Whether your passion is The Ancient Greeks, The Wars of The Roses or The Russian Revolution, you'll find stories of life during these eras and every other, often using factual accounts to build a fictional narrative.
Historical Fiction Books
Canelo Wishing Water: A captivating historical saga set
Book SynopsisHer desire for love will have disastrous consequences…Lissa Turner has everything a girl could wish for. She’s beautiful, intelligent and has a wonderful family in the picturesque Lake District. But despite her good fortune, Lissa is unhappy. Her mother abandoned her as a baby, and ever since, she’s been wracked with insecurity, fearing everyone else will leave her too.As soon as she is old enough, she takes up a job in Carreckwater, a lively village in the heart of Lakeland. She makes many friends, but Lissa’s need to be loved and cherished leads her to rush into marriage. Can she make the relationship work, or will she live to regret her decision?An enchanting saga set in the Lake District, perfect for fans of Ruth Hamilton and Rosie Goodwin.
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Canelo Luckpenny Land: An inspiring WWII saga about love
Book SynopsisCan she overcome her family’s doubts to achieve her dream?Meg Turner has a hard life. She lives on a lonely farm in the Lake District and her only company is her bully of a father and her brother, who resents her. They want to keep her at home, but Meg is desperate for more. She finds comfort in her best friend, Kath, and Lanky Lawson, who is more of a father figure to her than her own. Her true source of hope though, is Lanky’s son, Jack, who she loves and hopes to marry one day. However as war looms on the horizon and the world is thrown into chaos, Meg realises that the only thing she can really count on is the land she loves. She throws herself into tending the farm, but when a stranger arrives in the dale, her world will change forever.A vivid and enchanting saga of Lakeland life in the Second World War, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Anna Jacobs.
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Canelo Storm Clouds Over Broombank: An inspiring WWII
Book SynopsisAs she struggles to find her feet with her work, new problems emerge… Meg Turner is finally doing the job she loves, but life as a sheep farmer proves tougher than she anticipated. She is a woman trying to prove herself in a man’s world against the backdrop of a brutal war.With her faith being tested in her work, she also fears that the man she loves will betray her again. Meg struggles to allow herself to love baby Lissa when her mother may return to claim her at any moment.Meanwhile, Kath faces new challenges in the WAAF, but cannot stop thinking about her child. Can she ever get over the guilt of leaving her child behind?A heartwarming story of love and loyalty, perfect for fans of Anna Jacobs and Rosie Harris.
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Canelo A Call to Courage: A powerfully captivating and
Book SynopsisFar from home, will she fight for freedom?21-year-old Alix is studying in Paris, far away from Sasha, her Serbian father and Leonora, her English mother, as World War Two breaks out. Finding hope even in troubled times, romance sparks with fellow student Raoul; but she soon learns young love can be tumultuous.So, when Steve, a handsome American pilot with Serbian ancestors, enters her life, she can’t ignore her feelings toward him. And making a decision will be even harder as both men leave for war…Meanwhile, in Belgrade her father is embroiled in a plot against the Prince Regent, while her mother begins to work with the Nursing Corps in Finland.Life in Paris grows perilous under the oppressive German occupation, and Alix is faced with an impossible choice: run for home, or stay and join the Resistance. Can she find the courage to risk her life for freedom?Meet the characters from Holly Green’s Frontline Nurses series, in this captivating new historical read set in Paris during WW2. Fans of Amanda Lees and Suzanne Kelman will love this.Readers are absolutely hooked:‘So well written… felt so real. Everything about it made for a great read. I recommend this and give it 5 stars.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘A fantastic story … The characters capture your attention right from the very first page.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘The story had me hooked from the beginning … highly recommend’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Great book by this author … felt like I was in the story’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewPraise for Holly Green: ‘Holly Green’s research and delivery of her stories gives readers a glimpse of the reality of war.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Holly’s storytelling is amazing, you feel you are actually there.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
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Canelo Taking Heart: A heartwarming family saga set in
Book SynopsisCan sisterhood pull them through the darkest days?Imogen Caldwell and her sisters, Daisy and Elsie, are fighting to save their childhood home and stay in Bristol. After times became hard their father sold the family business – now all they have left is each other.When tragedy tears the Caldwell girls apart, they begin to forge their own futures. But the Second World War looms, and their lives will change more dramatically than they could have ever imagined.Through love and heartbreak, fear and loss, can they make it through the war unscathed?This inspiring wartime, coming of age story is perfect for fans of Rosie Clarke, Michelle Rawlins and Elaine Everest.
