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- The Great South Sea (The Call of the Sea Book 9)
- The Armor of Light: A Novel (Kingsbridge Book 5)
- The Lies We Told (Margot's Secret Book 4)
- The Diamond King: A Tale of Love, Hate, and Diamonds
- My Grandmother’s Shadow: An utterly heartbreaking unputdownable historical novel based on a true story
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The Great South Sea (The Call of the Sea Book 9)
Andrew Wareham
"You're Nellie Westrop and don't you forget it.We'll see each other one day, but until we do, take good care of yourself.Live a good life.Now go, my love."People say you get one life, but I've lived three.I was born Ellen Hardy in 1900, dragged up in Queen Caroline's Yard, Norwich.There was nothing royal about our yard, and Mum was no queen.At six years old Mum sold me. I became Nellie Westrop, roaming the country in a showman's wagon, learning the art of the fair.And I've been the infamous Queenie of Norwich, moving up in the world by any means, legal or not.I've been heart broken, abandoned, bought and sold, but I've never, ever given up.After all, it's not where you start that's important, but where you end up.Based on a true story, Queenie of Norwich is the compelling tale of one remarkable girl's journey to womanhood.Spanning the first half of the 20th century, Queenie's story is one of heartbreak and triumph, love and loss and the power of family.It is a story of redemption, and how, with grit and determination, anything is possible. Read more
The Armor of Light: A Novel (Kingsbridge Book 5)
Ken Follett
An epic continuation of the series that began with The Pillars of the Earth, The Armor of Light heralds a new dawn for Kingsbridge, England, where progress clashes with tradition, class struggles push into every part of society, and war in Europe engulfs the entire continent and beyondThe Spinning Jenny was invented in 1770, and with that, a new era of manufacturing and industry changed lives everywhere within a generation. A world filled with unrest wrestles for control over this new world order: A mother’s husband is killed in a work accident due to negligence; a young woman fights to fund her school for impoverished children; a well-intentioned young man unexpectedly inherits a failing business; one man ruthlessly protects his wealth no matter the cost, all the while war cries are heard from France, as Napoleon sets forth a violent master plan to become emperor of the world. As institutions are challenged and toppled in unprecedented fashion, ripples of change ricochet through our characters’ lives as they are left to reckon with the future and a world they must rebuild from the ashes of war.Over thirty years ago, Ken Follett published his most popular novel, The Pillars of the Earth. Now, with this electrifying addition to the Kingsbridge series we are plunged into the battlefield between compassion and greed, love and hate, progress and tradition. It is through each character that we are given a new perspective to the seismic shifts that shook the world in nineteenth-century Europe. Read more
The Lies We Told (Margot's Secret Book 4)
Roberta Kagan
In the haunting shadows of World War II, a chilling mystery unfolds in Frankfurt, where Aryan German girls are found dead under mysterious circumstances.At the heart of this enigma lies Margot, a woman with a secret that could shatter lives. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she encounters Kurtis, a Nazi officer. Desperate to protect the true identity of her unborn child's father, Margot finds herself entangled in a web of lies. When Kurtis falls for her, she sees an opportunity to safeguard her secret, marrying him, hoping he will accept the child as his own.Meanwhile, in the bustling streets of Berlin, Trudy's life is on the edge of transformation. She has a dangerous affair with Peter, an SS officer. Peter, though married, tempts her with the prospect of becoming his mistress.The Lies We Told is the final book in Roberta Kagan's captivating WW2 historical fiction series, Margot's Secret. Its rich historical detail, complex characters, and plot reveal the devastating impact of lies and the unyielding power of the human spirit in the face of adversity.Early readers can't get enough of the conclusion to the Margot's Secret Series:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A Fantastic Series of Hope and Despair ... This book can be read as a stand-alone, but I highly recommend you read the 3 books before in this series as you will not be disappointed ... This book is as exciting as the last, each book is a page turner. You will not want to put this book down until you have finished it and find out how it all ends" –Netgalley Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This is another outstanding Roberta Kagan book ... This historical fiction book delves into the atrocities committed by the Nazis and the struggles to try to survive . We are introduced to many characters without a conscience and thriving of hatred and power. Yet, throughout the book, there is love, passion and hope." –Netgalley Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A fantastic story. You will go through so many emotions reading this amazing story.And it's a story you will never forget, a truly great author." –Goodreads Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Amazing ... a wonderful family saga. I wish there had been a fifth story" –Netgalley Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I had a very hard time putting this book down! I read it in 4 days, only putting it down to work ... a wonderful conclusion to a great series!" –Goodreads Review Read more
