They watched their sons, their brothers, and their husbands enlist to fight a growing menace across the seas. And when their nation asked, they answered the call as well. Virginia longs to find a purpose beyond others expectations. Helen is driven by a loneliness money can't fulfill. Rosa is desperate to flee her in-laws rules. Jean hopes to prove herself in a man's world. Under the storm clouds of destruction that threaten America during the early 1940's, this unlikely gathering of women will experience life in sometimes starling new ways as their beliefs are challenged and they struggle toward a new understanding of what love and sacrifice truly mean. Views: 134
For fans of bestselling WWII fiction comes a powerful novel from Lynn Austin about three women whose lives are instantly changed when the Nazis invade the neutral Netherlands, forcing each into a complicated dance of choice and consequence.Lena is a wife and mother who farms alongside her husband in the tranquil countryside. Her faith has always been her compass, but can she remain steadfast when the questions grow increasingly complex and the answers could mean the difference between life and death?Lena's daughter Ans has recently moved to the bustling city of Leiden, filled with romantic notions of a new job and a young Dutch police officer. But when she is drawn into Resistance work, her idealism collides with the dangerous reality that comes with fighting the enemy.Miriam is a young Jewish violinist who immigrated for the safety she thought Holland would offer. She finds love in her new country, but as her family settles in Leiden, the events that follow... Views: 133
First published in 1927, Love Lies Dreaming is one of C.S Forester's earliest novels. Told in the voice of a young writer struggling to pen his next novel and therefore superficially preoccupied with the art of novel writing, at its true core this is a story about the quarrels and joys of early married life. In the end, as the narrator discovers, the best inspiration for good novel writing comes from the very ordinary jealousies and insecurities that make up his daily relationship with his wife, Constance. Written tenderly, but without nostalgia, this novel is a commentary on what it means to be young, married and in love, and is as relevant today as when it was first published. Views: 132
From bestselling historian Adrian Goldsworthy, a profoundly authentic, action-packed adventure set on the northern frontier of the Roman Empire. AD 100: VINDOLANDA. A FORT ON THE EDGE OF THE ROMAN WORLD. Flavius Ferox, Briton turned Roman centurion, is charged with keeping Rome's empire safe. But from his base at the northern frontier of Britannia, he feels enemies closing in from all sides. Ambitious leaders await the chance to carve out empires of their own. While men nearer at hand speak in whispers of war and the destruction of Rome. And now more sinister threats are reaching Ferox's ears. Stories about the sea-dwelling men of the night, who have cursed the land and only come ashore to feast on men's flesh. These are just rumours for now. But Ferox knows that rumours stem from truth. And that no one on this isle is safe from the great, encircling sea... 'An instant classic of the... Views: 132
Winter, 1916. In St Petersburg, snow is falling in a country on the brink of revolution. Beautiful and headstrong, Sashenka Zeitlin is just sixteen. As her mother parties with Rasputin and her dissolute friends, Sashenka slips into the frozen night to play her role in a dangerous game of conspiracy and seduction.Twenty years on, Sashenka has a powerful husband and two children. Around her people are disappearing but her own family is safe.But she's about to embark on a forbidden love affair which will have devastating consequences. Sashenka's story lies hidden for half a century, until a young historian goes deep into Stalin's private archives and uncovers a heart-breaking story of passion and betrayal, savage cruelty and unexpected heroism -- and one woman forced to make an unbearable choice ... Views: 132
Austin Returns with a Multi-Generational Historical NovelGeesje de Jonge crossed the ocean at age seventeen with her parents and a small group of immigrants from the Netherlands to settle in the Michigan wilderness. Fifty years later, in 1897, she's asked to write a memoir of her early experiences as the town celebrates its anniversary. Reluctant at first, she soon uncovers memories and emotions hidden all these years, including the story of her one true love. At the nearby Hotel Ottawa Resort on the shore of Lake Michigan, twenty-three-year-old Anna Nicholson is trying to ease the pain of a broken engagement to a wealthy Chicago banker. But her time of introspection is disturbed after a violent storm aboard a steamship stirs up memories of a childhood nightmare. As more memories and dreams surface, Anna begins to question who she is and whether she wants to return to her wealthy life in Chicago. When she befriends a young seminary student who is working at the... Views: 131
After being left for dead by her mother, dissed by her peers, held responsible for her siblings, and forgotten by society, Murdonna Carter finds herself in one hell of a predicament. With no money, food, or electricity, she learns quickly how to survive.In the ghetto, you either kill or be killed, and grind or you starve! Tired of going to bed hungry, she realizes it's do or die. For the love of family, she puts her own life on the line and does the unthinkable. Will her gamble pay off, or will it open up a can of worms she won't be able to close? Views: 130
VAELIN AL SORNA RETURNSAnthony Ryan’s debut novel Blood Song—the first book of the Raven’s Shadow series—took the fantasy world by storm. Now, he continues that saga with The Wolf’s Call, which begins a thrilling new story of razor-sharp action and epic adventure.Peace never lasts.
Vaelin Al Sorna is a living legend, his name known across the Realm. It
was his leadership that overthrew empires, his blade that won
hard-fought battles – and his sacrifice that defeated an evil more
terrifying than anything the world had ever seen. He won titles aplenty,
only to cast aside his earned glory for a quiet life in the Realm’s
northern reaches. Yet whispers have come from across the sea –
rumours of an army called the Steel Horde, led by a man who believes
himself a god. Vaelin has no wish to fight another war, but when he
learns that Sherin, the woman he lost long ago, has fallen into the
Horde’s grasp, he resolves to confront this powerful new threat.
To this end, Vaelin travels to the realms of the Merchant Kings, a land
ruled by honor and intrigue. There, as the drums of war thunder across
kingdoms riven by conflict, Vaelin learns a terrible truth: that there
are some battles that even he may not be strong enough to win.
**Review
Praise for The Wolf’s Call“Though the book is
characterized by breakneck pacing, deeply developed characters, and
impressively intricate plotlines, it’s Ryan’s subtle focus on vivid
worldbuilding (particularly on varied sensory descriptions) that makes
this such an immersive read…Readers who enjoy their fantasy fast and
furious will find Ryan’s latest to be an immensely satisfying, top-notch
adventure fantasy.” –Kirkus Reviews “Features
everything that we’ve come to love in Ryan’s books…from well-crafted and
fascinating characters to a masterfully established world…The Wolf’s Call is everything a fantasy fan could ever wish for.”—Booknest.eu Praise for the Raven’s Shadow novels
“Fans of broadscale epic fantasy along the lines of Robert Jordan’s
Wheel of Time series and George R. R. Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire
novels should find this debut much to their liking.”–Library Journal “[Blood Song]
certainly has it all: great coming-of-age tale, compelling character
and a fast-paced plot. If [Ryan’s] first book is any indication of
things to come, then all fantasy readers should rejoice.”–Michael J.
Sullivan, author of the Riyria Revelations series “Ryan hits
all the high notes of epic fantasy–a gritty setting, ancient magics,
ruthless intrigue, divided loyalties and bloody action.”–Publishers Weekly “A top contender for most impressive debut of the year…A thick, meaty novel of substance…A powerful epic.”–SFFWorld.com “Heroic epic fantasy.”–Fantasy Book Critic “A page-turner.”–Booklist
About the Author
Anthony Ryan is the author of the Raven's Shadow novels, including Blood Song , Tower Lord , and Queen of Fire , and the Draconis Memoria novels, including The Waking Fire , The Legion of Flame and The Empire of Ashes. He is currently at work on the Raven's Blade novels. Views: 129