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Canelo Daisy's War: A compelling wartime saga of love
Book SynopsisWith hope dwindling, can she find her way again?The three Caldwell sisters have split up. Imogen has joined the war effort, Elsie has married, and Daisy is living away from home and missing her sisters.Although busy making new friends and dancing with handsome young men, Daisy cannot avoid the horrors of the war. As a nurse she is confronted by death daily, and she can’t help but worry that one day she’ll lose those closest to her.As the chaos of the Second World War rages on and her life becomes ruled by uncertainty, Daisy dreams of real love, lasting friendship and a brighter future. Now, she must find the strength to fight for it…An emotional and compelling wartime saga, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Rosie Hendry and Fenella J. Miller.
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Canelo A Cornish Maid: A captivating saga of love and
Book SynopsisCan two unlikely allies unite to uncover the truth?Edith Trewin, the general maid in the Killivant household, and Miss Alicia Killivant, the young lady of the house, are social worlds apart but share a streak of independence and intelligence. Edith is imaginative and has a keen perception of the world. Alicia is vivacious and tired of answering to her brother, Edwin, for the running of the house and the care of their ailing mother.When a kitchen maid vanishes shortly after her arrival at the house, the young women decide to go in search of her. But as the world is plunged into the war, the two find that they cannot escape it, even in Cornwall. Their paths are separated and they are thrust into a war-torn world, experiencing love and loss along the way. Can Edith and Alicia still unravel the truth, or will their new lives get in the way?A thrilling saga of love and friendship, perfect for fans of Rosie Clarke and Anna Jacobs.
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Canelo The Cornish Blacksmith's Daughter: An enthralling
Book SynopsisThe Great War rages in Europe. Will two Cornish women overcome tragedy and scandal to expose the truth?Verity Tregorran is one of the local blacksmith’s nine daughters, and madly in love with the boy next door, Ned Chegwidden, who is now serving in the trenches of World War I. She must withhold her true feelings for Ned from her parents, who would be horrified to learn of her attachment to someone outside the family’s strict Christian sect.On the coastal path one evening, Verity witnesses something suspicious on the cliffs which causes her to fear the involvement of German spies. There’s only one person she can turn to: Effie Dawes, wife of the local police constable. Effie faces tragedy as her husband fights overseas, while scandal threatens to rock Verity’s family, but the two friends remain determined in their efforts to discover what really happened on the cliffs…An enthralling wartime saga perfect for fans of Lynn Johnson and Francesca Capaldi.
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Canelo For All Our Tomorrows: A WWII saga of sisterhood
Book SynopsisCan true love conquer all?Sisters Bette Tredinnick and Sara Marrack live quiet lives, content with the comings and goings of their small Cornish hometown. But when hundreds of US Marines arrive, everything changes.Bette, footloose and fancy free, embarks on a whirlwind romance and finds herself bound for America as a GI bride. Meanwhile, married woman Sara finds herself falling for officer Charles Denham, despite her better judgement and her husband’s jealous attempts to control her.As the GIs prepare to invade Normandy it becomes clear that this is a bigger operation than ever before – one that they might not come back from, one that will change the lives of both sisters forever…An emotional saga of sisterhood set in wartime Cornwall, perfect for fans of Betty Walker, Donna Douglas and Tracy Baines.
