Historical Fiction Revolution

This is the true story of James Lafayette, a slave who spied for George Washington's army during the American Revolution. But while America celebrated its newfound freedom, James returned to slavery. His service hadn't qualified him for the release he'd been hoping for. For James, the fight wasn't over; he'd already helped his country gain its freedom, now it was time to win his own.

From the author of The Widow’s War and Bound comes a compelling new novel about a young woman’s struggle to decide where her loyalties lie - with family or with forbidden love; with royalist tradition or upstart independence - on the eve of the Revolutionary War.

With the same riveting historical narrative that made The Kitchen Boy a national best seller and a book club favorite, Robert Alexander returns to revolutionary Russia for the harrowing tale of Rasputin's final days as told by his youthful and bold daughter, Maria.

Boston Harbor, 1775. James Sparhawk, master and commander in the British Navy, knows trouble when he sees it. The ship he's boarded is carrying ammunition and gold into a country on the knife's edge of war. Sparhawk's duty is clear: Confiscate the cargo, impound the vessel, and seize the crew. But when one of the ship's boys turns out to be a lovely girl with a loaded pistol and dead-shot aim, Sparhawk finds himself held hostage aboard a Rebel privateer.

What a rollercoaster of a ride rollicking through Revolutionary times. Felt like I was there...totally immersed. - John B. Ward We admire and salute great patriotism. - E. Ramos "I regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." Nathan Hale - New York City - September 22, 1776 In September 1776, the mighty war machine of the British Empire surrounded George Washington and his ragtag Continental Army on Manhattan Island. If the British prevail, Washington might well hang for treason. Desperate for information, he calls for an officer to venture behind enemy lines. Captain Nathan ...

DO or DIE! This is a tale of epic proportions, its action spanning two continents. The Liberty Sword follows the struggles of Benjamin Franklin and his first “spies” as they seek to turn the tide of the revolution against the British. Action, intrigue and romance are set against the backdrop of the greatest revolution in the world in this rich and powerful novel.

Rebecca Parcell is eager to reach Paris to marry Daniel Alloway, who's gone ahead to take up a new post there. But their idyllic prenuptial life unravels when they accept an invitation to reside with Dr. Benjamin Franklin, America's brilliant, enigmatic ambassador to France. A murdered man is found on the roof of Dr. Franklin's home outside of Paris, and he calls upon his two new houseguests–former spies for George Washington–to investigate.

Contrary to her name, Patience Abbott has long felt unsettled and anxious to leave behind her painful memories in England for a fresh start in America. But her new life isn’t quite what she expected, and as tension grows in her new home of Boston, so does the distance between Patience and her estranged father. So when Josiah Wagner walks into her life, it finally feels like she’s not alone. If only his patriotic leanings didn’t put him at odds with her father’s loyalties.

Set in upstate New York on a comfortable estate, the law-abiding family of Mr. Wharton suddenly finds the Revolutionary War at its door. They are an American family with friendly British ties, but they have kept their dual loyalties from affecting their peaceful life, until a secret visit from Wharton's own son, Henry, changes everything

France 1789: a time of terror; a charismatic boy, Yann, who must find out who he is; the daring rescue of Sido, an aristocrat's daughter: these are the elements in this tremendous adventure by a consummate storyteller, a marvellous tale of the first days of the French Revolution.

At the age of 30, Robin is an Earl at last - but not the Earl of Waringham, the ancestral title that he still hopes to win back one day from the evil Mortimer. England has seen other changes too: Edward III is dead and his successor, the boy king Richard II, is at odds with his uncle, the Duke of Lancaster. The introduction of a hated new poll tax brings about one of the most dangerous episodes in English history and Robin finds himself embroiled in the Peasants’ Revolt.

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 mill heiress Miss Emily Marsham agrees to a marriage born out of tragedy and hardheaded necessity, her hopes for future marital bliss aren’t high. Adam Blackthorn, the ambitious manager of one of her father’s mills, is not what she expected in a husband. Can she make the best of her situation and be a dutiful wife, or will Adam challenge her to become something else entirely?

A hardworking tobacco farmer in the Carolina Uplands, Justin Harris wants only to provide for his family. The outbreak of revolution turns his life upside down, and he cannot anticipate how even his seemingly most inconsequential actions will touch the lives of generations yet to come. Through crushing setbacks and hard-won victories, Justin's perseverance serves as a gift to his descendants.

In the winter of 1835 Stub Lebeaux, a young, courageous dwarf, in an effort to follow his quest for adventure and his personal need to prove himself, becomes a freedom fighter for Texas’ liberty. After learning what life, loyalty, and the misery of war are all about, he, along with 350 other prisoners of war, finds himself a target in the Massacre at Goliad. A miracle through the sacrifice of his best friend saves him from a horrible death, and the strength of a woman’s love gives him his life back and hope for his future. Through his fortitude, grit, and the determination to be the man...

ENGLISH BOUNTY FOR AMERICAN SCALPS It was 1777, in a country torn by revolution. Promised gold for every American scalp, the Indians ran amok in an orgy of rape and murder. Nowhere was the carnage more terrible than in Kentucky. A handful of American frontiersmen challenged the combined forces of redcoats and red men, and first in their ranks was Alan Brant. He swore to kill with his own hands the renegade who had sold a settlement to the Indians and abused the woman Alan called his own. But the vengeance path did not run straight for the young woodsman. Death in the form of a murder charge...

A Tale of Two Cities is an 1859 historical novel by Charles Dickens, set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. The novel tells the story of the French Doctor Manette, his 18-year-long imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris and his release to live in London with his daughter Lucie, whom he had never met. The story is set against the conditions that led up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror. Dickens' best-known work of historical fiction, A Tale of Two Cities is regularly cited as the best-selling novel of all time.

Revolutionary, poet, lover. Robber, murderer, spy. May 1907 and a young Stalin is in London for a conference of Russian communists. With Lenin, Trotsky, and Rosa Luxemburg among others he battles to keep the party radical, while dodging the attentions of the Czar's secret police. He also finds himself drawn to a fiery Finnish activist, Elli Vuokko, beginning a relationship that is as dangerous as it is complicated.

Shattered Innocence by H. Wilhelm Starkweather is a gripping psychological fiction novel set against the tumultuous backdrop of Revolutionary America. This evocative tale delves into the complexities of love, betrayal, and the human psyche, painting a vivid picture of the era's struggles and the internal conflicts of its characters. Step into a world where innocence is shattered by the harsh realities of war, and the quest for personal truth leads to unexpected revelations. Explore the intricate relationship between Montraville and Valerie as they navigate the trials of love and duty. ...

Bridgerton meets Vampire Diaries! In the city of love and bloodshed, Henri D'Ardent traded his mortality for a taste of forever, and found himself bound to a servant girl who would change his fate forever. A love between him and a servant would never have happened otherwise - but will it last? Paris: As the guillotine's shadow looms over the aristocracy, Henri D'Ardent receives an offer he can't refuse: immortality in exchange for his humanity. But escaping revolutionary France is only the beginning of his ordeal. Across storm-tossed seas, a newly-turned vampire battles insatiable bloodlust...