Historical Drama

1916. The two-street town of Wallace is not exactly what Ellen Webster had in mind when she accepted a teaching position in Wyoming, but within a year’s time she’s fallen in love—both with the High Plains and with a handsome cowboy named Charlie Bacon. Life is not easy in the flat, brown corner of the state where winter blizzards are unforgiving and the summer heat relentless. But Ellen and Charlie face it all together, their relationship growing stronger with each shared success, and each deeply felt tragedy.

Hart’s Valley (6 x 9 Edition) By MQ Ashcraft Hart’s Valley is the tale of a young woman's remarkable journey to mastery in the field of medicine set against the backdrop of the late 1800s. From her daring rescue from renegades on the border to her blossoming love with her rescuer, embark on a powerful journey of resilience and passion. Isabell, a spirited Castilian, exemplifies unwavering determination in the face of adversity, bolstered by the steadfast support of her beloved Jeff Hart. Isabell's brilliance shines through her profound insights, relentless curiosity, and innovative ...

A PRECIOUS AND UNFORGETTABLE LOVE STORY. Her life is about to experience a great change. Anne Sonbour leaves for London to embark on her London Season and find a husband. Her first challenge is the trip, as her grandmother insists she be accompanied by Andrew Romsbery, a childhood friend she cannot stand and whom she hasn’t seen in seven years. Andrew Romsbery, third son of a Count, wishes to become a famous architect and he works diligently for that. Romanticism is not part of his plans nor is marriage. This forced encounter will make them re-experience childhood memories, and Anne will ...

World War II Begins... It's September of nineteen-thirty-nine, and King George of England has just announced to his people that he has declared war on Germany due to their invasion of the Allied country of Poland. This ghastly news immediately falls on the ears of Simon Bentley while he sits enjoying himself at his younger brother George's wedding. Being a Squadron Leader in the Royal Air Force, he knows he must act immediately, so without any hesitation, Simon flees the church basement reception and heads straight for his air base. It is time for all the years of his pilot training to be ...

In the early days of submarining, before the Great War, two U.S. submarine disasters riveted the nation as the stories unfolded in local and national newspapers. In Hawaii, the USS F-4 left Honolulu on a routine training run in March 1915 — and disappeared with its crew of 21 men. At Northern California’s Humboldt Bay in December 1916, the USS H-3 crashed onto the sea floor during a treacherous bar crossing attempt and was pinned under roiling surf with its crew of 27. Both rescue attempts would become historic naval events, requiring tremendous courage, innovation, and stamina from all...

Before he can retire to work his Montana ranch full-time, he has one more important task to perform. A junior marshal who Tillman appointed in Laramie, Wyoming, a few years earlier has taken a wrong path and Tillman must remove him from office. Tillman leaves his two grown sons and his sister, Alice, on the ranch and sets out for Wyoming by railroad. Along the way, Tillman makes a few detours and stops to visit old friends and colleagues. As he travels south to Laramie, Tillman relives his life in flashbacks. From the Big Woods of Wisconsin, where he was born and met his wife, Tillman's ...

A True Story A breath taking account of what happened to the Spokane Street Bridge in Post Falls, Idaho in 1971. Impressions of growing up in a small town of 2000 people during the 1950s and 1960s, the heroics of our town police officer, and many who lived through this era. * All proceeds shall go to the Post Falls Historical Society Museum. *

When a desperate escape leads to hidden treasures of the heart. When Isabella Crawford flees her wealthy Chicago life, she expects hardship in the Montana Territory. What she doesn't expect is Garrett Nash, a successful opal miner whose gentle hands and sharp mind suggest a past far removed from the frontier. As she builds a new life in Spencer's mining district, Bell discovers that some secrets are more precious than the gems they mine—and more dangerous. Garrett has his own reasons for choosing the isolation of the frontier over society's comforts. But when Bell's presence threatens to ...

Prisoners of Fate – a corrupt magistrate, an underhand curator, a cat burglar to the rich, rival madams, a cheating husband, his tempestuous wife, art thieves and a psychopath eke out an existence in 1990s Hobart. All are ambitious, most are a step away from incarceration. A step in front of a fiercely competent female detective distracted by her colleague and suitor. Life was never meant to be easy. Some doors unlock. Others close. Corridors darken and the pits of Hell yawn open as the lives of this rogues’ gallery inexplicably entwine. No one is above the law. Or are they? ...