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Canelo The Girls of Bomber Command: An uplifting and
Book SynopsisWith an enemy in their midst, can they still protect their fighters in the skies?Pearl has given up on her dreams of being a journalist after being denied a promotion because of her gender. Joining the WAAF as a radio telephone operator for Bomber Command, Pearl's new job at RAF Fenthorpe serves two purposes – providing an income for her grandmother, and keeping a close eye on her younger sister, Thea, an instrument repairer at another Lincolnshire bomber station.Pearl befriends Met WAAF Jenny as well as Australian pilot Greg, who she guides home safely during an emergency. Pearl's journalism background doesn't go to waste, however – a series of thefts from pilots rekindles her investigative fire and she is soon caught up in the mystery.But when all signs point to the perpetrator being her sister, she finds herself up against the clock to prove her sister’s innocence…A captivating and heartwarming WWII saga for fans of Daisy Styles and Johanna Bell.Praise for The Girls of Bomber Command ‘I absolutely adored The Girls of Bomber Command. It's a real page-turner and a wonderful mix of love, loss, friendship, action and romance. There were parts of the book that had me on the edge of my seat for all kinds of reasons!’ Johanna Bell‘What a read! Fast-paced, exciting and superbly researched, this story brings World War II to life’ Lesley Eames‘When I was asked to read Vicki Beeby’s new book, I jumped at the chance! The Girls of Bomber Command is an exceptional tale that had me on the first page. Readers will delight in period details, a tight and pacy plot, and beautifully flawed characters. I couldn’t stop reading!’ Andie Newton, USA Today bestseller‘Another brilliant WW2 saga from the queen herself. Loved this book and hoping for more from the Bomber Girls. Fantastic read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘Vicki Beeby has done it again! An enthralling read. The author’s notes on the research undertaken to inspire and also to make this story authentic were fascinating. I can’t wait for the next book.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘There’s a couple of wartime authors that I always read as soon as they have a new book out and Vicki Beeby is one of them! She writes the most perfect wartime stories.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘A well-researched and well-written book… All in all a thoroughly good read – which actually brought me to tears at one point – a sign of a good book.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘What a great start to a new series!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
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Canelo The Caldwell Girls: An enthralling and inspiring
Book SynopsisThey must band together to get through the toughest of times…Imogen Caldwell is excelling in her role as an Auxiliary Territorial Service driver, trying her hardest to distract herself from worrying about her fiancé, James Church, who is off fighting in North Africa.Meanwhile, the Bristol Blitz finally persuades sister Elsie to move her family to Yorkshire in an attempt to leave the war behind. But her husband's physical and emotional wounds make it far harder than she imagined...Daisy, trying to choose between her dreams of the stage and her nursing career, struggles with her feelings for gorgeous Canadian pilot Glenn Fraser. His job puts his life on the line every day, and Daisy can't handle the uncertainty.With the sisters terrified by how much they have to lose, can they see each other through such hardship? Or will they be pulled further and further apart?A gripping historical saga set in wartime Britain, perfect for fans of Emma Hornby, Rosie Clarke and Pam Howes.
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Canelo Dreams of Peace: A gripping wartime family saga
Book SynopsisThe war is drawing to a close, but life for the Caldwell sisters is far from peaceful…Still waiting for her fiancé, James, to return from fighting in North Africa, Imogen focuses her attention on driving for the Auxiliary Territorial Service General. Between work and looking out for her sisters, she soon finds she has very little time left over to worry.Meanwhile, Elsie continues to nurse her husband back to health, finally content with her quiet family life in Yorkshire. But she is nostalgic for happier times, before the war, and longs to be reunited with her sisters again.Daisy is also desperate for an end to the war – she fears for her love, Glenn, and longs to see him return home safely. In these uncertain times, she needs all the support Imogen and Elsie can give to her.When yet another tragedy befalls the Caldwell family, will the sisters be able to lift each other up to carry on?The captivating finale to the Second World War set Caldwell Sisters series, perfect for fans of Emma Hornby, Elaine Everest and Katie Flynn.
