Historical Drama

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 Thrilling Murder Mystery Novel set in the quaint town of Chesterwood, England during the sweltering summer of the 1930s. When Vienna Ludwell invites her friends to her family's grand home for the annual lawn tennis tournament, the stage is set for an unforgettable week. But beneath the veneer of camaraderie and competition, dark secrets and hidden tensions simmer. As the heatwave intensifies, so do the personal dynamics among the guests, culminating in the shocking murder of the beautiful and enigmatic Stella Palfreeman. Dr. Kendrick, a man of hidden depths and a sharp intellect, finds ...

At the age of thirty-five, Fanny Van de Grift Osbourne has left her philandering husband in San Francisco to set sail for Belgium—with her three children and nanny in tow—to study art. It is a chance for this adventurous woman to start over, to make a better life for all of them, and to pursue her own desires....

Through war, love, and revolution, The Lights of Paris captures the fight for justice and the unbreakable spirit of those who believe in a brighter future. A powerful, unforgettable story of resilience and sacrifice.In The Lights of Paris, bestselling author Robert Stanek presents an evocative tale of revolution, love, and survival set against the backdrop of 1870s Paris. As the city is torn apart by war and conflict, a group of courageous women and men rise to fight for justice, equality, and the hope of a new way of life—despite the immense personal sacrifices they must endure. With ...

When London journalist Eleanor-Rigby Donovan receives an anonymous letter alluding to a crime committed by her deceased mother, her life is turned upside down. It points her to a bar on the Baltimore Harbor, where she finds a stranger who has received the same mysterious letter about his own mother. Together, Eleanor-Rigby and this young man, George-Harrison Collins, embark on a quest through the shadowy past of the Stanfields, a moneyed Maryland family full of unimaginable secrets.

KJ is a Veteran who served two tours in Vietnam with a combat unit. The memories of those days, weeks and years still haunt him. Both the good and the bad, but mostly just the sad. He has been living and working in Oregon for the past seventeen years. It has been twenty long years since he left Oklahoma following his high school graduation in 1966. Without warning his mother calls to deliver the bad news that his father has died. In that moment he knows she needs him to come home to help bury his father. KJ is truly devastated that he had not returned home sooner, now, it's forever too late...

From Ireland to Australia, past to present, a family saga of truth, lies, love and intrigue. Until you’re asked, you may never tell... Lucie Woods is honest, isn’t she? It turns out, like so many others, that she’s been lying to herself for a very long time. When an incident occurs at her children’s school, it sets in motion a string of events that sees her life torn apart at the seams. Karma acts fast, barely giving her a moment to breathe before delivering a string of gifts, if you can call them that. Bad things usually happen in threes, but when her misfortune reaches beyond this...

A gothic horror novel set in the fictional principality of Otranto during the medieval period.Delve deep into the realm of antiquity and dark machinations, as you navigate through twisted corridors of ambition, desperation, and unfathomable horrors. A poignant embodiment of themes such as prophecy, death, darkness, and ambition, the narrative conjures a haunted atmosphere prevalent in gothic horror literature. Detailed SynopsisDomenico, Prince of Otranto, finds his life turned around when a chilling prophecy brings his world crashing down. A father torn between his weak son, Marco, and his ...

Step into the captivating world of Middle Eastern theatre with a groundbreaking new eBook: "The Evolution of Middle Eastern Theatre." This comprehensive exploration delves into the rich history, diverse cultural practices, and fascinating development of theatrical arts in the Middle East – a region brimming with stories waiting to be told. Journey with us back in time to uncover the origins of Middle Eastern theatre, from ancient rituals and their influence on theatrical forms to the birth of Islamic theatre. Delight in the splendor of the Golden Age of Persian literature and drama, and ...

In this extraordinary novel, Karen Maitland delivers a dazzling reinterpretation of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales - an ingenious alchemy of history, mystery, and powerful human drama. The year is 1348. The Black Plague grips the country. In a world ruled by faith and fear, nine desperate strangers, brought together by chance, attempt to outrun the certain death that is running inexorably toward them. Each member of this motley company has a story to tell. From Camelot, the relic-seller who will become the group’s leader, to Cygnus, the one-armed storyteller...

