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Written in My Own Heart's Blood
by Diana Gabaldon
Epic tale of romance, adventure and intrigue set during the American Revolutionary War.
It is June 1778, and the world seems to be turning upside-down. The British Army is withdrawing from Philadelphia, with George Washington in pursuit, and for the first time, it looks as if the rebels ... (Goodreads)
The Fiery Cross
by Diana Gabaldon
Epic saga of a time-traveling couple navigating the dangers of 18th century Scotland.
Claire, the heroine of Outlander , figures in The Fiery Cross as a reluctant oracle and wife to Jamie Fraser, her 18th-century partner, and faces the politics and turmoil of the forthcoming American ... (Wikipedia)
A Breath of Snow and Ashes
by Diana Gabaldon
A time-traveling story of loss and redemption, as characters confront the past and the future.
Claire is the wife of Jamie Fraser, her 18th century husband, and facing the politics and turmoil of the forthcoming American Revolution . The preceding novel,, The Fiery Cross, , concluded with ... (Wikipedia)
Into the Wilderness
by Sara Donati
A family's journey of adventure, courage and self-discovery amidst the vastness of the American frontier.
Weaving a tapestry of fact and fiction, Sara Donati's epic novel sweeps us into another time and place...and into the heart of a forbidden affair between an unconventional Englishwoman and an ... (Goodreads)
The Rose Garden
by Susanna Kearsley
A woman's journey of self-reflection and healing, as she pieces together her family's past.
When Eva's film star sister Katrina dies, she leaves California and returns to Cornwall, where they spent their childhood summers, to scatter Katrina's ashes and in doing so return her to the place ... (Goodreads)
Ross Poldark
by Winston Graham
Tale of a man's struggles to restore his family's fortunes amidst the backdrop of 18th century Cornwall.
Ross Poldark is a heartwarming, gripping, and utterly entertaining saga that brings to life an unforgettable cast of characters and one of the greatest love stories of our age. Ross Poldark returns ... (Goodreads)
Here Be Dragons
by Sharon Kay Penman
Epic story of love, war and betrayal set against the backdrop of 13th century England.
Here Be Dragons is the first of Penman's trilogy about the medieval princes of Gwynedd and the monarchs of England. , England's King John uses his out-of-wedlock daughter Joanna as a negotiating tool ... (Wikipedia)
Echoes in Death
by J.D. Robb
Detective Eve Dallas investigates a murder with personal connections and uncovers a twisted conspiracy.
Echoes in Death, the chilling new suspense novel from #1, New York Times, bestselling author J.D. Robb is the perfect entry point into the compelling In Death police procedural series featuring ... (Barnes & Noble)
When Christ and His Saints Slept
by Sharon Kay Penman
Epic tale of medieval England, exploring the power struggles of the Plantagenet dynasty.
A.D. 1135. As church bells tolled for the death of England's King Henry I, his barons faced the unwelcome prospect of being ruled by a woman: Henry's beautiful daughter Maude, Countess of Anjou. But ... (Goodreads)
Heretic
by Bernard Cornwell
A gripping tale of a Saxon warrior's journey of faith and vengeance in a time of civil war.
Heretic begins with a bloody battle outside Calais in 1347, a short time before the city fell to the English. The sympathetic Thomas of Hookton is bending every sinew at the service of his master, ... (Wikipedia)
Fire Along the Sky
by Sara Donati
The Bonner family faces new challenges as they settle in the wilderness of New York during the War of 1812.
With epic sweep and breathtaking adventure, Sara Donati’s bestselling saga of an Early American family’s struggle for survival in the Northeast wilderness continues with the story of an indomitable ... (Goodreads)
The Pagan Lord
by Bernard Cornwell
A tale of revenge and loyalty as a Saxon warrior fights to reclaim his birthright.
There have been ten years of relative peace on the island of Britain between the Saxons and the Danes. Uhtred disowns his elder son Uhtred because he has just taken vows to become a Christian priest. ... (Wikipedia)
Dark Lover
by J.R. Ward
Two powerful enemies must join forces to save their species from extinction.
The only purebred vampire left on the planet and the leader of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, Wrath has a score to settle with the slayers who killed his parents centuries ago. But when his most ... (Goodreads)
The White Queen
by Philippa Gregory
A tale of love, loyalty and betrayal, set in the turbulent times of the War of the Roses.
Brother turns on brother. The throne of England is at stake. The deadly Wars of the Roses have begun. . . ."They ruled England before the Tudors, and now internationally bestselling author Philippa ... (Goodreads)
Queen of Swords
by Sara Donati
A woman doctor in the late 19th century navigates love, loss, and societal expectations in the American West.
It is the late summer of 1814, and Hannah Bonner and her half brother Luke have spent more than a year searching the islands of the Caribbean for Luke's wife and the man who abducted her. But ... (Goodreads)
Winter Garden
by Kristin Hannah
A family drama that explores the complex relationships between a mother and her two daughters, set against the backdrop of World War II and the Leningrad Siege.