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Canelo The African Samurai: The incredible story of
Book Synopsis'Fierce, vivid and richly detailed' Daily Mail'Gripping. Fans of Shogun will love it' Conn Iggulden'A necessary tale that’s been masterfully told' Femi Kayode, author of GaslightThe incredible story of the slave who became a Japanese samurai.In 1579, a Portuguese trade ship sails into port at Kinchotsu, Japan, loaded with European wares and weapons. Also aboard is an East African slave. Taken from his village as a boy, sold to mercenaries and forced to fight in Indian wars that meant nothing to him, he is a young but experienced soldier.Serving as the protector for a high-ranking Italian priest, the young man joins an expedition pushing inland towards the capital city of Kyoto.There they meet Oda Nobunaga, the most powerful warlord in Japan, who is preparing a campaign to unify the country after more than a hundred years of civil war. Under the tutelage of Nobunaga, the young African soldier becomes the great warrior Yasuke, Japan’s first foreign samurai, and the only one ever of African descent. His preoccupation is not a question of power, as it is for Nobunaga, but one of freedom.A timeless, epic story, a magnificent reconstruction and moving study of a lost historical figure, and a truly enthralling narrative, thrilling in its dramatization of the making of modern Japan, from which rises the most unlikely of heroes.Praise for The African Samurai 'Breathtakingly visual with dialogue that’s filled with insights and wisdom … Written with compassion and an authenticity brought on by painstaking research, Shreve is the rarest of writers: one who can evoke varied emotions in the reader with few words and attention to detail. I experienced sixteenth-century Japan like never before despite being a huge fan of the novels of Eric Van Lustbader and the seminal Shogun by James Clavell. Yet, it is Yasuke’s journey that pulls me fully and completely into that world, with a sensitivity that’s unparalleled and which will most certainly guarantee The African Samurai’s stellar position in the literary space.'Violent, raw, visceral, incisive and deftly plotted, Shreve has given us a hero we did not know we needed. He has given voice to someone who has been silenced throughout history, and in the process he has offered us (the reader) hope. In Yasuke, we have found a hero as broken as he is brave and as strong as he is flawed.'A necessary tale that’s been masterfully told, and an essential read for lovers of great literature' Femi Kayode, author of Gaslight'Shreve tells an extraordinary story with dramatic intensity, sensitivity, and consummate imagination. Like all the best historical novels, it feels relevant and even essential to our present moment. Of the many admirable things about this novel, perhaps the greatest is Shreve’s feat of breathing life into Yasuke, its central character, and rescuing this remarkable man from obscurity' David Bezmozgis, award-winning author of Immigrant City and The Betrayers'A complex and deeply moving story . . . that powerfully resonates with our current times. The deftly drawn characters of European, Asian and African origin inhabit a sometimes frightening but ultimately hopeful story due to Shreve’s immense skills at illuminating the power of the human spirit' Jeffrey Colvin, award-winning author of Africville'A sweeping historical epic anchored by one man's fight for survival and the search for a home and identity ripped away. Fearlessly told and painstakingly crafted, The African Samurai explores rare literary territory and tells a singular, visceral tale of discovery and endurance' — Kevin Hardcastle, award-winning author of In the Cage and Debris
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Canelo A Merciful Sea
Book SynopsisArthur Courtney accepts command of HMS Lion, bound to join Nelson's war fleet, while Hiram Nightingale contends with traitorous plots on shore. But can their love stand strong?
