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Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > Romance > Historical
A country divided by the American Civil War is unaware that now
an even greater danger exists: a country divided into thirds. The
most powerful nations on earth -- England, France, and Spain --
plan a simultaneous attack on the United States from all four
directions to reclaim the land in the New World that was once
theirs.
On a cold January night in 1865, conspirators meet in a London
pub to plot the fate of America. Three of them will be instrumental
in carrying out the ambitious plan. British Major Josiah Sterling,
as a special observer of the War, has access to top American
military and government officials. Jeanetta Boudreaux, the widow of
a fallen Confederate, has traveled from New Orleans to help her
beloved South. Juan Carlos Ramirez holds a banking position of
authority in California and the American West.
As the Divine Plan unfolds, love sprouts between Josiah and
Jeanetta, fully blooming as the fateful day of invasion draws near.
But love can be distracting. Will the conspirators successfully
derail America's chance at reunifying the Union, or will personal
emotions put them all at risk?
This historical novel is so intertwined with such a myriad of
facts that one may wonder: is it indeed fiction -- or was it
true?
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Nena
(Paperback)
Ann Boelter
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Discovery Miles 4 920
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#1 bestseller and soon to be motion picture, Newark Minutemen has
bridged generations. The epic based-on-true story of forbidden love
and unholy heroism is set against the backdrop of an America ripped
apart by the Great Depression and on the brink of war. Newark, NJ,
1938. Millions are out of work and robbed of dignity. A shadow
Hitler-Nazi party called the German-American Bund that is led by an
American Fuhrer threatens to swallow democracy. In this dangerous
time of star-spangled fascism, a romance forms between the Jewish
boxer, Yael and the daughter of the enemy, Krista. But 1930s
America pulls them apart as Krista's people want Yael's dead. Then
Yael is recruited by the mob to go undercover for the FBI against
her people and bring down the German-American Bund. Author Leslie
K. Barry captures an authentic and brave portrait of a lost America
searching for identity, preserving legacy and saving its soul. It
is a heartbreaking novel that crosses generations as it honors the
fragility of freedom.
An early romantic mystery story by the author of LITTLE WOMEN and
LITTLE MEN.
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The Captain
(Hardcover)
Marisabel Bonet
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R755
R679
Discovery Miles 6 790
Save R76 (10%)
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1595. Puerto Rico. The Aquino Plantation is a world of wealth,
tradition, and loyalty to Spain. For sixteen year-old Soledad it is
a world of empty rituals and hypocrisy. Until the night she is
captured by pirates. The night she meets Captain Luna Negra. Luna
Negra is a pirate. He lives in a world of violence and betrayal.
His life has been dedicated to the destruction of the Spanish rule.
Until he meets Soledad. Now, their lives can no longer be the same.
Soledad must face what it means to be a lady of Spain, the fiancee
of headstrong Captain Rodrigo de las Rosas, and a silent member of
a society trapped in the past. Luna Negra must question his place
as the leader of his men, his part in a society that shuns him, and
his blind desire for revenge. United in their search for freedom,
Soledad and Luna Negra must find their true destiny.
Can you leave the past behind and embrace the future? - A brand new
series from Tracy Baines. 'A new saga author has arrived. The Women
of Fisher's Wharf is a joy to read' - AnneMarie Brear Great
Grimsby, 1912 Newlywed fisherman Alec Hardy decides to make a fresh
start with his young wife Letty and move to the thriving fishing
port of Grimsby in search of a brighter future. Letty is from
farming stock and knows nothing of the hard life as a fishermen's
wife but is willing to embrace the challenge with Alec. But where
Alec goes, so does his widowed mother, Dorcas and she has trouble
coming to terms with taking second place in her son's life. With
Alec at sea for weeks on end, the two women clash and Letty seeks
escape from her bitter mother-in-law amongst the streets of Fish
Dock Wharf. Can Letty help them break free from the shadows of the
past or will she be bound by Dorcas' insistence that they cling to
the old ways? Praise for Tracy Baines: 'A saga about ambition, hard
work, courage ...and spite'. Rosie Clarke I highly recommend this
book.' Fenella Miller 'An emotional, entertaining read that had me
gripped!' Sheila Riley 'An absorbing saga. I loved it from the very
beginning and would highly recommend it...' Elaine Roberts
'Terrific - beautifully written. A well-crafted and satisfying
story' Maisie Thomas 'A pleasure from start to finish.' Glenda
Young 'an evocative, busy, entertaining read vying with angst, and
of course, more than a dollop of tension.' Margaret Graham, Frost
Magazine 'Characterisation is one of the book's strong points - the
individual characters stay in your mind long after you finish the
story.' Barbara Dynes, The Voice'I just loved this book! Molly
Walton
‘It’s not a fair world I’m afraid. Beauty or fortune carries the day.
