequited romantic interest in their young, single neighbor. Then her world falls apart. Strong-willed, vulnerable, and compassionate, Olivia is a compelling protagonist on a journey to find a way to do the right thing in a world in which so much is wrong. The Olivia series consists of: Book 1 - Olivia, Mourning (Historical - 1840s) Book 2 - The Way the World Is (Historical - 1840s) Book 3 - Whatever Happened to Mourning Free? (Vintage Contemporary -1967 and Historical - 1840s) Book 4 - The Summer of 1848 (Historical - 1840s) Book 5 - Money and Good Things (Historical - 1850s) Other books by this author: The Lonely Tree (Historical - 1930s-1960s, Israel) The Summer of 1974 (Vintage Contemporary, Israel)

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Crown in the Heather (The Bruce Trilogy Book 1) by N. Gemini Sasson (Cader Idris Press) (3,157 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

(THE BRUCE TRILOGY: BOOK I) Love and loyalty. Betrayal and murder. What is the cost of a crown? In 1290, Scotland is without a king. Two families - the Bruces and the Balliols - vie for the throne. Robert the Bruce is in love with Elizabeth de Burgh, the daughter of an adherent of the ruthless Longshanks, King of England. In order to marry her and not give up his chances of someday becoming King of Scots, Robert must abandon his rebel ways and bide his time as Longshanks' vassal. But Edward, Longshanks' heir, doesn't trust the opportunistic Scotsman and vows to one day destroy him. While quietly plotting his rebellion, Robert is betrayed by one of his own and must flee Longshanks' vengeance. Aided by the unlikely brilliance of the soft-spoken young nobleman, James Douglas, Robert battles for his throne. Victory, though, is never certain and Robert soon learns that keeping his crown may mean giving up that which he loves most-his beloved Elizabeth.

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Promise (The Lady Quill Chronicles Book 1) by D.D. Chant (252 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Orphaned as a child, Adele of Berron found herself betrothed to a stranger and hidden from the outside world until the day of her marriage. Forced to leave her home and those who have cared for her since infancy, Adele is thrust into the adventure of her life. Rafe of Valrek, her companion through the dangerous web of intrigue she faces, has been promised to Adele since the battle for Calis destroyed both of their lives. His reckless decision to conceal his identity from her may destroy all he holds dear. Or maybe in each other they will find the ally neither ever dreamed existed.

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (Amazon Publishing) (2,635 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Charles Dickens' first novel, The Pickwick Papers was first published in 1836. Samuel Pickwick is the founder and perpetual president of the Pickwick Club. He and his fellow Pickwickians travel to the far-flung corners of London in search of adventure - luckily for the gentlemen, amusement and hilarity are never in short supply. Along their way, they encounter plenty of characters - from villains who land them in deep trouble to one woman who sues Pickwick to force him into marriage, providing the Pickwickians with plenty of tales to entertain. Episode List This book was initially released in episodes as a Kindle Serial. All episodes are now available for immediate download as a complete book. Learn more about Kindle Serials Episode 1: Released on September 6, 2012. 46 pages. Chapters 1 and 2, originally released in March 1836. Episode 2: Released on September 13, 2012. 51 pages. Chapters 3 - 5, originally released in April 1836. Episode 3: Released on September 19, 2012. 63 pages. Chapters 6 - 8, originally released in May 1836. Episode 4: Released on September 26, 2012. 63 pages. Chapters 9 - 11, originally released in June 1836. Episode 5: Released on October 3, 2012. 64 pages. Chapters 12 - 14, originally released in July 1836. Episode 6: Released on October 10, 2012. 63 pages. Chapters 15 - 17, originally released in August 1836. Episode 7: Released on October 17, 2012. 61 pages. Chapters 18 - 20, originally released in September 1836. Episode 8: Released on October 24, 2012. 66 pages. Chapters 21 - 23, originally released in October 1836. Episode 9: Released on October 31, 2012. 60 pages. Chapters 24 - 26, originally released in November 1836. Episode 10: Released on November 7, 2012. 50 pages. Chapters 27 and 28, originally released in December 1836. Episode 11: Released on November 14, 2012. 57 pages. Chapters 29 - 31, originally released in January 1837. Episode 12: Released on November 21,2012. 46 pages. Chapters 32 and 33, originally released in ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

Sentence of Marriage (Promises to Keep Book 1) by Shayne Parkinson (Shayne Parkinson via Smashwords) (14,538 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

"I won't have her forced," Jack said. "Let her decide for herself." Amy knew her father meant it. She could say no if she wanted. But this marriage would make everything all right. They could put all the trouble she had caused behind them. Everyone would be happy again. Everyone except her. "Sentence of Marriage" is the first book in the three-volume "Promises to Keep". In nineteenth century New Zealand, there are few choices for a farm girl like Amy. Her life seems mapped out for her by the time she is twelve. Amy dreams of an exciting life in the world beyond her narrow boundaries. But it is the two people who come to the farm from outside the valley who change her life forever, and Amy learns the high cost of making the wrong choice. "One of the best historical novels I've had the pleasure to read in years." - WorkingGirl Reviews. "The story was captivating, the characters real, the dialogue crisp. I admit to having cried and laughed and even having wanted to murder a character and beat another one within an inch of his life -- which is simply a testament to how well written these books are." - AmericanEditor.

Genre: Historical Fiction