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Canelo The Northern Lady: A captivating and romantic
Book SynopsisShe is determined to live the life she wants…Cassandra Trent does not like being told what to do. So when she is forced to leave behind her beloved Bardsley and join her aunt in London, she is furious. She wants nothing to do with polite society and useless noblemen.But Cassandra finds some comfort in the friendship she forms with her kind and gentle cousin, Susannah Berrinden. Despite being destined to marry Simeon Giffard, a charming and – more importantly – wealthy young man, Susannah has other ideas…And it seems Simeon does too. He has eyes only for Cassandra – but winning her over might prove to be a near impossible task.A heartwarming historical saga perfect for fans of Elisabeth McNeill, Rosie Goodwin and Gloria Cook.
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Canelo Persons of Rank: An uplifting and romantic
Book SynopsisWill she marry below her station?Beatrice Dencey is constantly reminded by her aunt, the Dowager, that she must marry appropriately. And so must the Dowager’s beloved granddaughter, Eleanor Graceover. Charged with finding Eleanor a suitable husband, Beatrice is sent to London with a list of pre-approved gentlemen.Once there, she quickly rules out every man on the list. All except the handsome and charming Justin Serle, who stirs a deep desire in Beatrice.Meanwhile, Eleanor has her own ideas about who she wants to marry. Both she and Beatrice have a big decision to make – marry for duty and live a life full of regret, or marry for love and risk angering the formidable Dowager.A captivating historical saga perfect for fans of Mary Mackie, Dilly Court and Judy Summers.
£9.49
Canelo Celebrations at The Beach Hotel
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Olympia Publishers Iron Wolf - The Saga of Harald Fairhair
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Olympia Publishers The Boy From The East
Book SynopsisIt is word that the further east you go, the worse the atrocities get and worse are the conditions for the people who survive the war. Such is the story of a boy from the East, Hober.Born in the village of Hoslava and suffering the hardships of the Polish tundra, Hober lost his family to accidental fire. Longing for the warmth of shelter and love of a family, Hober is determined to stay deeply connected with nature and not leave his village at any cost.But war changes everything. And he travels to America for a better life... unknown of the stark reality that lies ahead.The Boy From The East by Tameh Kuczynski provides a deeply provocative exploration on the impact of war on love, family and friendship. The book depicts the loss of joyful innocence, terror of life on the front lines and the consequences of war firsthand.
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Olympia Publishers Do Not Blame God
Book SynopsisKristýna is a housewife and aspiring actress with many aspirations for the future; however, trapped under the regime of communist Czechoslovakia, she is forced to work under their occupation. Born to traitorous parents, Kristýna would be persecuted if she doesn''t bend her will to the regime. Yet upon arriving at her new place of work, she meets someone that offers her liberation, a chance to subtly rebel against all those who oppress her. Will Kristýna choose safety and peace, or love and rebellion in the arms of another? Do Not Blame God is a collection of historical fiction short stories, interwoven together to depart an impactful and emotional message. Centred around Kristýna, stories branch out from her own narrative to explore a breadth of characters, places and situations, exploring the limits of human forgiveness.
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Olympia Publishers Saga: A Clash of Jarls
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Olympia Publishers Sometimes There's Sunshine, Sometimes There's
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Olympia Publishers The Canarsee Stones and Justice
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Olympia Publishers Knights of the White Company
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Olympia Publishers Evan Hardy
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Olympia Publishers Hope Makes Us Live!