The Great Gatsby meets Peaky Blinders…How does a street thief become a king?When Drasko, a nine-year-old thief from the slums, is presented with a once-in-a-lifetime offer, life takes him to a far-away land on the hunt for diamonds.Twenty years later, Drasko Mawr, now the wealthiest diamond miner in the world, comes back to London.And he must play a dangerous game—a deal he has signed with blood.Six tasks.A forced marriage.A magnificent jewelry auction.And he has to finally reveal the Crimson Tear, the rarest but cursed diamond, to the world. But he is yet to find it.To a man who has it all, what is more thrilling than a game of fate?That is until he starts falling in love with the wife he never wanted. But nothing could have prepared him for her dark secret.Losing the game will cost him his life.But winning?Oh, winning will absolutely destroy him.* The Diamond King is a Victorian forced marriage billionaire romance with mafia themes, for mature audiences only. Read more
“WOW! This book completely hooked me from the first page to the last… I literally couldn’t put it down… Amazing.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Germany 1939: “No, please don’t make me leave you!” Sophie cries, desperately trying to hold her loved ones in her arms before she is pulled away. “I can’t leave without you, I can’t bear it…”When Sophie Weiss boards the SS St Louis, the Nazis have taken everything from her, and her last hope is to escape. But when she meets fellow Jewish refugees Rosa, Hannah and Rachel on board, their friendship gives Sophie hope there might be happiness in her future, after all.But when the boat is refused entry at a port they thought would be safe, the women face a terrifying return to Europe. Until word reaches the ship that a friend of her family is willing to take Sophie in—but only her. Quickly, Sophie unpicks the lining of her coat and breaks her late mother’s emerald into four parts. Handing a piece to each of her friends, the women promise to meet in Paris when this nightmare is over.Watching the SS St Louis grow smaller on the horizon, Sophie grips her emerald with a fierce determination and whispers a promise: I will find a way to help you all, no matter what… But with her friends facing an uncertain fate, has she made a promise she can’t possibly keep?This is the first book in the unmissable Emerald Sisters series that follows the incredible stories of four brave young women, as they each forge their futures against the backdrop of the Second World War. Perfect for fans of Roberta Kagan, Kristin Harmel and Kate Quinn.Readers are loving The Girl on the Boat:“Beautiful… I was hooked from the very first page. A phenomenal novel… I was heartbroken… Keep the tissue box close by because you will surely need it. This unputdownable gem of a read is definitely a favourite… I love everything about this story… [a] ten star read.” Page Turners ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Amazing… Beautiful… I found myself not wanting the story to end… A tearjerker.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Hard to put down read!!… Amazing… I couldn’t put the book down for a minute!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Will tear your heart out but leave you with hope… A must-read!” @diane.likes.to.read ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Unforgettable… will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Hooks you from the beginning pages… a book that you won’t want to put down.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Heartbreaking… Absolutely brilliant… Outstanding.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Powerful… completely consumed me… Fabulous.” Christian Bookaholic ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Exceptional… I loved it. I couldn’t put it down.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Kept me on the edge of my seat for the entire book… I need the next one!” @booksreadbyprairiegirl“Heartbreaking… I really could not put this book down.” @Inspiredbypmdd ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more
One woman’s search for answers unfurls into a riveting multi-layered family saga, perfect for readers of Jean Grainger and Soraya Lane.Winter, 1941: Watching the smoke rise over the burning synagogue of the Riga Ghetto, Johanna Friedman’s only concern is keeping her family safe. As she prepares to leave her home, clutching what little possessions she is allowed to carry, her thoughts meander to a simpler time before the war – and a secret name, one she rarely recites out loud, forever embedded in her heart.Present day. Devorah was never allowed to ask about her mother’s repressed past, until her mother agreed to show her a hidden drawer containing her secret history. Devorah unravels the story of the amazing women who have shaped her legacy: the one who raised her mother as her own – and the one her mother never knew.Inspired by the true story of her maternal lineage, Devorah Shafrir Keret weaves a haunting, unforgettable saga of brave, broken women spanning a century of secrets and triumphs, unfaltering love and incredible loss, and the generation-spanning power of family. Read more
