Historical Drama Fiction

"The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark" is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. Hamlet is Shakespeare's longest play and among the most powerful and influential tragedies in English literature, with a story capable of "seemingly endless retelling and adaptation by others." The play seems to have been one of Shakespeare's most popular works during his lifetime and still ranks among his most-performed. It has inspired writers from Goethe and Dickens to Joyce and Murdoch, and has been described as "the world's most-filmed story after Cinderella".

A historical romance book set in the fictional city of Strelsau during a medieval era. This antiquated backdrop is intricately woven with a captivating drama of a forced marriage plot, clandestine love affairs, and a nail-biting escape. The conjured medieval ambiance of Strelsau is not just a setting, but a lively character in the narrative. The narrative kicks off with Stephen Pierce, a master blacksmith in Strelsau. His peaceful world turns upside down when Prince Harrington, the rule-bending royal, gives him orders from the King - Stephen must enter into a political matrimony with the ...

Cherry Elton was beside herself! Her own mother had arranged a marriage for her to a man she had never even met. She had no choice but to run away. Sky Westbrooke had no wish to marry, but his mischievous siblings sorely needed a firm maternal hand. Yet, how could he court his unseen bride, when into his employ had come the most remarkable, enchanting governess?

1923. Among the ancient honey-coloured walls of the tiny island of Malta, strangers slip into the shadows and anyone can buy a new name. Rosalie Delacroix flees Paris for a dancer’s job in the bohemian clubs deep in its winding streets. A sister with a secret 1944. Running from the brutality of war in France, Florence Baudin faces a new life. But her estranged mother makes a desperate request: to find her vanished sister, who went missing years before.

In the small town of Revival Cove, faith is tested and family ties are stretched to their limits in this stirring sequel to the beloved Mayer family saga. After a devastating loss, siblings Huck, Johnny, and Corinth Mayer each find themselves at a crossroads. Huck returns to the dangerous world of moonshining, pulled by desperation and haunted by regret. Every decision seems to bring him closer to ruin—and further from redemption. Johnny faces yet another heartbreak and career setback, but amidst his lowest moments, something unexpected stirs: a spiritual awakening that could reshape his ...

The Legend of Lenny McGraw by Award-Winning Author and Literary Genius Dr. Monique Rodgers Lenny McGraw is a rugged drifter with a mysterious past, a sharpshooter, and a former lawman. Haunted by betrayal and the ghosts of a life long gone, Lenny’s arrival in the dusty town of Red Rock is anything but ordinary. Searching for peace, perhaps a quiet job on a ranch, Lenny is quickly pulled into a battle that will test his strength, heart, and loyalty. At the heart of the conflict lies Clara Mae, the tough and compassionate widow who owns the Circle M Ranch. Struggling to protect her land ...

from the author of best-selling series "Carolina Rain" THE HOUSE WITH THE RED LIGHT~ In 1957, the world knew about Elvis but in a mill village in North Carolina, they knew about 16-year-old Tanya. When her mother ran off, her jilted father turned bitter. He claimed his inability to hold down a job was due to an old war injury but the truth was in the stack of empty whiskey bottles on the porch. Times were hard but Bud Harris found an easy way to make a few extra dollars. Every day led Tanya closer to the road of no return. On her journey to Nashville she finds herself lost in a world of big...

The Grind by H. Wilhelm Starkweather is a gripping psychological fiction novel set in the industrial heart of America. This poignant story delves into the harsh realities of factory life, exploring themes of human endurance, social justice, and the complex interplay between workers and their environment. Step into the bustling world of the Norman Mills, where the relentless grind of machinery mirrors the unyielding struggles of the workers. Witness the harrowing journey of Dana Wilson, a young nurse who becomes entangled in the lives of factory workers, revealing the stark contrasts between...

La prensa que apoyó a María Teresa en su reinado la pinta como víctima de las circunstancias; mientras que la prensa del Estado, como asesina a sangre fría. México, 1928. Mientras el país despierta con la noticia del atentado contra el presidente Álvaro Obregón, María Teresa Landa solo tiene ojos para el anuncio que destaca la prensa sobre el concurso Señorita México. Impetuosa y descontenta con el papel que esperan de ella, la joven encuentra en el certamen la plataforma perfecta para mostrarle al mundo su valía.

She Seeks Herself In "She Seeks Herself," readers are taken on an unforgettable journey through time, exploring the depths of the human soul and its relentless quest for enlightenment. This spellbinding novel weaves together themes of spirituality, reincarnation, and historical drama, creating a tapestry of interconnected lives and profound self-discovery. The journey begins with a lowly spider, whose humble existence sets the stage for a series of transformative lifetimes. Stand alongside Elijah Turner, a Civil War soldier who faces the brutality of battle and the eternal struggle between ...

