Historical Drama

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...

A gripping war story. For the first - and only - time in fiction, A Reckoning for Kings tells the story of the Vietnam conflict from both sides - Americans as well as North Vietnamese. In four short months - during the lightning-quick, bloody campaign known as the Tet Offensive - two bitterly opposing armies would clash in an epoch-shattering encounter that would alter the course of the war and the shape of the world forever. It was a time when America won the battle but lost the war.

A story of family secrets, long hidden clues, and a 200-year-old quest for justice. Some of those who knew Jeremy Delahass well were fond of saying that he’d raised a royal ruckus during his lifetime and enjoyed every single moment of it. Others were more diplomatic in saying that he’d stood by his principles no matter what came up against him. Many would agree with both, believing each to be true of the man few really knew. But they all wondered where he’d disappeared to…leaving almost as quickly as he’d arrived.Two hundred years later his descendants are still trying to figure ...

A young woman arrives at the grand ancestral home of her husband’s family, hoping to fortify her cracking marriage. But what she finds is not what she expected: tragedy haunts the hallways, whispering of heartache and a past she never knew existed. Inspired by the true titans of the steel-boom era, Bethlehem is a story of temptation and regret, a story of secrets and the cost of keeping them, a story of forgiveness. It is the story of two complex women - thrown together in the name of family - who, in coming to understand each other, come finally to understand themselves.

A thriller book set in London and North America during the early 20th century. "Dark Documents" plunges readers into a world of intrigue and suspense as the return of Morris Thornton, an influential but sickly client, shatters the secret schemes of Cooper Young, a partner at the prestigious law firm of Eversleigh, Young, and Eversleigh. When Young’s web of deceit threatens to be exposed, the lives of everyone around him spiral into chaos. The story begins with the revelation that Thornton is coming back to London due to his grave illness. Terrified of being discovered, Young confesses to ...

Across continents and centuries, will Petra and Raya be able to protect their wolf pack from dangerous rivals...and even from extinction? Petra, the younger sister of Eleanor of Aquitaine, flees the country to escape the judgment of royal society for her broken marriage and fall from grace with the Church. Her life, now in shambles, takes an unexpected turn when a werewolf attack marks the beginning of a new adventure—and a love affair with Raya, the former lover of the bloodthirsty Elizabet Bathory, from whom he’s fleeing. Together, these two unlikely shifters bond to form a formidable...

The stakes are never higher when the charge is murder… Explore the riveting twists and turns of some of the most notorious and controversial murder trials in history, such as the O. J. Simpson, Phil Spector, and Oscar Pistorius cases. Each of the trials detailed in this audiobook—the latest in DK’s highly successful series of true crime investigations—dominated the world's news media and gripped public attention. After examining the evidence, if you had been a member of the jury, what would have been your verdict? Guilty? Or Not Guilty?

Ancient China. Sixteen-year-old Chen Han, already an accomplished warrior, is accused of a crime he did not commit. The woman who raised him vows to kill him for disgracing her clan. Twelve-year-old Mu Feng leads a small army outnumbered four to one. Amidst the chaos, he discovers what he is capable of, but questions linger over what it means to obey authority. Eleven-year-old Ah Go is a simple village boy who finds his world shattered by barbarian invaders. Everything he knows is destroyed. Would he grow up enslaved to them? Or is he destined to conquer? Three boys. Worlds apart. One ...

Roman historian Procopius publicly praised Theodora of Constantinople for her piety-while secretly detailing her salacious stage act and maligning her as ruthless and power hungry. So who was this woman who rose from humble beginnings as a dancer to become the empress of Rome and a saint in the Orthodox Church? Award-winning novelist Stella Duffy vividly recreates the life and times of a woman who left her mark on one of the ancient world's most powerful empires.

At precisely two minutes to seven every morning, Gabriel Ward KC steps out of his rooms in the Inner Temple, presses his oak front door three times to ensure it is locked, and walks to his office to begin his day. Except for today. Today, the dead body of the Lord Chief Justice of England, immaculately clad in evening dress except for his bare feet, is lying on his doorstep – with one of the silver Temple carving knives sticking out of his chest. As rumour and gossip fly round the chambers and the press set up camp outside the gates, an investigation is ordered by the head of the Temple.

