Historical Fiction

It's the early 1800s and the wondrous land of Australia is full of possibilities as settlers stake their claims. Hannah and John are settling some land in New South Wales and hoping to start a family. But their bright hopes for the future are clouded with trouble. As they try unsuccessfully to have a baby, Hannah suffers from guilt over her past. Now this haunts her and her relationship with John--she's never told her husband about this chapter of her life.

When Seth suddenly returns to town claiming he's a man changed by faith, Jessie is reluctant to trust him or God with her family's future. But Seth sets out to prove his commitment and his love. This is a timeless story of the transforming power of God's love and forgiveness.
     

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Graced with physical beauty, though shallow of heart, Charity O'Connor is a woman who knows what she wants. She sets her sights on the cantankerous Mitch Dennehy, editor at the Irish Times, who has unwittingly stolen her heart. And although the sparks are there, Mitch refuses to fan the coals of a potential relationship with his ex-fiancee's sister. But Charity has a plan to turn up the heat and she always gets what she wants--one way or another. Is revenge so sweet after all? Or will Charity get burned?

Daughters of Boston Series

It's the early 1800s and the wondrous land of Australia is full of possibilities as settlers stake their claims. Hannah and John are settling some land in New South Wales and hoping to start a family. But their bright hopes for the future are clouded with trouble. As they try unsuccessfully to have a baby, Hannah suffers from guilt over her past. Now this haunts her and her relationship with John--she's never told her husband about this chapter of her life.

Sydney Cove Series

Bonnie Leon

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"I am the first writer, The Scribe. My books lie open before the Throne, and someday will be the only witness of your people and their time in this world. The stories are forgotten here, and the Day draws close. I will tell you one of my stories. You will record it."

So begins the narration of one such angel in this sweeping historical tale set during the reign of England's Henry VIII. It is the story of two women, their guardian angels, and a mysterious, subversive book . a book that outrages some, inspires others, and launches the Protestant Reformation.

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It is the tumultuous 1960s: Kennedy, Vietnam, the Civil Rights movement, and youth culture are on everyone's minds and lips. Prosperity and progress are undergirded with a sense of uneasiness for the Stuart family, along with the rest of the country. With a movie deal on the horizon, Bobby Stuart's star may be rising, but his descent into celebrity drug culture might be his undoing. And young love is blooming between two people who never expected it.

American Century Series

Gilbert Morris

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Why does it have to be Paul Medford, the stringent young minister who works with her father, who shows up during her worst moment? Paul is full of promises, too, and it's clear that he has feelings for Sophie. But after all she's been through, can she trust him?

Broadmoor Legacy Series

Judith Miller

Tracie Peterson

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As a nanny, Millicent Fairweather poured her energy and talents into the two young charges under her care- only to have them suddenly and without explanation sent to a boarding school. Bereft and unsure of where life will lead her, she agrees to accompany her sister and brother-in-law to America. They board the Opportunity, confident a better life awaits.

Widower Daniel Clark determines to begin life anew in Gooding, Texas, operating a mercantile. But when his nanny leaves him stranded aboard the ship with his young son, he finds himself in dire need of assistance. Obtaining temporary help from steerage, Daniel is initially taken aback by the pretty bundle of energy who takes over his suite. Yet Miss Fairweather's unique child-rearing techniques and tireless devotion to his son soon win him over.

Cathy Marie Hake

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In this gripping final installment of the Kane Legacy series, the Kane family is caught in the midst of the Mexican-American War. And in this time of conflict and fear, their faith and courage are gravely tested.

After the tragic battle of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Guerrero, General Zachary Taylor sends Alamo Kane and his brothers Alex and Able home to rest and enjoy a joyous reunion with their family. Soon it becomes clear that–despite hopes for peace–Santa Anna is planning an attack on American soldiers. Alamo and his brothers join General Taylor to head off the threat.

Kane Legacy Series

Al and JoAnna Lacy

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Volume four is about two men who are drawn unwittingly into the drama and danger of the Civil War because of those they love. Their exciting stories are told in: The Man from Shadow Ridge, Canons of the Comstock, and Riders of the Silver Rim.