Can a woman ever really know herself if she doesn’t know her mother?, From the author of the smash-hit bestseller Firefly Lane, and, True Colors, comes a powerful, heartbreaking novel that ... (Goodreads)
To Tame a Highland Warrior
by Karen Marie Moning
A fierce Highland warrior is captured by a headstrong woman who seeks revenge against his clan. Passion and danger ensue.
A Woman's Tender Touch He was born to a clan of warriors of supernatural strength, but Gavrael McIllioch abandoned his name and his Highland castle, determined to escape the dark fate of his ... (Goodreads)
Mariana
by Susanna Kearsley
Time-traveling adventure that uncovers secrets of a centuries-old mystery.
"I've loved every one of Susanna's books! She has bedrock research and a butterfly's delicate touch with characters—sure recipe for historical fiction that sucks you in and won't let go!"— DIANA ... (Barnes & Noble)
Villette
by Charlotte Brontë
A young woman's journey of self-discovery in a foreign land, overcoming societal constraints.
Villette begins with its famously passive protagonist, Lucy Snowe, age 14, staying at the home of her godmother Mrs. Bretton in "the clean and ancient town of Bretton", in England. Also in residence ... (Wikipedia)
To Catch an Heiress
by Julia Quinn
A wealthy heiress is pursued by a determined and charming gentleman who seeks to win her heart and fortune.
When Caroline Trent is kidnapped by Blake Ravenscroft, she doesn't even try to elude this dangerously handsome agent of the crown. After all, she's been running from unwanted marriage proposals. Yes, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Then Came You
by Lisa Kleypas
A wealthy American businessman falls in love with a British aristocrat who is determined to marry for duty, not love.
A woman with a secret . . . Reckless beauty Lily Lawson delights in shocking London society. She will break any rule to get what she wants . . . and she is determined to stop her younger sister from ... (Barnes & Noble)
Divergent Series Complete Box Set
by Veronica Roth
Tris' journey of courage and self-discovery, as she navigates a post-apocalyptic world divided by factions.
Don’t miss the series everyone’s talking about! Get this 3-book collection of all 3 books in Veronica Roth’s thrilling Divergent series – featuring Divergent, Insurgent, and the latest in the ... (Barnes & Noble)
A Memory of Light
by Robert Jordan
Epic story of the last great battle of the world, with a hero's journey to save it.
In the prologue, the armies of the Westlands assemble in preparation for, Tarmon Gai'don, , as do the forces of the Shadow. The Forsaken Demandred stages a raid on the city of Caemlyn, sending ... (Wikipedia)
The Bride
by Julie Garwood
A daring journey of love and courage as a young woman fights to save her family.
By edict of the king, the mighty Scottish laird Alec Kincaid must take an English bride. His choice was Jamie, youngest daughter of Baron Jamison...a feisty, violet-eyed beauty. Alec ached to touch ... (Barnes & Noble)
Cold Mountain
by Charles Frazier
A Confederate soldier's homecoming journey, filled with danger and adventure.
The novel opens in a Confederate military hospital near Raleigh, North Carolina , where Inman is recovering from battle wounds during the American Civil War . The soldier is tired of fighting for a ... (Wikipedia)
Blaze
by Richard Bachman
A criminal seeks redemption and a new life, but his past catches up with him.
The story concerns Clayton Blaisdell Jr. (known as "Blaze" for short, thus the title), a mentally handicapped small-time con artist who kidnaps a wealthy gentleman's baby son, in the hopes of ... (Wikipedia)
The Killer Angels
by Michael Shaara
A gripping story of the Battle of Gettysburg, told through the eyes of the soldiers on both sides.
Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain , one of the major characters, remembers reciting to his father a speech from, Hamlet, : "What a piece of work is man...in action how like an angel!" Sgt. Buster Kilrain ... (Wikipedia)
Demelza
by Winston Graham
A romantic tale of two lovers facing the challenges of society in 19th century Cornwall.
In the enchanting second novel in Winston Graham’s beloved Poldark series, Demelza Carne, an impoverished miner’s daughter Ross Poldark rescued from a fairground brawl, now happily finds herself his ... (Goodreads)
The Kingmaker's Daughter
by Philippa Gregory
A historical novel of political intrigue, focusing on the lives of the daughters of England's King Edward IV.
Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick —called "The Kingmaker"—puts young Edward IV on the throne of England. But before Neville can arrange for one of his daughters to marry the new king, Edward ... (Wikipedia)
Dreaming of You
by Lisa Kleypas
A young woman dreams of a passionate love affair with a notorious and dangerous man, but reality proves to be more complicated.
She stood at danger's threshold—then love beckoned her in., A prim, well-bred gentlewoman, Sara Fielding is a writer who puts pen to paper to create dreams. But now curiosity is luring her from the ... (Goodreads)