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Olympia Publishers Family Tree
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Olympia Publishers The Liquid Sunshine Turnaround
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Olympia Publishers Orestes
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Olympia Publishers Dan Browne An American Warrior
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Olympia Publishers Rising Sun Falling Rain
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Olympia Publishers Threads of Treason
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Olympia Publishers Wanton Troopers
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Olympia Publishers Westward
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Renard Press Ltd The Zebra and Lord Jones
Book SynopsisA listless aristocrat, Lord Jones, finds himself in London during the Blitz, attending to insurance matters. A zebra and her foal, having escaped from the London Zoo during a bombing, cross his path, and he decides to take them back to his estate in Pembrokeshire. Little loved by his fascist-sympathiser parents, something in Lord Jones softens, and he realises he is lost, just like these zebras. The arrival of the zebras sparks a new lease of life on the Pembrokeshire estate, and it is not only Lord Jones but the families his dynasty has displaced that benefit from the transformation. Full of heart and mischief, The Zebra and Lord Jones is a hopeful exploration of class, wealth and privilege, grief, colonialism, the landscape, the wars that men make, the families we find for ourselves, and why one lonely man stole a zebra in September 1940 - or perhaps why she stole him.Trade Review'I loved The Zebra and Lord Jones - it's quirky, touching, original and heartfelt; a real breath of fresh air in the publishing landscape.' (Joanne Harris) 'The pages of Saving Lucia are so joyous and full of life that they seem about to flap away.' (Andrew Gallix, Irish Times)
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Para Bellum
Book SynopsisA powerful new novel set in the fourth-century Roman Empire by critically acclaimed historical novelist Simon Turney, Para Bellum will delight fans of Scarrow, Kane and Cornwell. AD 381. Five years have gone by since a Roman governor ordered the deaths of a Gothic king and his attendants at a feast in their honour. This disastrous act led to warfare in the Roman Empire and the death of the Emperor Valens. The Empire is now at peace, but the powerful brother of the murdered king has sworn revenge on the regicides, and will not rest until they are hunted down. For the eight legionaries who carried out the killings, the bloodshed is only just beginning. Flavius Focalis is one of those legionaries. After narrowly surviving an attempt on his life, Focalis seeks to warn his former comrades, for he knows their enemy is implacable. So begins a deadly game of cat-and-mouse across the Empire, with far more than eight lives at stake. For war is coming – and the only question is: do they die now, or die later? 'You should be reading Simon Turney' Anthony RichesTrade Review'A blistering desert epic, brimming with tension, mystery and adventure!' Gordon Doherty 'First-rate Roman fiction' Matthew Harffy 'A vivid, historically authentic Roman military thriller, with non-stop action and excitement that keeps you turning the pages.' Alex Gough 'A page turner from beginning to end... A damn fine read.' Ben Kane
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Bride Stone
Book SynopsisThe spellbinding new historical novel from multi-award-winning author Sally Gardner.It is 1796. Duval Harlington, recently released from a French prison, is on his way home. He must reach his late father's estate Muchmore House before the following evening if he is to inherit it.But the inheritance rests on another condition: he must also be married. He is at a market, hoping to buy a fast horse, when he hears about a wife sale. He takes his chance and makes an extravagant bid for young widow, Edmée Hyde. To his delight and dismay, the bid is accepted and they marry, only to find that he and Edmée are both hiding life-threatening secrets.Praise for The Weather Woman...''Seductive'' Observer''Wildly inventive'' The TImes''Superb... joyful'' New Statesman''A delight'' The Sunday Times''Beguiling'' Mail on Sunday''Magical storytelling'' Heat''A triumph!'' Caroline Lea''Bold and original'' Financial Times''I was completely captivated'' Amanda Craig
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC In a Dark Wood Wandering: A Novel of the Middle
Book SynopsisDuring the late Middle Ages, conflict raged between France and England as they battled in pursuit of power, the throne and beyond. It became known as the Hundred Years’ War. Hella S. Haasse’s epic masterpiece brings this period to vivid life, as the novel’s infamous characters move across a panoramic tapestry woven together by criss-crossed bloodlines and intense rivalries. There is the mad King Charles VI and his heartless Bavarian wife Isabeau; the King’s dashing brother Louis, Duke of Orléans and his sensitive Italian Duchess, Valentine. Their son, Charles, inherits a ferocious feud with the powerful and scheming Duke of Burgundy. Meanwhile, their bastard son becomes the right arm of Joan of Arc. Charles of Orléans is the central character of this astonishing novel, a man caught up in deadly dynastic rivalries who survives because he is captured by the English at the Battle of Agincourt