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Aging Hollywood icon Evelyn Hugo has secrets to spill, and she’s chosen an unknown reporter to tell them.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Historical Fiction
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Aging Hollywood icon Evelyn Hugo has secrets to spill, and she’s chosen an unknown reporter to tell them. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a bestselling sensation with 4.6 stars on Amazon and over 3 million Goodreads ratings. Glamorous, emotional, and deeply human, this sweeping novel explores love, ambition, and the stories we choose to share.
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Hollywood legend Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell her story. All of it.
She chooses Monique Grant, a struggling journalist no one sees coming. As Monique is swept into Evelyn's world of glamour, ambition, and heartbreak, she listens to a life of scandal, sacrifice, and forbidden love that spans decades.
From rising stardom in 1950s Los Angeles to her shocking decisions and seven headline-making marriages, Evelyn bares it all. But as her tale unfolds, Monique discovers that their lives are more entangled than she ever imagined.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a dazzling, heart-wrenching portrait of fame, identity, and the price of truth. With millions of readers captivated, this New York Times bestseller is a modern classic that refuses to be forgotten.
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A #1 New York Times bestseller and Reese’s Book Club pick, The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah tells the powerful story of two sisters surviving German-occupied France.
The Nightingale
Historical Fiction
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A #1 New York Times bestseller and Reese’s Book Club pick, The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah tells the powerful story of two sisters surviving German-occupied France. With 4.7 stars on Amazon and a film adaptation on the way, this unforgettable novel honors the strength of women in wartime and the human spirit’s unbreakable will to survive.
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In Nazi-occupied France, two sisters must survive the unthinkable in very different ways.
Vianne is trying to protect her family and home as German soldiers take control of her village. Isabelle joins the resistance, risking her life to fight the enemy from within. Both will face impossible choices. Both will be tested beyond imagination.
The Nightingale is an emotional powerhouse of love, bravery, sacrifice, and endurance. Kristin Hannah masterfully portrays the overlooked role of women in war, delivering a story that is both epic and deeply personal.
With over a million Goodreads ratings, #1 bestseller status, and a major motion picture on the horizon, this modern classic is a story of resilience you will never forget.
Some books stay with you. This one carves itself into your heart.
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Pregnant in a Nazi death camp, one woman must make the ultimate sacrifice to give her child a chance at life.
The Child Who Lived
Historical Fiction · War Fiction
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Pregnant in a Nazi death camp, one woman must make the ultimate sacrifice to give her child a chance at life. The Child Who Lived is a heart-wrenching, hope-filled WWII novel based on true events. With 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon, Ellie Midwood delivers a gripping story of love, survival, and a mother’s unbreakable bond.
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Vienna typist Helene never imagined her act of bravery—helping a Jewish friend escape—would land her behind the gates of Mauthausen concentration camp. Stripped of her freedom, she fights daily to survive.
Then she meets Wolf, a prisoner whose quiet strength and unshakable hope awaken something in her she thought was long gone. Their love grows in secret, a lifeline in a place built to break the spirit.
When Helene discovers she’s pregnant, joy is quickly eclipsed by fear. How can a child survive in a camp built for death?
As the war nears its end, Helene makes the most agonizing choice of her life—one that could save her daughter but cost her everything.
The Child Who Lived is an unforgettable story of courage, love, and a mother’s impossible sacrifice.
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Perfect for fans of Kate Morton and Dinah Jefferies, this haunting tale will stay with you long after the final page.
Summer of Secrets
Historical Fiction · Romance
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A charming stranger. A terrible secret. Summer of Secrets is a beautifully written dual-timeline novel filled with emotional depth and historical intrigue. With 4.4 stars on Amazon, Nikola Scott delivers a sweeping story of love, loss, and legacy. Perfect for fans of Kate Morton and Dinah Jefferies, this haunting tale will stay with you long after the final page.
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Two women. Two timelines. One summer that changed everything.
In 1939, orphaned Maddy finds peace at Summerhill, until her beloved sister returns with Victor, a charming stranger who radiates danger. As war looms, so does a personal storm that will alter Maddy’s world forever.
Decades later, Chloe arrives at Summerhill uncertain about her future and uneasy in her marriage. Pregnant and searching for clarity, she stumbles upon Maddy’s story buried in the walls of the old estate.
As Chloe begins to piece together the past, secrets emerge that echo through the generations. What happened at Summerhill in the final days before the war holds answers neither woman ever expected.