Brock and Bodie Thoene

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When Mark reveals that he is investigating Sebastian Jameston, the son of Cassandra's employer, she agrees to pretend they are courting so he can stay in close proximity to the family. Motivated by her devotion to Mrs. Jameston and her own suspicion regarding Sebastian, will the game of pretense that Cassie and Mark embark upon allow a tentative love to grow...especially when unexpected danger puts them both at risk?

Ladies of Liberty Series

Tracie Peterson

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Follow the trail of Dominique Dawson, a reluctant spy who is forced to betray England or never see her brother again. As she takes a position as the governess of a Rear Admiral's son, her real mission is to gather intelligence information for Napoleon. Chase Randal, irresistibly drawn to his son's new governess, reluctantly allows the attraction to grow. Is there a future for the spy and the rear admiral? Or will Dominique's deception crush any prospect of a lasting happiness?

Mary Lu Tyndall

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Irmagard Friedrich has everything a girl could want--and she is miserable. To her, the perfect life is made of horses and cowboys and round-ups. When she is sent east to finishing school, Irmagard disembarks on the way and ends up convincing Buffalo Bill himself to give her a chance in his Wild West Show. Irmagard Friedrich becomes "Liberty Belle," trick rider, and the object of attention from two cowboys who have very different ways of trying to win her heart. Determined to live her own dream, Liberty Belle travels across the country with one of them but ends up in a place she couldn't have imagined even in her wildest dreams.

Stephanie Grace Whitson

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As Zachary presses Emma for an answer to his marriage proposal, Emma faces a host of dilemmas. Struggling to help her children, to determine the fate of Hill House, and plan her future with Zachary, Emma must rely on her wits, her determination, and her faith to help her fully understand the meaning of family, friendship, and love.

Candlewood Trilogy

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In a world enslaved by money and power, one woman dares to be free. Will an explosive secret enslave her again?

The place is the island of Rhodes; the time, 227 BC. In the ten years that Tessa of Delos has been in bondage as a hetaeira, a high-priced Greek courtesan to a wealthy politician, she has learned to abandon all desire for freedom and love. But when her owner meets a violent death, Tessa is given the chance to be free—if she can hide the truth of his death and maintain a masquerade until escape is possible. Now Tessa must battle for her own freedom and for those she is beginning to love, as forces collide that will shatter the island’s peace and bring even its mighty Colossus to its knees.

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Enjoy the first three novels from the acclaimed Appomattox Saga by bestselling author Gilbert Morris in a collector's hardbound anthology. On a prosperous Virginia plantation, the Rocklin family tries to live as they traditionally have, enjoying the pleasures of wealth and status. But the talk of civil war could leave a family divided and three young women fearing for the future of their loved ones.

Gilbert Morris

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Jewel Libby has no choice but to leave the only home she's ever known for the sake of her daughter. She's told that she can find refuge in the small dairy town of Gresham where she can seek shelter at the vicar's residence. Little does she realize that her woes are not over. Instead of being taken care of, Jewel quickly changes roles to that of the caregiver for the ailing Andrew and gets deeply involved in all the members of his family.

Gresham Chronicles Series

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When Dominique Dawson is forced to betray England or never see her brother again, she takes a position as governess for an admiral's son in order to gather intelligence for Napoleon. But Chase Randal is irresistibly drawn to his boy's caretaker. Will Dominique's deception destroy any possibility of love for the spy and the naval officer?

Mary Lu Tyndall

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With the help of her partner Dylan Tremayne, Serafina must help her neighbors determine who the true heir is to their sizable estate. Believing they were childless, the Haydens are shocked when Serafina uncovers that their sole child, whom they were lead to believe had died at birth, actually lived and is a criminal in England's seediest part of town. When the Hayden's butler is found poisoned, the stakes are raised, as is Serafina's ever-growing interest in Dylan. Countess Trent has more than murder on her mind.