Historical Tragedy

B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree Like landing at D-Day, this author recreates a murder at the tragic 1911 fire at the Triangle shirtwaist Factory (a turning point in NYC history) with such detail and terror that you feel like you’re watching it. Ken Kuhlken, author of the Tom Hickey’s California crime series Using her passions for history and science as well as her abundant writer's gifts, Lynne Kennedy has created the best kind of historical mystery. She transports us to another time and place yet offers truths that apply to the present. When a young reporter is pushed from a ninth story ...

A mystery novel set in Chadlands, England, during the late 1910s. Prepare to be swept away into the enigmatic world of "Tragedy at Chadlands," where the picturesque facade of an ancestral estate hides dark secrets and tragic histories. Sir Arthur Gainsborough, a kind-hearted baronet, struggles with the ghostly legacy of the Grey Room, a place riddled with unexplained deaths. As family and friends gather under one roof, the tension mounts when an ominous event propels them into a web of intrigue, ensuring that the past will not stay buried for long. As the novel unfolds, you'll meet Sir ...

A gothic fiction book set in New England during nearly two centuries. Silent Sorrow invites readers to step into the haunting world of the Pyncheon family and their ancestral home, the House of the Seven Gables. This evocative tale reveals the intricate web of guilt, prophecy, and redemption woven through generations, beginning with the dark legacy of an ancestor wrongfully executed for witchcraft. As the Pyncheons confront their family's tragic past, the story unfolds against a backdrop of ambition, betrayal, and the heavy burden of a curse that lingers through the ages. Delving deep into ...

In "Romeo and Juliet Reimagined," the timeless tale of Shakespeare’s most famous lovers is transported into a contemporary setting, blending classic themes with modern sensibilities. Set against the backdrop of a high school in Verona, this novel reimagines the star-crossed lovers as Juliet Capulet, a new freshman grappling with the pressures of family expectations, and Romeo Montague, a senior burdened by the legacy of a longstanding family feud. As Juliet navigates the complexities of her freshman year, she encounters Romeo, a young man who challenges the boundaries set by their feuding...

Almost 7,000 fans eagerly packed into the Ringling Brothers big top on July 6, 1944. With a single careless act, an afternoon at the "Greatest Show on Earth" quickly became one of terror and tragedy as the paraffin-coated circus tent caught fire. Panicked crowds rushed for the few exits, but in minutes, the tent collapsed on those still struggling to escape below. A total of 168 lives were lost, many of them children, with many more injured and forever scarred by the events.

It's 412 BC, and Athens' invasion of Sicily has failed catastrophically. Thousands of Athenian soldiers are held captive in the quarries of Syracuse, starving, dejected and hanging on by the slimmest of threads. Lampo and Gelon are local potters, men with no work and barely two obols to rub together. With not much to fill their time, they take to visiting the nearby quarry, where they discover prisoners who will, in desperation, recite lines from the plays of Euripides in return for scraps of bread and a scattering of olives. And so an idea is born: the men will put on Medea in the quarry.

In Whispers Across Time, Civil War soldier Nathaniel and spirited Sarah cling to love through secret letters, even as war, betrayal, and fate conspire to keep them apart. Over a century later, historian Hannah Parker uncovers their story—and her own path to love with guarded archivist Andrew Knight begins to unfold. As past and present intertwine, two love stories echo across time in a tale of passion, redemption, and the unbreakable bond between hearts.

What happens when love and courage collide across the boundaries of time? In Betrayed by the Light, secrets buried in the shadows of history collide with the fierce intensity of a modern love story. Spanning generations and realms, this tale of romance, mystery, and magic will grip your heart and keep you turning the pages. Victoria Blackwood, a determined historian with a sharp intellect and an unyielding sense of justice, has one mission: to uncover the truth behind a cryptic artifact linked to a centuries-old betrayal. Driven by her quest for answers, Victoria is drawn into the world of ...

Olive Oatman isn’t a household name, but a distinct feature on her face has made her infamous for the worst reasons. She is the girl with the blue tattoo. The story behind the distinctive tattoo is the stuff of legends. Some believed it was placed on her face during her captivity, following the brutal murders of her family members and the kidnapping of her and her sister. Others believe it was placed on her after her return.