ALEX KOVACS IS BACK, DESPERATELY TRYING NOT TO BITE THE HAND THAT FEEDS HIM.Or, rather, the hand that feeds his bosses.Bucharest Unbound is the 12th book in a series that has earned more than 15,000 5-star reviews. In it, Alex has been sent to Bucharest, Romania. He works for the Gehlen Organization, a group of former German officers — and Nazis of various flavors — who are angling for a chance to be the intelligence arm of West Germany. Since the end of World War II, the Gehlen Org has received most of its funding from the American intelligence community because of its ability to supply something to the Commie-obsessed Americans that they can’t get anywhere else: intelligence sources behind the Iron Curtain; boots on the Communist ground.In Bucharest, there is a small American presence working with some homegrown anti-Communist commandos. The Gehlen Org is helping, too. But when a Gehlen spy dies, and when the details don’t quite add up, Alex is sent to Bucharest to find out why. In essence, he is spying on his American partners as much as he is assisting the commandos on their sabotage mission. What he see baffles him and sometimes disgusts him — and the whole balancing act nearly topples him.With more than a quarter-million readers, author Richard Wake has created a character who strikes most as an everyman who finds himself in the middle of a series of extraordinary adventure. He continues to wrestle with his conscience, and the darker side of his nature, and the moral complexity of all of his endeavors. That wrestling continues in Bucharest Unbound. Pick up a copy today and see what the Alex Kovacs story is all about! Read more
There is surely something about him to admire. I shall find it and use it to convince Lizzy she loves him—if she does not already.Can a mother's determined matchmaking make love prevail? When Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy returns to Hertfordshire and Elizabeth Bennet, the woman he loves, their relationship has changed since the previous autumn, when she despised him. Darcy is disappointed to be greeted by coolness, but he believes he understands her prejudice.Elizabeth Bennet knows that any chance she had of finding happiness in marriage with Mr Darcy has been destroyed by Lydia's elopement. Nothing suggests that he has any desire to rekindle the warmth between them that she felt at Pemberley. As much as they both long for each other, being together only increases the heartache. Mrs Bennet's efforts at matchmaking are not subtle and are, at times, vexing. Will Mrs Bennet's scheme work or will it only push them further apart? Read more
Auschwitz, 1942: The nurse’s entire body trembles as she watches the doctor guide the beautiful twins with chestnut curls into the infirmary. Everyone thinks he’s helping these innocent souls, but she knows the truth… Betrayed by her own husband for being a German resistance fighter, Orli has no one left in the world as she stumbles from the cattle truck onto the frostbitten grounds of Auschwitz. She has arrived expecting to be sentenced to certain death. Instead, as a trained nurse, she is assigned to work in the infirmary to assist Dr Josef Mengele.Soon, Orli learns Mengele is known as the Angel of Death, and is the most feared man in Auschwitz. At his hands, thousands of healthy inmates are cruelly killed and experimented on: and Orli is expected to assist him. She realises that her resistance work is not over. From inside the infirmary, she will secretly try to save as many souls as she can.Orli starts to smuggle medicine to the most desperate of patients. But when Mengele instructs her to find children, she knows it isn’t enough… she has to keep him away. With the help of her fellow nurses, Orli plans to fake a typhus outbreak.But can Orli really fool one of the most powerful men in Auschwitz? And if Mengele discovers her plan, will the cost of saving others be her own life?Inspired by the incredible true story of Orli Reichert, this unforgettable World War Two novel brings to life the powerful tale of a woman who risked everything to fight against evil. Fans of The Choice and The Tattooist of Auschwitz will be utterly gripped by this unputdownable page-turner. Readers love I Have to Save Them:“Ellie Midwood has done it yet again! Another heart-wrenching and unputdownable novel… phenomenal… outstanding…This is a must read for historical fiction fans.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Be ready for an overwhelming, unputdownable, gripping, powerful and emotional novel, based on a true story… heartbreaking… everything one looks for in a historical WW2 novel.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Wow… an incredible story… could not put this book down… A must read for EVERYONE.” @bandsbookclub, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Omg my heart. I ugly cried… The characters, omg what strength… They will stay in my heart. A must read.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This is a heartbreaking story but it’s also filled with such resilience and bravery. Have your tissues ready!” @chels.lori, ⭐⭐⭐⭐“An absolutely heartbreaking and unforgettable read… I can’t remember the last time I was so transported by a book… I can’t recommend enough!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more
The Last Campaign (Innocents No More Book 7)
Andrew Wareham
