From the Author of 'Simple Survival'On a trip to the Lake Clark area of the Alaskan bush, a sudden arctic weather system forces down the small plane of Dr. Jim Wade, and his son David. Both have survived the crash, but not unscathed. Food, fire and shelter are all a priority. Following the death of his father, it is up to David to figure out what to do next, and how to survive, on a remote Alaskan mountain - in winter!This is a story of survival, resilience and of the spirit to live. It is both authentic and accurate, having been written by a former Air Force life support survival instructor. For ages 10 and up. Views: 57
The American Revolution is finally over, and Sophie Menzies is starved for good news. When her nearest neighbor, General Seamus Ogilvy, finally comes home to Tall Acre, she hopes it is a sign of better days to come. But the general is now a widower with a small daughter in desperate need of a mother. Nearly destitute, Sophie agrees to marry Seamus and become the mistress of Tall Acre in what seems a safe, sensible arrangement. But when a woman from the general's past returns without warning, the ties that bind this fledgling family together will be strained to the utmost. When all is said and done, who will be the rightful mistress of Tall Acre?Triumph and tragedy, loyalty and betrayal—readers find it all in the rich pages of this newest historical novel from the talented pen of Laura Frantz. Her careful historical details immerse the reader in the story world, and her emotional writing and finely tuned characters never cease to enchant fans both old and new. Views: 57
Explorer Meriwether Lewis has been stuck in Nowhere since his mysterious death nearly two centuries ago. His last hope for redemption is helping nine-year-old Emmaline Cagney flee her madame mother in New Orleans and find her father in Nashville. To get there, Merry must cross his own grave along the Natchez Trace, where he duels the corrupt Judge, an old foe who has his own despicable plans for Em. Views: 57
The king's anger and jealousy at Susan's success in running the kingdom caused her to flee. She hides her trail and makes for the hills, where she will study healing lore, banned by the church. This choice brings her to the notice of the Ancient Gods, who recruit her as a Shelagh na Gig, an ancient guardian of the goddess. Here she learns ancient lore, the Right Hand Path.
The king marches north to face the invader, and realises he faces a numerically superior foe, while his own army is riven with incompetent gentry and treacherous Churchmen, who do not want the king in power. His own professional regiments are upset at Susan's disappearance, as is the Archbishop.
His daughter is growing in competence, and demanding her own squad, while noblemen are pushing for advancement. He faces an uncomfortable and unpopular decision, but is helped by the arrival of a new type of cavalry from the south - lancers. Hard drinking, hard fighting womanisers. And the general sent his daughter, the princess, off to be their liaison...
Immersing himself in battle, seeking to forget his love, Susan, the king finds his time is past. Betrayal is in the air, but the new style of warfare will take time to appreciate. The princess needs no time, and finds you don't need to go to war to win at politics.
Historical fantasy, with a wealth of accuracy in the detail of crops and a 20,000 year old religion brought to life. Gritty, realistic, from a violent time. Figures from history may be woven into the story.
Strong langage and some scenes of an adult nature mean this book is recommended for an adult audience. Views: 57
Strange things are happening in King's Harbour. Midwife Maggie Wilson vows to find the person who almost murdered her sister. When her sister's behavior ignites old superstitions, the townspeople threaten to send her to an asylum. Maggie turns to handsome Ian for help in a town where everybody is against her. Apothecary Ian Pierce wants nothing more than to feel whole, as he does when he is near the beautiful midwife, singing to her soul with his music. Only then can he forget the horrors from his past when false accusations sent him to Bedlam. When they unearth the deeds of a sinister killer, Ian's most daunting battle will be to safeguard his sanity...and win Maggie's heart. Views: 57
David, Viscount Fairly, has imperiled his honor...Letty Banks is a reluctant courtesan, keeping a terrible secret that brought her, a vicar's daughter, to a life of vice. While becoming madam of Viscount Fairly's high-class brothel is an absolute financial necessity, Letty refuses to become David's mistress—though their attraction becomes harder to resist the more she learns about the man...Perhaps a fallen woman can redeem it.David is smitten not only with Letty's beauty, but also with her calm, her kindness, her quiet. David is determined to put respectability back in her grasp, even if that means uncovering the secrets Letty works so hard to keep hidden—secrets that could take her away from him forever...Award-winning New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Grace Burrowes's extraordinary writing will immerse you in a Regency world unlike any you've experienced. Views: 57
As he watches criminals target a French lorry parked by the side of the road, Stones McClure thinks his plans might actually come together for once. He's looking forward to a life full of everything he could possibly want. Money, cars, a pair of fancy cowboy boots - who could ask for more? But things aren't always what they seem. And Stones should know it better than anyone.It's Nottinghamshire, England, in 1998. Derelict pits, decaying villages, rundown housing estates - all surrounded by vast, historic mansions in country parks known as the Dukeries. And there's no sign of Robin Hood to spread a bit of the wealth around.In a world full of injustice, among people still haunted by memories of the Miners' Strike, Stones is a man trying to put his old life behind him for good. But survival in these coalfield villages depends on the Top Hard Rule - you can't trust anyone these days.Now it's all about to go very wrong for Stones McClure.... Views: 57
Cassidy Ivanoff and her father, John, a wilderness guide, work at a prestigious new hotel outside Mt. McKinley. John's new apprentice, Allan Brennan, finds a friend in Cassidy, but the real reason he's here—to learn the truth about his father's death—is far more dangerous than he knows. Views: 57
Finalist for the National Book Award: An intense portrait of the Philippines in the late 1950sDogeaters follows a diverse set of characters through Manila, each exemplifying the country's sharp distinctions between social classes. Celebrated novelist and playwright Jessica Hagedorn effortlessly shifts from the capital's elite to the poorest of the poor. From the country's president and first lady to an idealist reformer, from actors and radio DJs to prostitutes, seemingly unrelated lives become intertwined. Views: 57
