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My Father, My Enemy

by J.P. Reedman

Juliane Fitzroy is the illegitimate daughter of Henry I -- one of his twenty-two bastards. When her father weds her to a young Norman lord, Eustace de Breteuil, she thinks she has done well in life for the daughter of a Saxon concubine. But Eustace wants a castle he cannot have. He starts hostilities with its castellan, Ralph Harenc, egged on by the dubious Amaury de Montfort. To keep the peace, King Henry orders a hostage exchange between Eustace and Ralph. Juliane's pretty young daughters for Ralph's son. In a drunken rage, fuelled on by Amaury, Eustace breaks the truce and blinds Harenc's boy. Furious, the King allows Ralph to take his own brutal vengeance upon Henry's own granddaughters. Crazed with grief, Juliane plots revenge for the maiming of her children. The Wheel of Fate spins. The King must die, his own daughter judge, jury, executioner ...

Push Not the River (The Poland Trilogy Book 1)

by James Martin

The first book in an IPPI Gold Medal Winning series contains "all the sweep and romance of the classic romantic epics, such as 'Gone with the Wind' and 'Doctor Zhivago,' with a heroine who remains strong in the face of both personal and political tragedy....Anna Maria's story is at once timeless and timely." ~India Edghill, author of "Queenmaker"

A Mother's Loss

by Caroline Rebisz

Two women share a loss no mother should have to bear, connected across time. Present day: Liz Stamford uproots her family to the Norfolk countryside to escape a traumatic loss. Their new house, a renovated pub, holds a ghostly secret from the past. Liz tunes into those memories; uncovering a loss which tethers a young girl into the fabric of her new home. Grief drives Liz to solve the mystery of the girl in her dreams who cannot rest in peace. 1860: Sarah Whiting lives with her mother and siblings in the Crown and Hare pub. One night she is attacked by her stepfather. The consequences of his actions lead to heartbreak and scandal for the family. Can Liz discover what dreadful events haunt her new home? Can she solve the mystery and bring peace to Sarah?

Forecast

by Aaron Ryan

What if you could undo 9/11 and prevent tragedy? What if you had the power to see the future, but every glimpse you caught filled you with terror? Would you dare to intervene, even if it meant causing the very calamity you were trying to prevent? This is the dilemma facing 28-year-old meteorologist Roland Bishop from Jersey City. After surviving a lightning strike, Roland discovers he can see glimpses of the future by simply being near those who are about to commit atrocities. But when he meets a psychologist who helps him understand the source of his power, Roland realizes that he must make a difficult choice. Will he use his abilities to save innocent lives, or will he inadvertently become a pawn in the very tragedies he's trying to prevent?

Mother's Gold

by Lacey Cook

Is what you seek truly precious? More precious than gold? In the late 1950s, a grieving widow in a remote Australian town receives a small gold nugget at her husband’s funeral—an unassuming token that will bind her and her son, Quinn, to a reclusive landowner for years. Seeking a fresh start, she takes a housekeeping job in an isolated Victorian town for a war-scarred man whose obsessions with gold and drink create growing tension. Quinn struggles under the rule of a cruel teacher, while home life grows ever more dangerous. When a violent confrontation forces them to flee with only what they can carry, their fragile hopes are shattered. Years later, Quinn returns as an adult to uncover buried secrets—but will he find healing, or something even more valuable? Mother’s Gold is a stirring novel of family, survival, and redemption—perfect for fans of literary and historical fiction.

The Hoping Well

by Michael Stewart

A farmer from the 1950s is visited by a woman claiming to be from 2025. They fall in love and hatch a plan to prevent tragic events in history, like the JFK assassination or the Challenger Space Shuttle explosion. But then she disappears. With only fragments of information, he is left on his own to navigate history and attempt to make right what once went wrong.

A Time to Serve

by Chris Glatte

As World War II begins, the Cooper family is thrust headlong into the fray, where they must face the ultimate test of courage—from the home front to the battlefield.

What We Say in the Dark

by Gary Baysinger

Because of past indiscretions, U.S Army Intelligence Officer Don Gibson finds himself demoted to covering as a refugee case worker in Lisbon, a city teeming with spies and assassins. There, he is delegated to collecting scraps of information to appease his superiors, a dull assignment soon eclipsed by the pleasures of Lisbon. His idle existence accelerates when he crosses paths with fellow worker Isabelle, whose own shadowy past brings its share of questions. In no time, Don is caught up in a deadly guessing game that puts his life at risk.

