|
|
Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > Romance > Historical
In 1914, Amanda Jane Horseman finds herself unexpectedly
homeless and penniless. Completely unprepared for the hardships to
follow, she applies for a job on Ministers Island in southern New
Brunswick, Canada. Among complete strangers, she finds that someone
does not want her here and makes threats upon her life. Not knowing
whom to trust, she begins to investigate on her own and discovers a
stunning secret that changes her life.
Seasons of Liberty begins in 1956 on the day before Billy Cureton's
birthday and covers the roller coaster ride of his life over the
next ten years. Billy is the son of George and Rosie, people of
modest means, who at one time were affluent and at the top of
society in South Georgia. Unfortunate events in their early lives,
however, left them practically penniless and Billy was born to them
at a time when they felt they would never have any children.
Billy initially accepts his situation in life and never questions
why, when others have plenty, he has to wear homemade clothing and
live in an old trailer. Neither does he question why he experiences
health problems, when it seems that no one else has such issues.
Ultimately, Billy realizes that change must come from him. He
decides to overcome his circumstances and proceeds to break out of
his timid, sickly existence.
Along the way, his family's fortunes improve, and Billy becomes a
dashing, confident young man. He meets Mary Ann Carpenter and falls
deeply in love with her. Circumstances beyond their control
geographically separate the young lovers, but the love they share
spans the distance between them. Billy, however, loses his way and
struggles to find himself. He is both helped and hindered by many
others, who play a significant role in his life. Will he ultimately
get his life on track, or will he be doomed to see his dreams
shattered and live a mediocre existence?
This fictional story is set in the real cities of Savannah and
Hinesville, Georgia. Included are many other actual locales, some
of which no longer exist. History is intertwined throughout and the
reader might recognize some of the events that occur as the story
unfolds.
Madeline MacDonald has been a victim of her stepbrother's cruelty
ever since her parents' death in a fire two years ago. Forced into
a betrothal to a man she hates, her only way out is to escape to a
convent. Laird Alexander Grant is honor bound to rescue Maddie
after seeing the bruises on her face. What he doesn't realize is
that once he holds the beaten lass in his arms, his heart will
never be the same. He vows revenge for the abuse she was forced to
endure and yearns to make the sweet woman with an iron will his,
but can he help her fight the demons in her mind left behind by her
abusers' horrid treatment?
I'll See You in My Dreams tenderly recounts the story of Joe and
Rose -- whose love for each other endured heartache and sorrow
until their dying days and beyond. Set in Little Italy, Brooklyn,
and Long Island, New York, this tale harkens back to a simpler day
and time. Theirs is an absorbing and unforgettable love story
beginning in 1927 and spanning almost 60 years. Divine intervention
comes in the form of an angel visiting Joe when he is nine years
old -- the first time he and Rose meet. Destiny calls, as does
hardship, family upheaval, and the pain of lost youth. Salvation
depends on Joe finding his angel one more time so that it can
restore the couple's chance for long awaited -- and well deserved
happiness.
From the bestselling author of These Is My Words comes this
exhilarating follow-up to the beloved Sarah's Quilt. In the latest
diary entries of pioneer woman Sarah Agnes Prine, Nancy E. Turner
continues Sarah's extraordinary story as she struggles to make a
home in the Arizona Territory. It is winter 1906, and nearing
bankruptcy after surviving drought, storms, and the rustling of her
cattle, Sarah remains a stalwart pillar to her extended family.
