Historical Drama

Cleverly suspenseful and sweetly spoken, the storyteller's unassuming voice transforms an Appalachian trail of tears into holy terror against an evil that stalks the innocent. In The Whispering of the Willows, an Appalachian marriage practice might be compared to the modern sex trade which exploits young females. Not since Catherine Marshall's strong heroine named Christy, has an Appalachian drama come to life like The Whispering of the Willows.

In a world where ambition and betrayal rule, can love survive the fight for power? Alys of Lochlainn dreams of freedom: freedom to choose her own path, her own love, and her own future. But when the fearsome Earl of Hampton forces her into a betrothal to a man destined for the English throne, she finds herself caught in a dangerous web of political intrigue and royal ambition. Determined to resist, Alys’s fiery spirit leads her to defy the earl’s plans—until one impulsive kiss changes everything. Recklessly drawn into his arms, she risks her heart and her reputation to become his ...

In 1972, when workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, were digging the foundations for a new development, the last thing they expected to find was a skeleton at the bottom of a well. Who the skeleton was and how it got there were two of the long-held secrets kept by the residents of Chicken Hill, the dilapidated neighborhood where immigrant Jews and African Americans lived side by side and shared ambitions and sorrows. Chicken Hill was where Moshe and Chona Ludlow lived when Moshe integrated his theater and where Chona ran the Heaven & Earth Grocery Store.

America during the Gilded Age. Incredible wealth, shameful squalor. Half of all Americans, whether on farms or in cities, live in dire poverty. Labor strife. Robber Barons control the nation's economy. Government corruption at all levels. A new middle class seeks reform. This novel tells the story of a magazine, a family, and the men and women associated with both as they seek to restore democracy. Drama, humor, a sense of place and time. Despite setbacks, optimism prevails.

Love travels faster than Morse code this Christmas in Thunder Creek. Anna Cremer's expert fingers can translate any telegraph message - except the one telling her how to save her father's legacy. Facing mounting debts and professional prejudice in 1870s Boston, she accepts a proposal from Wyoming rancher Edward Wegman: marriage in exchange for running Thunder Creek's new telegraph office. Edward needs a competent operator before winter isolates his growing town. He isn't looking for love - his first wife's tragic death taught him the dangers of frontier romance. But Anna's quiet strength ...

It’s 1947 when Sister Mary Agnes arrives in New Mexico. Her mission is to establish a monastery in the town of Roswell, where weeks before rumors of the crash landing of an unidentified craft have triggered a crisis of faith. Residents are drifting away from the divine, awed no longer by the heavens but rather the stars.

The Dressmaker and the Duke A sweeping Edwardian romance of secrets, scandal, and stitches of the heart. With nothing left but a silver thimble and a borrowed name, Evelyn Bright boards a midnight train to Windmere Hall, summoned to craft a mourning wardrobe for the reclusive Lady Helen Greystowe. What she finds is a house draped in shadows—and a family bound by silence. Julian Ashborne, the Duke of Windmere, returned from war bearing scars no uniform could conceal. Haunted by the death of his brother and rumours whispered in drawing rooms, he rules Windmere with precision and ice. But ...

Nilise is a nerdy lingerie seamstress that is beautiful but a virgin at the age of 23. She is a successful, high-paid chocolate-toned woman. After a day's work, in the year 2015, she decides to relax and read a taboo bwwm romance novel. She falls asleep to be awakened by a blond giant of a man clearly from another time period. Prince Kroy was 28, handsome, and wealthy as the King in waiting. He was instantly attracted to the dark-skinned woman he found in the barn on his abandoned property. It was the year 1750 and men ruled. Can Nilise conform to the ways of Normandy? Nilise deals with ...

In the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands, where mist rolls through ancient glens and loyalties run deep, Alasdair Strathearn fights to reclaim the legacy stolen from his family. Exiled from his ancestral lands as a boy, Alasdair has grown into a fierce leader, determined to unite his fractured clan and restore their honor. But his mission becomes even more dangerous—and deeply personal—when he meets Isobel Kinross, a bold and spirited woman tied to the very family that destroyed his own. Caught between love and loyalty, Isobel is torn. Raised under the shadow of her uncle, the ...

'Fans of Kitty Neal and Anna Jacobs will love this.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Betrayal cuts deep, but the truth cuts deeper. Daisy loves her sister Verity, but resentment simmers beneath the surface. And who could blame her? Verity has everything Daisy lacks – beauty, poise, charm and, most painfully, their father’s adoration. In contrast, Daisy endures his constant disdain, each look and word a fresh wound. Their father’s sudden death leaves her cast adrift, forcing her into service for a cruel and vindictive employer. After a crisis occurs, homelessness and fear of arrest drive Daisy to seek...