Late 1943 and Thomas Stark has been at war or training hard since ’37. He has had too few breaks, each followed by another demanding posting, fighting against unnecessary odds, due to the lack of modern planes and trained men in the right places.Now, with the battle turning in the Allied favour in Papua, he is posted out again, to take over a Wing flying outdated Hurricanes in ground attack in the Naga Hills and the north of Burma.India is changing, rapidly, due in great part to the war. The Indian Army, Navy and Air Force have been equipped with modern weaponry and are taking a leading role in the war against Japan. The sahibs remain in a state of denial, bolstered by London, but it is now clear that India must become independent within a few years.For many of the sahibs, winning the war is less important than defending their privileged way of life.Increasingly tired, Thomas has to fight a war while watching his back.Burma was the last defensive campaign, facing a victorious Japanese Army that had a chance of winning again, and in process of taking the whole of India. The Allied armies had run from Singapore to the Indian borders in a series of disgraceful defeats; now they had to win. Read more
If you like Bernard Cornwell, Conn Iggulden, Simon Scarrow, David Gemmell and Giles Kristian, you will love this epic Viking adventure, packed with battles, treachery, blood and gore. 865 AD. The fierce Vikings stormed onto Saxon soil hungry for spoils, conquest, and vengeance for the death of Ragnar Lothbrok.Hundr, a Northman with a dog's name... a crew of battle hardened warriors... and Ivar the Boneless. Amidst the invasion of Saxon England by the sons of Ragnar Lothbrok, Hundr joins a crew of Viking warriors under the command of Einar the Brawler. Hundr fights to forge a warriors reputation under the glare of Ivar and his equally fearsome brothers, but to do that he must battle the Saxons and treachery from within the Viking army itself...Hundr must navigate the invasion, survive brutal attacks, and find his place in the vicious world of the Vikings in this fast paced adventure with memorable characters. Read more
She has a secret. Keeping it will mean the difference between life and death.1941, Poland. Though war rages around her and occupying German forces march steadily onward, 16-year-old Aleksandra has lived her life sheltered from danger.Until one day, she goes to school – never to return.Pushed roughly into a truck with other schoolgirls like her, a single ominous word tells her all she needs to know about her fate: Lebensborn.Lebensborn, the infamous German “voluntary reproduction” program – rumored to involve the abduction of blond-haired, blue-eyed girls and forcing them to bear the children of Nazi soldiers.But when their convoy is bombed en route to Berlin, Aleksandra and the girls see their chance to escape. In a foreign land, far from home, they know their survival depends on keeping their identities a secret.Resourceful and determined not to be discovered, Aleksandra takes a job as a nurse in the German city of Dresden. Just as she starts to think she might live to see the end of the war, her carefully crafted secret begins to unravel. Aleksandra knows that if she ever wants to see her home and family again, she will have to risk it all – on her own.Previously published as Before Berlin. Read more
Night Angels: A Novel
Weina Dai Randel
From the author of The Last Rose of Shanghai comes a profoundly moving novel about a diplomatic couple who risked their lives to help Viennese Jews escape the Nazis, inspired by the true story of Dr. Ho Fengshan, Righteous Among the Nations.1938. Dr. Ho Fengshan, consul general of China, is posted in Vienna with his American wife, Grace. Shy and ill at ease with the societal obligations of diplomats’ wives, Grace is an outsider in a city beginning to feel the sweep of the Nazi dragnet. When Grace forms a friendship with her Jewish tutor, Lola Schnitzler, Dr. Ho requests that Grace keep her distance. His instructions are to maintain amicable relations with the Third Reich, and he and Grace are already under their vigilant eye.But when Lola’s family is subjugated to a brutal pogrom, Dr. Ho decides to issue them visas to Shanghai. As violence against the Jews escalates after Kristallnacht and threats mount, Dr. Ho must issue thousands more to help Jews escape Vienna before World War II explodes.Inspired by a remarkable true story, Night Angels explores the risks brave souls took and the love and friendship they built and lost while fighting against incalculable evil. Read more
SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH CAP AWARDS 2023'A beautifully written historical novel with characters who linger long after the last page is turned.' Hazel Gaynor, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Came HomeSociety said they shouldn't fall in love...It’s 1828, and Ireland is in turmoil as Irish tenants protest against their upper-class English landlords.Nineteen-year-old Bridget Muldowney is thrilled to return to the estate in Carlow she’ll inherit when she comes of age. But since she left for Dublin seven years earlier, the tomboy has become a refined young lady, engaged to be married to a dashing English gentleman.Cormac McGovern, now a stable hand on the estate, has missed his childhood friend. He and Bridget had once been thick as thieves, running wild around the countryside together.When Bridget and Cormac meet again their friendship begins