and made their prisoner for the next 25 years. In that time he perfects his craft as a writer and becomes one of the great French poets of the era. In a narrative that spans decades, we also bear witness to the reign of three English Kings: Richard II, Henry IV, and Henry V, the brilliant leader of the English army, who changes the face of war at Agincourt. First published in the Netherlands in 1949 and never out of print, In a Dark Wood Wandering is a timeless classic.Trade Review[Haasse] has a gift for painting banquets, battles and great ceremonial meetings; these set-pieces glow from the text like rich old oils, ducky and mellow * Washington Post *Marvelous... Haasse's panorama shows us how great events are experienced by believably human people * USA Today *Starkly depicts not only an individual and a culture in crisis, but also compellingly reflects one age in another * Chicago Tribune *This splendid book exemplifies the distant, yet poignantly resonant voices of fifteenth-century French court society * New York Times Book Review *Written with a sure grasp of history, storytelling, and human nature * Cleveland Plain Dealer *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC In a Dark Wood Wandering
Book SynopsisDuring the late Middle Ages, conflict raged between France and England as they battled in pursuit of power, the throne and beyond. It became known as the Hundred Years' War.Hella S. Haasse's epic masterpiece brings this period to vivid life, as the novel's infamous characters move across a panoramic tapestry woven together by criss-crossed bloodlines and intense rivalries. There is the mad King Charles VI and his heartless Bavarian wife Isabeau; the King's dashing brother Louis, Duke of Orléans and his sensitive Italian Duchess, Valentine. Their son, Charles, inherits a ferocious feud with the powerful and scheming Duke of Burgundy. Meanwhile, their bastard son becomes the right arm of Joan of Arc.Charles of Orléans is the central character of this astonishing novel, a man caught up in deadly dynastic rivalries who survives because he is captured by the English at the Battle of Agincourt and made their prisoner for the next 25 years. In that time he perfects his craft as a writer and becomes one of the great French poets of the era.In a narrative that spans decades, we also bear witness to the reign of three English Kings: Richard II, Henry IV, and Henry V, the brilliant leader of the English army, who changes the face of war at Agincourt.First published in the Netherlands in 1949 and never out of print, In a Dark Wood Wandering is a timeless classic.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Shield Maiden
Book Synopsis'A heroine with a generous spirit, an unshakable will and a dragon's fury.' H. M. Long Having grown up hearing tales of her uncle, the great King Beowulf, Fryda's one desire is to become a shield maiden in her own right. Yet a terrible childhood accident has left Fryda disabled – thus, she believes, thwarting her dream of becoming a warrior-woman for good. But still, somehow, she feels an uncontrollable power begin to rise within herself. Meanwhile, a great celebration of Beowulf's reign is underway, and Fryda's house is soon overrun with foreign kings and chieftains. Amidst the drunken revelry, a discovery is made that threatens the safety of Fryda's entire clan – and her own life. Enraged, Fryda resolves to fight for her people, no matter the cost... and all the while, her powers seem only to grow stronger. But she is not the only one to feel its effects. For, buried deep in her gilded lair, a dragon is drawn to Fryda's untamed power, and is slowly awakening from a long, cursed sleep... ‘Casts a superb spell... Shimmering with detail, with a propulsive plot to match.' D.K. Fields 'Fantastic fun... An entrancing story of power and peril, presenting a side to the sagas we have never seen before.' Ian GreenTrade ReviewA rousing and romantic mythological fantasy that boasts a heroine with a generous spirit, an unshakable will and a dragon's fury -- H. M. LongCasts a superb spell... Shimmering with detail, with a propulsive plot to match -- D.K. FieldsFantastic fun... An entrancing story of power and peril, presenting a side to the sagas we have never seen before -- Ian Green
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Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Swingate
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Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers The Second Sons Second Choice
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Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers 20th Century American A Novel Based Upon a Real
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Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Echoes of Freedom
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Atlantic Books All the World Beside
Book SynopsisTo the outside world, Reverend Nathaniel Whitfield and his family stand as godly pillars of their small-town community in Puritan New England. One disciple, Dr Arthur Lyman, discovers in the minister''s words a love so captivating it transcends language.As the bond between the two men grows more and more passionate, their wives and children must contend with a tangled web of secrets, lies and judgments that threatens to destroy them in this world and the next.Set during the turbulent historical upheavals that shaped America, All the World Beside reveals the very human lives just beneath the surface of dogmatic belief.