In this engaging 20th Century, Fictional Historical Drama you will follow the fortunes of the wealthy and titled Benbrook family, owners of the grand Cotswold estate known as Allworth Park. You will witness the state of bruising and distress caused by the suicidal death of their children’s tutor, Cynthia Heywood. Miss Heywood, a young, educated girl, is besotted by the lustful advances of Lady Caroline’s handsome young Godson and professional womanizer, Captain Teddy Danvers. Her relationship with long time lesbian lover Herminie Wilson is under threat as the scandalous activities of ...

Lady Marion is most displeased. Her father, Lord Audley, is determined that she should marry a gentleman of his choice. However, when his favored suitor is one Lord Haddington, Marion finds herself bitterly disappointed. Alexander, the Earl of Haddington, finds himself quite caught up with Lady Marion. Determined that he will not allow himself to feel anything for her, he seeks to court her but holds his emotions back. However, a sudden illness begins to strike Alexander down each time he draws close to Lady Marion. Weak and confused, he does his best to find a remedy but finds himself ...

Annapolis Royal, 1755. When frontier tensions boil over, the people of Acadie find themselves caught between two warring empires. Hoping to remain neutral, the Acadians are shocked when the English government instead orders them rounded up and exiled, their lands forfeited and their homes burned. Torn from his family, his home destroyed, blacksmith Isaac Doiron is trapped in the infernal hold of a transport ship heading out to sea. Determined to reunite with his wife and son, he hungers for escape. When all hope seems lost, he meets a prisoner on board who will change the course of his life...

From the bustling streets of America to the quiet mountain towns in rural China, this captivating collection of short stories spans continents and cultures, weaving a tapestry of universal human experiences. Each tale offers a unique glimpse into lives shaped by love, betrayal, and the search for identity. These stories, by turns humorous and poignant, explore the intricate threads that connect us all—the joy of friendship, the pain of betrayal, the challenges of coming of age, and the bittersweet realities of leaving one's homeland. With its rich diversity of settings and emotions, this ...

Proud… Not proud… Proud… Elizabeth Bennet is visiting her friend Charlotte—now Mrs. Collins—at Hunsford when they are invited to Rosings Park, the luxurious estate of Mr. Collins’ matron, Lady Catherine de Bourgh. To her surprise, she meets a former acquaintance there, one she never would have expected to see again—Mr. Darcy! It turns out that Mr. Darcy is the nephew of Lady Catherine, and is now visiting his aunt with his younger sister, Georgiana. Elizabeth becomes quick friends with the spirited young girl, who is not at all as proud as a certain Mr. Wickham once described....

A fictional cosy adventure, full of action, romance and drama. Former British Agent Lady Katherine Ashcroft has been called back into duty to serve her King and country once again. The year is 1951, and North Africa is in turmoil with rebellions causing mayhem amongst those who live within its province. The British and French are struggling to keep order, and are losing their control over this ancient land. A deceased British Agent is apparently alive once again and selling dangerous secrets to the enemy. Not only this, but the rumours he has spread has awakened sleeping Nazis who had ...

In Love’s Secret Theorem, Lady Charlotte hides her brilliance behind a genteel façade—until the enigmatic Duke of Ravencroft uncovers her secret. As scandal brews and danger circles, they’re drawn into a web of forbidden love, betrayal, and courage. Can their bond survive the rigid rules—and hidden threats—of Regency England?

Thomas Marking has a tradition of family honor to keep. Almost twelve years of age, he volunteers for the King's service, in the struggle against Napoleon and to help his war wounded father survive. A tale of bravery, family honor and finding out just what you are made of.

Elizabeth Meredith, the youngest daughter of Rosamund Bolton, is nothing like her sensible sisters. Impatient with fancy manners, the young beauty has shunned the royal court in favor of a quiet life at Friarsgate. But to protect the future of the land she loves, she must venture into the court of King Henry VIII to find a suitable husband. Elizabeth soon scandalizes the court by forging a friendship with Anne Boleyn and by flirting with Flynn Stewart, bastard brother to King James V of Scotland.

Meet Julie Quinn, Madison Ave. climber and soon to be Mrs. Bradley Scholer, the drop-dead genius behind those daring Voguespreads. Like her bestie, Kate, Julie is the quintessential New Yorker: bright, bold, and hell bent on the future, and now, on the eve of her 30th birthday, she's this close to being home in every sense of the word. Her parents, god rest them, would be proud. But life never plays straight. Just as Julie's about to cash in on her dreams, she looses everything--her career, her fiancé, even her faith in the future. Hope finds its way to her in the folds of a letter from ...