Historical Drama Fiction

George Washington crossing the Delaware. Tom Paine reading, “These are the times that try men's souls.” Nathan Hale's defiant cry, “I regret that I have but one life to give for my country.” And the Declaration of Independence proclaims the birth of a new nation, the United States of America. The Summer Soldiers takes us into the second year of the American Revolution as the story of Josiah Hartford and the people around him continues to unfold. Hugo, Josiah's nemesis, struggling with his doubts about the war even as he must hide who he truly is. Violet, following Josiah to New York...

The Novelist is the story of Charlotte Clarke, journalist, writer and fictional daughter of the 19th century novelist, Marcus Clarke, whose most popular work is For the Term of His Natural Life. Charlotte challenges herself to write a sequel to her father's celebrated book, twisting her father's ending to suit her beginning-where protagonists Rufus Dawes and Sylvia Vickers survive a supposedly fatal ending in a shipwreck. As a natural sleuth, Charlotte investigates-in the role of journalist for the newspaper-local crimes and their outcomes in court. This alone attracts unwanted company, ...

In Hearts Beneath the Ashes of Pompeii, healer Lucia Valerius and Egyptian physician Khai risk everything to uncover a deadly secret—and protect a love society forbids. As Pompeii teeters on the brink, they must fight prejudice, passion, and time itself in a race to heal a city—and their hearts.

Starlight Between Us A coming-of-age drama set against the hazy heat of 1980s Hollywood, where the lines between art and intimacy blur, and the roles we play leave lasting marks. When aspiring actor Ralph drives his rusted VW bus from Iowa to Los Angeles, he’s chasing a dream—one last shot at making it big in a controversial film remake that no one’s sure should even exist. Jill is eleven, fiercely intelligent and unsettlingly self-possessed, one of hundreds auditioning for the role of Violet. When the casting clicks, the chemistry on-screen is undeniable. Off-screen? It's complicated...

A historical adventure book set in New York City during the late 19th century. In the heart of New York City, Victor Easton’s life is about to change forever. A wealthy young man, he finds himself irresistibly drawn to the thrilling world of Wild West exhibitions, where the line between adventure and peril blurs. When he seizes a moment of courage to ride a wild stallion in front of a captivated audience, Victor unknowingly sets off a chain of events that will unravel his family's closely guarded secrets and challenge everything he thought he knew about love, honor, and his own identity. ...

A Tragic Fiction set in Corsica and Paris during the late 19th to early 20th century. Immerse yourself in *Broken Promises*, a heart-wrenching tale that traces the intersecting lives of courageous individuals navigating the unrelenting challenges of poverty, societal oppression, and the quest for love and identity. This evocative narrative paints a vivid picture of Corsica's rugged landscape and Paris's rapidly evolving scenery at the turn of the 20th century. The journey begins with Margot, a resilient young girl entangled in the domestic turmoil of her abusive, alcohol-dependent mother, ...

Her brother's claim brought her west. His honest heart gave her a reason to stay. When Sarah Miller arrives at Idaho's Gold Fork strike wearing her dead brother's clothes and carrying his claim papers, she finds an unexpected ally in Tom Grant, the marshal determined to stamp out claim fraud. But as she struggles to work her brother's claim while maintaining her deception, Sarah discovers that protecting her secret might cost her the one thing she never expected to find in gold country: true love.

Join us on an adventurous ride through the Wild West, where justice and hope for a better tomorrow battle against danger and betrayal. "Tombstone Silber" takes you right in the middle of the American silver boom and captivates the reader with characters who shaped the rowdiest times of all boom towns!Jesse Connor dreams of a new life in Tombstone. Like thousands of prospectors, he too is seeking quick riches and a better life for his wife. But when he meets Lorraine Bernard, the town's most famous fallen angel, a dangerous attraction unfolds that threaten not only his marriage but also his ...

“My long-term survival is doubtful under any scenario. Yet, I already defied the impossible by escaping from a watery tomb and swimming to this very spot. But luck is finite—it always peters out.” As the island of Kefalonia falls under the harsh occupation of Italian soldiers in 1941, British sailor Oliver Graham washes ashore, desperate to evade capture. Rescued by the fierce and determined Natalía Giannatos, he becomes entangled in a web of love, loyalty, and betrayal. With her brother and fiancé lost to the conflict, Natalía is driven by vengeance against the occupiers and a ...

Worlds collide in first century Rome when upper-class Octavia purchases the recently enslaved Julius in a desperate attempt to escape her life of abuse. When she offers him a deal to ensure both of their freedom, neither of them can imagine the danger and difficulties that await them. As an unseen enemy threatens their new life, they will embark on a quest for answers that spans the Roman Empire and tests their faith in God. Along their journey, they will meet apostles and adversaries and seek to spread the gospel that has freed them. Grab your favorite beverage and curl up with this book ...