to rekindle, but it’s different now that they are adults. Bridget’s overbearing mother, determined to enforce the employer-servant boundaries, conspires with Bridget’s fiancé to keep the pair apart.With the odds stacked against them, can Bridget and Cormac’s childhood attachment blossom into something more?A Class Apart is the first book in Susie Murphy's historical fiction series A Matter of Class. The story continues in the second book, A Class Entwined.Praise for A Class Apart:'Susie Murphy writes with intelligence and assurance and has a real talent for capturing an authentic sense of time and place. I look forward to reading more from this bright new voice in historical fiction.' Hazel Gaynor, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Came Home'I am completely blown away by this series...Simply outstanding.' Book Reviews for U, book reviewer'Excellent characters and an interesting plot...The chemistry and romance between the two was well written and believable.' The Lit Bitch, book reviewer'Romance, drama, suspense, and beautiful scenery reign supreme in A Class Apart...The story encompasses the real truths that the people in Ireland had to face in their time, weaving a heartrending tale that's impossible not to read.' Ashley O'Melia, author and freelance writer'A richly detailed, historical tale of love against all odds...As you read this story you will fall deeper and deeper into the history of Ireland at the time, into the characters themselves, and into the emotions that are so vividly described that you cannot help but be caught up in it all too.' Books Of All Kinds, book reviewer'For those of you who like Historical Fiction, you are in for a real treat...I devoured this book.' Coffee, Books and China Cups, book reviewerWhat readers are saying:★★★★★ 'The Irish Downton Abbey! Fabulous.'★★★★★ 'If it was possible to give 100 stars to this book, I would!'★★★★★ 'An absolute page turner.'★★★★★ 'I loved the book from start to finish.'★★★★★ 'A brilliant love story.'★★★★★ 'A hugely satisfying read.'★★★★★ 'Get ready to fall in love!'★★★★★ 'This is going to be a fantastic series of novels.'★★★★★ 'Superbly written.'★★★★★ 'I am already itching to read the next book in the series!' Read more
The soldier looks her dead in the eye, his weapon raised. “You must leave now,” he warns. But this is her last chance to save her husband, and she won’t be silenced…1943. Fleeing Germany had been Edith Falkenstein and her Jewish husband Julius’s last hope, selling their remaining precious possessions to make the gruelling journey. But to their horror, they are turned away at the Swiss border. Devastated, they return to the tiny Berlin apartment they share with other Jewish families, with its peeling wallpaper and bare kitchen cupboards. It is a world away from the heady glamour of their lives before.Edith’s worst fears come true when Julius is brutally arrested and imprisoned alongside thousands of other Jewish men, destined for the camps. When she hears the news, Edith feels her heart crack wide open with unbearable grief.But then she hears of women gathering outside the prison in their hundreds—wives and mothers from every walk of life whose relatives have also been taken. They are united by a single, desperate wish. She links arms with the woman next to her and takes up the chant.Standing among these brave women offers Edith a flicker of hope. But can they really save their loved ones? And as Edith faces the lines of German soldiers with cold savagery in their eyes, will she pay the ultimate price for this small act of courage?An absolutely unputdownable, heartbreaking and hopeful story of love and courage. Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, My Name is Eva and The Nightingale will be swept away by this book based on incredible true events.Readers are falling in love with the German Wives series:“Wow, what a whirlwind of a story. I was so enamoured with this wonderful book… completely unputdownable… I completely lost track of time as I was pulled into this story, flipping through the pages at such a rapid speed, that I couldn’t stop… My heartbeat was faster and faster as my breath stopped completely… phenomenal… a wonderful story of courage, hope and faith during one of the darkest times in history… highly recommend it!!” Page Turners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Incredible, evoked very powerful emotions… Sadness, rage, heartbreak, glimmers of happiness… Addictive… Had me invested in the characters. My heart ached for them… Heartbreaking… I can’t recommend this series enough… had me holding my breath as I raced to the end.” Celebrating Authors, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I love this book and can’t wait for the next one! I hate having to put a Marion Kummerow down to do other things!”Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“It was impossible not to get drawn into this story… So compelling, moving, despairing and heartbreaking, yet the flicker of hope never went out.” Just 4 My Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“All the feels… a gripping adventure that will keep you up late at night. I can’t wait for the next book to come out!” @diane.likes.to.read, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I opened this book and I was lost straight away, brilliant story, perfectly paced. I just love this author. 5 stars, of course.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Truly a heart-wrenching, powerful and insightful story that I highly recommend.” @shortbookthyme, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Moving, insightful… heartbreaking… I can’t wait for the next instalment.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Amazing.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Stellar… Extremely thought-provoking.” @erin_leigh_reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Hard to put down. I read it in one sitting!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more