A burglary at an attorney’s home in Tupelo, Mississippi and a stolen 10,000-year-old archaeological treasure draw Detective Arlan Trahan into the dark underworld of primitive flintknapping—and into the ghostly path of a World War II soldier with a terrible secret. Soon he finds himself on a decades-long trail of clues between the old soldier and the home invasion. Connections between the attorney, her stolen artifact, and a 1942 bank robbery quickly turn more than mysterious. A team of Memphis racketeers arrives with plans for the missing relic, and plans to end his investigation—with...

Lady of the house Octavia Cavendish lives like a bird in a gilded cage. With her family’s fortune, her husband, William, has made significant additions to the estate, but he too feels bound - by the obligations of his title as well as his vows. Their son, Harry, is expected to follow in his footsteps, but the boy has dreams of his own, like pursuing the new adventure of aerial flight. Meanwhile, below stairs, a housemaid named Emily holds a secret that could undo the Cavendish name.

From USA Today Bestselling Author, Uvi Poznansky, comes a compelling novel about family secrets: Coming back to his childhood home after years of absence, Ben is unprepared for the secret, which is now revealed to him: his mother, Natasha, who used to be a brilliant pianist, is losing herself to mysterious disease, which turns the way her mind works into a riddle. His father’s new wife, Anita, looks remarkably similar to her—only much younger. “In our family, forgiveness is something you pray for, something you yearn to receive—but so seldom do you give it to others.” What emerges...

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 ...

Set in Yorkshire, Hong Kong and America, this remarkable novel continues the story of an unorthodox and endlessly fascinating family. As the spirit of Emma Harte lives on in her granddaughter, Paula O’Neill, an engrossing drama is played out in the glamorous arena of the wealthy and privileged, underscored by a cutthroat world of jealousy and treachery. Paula must act with daring and courage to preserve her formidable grandmother’s glittering empire from unscrupulous enemies - so that Emma’s precious dream lives on for the next generation.

Originally broadcast nationwide in 1993, this meticulously researched five-part historical radio drama is being published to commemorate Benjamin Franklin's 300th birthday. It reveals the multifaceted, complex Franklin's little known adventures in London before the Revolution. For 15 years, he lived on Craven Street off the Thames, where he established a surrogate family, began his autobiography, and became America's most famous citizen.

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 ...

A redemptive crusade. A test of faith. A defiant love. Driven by a quest for redemption, Etienne answers Pope Urban II’s call and joins the perilous Crusade led by Duke Robert of Normandy, aiming for Byzantium’s grandeur. Avielle, touched by Peter the Hermit’s words, commits to martyrdom after the brutal massacre at Mainz. In Constantinople, their paths converge, and amidst shared remorse, a tender love flourishes despite Avielle’s affliction. As Etienne beseeches the heavens for her recovery, pledging a monastic future, her health improves. Now, with Avielle on the mend, Etienne ...

It is the summer of 1927 and Hotel Portofino is prospering under Bella’s stewardship. As the season begins, Bella is keenly looking forward to her son Lucian’s imminent arrival and the chance to discuss with him her plans to convert the hotel’s basement into a spa. But then Bella’s husband Cecil turns up unannounced. Over the course of several hot weeks in the middle of the Italian summer, Bella is forced to confront the reality of her relationship with Cecil and to decide to what extent she is prepared to go against social convention to get what she wants.

With the horrors of the Nazi regime becoming more apparent by the day, Maureen Ritter decides to remain in Paris. There, she meets a disturbed young man, who will change the course of history and set the match to a firestorm that will engulf the innocent Jews still in Germany. Fiona Ritter’s devotion to the Führer will be tested when the nightmare of Kristallnacht consumes Berlin. The foundations she built her life upon these last six years will be shaken, as she witnesses the horrific violence and destruction wrought that fateful night.