E. Marlitt was a bestselling author of the late nineteenth century whose romance novels dominated the German literary market between 1865 and 1888. Her novels appeared in thirty languages, with as many as five different English translations circulating simultaneously in the United States alone. While her name is virtually absent from histories of German literature, recent scholarly studies of individual novels suggest the need to reassess her contributions. This study is the first in English to examine E. Marlitt's complete fiction. It situates her prose against the backdrop of women's discourse and nineteenth-century historical developments in the German Empire. It synthesizes findings of both American and German scholarship to show how her social constructs advanced a liberal political agenda while resisting the conventional view of "natural" gender roles. The book provides a context for recognizing Marlitt's clever use of the conventionality and acceptability of the romance genre to reposition the image of middle-class women. Her emphasis on personal autonomy, educational opportunities and new fields of professional engagement for women advanced altered images of family, class and national identity. Ultimately, this study of a popular author illuminates domestic, middle-class issues that underwent significant transformations equal to the Empire's public developments under Bismarck's politics.

A broken-hearted Texas Ranger sets out to find his sister's killer and nearly loses his own life in the hunt. Fighting his way through bullets and bandits Harvey Kitren runs the murderer to ground and encounters rough justice and unexpected love in the town called Stampede.

In post Civil War Texas, cattle run wild along the Llano River free for the taking. The rugged country hides them well, and it hides outlaws, too. Hub Anderson rides west to round up a bunch for his land on the Brazos. He is drawn into the affairs of the Turner family by his war buddy, James Harper. The beautiful Sarah Turner reveals a long-kept secret that changes everything for her family and for the tiny band of Comanches who learn of it. Action, romance, wonderful characters and a satisfying story.

Harvest of the Soul came about through life's revelations and reflections; although, it was never meant for public consumption. It has to be shared since it was a gift outright. It springs from the experiences of life in the deep South, in towns like New Orleans, Mandeville, Mobile, Fairhope and Pensacola. His poetry paints vivid pictures of Louisiana bayous, French Quarter cafes, and coastal life along the Emerald Coast. You will enjoy this unique perspective from a poetic and philosophical approach. Slow down and enjoy the flavor of this truly Southern poet.

Tom Cloud flees to the Texas frontier believing he has killed another fighter in a bare-knuckle boxing match. He finds himself in the midst of a bloody feud that ends in a fight to the death and leads to a new life and love for a lonely man.

A rogue stallion, the last of his breed on the Texas prairie, raids Hub Anderson's ranch and takes the mare he brought home from the war. Hub goes after her and runs into trouble with a wealthy, violent ranchman. Hub's friend Charlie Boone, an ex-slave who somehow found the money to buy land and make a home for his family, faces night riders who plan to run him off his place. Or hang him.

This book examines the American Air Force aircrews who flew tactical reconnaissance combat missions from World War I to the Gulf War. The book employs primary-source interviews, unit histories, mission documents, declassified operational studies, and photos to tell their stories. In the first half of the 20 century, they flew armed and defended themselves against enemy aircraft. In the latter half of the 20 century, they flew “unarmed and unafraid” against MiG fighters and some of the most intense antiaircraft defenses in history. Many returned with photographs that helped pave the way for bombing assessments and army ground operations. Others never returned, and some have never been found. The author personally interviewed reconnaissance pilots who flew in WWII, Korea, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and Vietnam in order to place the reader into the cockpit. Aviation buffs and general readers alike will find this a riveting story of grit and courage.