Previous title: To the Land of Nod Before there was Sasquatch... before Bigfoot had a name... there were the "Ape Men"... Neanderthals, homo erectus, australopithecus, and others—ancient species, now lost to time, who once roamed the Earth. Set against the mythic backdrop of the Garden of Eden, this is a historical thrill ride like no other, where long-extinct bloodlines collide, legends awaken, and the roots of our modern monsters are revealed. Prepare to uncover the primal truth before myth became ancient history... DESCRIPTION: Banished for the first murder in human history, Cain flees...

Elaine Littau is the best selling author of ten published books and many magazine and newspaper articles. She is a mentor/coach for other authors and enjoys teaching book marketing techniques as well as public speaking for groups. Many enjoy listening to her humorous take on life. Even the most simple activity takes on a life of it's own when Elaine is involved in the telling of it. Some of her favorite events have been speaking to young people about pursuing their dreams. She has been a church secretary, led women's groups, taught pre-school and Sunday school, and was a mentor for the ...

A mystery book set in New York and Philadelphia during the early 20th century, "Sophia the Wild" plunges readers into a spellbinding journey of secrets, suspense, and self-discovery. This exhilarating narrative unfolds in the extravagant Stanford Johnson Mansion close to New York City and in Philadelphia's labyrinthine streets.Delve into the decadent world of the early 20th century, where industries blossom, airships grace the skies, and secrets rest in the parchment of scrolls and the corners of grand mansions. Synopsis The story follows Sophia, the adopted daughter of tycoon Stanford ...

Over the course of his 60 years, Christopher Hitchens has been a citizen of both the US and the UK. He has been both a socialist opposed to the war in Vietnam and a supporter of the US war against Islamic extremism in Iraq. He has been both a foreign correspondent in some of the world's most dangerous places and a legendary bon vivant with an unquenchable thirst for alcohol and literature. He is a fervent atheist, raised as a Christian, by a mother whose Jewish heritage was not revealed to him until her suicide. He sees all sides of an argument and believes the personal is political.

In "Fools for Love," the seventh book of the Mountain Women Series, May Rose faces a summer of overwhelming obstacles. Her dearest friends are tangled in a complicated love triangle, and a competitor threatens the success of the boardinghouse. But these troubles pale in comparison to the tragedy of a drowned woman, the reappearance of a man with a deadly vendetta, and a flood that threatens to wash away everything May Rose holds dear. Amidst all the chaos, will May Rose find the strength to protect her family, her friends, and the life they’ve built in Winkler? Find out in this gripping ...

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 ...

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.

In 1926 Indiana, when newspaper reporter James Chase receives a telegram informing him his estranged father passed away in Los Angeles, James is surprised to receive a personal invitation to the funeral. In his forty-five years, James has no memory of his father, John Chase and no idea why he was invited to the funeral. However, out of respect and curiosity, James flies to Los Angeles to attend the funeral. James is met by a Hollywood reporter who takes him to his father’s farm house and orange groves in the countryside in Orange County. His father’s butler, a black man named Cyrus, ...

Jesse Peterson is nothing but trouble. He’s got a reputation around town and, being honest, it’s about as filthy as that old truck he drives. His tendency to let his fists do the talking might have a little something to do with that. I couldn’t remember ever hearing anything good about him. In fact, had I not gotten a flat tire outside his house one blistering afternoon, I might not have known he had another side. A side that made me wonder whether the good in him outweighed the bad. It didn’t take long to see he was kind and funny and maybe even sweet. But … I’m not allowed to ...

Desperate to break free of small-town Florida, Addie Anne Buckley dreams of following in the path of her glamorous aunt Jean—known to the world as Marilyn Monroe. When Aunt Jean plans a trip to Hollywood for Addie’s eighteenth birthday, Addie sees her chance to escape. One thing stands in her way: her boyfriend. Truitt Holt is Addie’s first and only love and will be joining her in California. But days before Addie’s due to leave, Truitt does an about-face and gives her a painful ultimatum: stay and marry him, or they’re through. Addie chooses her dream.