In The Eating of the Gods, the distinguished Polish critic Jan Kott reexamines Greek tragedy from the modern perspective. As in his earlier acclaimed Shakespeare, Our Contemporary, Kott provides startling insights and intuitive leaps which link our world to that of the ancient Greeks. The title refers to the Bacchae of Euripides, that tragedy of lust, revenge, murder, and "the joy of eating raw flesh" which Kott finds paradigmatic in its violence and bloodshed.

The document, "Tragedy in the Crosshairs: A Historical Perspective on Fatal Shootings", explores the historical, cultural, and legislative dimensions of firearms and their impact on society. Through a comprehensive review, it examines the evolution of gun technology, significant historical events, societal implications, and the ongoing debates surrounding gun violence and legislation. This work seeks to provide a nuanced understanding of America's complex relationship with firearms.

Follow the story of Shay Montgomery, a field nurse from central Kentucky, who finds herself in the heart of the battle for Justice and uncovers conspiracies that stretch all the way to the White House. It’s an age old story of good versus evil and wrong versus right. The challenge, however, is that things are seldom as they seem. And what do you do when, no one is really interested in the truth? What if you aren’t sure who is evil and who’s not? What do you do then? On a cold night in April 1865, the steamboat, Sultana, exploded in the engorged Mississippi River carrying over two ...

Love can be a cruel fate. In the shadow of ancient Greece's grandeur palace, a secret love blossoms between Christos, a chiseled soldier, and the lonely queen. But their passion is doomed from the start. When King Minos discovers their affair, his rage unleashes a terrible fate. Desperate to eliminate the rival for his queen's heart, Minos turns to the dark sorceress Circe, who weaves her malignant magic. Christos is forever changed, trapped in the form of the Minotaur, a monstrous creature bound to the labyrinth. Can their love survive the beast within, or will it succumb to the darkness ...

J. Robert Oppenheimer was a brilliant physicist who led the American effort to build the atomic bomb during World War II, and who later found himself confronting the moral consequences of the revolutionary weapon he helped create.

St. Paul, Minnesota, 1946: Introspective Shannon Malone and her more popular sister Eliza are Irish twins and best friends. As little girls, they relied on each other for companionship and affection as their mother remained distant, beating back the demons of her own mysterious childhood. As womanhood approaches, both look forward to promising - though different - futures. But when tragedy rocks the Malone family, secrets bloom and one sister leaves, possibly forever. The other, physically and emotionally scarred, vows to hold the invisible thread that runs deeply between them.

Kathleen Green longs for a child of her own. Her work with the orphan trains only serve to heighten her need. When tragedy strikes, will she get the child she always wanted? Will the cost be worth it?

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the shadows and spotlights of our contemporary world with Scandal & Tragedy 100 Short Stories That Will Shock & Amaze You. This extraordinary anthology delves deep into the most riveting and controversial episodes in recent history, pulling back the curtains on the untold stories that have left an indelible mark on society. Within these pages, you'll find yourself immersed in a world of astonishing twists, jaw-dropping revelations, and enigmatic figures who have forever altered the course of our collective narrative. From the murky backrooms of ...

A drama book set in New York City during the early 20th century. Step into a world where love and tragedy entwine against the vibrant backdrop of New York's theater scene. "The Dagger of De Colombo" invites you to unravel the secrets of aristocratic playwright Maxime De Colombo, who must confront the dark shadows of his lineage and the devastating secrets of those he loves. With the murder of his dear friend's father, Alfred Marceau, leaving a blood-stained mark on their lives, Maxime and Florence are pushed into a whirlwind of intrigue, conspiracy, and heartbreaking choices that will test ...

The eighteenth-century hanging of a schoolteacher for concealing the birth of a child out of wedlock has appeared in local legend over the last few centuries, but the full account of Ruth's story has never been told. Drawing on over two years of investigative research, author Carolyn Marvin brings to light the dramatic details of Ruth's life and the cruel injustice of colonial Portsmouth's moral code. As Marvin uncovers the real flesh-and-blood woman who suffered the ultimate punishment, her listeners come to understand Ruth as an individual and a woman of her time.

It's fall 1987, and life as normal is ending for the Malone family. With their sterile Dallas community a far cry from the Irish-American Bronx of their youth, Pat and Anne Malone have reached a breaking point. Pat, faced with a debilitating MS diagnosis, has fallen into his drinking. Anne, his devoutly Catholic wife, is selected as a juror for a highly publicized attempted murder trial, one that raises questions - about God, and about men in power - she has buried her entire life. Together, they try to raise their only son, Daniel.