字字珠玑的故事、始料未及的真相、彻骨入髓的爱杀，这是一部从古言套路中挣脱出来的真情之作！一念情痴金匣起，死生契阔心相照…… 字字珠璣的故事、始料未及的真相、徹骨入髓的愛殺，這是一部從古言套路中掙脫出來的真情之作！一念情癡金匣起，死生契闊心相照……

In 1942, Friedrich, an even-keeled but unworldly young man, arrives in Berlin from bucolic Switzerland with dreams of becoming an artist. At a life drawing class, he is hypnotized by the beautiful model, Kristin, who soon becomes his energetic yet enigmatic guide to the bustling and cosmopolitan city. The war feels far away to Friedrich, who falls in love with Kristin as they spend time together in his rooms at the Grand Hotel, but as the months pass, the mood in the city darkens as the Nazis tighten their hold on Berlin, terrorizing any who are deemed foes of the Reich.

Madness of the Water by H. Wilhelm Starkweather is a psychological fiction book set in early 19th century London. The novel unfolds against the backdrop of an exclusive gambling club, exploring themes of madness, loss, and the human psyche. This psychological fiction masterpiece delves into the minds of its characters, presenting a gripping narrative that blends historical and psychological elements. In this intense and thought-provoking journey, readers are taken deep into the intricacies of human emotions and motivations. An exclusive gambling club in 19th century London where fortunes ...

In a world that has forgotten its magic, one boy must decide if it’s worth bringing back. Coyote was born into comfort, but he never felt at home. Haunted by the death of myth and the rise of greed, he abandons his sheltered life and sets off across a kingdom that has traded soul for silver. What he finds is not salvation—but a shattered world teetering on the edge of collapse. The Conjurer—once his legendary father who brought balance through ancient power—is now nothing more than a bedtime story. The kingdom is ruled by a cunning Minister of Economics whose wealth-building schemes...

El humor se convierte en el arma que se defiende de la opresión, la injusticia, y la violencia. El gran solitario de Palacio es una obra sobre México, y sin embargo tiene algo del efecto globalizador que caracterizó al Boom latinoamericano: escrita en México, París, y Madrid, se publicó por primera vez en 1971 en Argentina; y de alguna manera representa una realidad que se ha repetido una y otra vez en la historia de Latinoamérica.

征战沙场多年、外号“活阎王”的大将军叶昭居然是女儿身！满朝震惊。一道赐婚懿旨，大秦国最尊贵的纨绔夏玉瑾奉旨被迫迎娶英武的大将军，女顶天立地男不学无术，一时间，夏玉瑾沦为全国笑柄…… 征戰沙場多年、外號「活閻王」的大將軍葉昭居然是女兒身！滿朝震驚。一道賜婚懿旨，大秦國最尊貴的紈絝夏玉瑾奉旨被迫迎娶英武的大將軍，女頂天立地男不學無術，一時間，夏玉瑾淪為全國笑柄……

Unique to this title is: a historical introduction, an overview, a study of themes, and a list of famous quotes. You may of course skip all of it and go straight to the main title if you do not want any spoilers and come back later to the beginning. William Shakespeare, the 16th-century English poet, playwright, and actor, is generally regarded as the best writer in the English language and the world's best dramatist.

聪慧的谭允贤从小耳濡目染，偷偷随祖母学习中医知识，悬壶济世、妙手仁心，得到了普通百姓的赞扬和支持，她也渐起救天下女子之心……聰慧的譚允賢從小耳濡目染，偷偷隨祖母學習中醫知識，懸壺濟世、妙手仁心，得到了普通百姓的讚揚和支持，她也漸起救天下女子之心……

A romantic drama book set in Massachusetts during the late 19th century. **Velvet Skies** delves into the lives of its characters set against the serene backdrop of Massachusetts during the late 1800s, framed within a romantic drama. The story begins with young Robert "Robbie" Erickson Jr. and Dora Chambers, childhood friends with a deep bond. Robbie's father, Mr. Erickson, becomes increasingly detached from the Chambers family over time, eventually leading Robbie and Dora into unwittingly complicated circumstances. Robbie, despite his father's opposition to the Chambers due to socio-...

Shakespeare writes about the plight of Romeo and Juliet with a lot of empathy and views their tragedy as a result of bad fate, rather than a problem with their characters. We sense from the very start that their relationship is doomed. Romeo and Juliet are portrayed as sincere and virtuous young people who are madly in love, but because of the feud between their families, their relationship has to end. As they won't even consider a separation, the only way out of the situation they find themselves in is by taking their own lives.