In The Psychic’s Shadow, Cassandra Vale, a gifted psychic haunted by her past, wants a quiet life—until she meets Marcus Black, a mysterious investigator tied to a string of psychic disappearances. Drawn into a web of danger, prophecy, and forbidden attraction, Cassandra and Marcus must uncover dark secrets—and confront their growing bond. As trust falters and betrayal looms, they must choose between duty and desire in a world where mystical power comes at a steep price.

The modern part of the story begins in Hobart, Tasmania through a chance discovery at a home auction. Hidden in a nondescript and decrepit shed are what at first appear to be valuable antiquities but are revealed to be high-end forgeries. In parallel, the ancient part of the story begins with the eruption of Mt Vesuvius and the destruction of Pompeii. Archaeological adventurers Jameson Rowley and Elspeth Poole arrive in Italy, drawn by their passion for history and the hint of mystery surrounding the forged artifacts. The story brilliantly draws the reader into the lucrative and often ...

Scarlett Fontaine is a true Hollywood legend—a singer, actress, and beloved fashion icon. But Scarlett dies tragically at just thirty-six years old, leaving behind no children. Or so the story goes… Gwen Hollingsworth is the curator at a museum dedicated to Scarlett’s life. She’s also sole heir to Scarlett’s fortune as a descendant of the star. But all is not well in Gwen’s world. She’s dealing with a messy marital separation and is struggling to move forward.

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 ...

Monsters create monsters; Frank kept telling himself. Since his father was killed by a serial killer when he was only fourteen, Frank was on the path of becoming a monster himself. Then, on Easter Sunday of 2019, less than two years after The Schuylkiller wreaked havoc on the City of Philadelphia, a new killer reared his head and began his own reign of terror. When Frank settles into a quiet life with his former partner, Penny, and their infant daughter, he is pulled out of retirement and must go it alone if he’s to save his family and his soul. What Frank discovers next will have him ...

A mystery novel set in New Cornwall during the early 20th century. Immerse yourself in the gripping world of crime and intrigue in "Deception in New Cornwall," where the shocking murder of Julian H. Clark sends shockwaves through a seemingly serene community. Join Philo Quentin, an eccentric art aficionado and amateur detective, as he unravels a web of deceit and psychological complexities that reveals the darker sides of humanity. The narrative unfolds with a seemingly innocuous breakfast meeting interrupted by the devastating news of a murder that propels Quentin into a high-stakes ...

In the treacherous woods of Tate's Hell, a missing child sets off a race against time. Join county sheriff Pratt Harlowe on a heart-pounding search for a missing child in the treacherous woods of Tate's Hell. When a little boy disappears one evening along the shore of the Apalachicola Bay, the tight-knit coastal community is thrown into chaos. As the search intensifies, Harlowe must contend with unpredictable weather, the rugged terrain of Tate's Hell, and small-town politics that threaten to derail his investigation. As the investigation deepens, Harlowe uncovers a web of secrets and lies ...

In the heart of 1857 India, one man’s courage will become legend. The Lion of India is a gripping historical fiction novel that brings to life the first Indian War of Independence—a revolution against the British East India Company that ignited a nation’s fight for freedom. Mirza Khan has lost everything: his family, his land, and his beloved wife. Imprisoned by British captors, the once-proud nobleman now faces his final days as the date of his execution draws near. But Mirza refuses to bow. What follows is a brutal test of his spirit as he endures unspeakable torture, standing ...

Like many before her, Maria Lagana has come to Hollywood to outrun her past. Born in Rome, where every Sunday her father took her to the cinema instead of church, Maria immigrates with her mother to Los Angeles after a childhood transgression leads to her father’s arrest.

Set against the backdrop of the both optimistic and violent 1950s and 1960s, Affections traces the Ertls's slow and inevitable breakdown through the various erratic trajectories of each family member: Hans's undertakings of colossal, foolhardy projects and his subsequent spectacular failures; his daughter Monika, heir to his adventurous spirit, who joins the Bolivian Marxist guerrillas and becomes known as "Che Guevara's avenger"; and his wife and two younger sisters left to pick up the pieces in their wake.

“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 ...