A TIME LONG GONE A Novella within the Time Drifters Series What if a storm didn’t just change the weather? What if it changed time itself? A blue williwaw once again sweeps across Animas Peak, pulling unsuspecting men from their lives and casting them into the past. Captain Ed Clark, a modern soldier, wakes in 1885 with nothing but his instincts, a uniform that doesn’t match, and the desert sun beating down. When he crosses paths with Jimmy Harden, another lost soul turned cavalry officer, they discover they're not alone. At Fort Stanton, history and fate collide. As bonds deepen and ...

Sometimes, the life you think you’ve always wanted turns out to be not at all what you expected … Set in the late 1700s, the story takes place amidst the French Revolution. Odette is a lowly servant in the Marquis’ household, while Marie-Madeleine is the Marquis’ daughter. They are half-sisters and look alike, but one spends her days emptying chamber pots and scrubbing floors, while the other needs only lift a finger for the world to be at her beck and call. With the Revolution underfoot, Marie-Madeleine disguises herself in Odette’s maid's uniform in order to covertly meet her ...

An epic love story of survival, deception, and forbidden alliances. A noblewoman fleeing an arranged marriage disguises herself as a cabin boy, finding danger, secrets, and love aboard the Armada. In 1588, the mighty Spanish Armada sets sail to conquer England, but aboard one of its grandest galleons hides a secret that could cost lives. Isabella de Avila, a spirited noblewoman, has fled an arranged marriage to a cruel and dangerous Duke. Disguised as a cabin boy, she boards the San Cristobal, hoping to vanish in the chaos of war. But the sea is unforgiving, and so are the men who command ...

The Surviving Remnant What would you do if your past held the power to destroy your future—or give you a chance to reclaim it? Jakub survived the unthinkable horrors of the Dachau and Sobibor concentration camps, but the scars he carries are more than skin deep. **Two decades later, he’s not living—he’s merely existing**—haunted by memories that refuse to fade. When his cousin Arek, who was as close as a brother, and Alicja, the woman he fell in love with in the camps, re-enter his life, they bring an offer: the chance to track down Ludolf Reichenbach, the sadistic guard who ...

Book three in the Kirkville trilogy. A fictional historical drama, set in the mid 1800s Ireland. Kirkville is situated on the eastern coastline of Ulster, County Down. There are several estates that are controlled by their masters, but not everyone is pleased by this authority, and who is charging them rent during a time when the famine is taking its hold. Olivia travels from her homeland of America to visit her cousin right here in this quiet little village, though she is soon to realise that her first opinions were but a skim across a very deep ocean. Murder and mayhem ensue, and from the...

Rescued out of the clutches of slavery and returned home to safety, Lily Henderson and her family moved from their home in Kansas City to a farm in Meade, Kansas. Lily's unwanted child remained unnamed until two desperate men blew onto the farm with their brother at the brink of death, Set on the plains of Kansas in the 1870s, The Restless Kansas Wind has characters that will spark the imagination of readers who enjoy Christian Historical Romance.

A historical fiction book set in Ireland and England during the 17th century.This epic journey commences with the humble origins of the protagonist, Tom Paddington, in Glandore, Ireland. The unexpected combination of a meager inheritance and a crucial mission, passed down by his dying father, sets him on a journey across the sea to England.From the bustling city of Bristol, where he crosses swords in a near-duel with Colonel Flushing, to his navigation of the tumultuous political landscape of London, Tom's grit and determination shine through. His encounter with the aristocratic Easterly ...

On the first day of the millennium, a small town gathers to witness a miracle and unravel its portents for the century: The mysterious reappearance of a lost infant, Pajarita. Later, as a young woman in the capital city - Montevideo, brimming with growth and promise - Pajarita begins a lineage of fiercely independent women. Her daughter, Eva, survives a brutal childhood to pursue her dreams as a rebellious poet and along the hazardous precipices of erotic love.

The Trader of Chicago by H. Wilhelm Starkweather is a psychological fiction novel set in early 20th century Chicago. It captures the tumultuous world of speculative trading and the intricate dynamics of a wealthy family in the Windy City. Gina Brown, a young woman from a small town in Massachusetts, finds herself thrust into the high-stakes world of Chicago's trading floors and social elite. As she navigates the complexities of love, ambition, and familial duty, Gina's journey becomes a riveting exploration of human psychology and societal pressures. A captivating psychological thriller ...

JoAnne's Gift by Steven Detmers is a paranormal and upernatural drama set in Long Island and New York City during the early 20th century.JoAnne Westburg's life is marked by her extraordinary gift of clairvoyance, a power that allows her to see and hear things beyond the ordinary. From the moment she was born, JoAnne's mother sensed something different about her, and this difference becomes more apparent as JoAnne grows older. JoAnne's Gift unfolds in the bucolic setting of Long Island, where JoAnne's childhood is filled with mysterious encounters and vivid memories. As she navigates the ...