Leopard: Book 5 in the Wharton series
George Edwardson
In 1804, Captain John Wharton RN takes command of HMS Leopard, his first as captain as the war with France continues for yet another year. A 38-gun frigate, Leopard is the newest ship in the Royal Navy, straight off the slipway at Woolwich.His first mission is to the Mediterranean where he is given a very challenging task, followed by action at the blockade of Toulon, leading to a career changing situation at the Admiralty and a mission to the Baltic.In between times, he renews his friendship with Lord Paignton and his daughter Penelope at their Silcombe Park estate near Exmoor.Leopard is Book Five in the Wharton series of historical naval novels. Read more
The Secret They Hid (Margot's Secret Book 1)
Roberta Kagan
All's not fair in love and war.As the Great War rages, two brothers, Leo and Alex, are ensnared in a captivating love triangle with the stunning Adelaide. While Leo is the unwavering protector, Alex, the enigmatic seducer, ultimately captures Adelaide's heart.Their lives are further complicated by a baby girl of hidden Jewish lineage—a secret burden Leo chooses to bear alone. When the brothers are drafted to war, their world is torn apart, leaving Adelaide to navigate the treacherous waters of survival and betrayal.As years go by and the landscape of their homeland changes with Hitler's rise, the family secrets become a ticking time bomb. Margot's true lineage, hidden in plain sight, becomes the very thing that may tear the family apart.Dive into Roberta Kagan's heart-stopping saga of love, secrets, and the harsh price of betrayal during one of history's darkest times.Early readers are LOVING the first book in the new series from Roberta Kagan:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The author has such a unique way of telling a story… She brings every character to believable life… I promise you - once you read one you will be hooked!” –Goodreads reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This story is not only emotional but gives an excellent perspective on life in Germany… The descriptions of trench warfare were visceral… All historical fiction fans will love this page-turner.” –Netgalley reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Another wonderful story from Roberta Kagan. It was a page turner just like all her other books. Love, betrayal and all the other adjectives that can explain this great book.” –Goodreads reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I would recommend this book if you enjoy historical fiction. I had difficulty putting this book down because it was a fantastic read.” –Goodreads reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Truly amazing book! Ms. Kagan’s writing and storytelling get better with every story. One of my favourite historical fiction authors.” –Netgalley reviewerAuthors Note: this book ends on a cliffhanger. Read more
Short listed for the "Selfies" self published book of the year award 2022Finalist in the Independent Author Network book of the year award 2022Two people united by the war but separated by the social divide that stands between them.Lily is from the East End of London, Edward is the Earl of Middlebourne.They work together within SOE where their contribution towards the D-Day landings is enormous. However great their achievement, the chasm between them remains. Can Edward take that giant stride, will Lily declare her love? All the while the war dictates their future.Her journey begins beneath the rubble of the Blitz. Reduced to the ragged clothes she stands in, her unbreakable spirit propels her on a journey. That journey leads to the very top of the British war time establishment, and to Edward.Lily’s story is inspired by real characters and events. In particular a group of women who contributed so much towards Britain's wartime intelligence and SOE. Viewed through Lily’s eyes, the historic details of World War Two come to life in a way you haven't experienced before. Read more
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 1
Beth Brower
“I’ve arrived in London without incident. There are few triumphs in my recent life, but I count this as one. My existence of the last three years has been nothing but incident.”The Year is 1883 and Emma M. Lion has returned to her London neighbourhood of St. Crispian’s. But Emma’s plans for a charmed and studious life are sabotaged by her eccentric Cousin Archibald, her formidable Aunt Eugenia, and the slightly odd denizens of St. Crispian’s.Emma M. Lion offers up her Unselected Journals, however self-incriminating they may be. Armed with wit and a sideways amusement, Emma documents the curious realities of her life at Lapis Lazuli House.Readers have compared The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion to Jane Austen, P.G. Wodehouse, L. M. Montgomery, and Jean Webster. Read more