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Atlantic Books All the World Beside
Book SynopsisAn electrifying, deeply moving novel about the love story between two men in Puritan America
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Boldwood Books Ltd Murder in Moscow
Book SynopsisA page-turning, historical, cosy murder mystery from author Kelly Oliver1918 MoscowWill following her heart mean losing her head? It could mean losing her job. Fiona Figg trails her nemesis Fredrick Fredricks to Moscow. But when she arrives at the grand Metropol Hotel, the bounder has vanished. After Fiona doesn't show up for work at the War Office, Kitty Lane raises a red flag and tracks her to Russia. Seeking haven at the British Embassy, Kitty and Fiona become embroiled in a plot to overthrow the Bolshevik government. But the plot turns deadly when Fiona goes undercover as a governess in the household of Iron Viktor, the Bolsheviks' Head of Secret Police. And when Viktor turns up dead in his study, Fiona finds herself wanted for murder and on the lam. Can Fiona and Kitty find the real killer and escape the Kremlin before it's too late? Or will this dangerous game of Russian roulette be their last?Journey into the heart of 20th Century Russia in this fun and funny historical mystery, perfect for fans of Verity Bright and Helena Dixon. Readers are LOVING Kelly Oliver's fun-filled historical mysteries:'A fast and fun-filled mystery that checks every box. If you're new to the series, it stands on its own as an action-packed novel that's leavened with the dry wit of its indomitable heroine. A 2024 must-read' Lori Robbins'A fun, mix of whodunnit and thriller!' T. A. Williams'Fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek spy romp. Enjoy the ride!' Frances EveshamAbsolutely adoring this series set in the 1920's, the author really did her research! Downtown Abbey meets Agatha Christie and it's absolutely amazing!' ?????????? Reader ReviewA fun book. Fiona is a delight. Kitty is a minx' ?????????? Reader ReviewFun romp of a read. Relaxing and intriguing. The characters are interesting and unique. Quirky story! Loved it! Worth every minute' ?????????? Reader ReviewWhat a dizzying romp this fun tale is!' ?????????? Reader ReviewSuperbly written. Kelly has an easy going writing style that is easy to get used to and easy to get along with. In fact reading this book felt more like a chat between friends rather than reading a book' ?????????? Reader ReviewThe book has such a clever characters and the interwoven mysteries in the plot are certain to hook the readers. So many unexpected events happens and some characters takes an unexpected turn. Filled with twists and turns, adventure, historical mystery and a hint of romance' ?????????? Reader ReviewEverything you could want in a great cozy mystery' ?????????? Reader ReviewI really enjoyed this historical mystery! A mystery that grew more complex, suspense that grew more intense, and some great humor thrown in - what's not to love?' Reader Review ??????????'Simply delightful. Fiona Figg with her tools, wigs, and disguises is a sleuth you can't help but root for' S.K. Golden'This historical mystery delivers twists and turns. I can't wait for the next one!' Muddy Rose Reviews'I love Fiona Figg!' Margaret Mizushima'A perfect blend of wit, fun, and intrigue' Debra Goldstein'A fun diversion with an entertaining female lead' Kirkus Reviews'Fans of Susan Elia MacNeal will gobble up this series! Highly recommend' L.A. Chandlar
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