The Last Rose of Auschwitz: A Gripping and Heartbreaking World War 2 Historical Novel Inspired by a True Story

by Hagar Tenenbaum

1940. Jurek, a young Polish idealist, was only nineteen when he was imprisoned at Auschwitz for trying to join the Polish resistance. But years of imprisonment have shaped him into a survivor, a camp veteran who knows how to use his resourcefulness and charm to get what he needs. (Check price before downloading as free giveaway may end before midnight U.S. time.)

Black Cloud Rises

by Douglas Robbins

On Thanksgiving Day—known to many Indigenous Americans as the Day of Mourning—Black Cloud watches his niece and nephew delight in the Macy's parade from their Pine Ridge Reservation home, while he silently carries generations of unacknowledged grief. After receiving a powerful vision, he and his friends embark on a daring journey to disrupt America's beloved parade—not simply as protest, but as a desperate plea to be truly seen by a nation that has looked away for centuries. As their plan unfolds in the heart of New York City, what begins as an act of defiance transforms into an unexpected path toward healing for both sides of America's oldest wound.

The Boy Who Changed His World

by Robert Whanslaw

A World War II veteran and a teenage boy tormented at home and school form a friendship that changes the lives of not just them but all those around them. A story of hope that pushes the boundaries of friendship and love and how far those limits can be taken. For fans of heart-warming and emotional reads, this book is a must-read. It's a perfect choice for book clubs, with its thought-provoking themes and relatable characters. So don't wait any longer, pick up this captivating novel now before the price changes.

Remnant

by Katie Sweeting

Bridgerton meets 12 Years a Slave! Remnant is a historical novel about Olu and Joanna, Black girls born in the 1700s. Remnant will enthrall readers of historical fiction, who love a good story about real people in fascinating settings in the distant past – in this case, Nigeria, England, South Carolina, Virginia, New York, and Nova Scotia – spanning the years 1754 to 1833. Will family members separated by slavery ever be reunited?

First In Series: A Sampler Collection of Three Historical Sagas

by Johanna Craven

Three complete novels. Three different series. Meet your new favourite characters today! Looking for something new to read? Get the first book in three different historical sagas by award-winning author Johanna Craven. Read them all and choose your favorite!

The Lady of the Lighthouse

by Terri Greening

Literary Titan Gold Book Award Winner Loralei Lancaster, a lonely lighthouse keeper on the Great Lakes during WWII, rebuffs a dangerous pirate and is pursued by a mysterious spy while waiting for her husband, Devon, to guide his ship home. An unforgettable cast of characters whose story will leave you breathless! “The Lady of the Lighthouse is a fascinating read.” - Literary Titan

Caring for Evil

by Cara Livingston

Caring for Evil by Cara Livingston is a powerful story about kindness and forgiveness. Anna, a Christian woman, is asked to care for an elderly man who doesn’t remember his past—a past tied to terrible acts of evil. Inspired by Holocaust survivors’ wisdom, Anna chooses to treat him with compassion, not because he deserves it, but because it is the right thing to do. The book explores how faith, empathy, and doing good in the face of evil can bring light to even the darkest situations. It is a heartfelt story about the strength it takes to show kindness, no matter the circumstances.

The Loose Thread

by Liz Harris

1938. With the threat of WW2 little more than a shadow on the horizon, Rose Hammond marries Tom Benest, whom she hardly knows, and leaves London to live with Tom on his family’s farm in Jersey. There she’s welcomed by his parents as she attempts to adjust to her new life, but meets with open hostility from Tom’s sister, Kathleen. Less than two years later, the lives of the family are turned upside down when Jersey is cut loose from the protection of Britain. The Germans move in and seize control of the island, forcing the islanders into a perilous situation that will test their endurance and resourcefulness. As the German Occupation tightens its grip on life on the island, Tom and Rose are torn apart in a situation of unimaginable heartbreak, which calls for the greatest of courage, and a powerful determination to survive.

An Ocean Between

by David Tanner

When Mark “Russ” Russell returns to Washington eager to prove himself after two failed Foreign Service postings, he lands a job at the new Office of Strategic Services, where he discovers that even the most straightforward mission can go badly wrong. His personal life is also in turmoil: his fiancée, Piper, is becoming increasingly unstable while awaiting a transfer from her post in Kuwait, leaving Russ to wonder how well he really knows her. Meanwhile, Russ's first love, Rhonda, has also embarked on a new career—as an intelligence officer in Switzerland. But when she identifies an Abwehr agent willing to exchange crucial information, she quickly learns that her source may bring more trouble than she bargained for. Set against the backdrop of World War II, An Ocean Between combines espionage, suspense, drama, and romance in a page-turning story that’s both gripping and deeply rewarding.