Then a stagecoach accident puts in her path three strangers who
will change her life. In sickness and in health, neighbor Udell
Hanna remains a trusted friend, pressing for Sarah to marry. When
he reveals a plan to grant Sarah her dearest wish, she is
overwhelmed with passion and excitement. She soon discovers,
however, that there is more to a formal education than she
bargained for. Behind the scenes, Sarah's old friend Maldonado has
struck a deal with the very men who will become linchpins of the
Mexican Revolution. Maldonado plots to coerce Sarah into
partnership, but when she refuses, he devises a murderous plan to
gain her land for building a railroad straight to Mexico. When
Sarah's son Charlie unexpectedly returns from town with a new
bride, the plot turns into an all-out range war between the two
families. Finally putting an end to Udell's constant kindnesses,
Sarah describes herself as an iron-boned woman. She wants more than
to be merely a comfortable fill-in for his dead wife. It is only
through a chance encounter that she discovers his true feelings,
and only then can she believe that a selfless love has at last
reached out to her. . . .
History teacher Raine Carson suddenly finds herself running for her
life through the grassy hills of 1555 Scotland from a band of angry
and murderous brigands when only that very morning she had awoken
in her own bed in the modern day world. She should never have
agreed to participate in her colleague's experiment when he told
her about the strange outcrop of stones that he had discovered
hidden in the midst of the Colorado mountains. Suddenly the powers
of the universe began to swirl around her as she was sucked through
time and deposited in the lap of ancient history. Luckily Leith
MacGregor, Laird of Hell's Gate, offers his protection against the
marauders but only because he mistakes her for his betrothed, a
woman he had yet to lay eyes upon. Unwilling to believe the exotic
explanation of having traveled through time from the future,
Leith's curiosity is, however, piqued about the stones responsible
for her strange arrival. With the help of the local priest who also
doubles as the town astronomer, the three embark on an adventure to
find the stones and unlock the mystery and power they hold. Raine's
urgency and determination to return to her modern world is shaken
by her growing feelings for the Scottish Laird who offers to share
his world with her. She must decide between returning alone to her
home she so desperately misses or accept the offer of a new home
and a new life in the ancient highlands with the man who has stolen
her heart.
 |
1520 Main
(Paperback)
Moriah Jovan
|
R826
R745
Discovery Miles 7 450
Save R81 (10%)
|
Ships in 18 - 22 working days
|
|
|
1910. When eighteen-year-old Lorne Malcolm runs off on her wedding
day with the landowner?s son, Daniel MacNeil, the jilted groom,
turns to Lorne?s older sister, Rosa, for comfort. Rosa?s feelings
for Daniel grow and the pair soon marry. But are tragedy and
heartbreak just around the corner?
Now available in trade paper with an eye-catching new cover from
the bestselling author of Becoming Mrs. Lewis: Megs Devonshire sets
out to fulfill her younger brother George's last wish by uncovering
the truth behind his favorite story. The answer provides hope and
healing and a magical journey for anyone whose life has ever been
changed by a book. 1950: Margaret Devonshire (Megs) is a
seventeen-year-old student of mathematics and physics at Oxford
University. When her beloved eight-year-old brother asks Megs if
Narnia is real, logical Megs tells him it's just a book for
children, and certainly not true. Homebound due to his illness, and
remaining fixated on his favorite books, George presses her to ask
the author of the recently released novel The Lion, the Witch and
the Wardrobe a question: "Where did Narnia come from?" Despite her
fear about approaching the famous author, who is a professor at her
school, Megs soon finds herself taking tea with C. S. Lewis and his
own brother Warnie, begging them for answers. Rather than directly
telling her where Narnia came from, Lewis encourages Megs to form
her own conclusion as he slowly tells her the little-known stories
from his own life that led to his inspiration. As she takes these
stories home to George, the little boy travels father in his
imagination than he ever could in real life. Lewis's answers will
reveal to Megs and her family many truths that science and math
cannot, and the gift she thought she was giving to her brother-the
story behind Narnia-turns out to be his gift to her, instead: hope.
Now available in trade paper with a gorgeous, eye-catching new
cover! New York Times bestselling author A captivating, stand-alone
historical novel combining fact and fiction An emotional journey
into the books and stories that make us who we are
|
You may like...
The Dance Tree
Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Paperback
R340
R269
Discovery Miles 2 690
|