You have the beauty and I the fortune, so there’s every chance we’ll
succeed’
In Regency England, marriage is everything. For young widow Sybella
Lovatt, the time has come to find a suitable husband for her sister and
ward Lucie. Male suitors are scarce near their Wiltshire estate, so the
sisters resolve to head to London in time for the Season to begin.
Once ensconced at the Mayfair home of Lady Godley, Lucie’s godmother,
the whirl of balls, parties and promenades can begin. But the job of
finding a husband is fraught with rules and tradition. Jostling for
attention are the two lords – the charming and irresistible Freddie
Lynwood and the preternaturally handsome Valentine Ravenell, their
enigmatic neighbour from Shotten Hall, Mr Brabazon, and the dangerous
libertine Lord Rockliffe, with whom the brooding Brabazon is locked in
deadly rivalry.
Against the backdrop of glamorous Regency England, Sybella must settle
Lucie’s future, protect her own reputation, and resist the disreputable
rakes determined to seduce the beautiful widow. As the Season ends,
will the sisters have found the rarest of things – a suitable marriage
with a love story to match?
Confederate Colonel H. Clay King tries to help the widow of his
commanding officer when she and her family lose everything by
inviting them to move onto his Arkansas plantation. But Mary Eliza
Pillow has more in mind than gratitude. The beautiful young widow
seduces the married colonel, chases his wife off the property by
alleging an affair between Mrs. King and a farm worker, and
persuades the colonel to give her the deed to his property. When
Colonel King reconsiders that decision, she reminds him of his
darkest secret from the War--would his beautiful lover betray him
in order to take his property? Refusing to divorce his wife,
Colonel King is both relieved and miserable when Mrs. Pillow is
persuaded by her family to leave his home. But the ever-determined
widow records her deed as she leaves Arkansas, infuriating Colonel
King and beginning a path of destruction that ends in murder. Based
on a true story, A Serpent Cherished recounts the tangled tale of a
nineteenth century woman determined to use any means--lies,
scandal, lawsuits--to get what she wants and a vulnerable man
driven to do anything to protect his honor.
'I will never forget what the Nazi did to me. Never' 1940,
Nazi-occupied Paris. A powerful story of love, tragedy and
incredible courage, about one woman whose life is ripped apart by
war and risks everything to seek justice. Brand new from the
bestselling author of The Resistance Girl. As Nazis patrol the
streets of the French capital, Tiena is alone, desperate and on the
run. After defending herself against the force of an officer, she
must find a new identity in order to survive. An accidental meeting
with members of the Resistance gives her a lifeline, as she is
offered the chance to reinvent herself as perfumer Angeline De
Cadieux. However Angeline will never forget what happened to her,
and will do everything she can to seek revenge. But vengeance can
be a dangerous game, and Angeline can only hide her true identity
for so long before her past catches up with her, with some
devastating consequences... Paris, 2003. When the opportunity
arises for aspiring journalist Emma Keane to interview world
renowned perfumer Madame De Cadieux about her life during World War
Two, she is determined to take it. There are secrets from her own
family history that she hopes Angeline may be able to help unlock.
But nothing can prepare Emma for Angeline's story, and one thing is
for certain - it will change her own life forever... An absolutely
heartbreaking, unforgettable historical novel of war, sacrifice and
survival. Perfect for fans of Suzanne Goldring, Ella Carey and
Catherine Hokin.
Over a hundred years after she went missing, Isolde, born to the family
of a famous Irish king and a powerful immortal, inexplicably reappears.
Her mother's kin, the Descendants, are one of the two magical races of
Ireland. But no Descendant can understand the reasons for Isolde's
disappearance, and worse yet, she is giftless – born with no magical
ability, a dangerous thing when the magic-rich Fomorians, ancient
enemies of the Descendants, are growing in strength.
The Fomorians no longer control any Irish kingdoms, but they still
desire control over the mortal world. They seek to spread their
dangerous webs wider by manipulating England's Norman lords to invade
Ireland.
Not yet eighteen, Isolde's world is about to change for ever. But when
death and destruction seem inevitable, her true worth will show itself,
for Isolde is far more than she seems.
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