The Weight of Ash and Prayer

by Ashley Broussard

In The Weight of Ash and Prayer, two women separated by more than a century—Sylvie Broussard in 2003 and her ancestor Marie-Clémentine in the 1860s—confront the silences passed down through generations. When Sylvie discovers hidden letters and family records in rural Louisiana, she uncovers the story of a Creole woman erased from history, and the legacy of a war that never truly ended. As timelines intertwine, the novel explores grief, inheritance, and the unspoken costs of survival. Lyrical and unflinching, The Weight of Ash and Prayer is a haunting meditation on memory, womanhood, and the truths we carry even when we cannot name them.

Princess in the Police Station

by J.P. Reedman

1964. Workmen clearing a bombsite in London uncover a hidden vault containing a coffin. A retired policeman, examining the sarcophagus in the nearby police station , notices a plaque attached to the leaden lid. Inside lies a lost princess...Anne, the little bride to one of the infamous 'Princes in the Tower.' Dual timeline book set in the 1960's and the late 15th century. Based on true events.

The Puppet Maker's Daughter

by Karla M. Jay

WWII comes late to Budapest. Nineteen-year-old Marika, forced out of nursing school, believes she and her Jewish family will remain safe, even as Nazi soldiers fill their cobbled streets. With Russians to their east, the Allies to their west, everyone assumes the war is nearly over. Her father, once a prominent engineer, returns to his passion for puppet making. Soon, she is pulled into the resistance to rescue orphans and displaced Jews while keeping her family one step ahead of Eichmann’s extermination plans. One day, as peril intensifies, she must make a decision that puts her in extreme danger to save herself, her family, and the orphans she’s sheltered. Will she regret that moment for the rest of her life?

The Place

by E.B. Sullivan

During California’s 1849 gold rush, Lula’s father sells her to a madam for a few coins. At first, thirteen-year-old Lula's mind drifts to positive thoughts to flee terrifying moments with lustful men. Over time, viewing most gentlemen callers as lonely, wounded boys, she attempts to help soothe their emotional scars. During free hours, Lula aids folks in the community by setting up broken bones, stitching wounds, assisting women in childbirth, and providing general medical care. One day, she removes a bullet from handsome young Jess. From then on, thinking of him makes her heart sing. Although she knows the absurdity of a respectable man courting a woman from her sullied profession, Lula can’t resist fantasizing about Jess. Can Lula’s inner glow and quest for healing others raise her from the depths of darkness to the heights of love’s eternal light?

This book contains scenes of: sexual violence

Glass Cedars

by Katherine Saad Feghali

GLASS CEDARS, set against the backdrop of the Lebanese Civil War, is extremely relevant and timely with the news coming from the Middle East today. The story also mirrors what is happening now worldwide—deeply divided populations exploited by powerful players. Twenty-year-old Maya is given one hour to pack one suitcase and flee war torn Beirut. She completes graduate school in Los Angeles and launches a successful career in the aerospace industry. In spite of a good life, she is unable to escape her past and decides to return to Lebanon. From bomb scarred Beirut to the glitz of 1970s Los Angeles this is a tale of fate, passion and conflict. It highlights the value of friendship, similarities among people and the fragility of life. AI generated text from Amazon reviews: Customers find the book meaningful, powerful, and captivating.

Delphi

by Karen Martin

Four years after Cressida sought refuge in a timeless Minoan cave, the appearance of an unknown aunt spirals her into chaos. Childhood wounds resurface, compelling Cressida toward a crucial decision. Will she trade her newfound life for love and financial security? Inspired by dreams, she travels to Delphi seeking counsel from the Oracle, unaware of her pivotal role to save humanity from catastrophic misery. With a rich tapestry of snakes and prophetic visions, and a captivating heroine in search of her own truth, Delphi offers a spellbinding exploration of the human spirit. Delphi straddles history and mythology. Sequel to Dancing the Labyrinth, it can be enjoyed as a stand-alone novel. It is the third book in the thematic series Women Unveiled, which blends myth, history and imagination in the telling of (almost true) stories.

The Incredible Adventures of Chana in Judea

by Emil Buchman

12-year-old Chana from New Jersey is suddenly transported to 1st century BCE Judea during her trip to Israel. She is swept into a civil war and meets historical figures Miriam, Herod and Caesar. Can she survive ancient dangers and find her way home?

What News on the Rialto

by Anthony Wildman

Young Will Shakespeare runs away from his humdrum life and finds his way to London where a chance encounter and a new friendship drag him into the world of Elizabethan espionage and a supposedly simple mission to Venice that soon goes wrong. This is Shakespeare as you've never imagined him.