Summer of Secrets is a deeply emotional dual-timeline novel about love, betrayal, and the long shadow of truth.
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With 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this masterwork of medieval historical fiction is a must-read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Ben Kane.
Hawkwood’s Sword
Historical Fiction · War Fiction
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War brews across Europe, and Sir William Gold faces his darkest days. In Hawkwood’s Sword, Christian Cameron delivers a visceral, unflinching tale of grief, loyalty, and battle-tested brotherhood. With 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this masterwork of medieval historical fiction is a must-read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Ben Kane.
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France, Spain, and England are on the brink of war. In Italy, rival princes and popes tear the land apart. And for Sir William Gold, the worst years of his life are about to begin.
Leaving the command of Sir John Hawkwood, William seeks his own path to glory. But just as fame and fortune find him, a devastating personal loss forces him to lay down his sword.
Peace is fleeting. Battle calls.
As Italy descends into chaos and old alliances crumble, William returns to Hawkwood’s side. But the stakes are no longer just honor or gold—now he must decide who he truly stands for.
Hawkwood’s Sword is a blistering tale of loyalty, grief, and redemption from one of historical fiction’s true masters.
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Torn from her family, Hodaya vows to keep her sister alive in Auschwitz—no matter the cost.
A Promise to My Sister
Historical Fiction · War Fiction
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Torn from her family, Hodaya vows to keep her sister alive in Auschwitz—no matter the cost. A Promise to My Sister is a haunting, unforgettable WWII novel inspired by true events. With 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon, it’s a heart-shattering story of resilience, sacrifice, and sisterly love that will stay with you long after the final page.
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Auschwitz, 1943. When twenty-one-year-old Hodaya is torn from her family, she clings to one purpose: protect her little sister, Bayla, no matter the cost.
Every day in the camp tests her will to survive. She gives up her rations, her strength, even her identity—anything to keep Bayla alive. But as hunger, illness, and cruelty take their toll, Hodaya fears her promise may not be enough.
Then she meets Alaric, a German soldier with quiet defiance in his eyes and unexpected kindness in his actions. Can she trust him? And if she does, could it mean escape?
Based on true events, A Promise to My Sister is a powerful, heart-wrenching novel about sacrifice, courage, and the unbreakable bond between two sisters in the darkest of times.
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On the day Pearl Harbor is attacked, Chief Nurse Annie Fox becomes a hero.
The Woman with a Purple Heart
Historical Fiction · War Fiction
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On the day Pearl Harbor is attacked, Chief Nurse Annie Fox becomes a hero. But in the aftermath, her country’s prejudice forces her to take a stand. The Woman with a Purple Heart is a gripping WWII novel based on true events. With 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this powerful story honors courage, compassion, and conviction.
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December 7, 1941. As bombs fall on Hickam Field, Chief Nurse Annie Fox leaps into action. She leads with calm and courage, saving lives in a hospital overwhelmed by chaos and smoke.
But Annie’s bravery doesn’t end with the attack. When a fellow nurse—Japanese American and Annie’s dear friend—is arrested, Annie faces a different kind of battle.
She served her country without question. Now she must confront the prejudice it harbors within.
Based on the true story of the first woman awarded the Purple Heart during WWII, The Woman with a Purple Heart is a moving novel of resilience, injustice, and quiet heroism.
Annie thought duty meant sacrifice. She didn’t know it would mean fighting for the soul of the country she loves.
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A Titanic survivor's secret spans generations in The Girl Who Came Home, a New York Times bestseller inspired by true events.
The Girl Who Came Home
Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction
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A Titanic survivor's secret spans generations in The Girl Who Came Home, a New York Times bestseller inspired by true events. This moving historical novel follows seventeen-year-old Maggie Murphy in 1912 and her great-granddaughter in 1982, as tragedy, love, and survival shape their lives. With 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon, it’s haunting, heartfelt, and unforgettable.
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In 1912, seventeen-year-old Maggie Murphy boards RMS Titanic with fourteen others from her small Irish village, chasing a new life in America while leaving her beloved Séamus behind.
When the unthinkable happens, Maggie survives—but she never speaks of the terror she endured. Her silence lasts a lifetime.
Seventy years later, Grace Butler is grieving her father and questioning her future. But when her great-grandmother Maggie finally shares the truth about the night Titanic sank, Grace uncovers a story of love, survival, and the cost of silence.
Inspired by true events, The Girl Who Came Home is a powerful tale of resilience that connects generations through a tragedy that still echoes.
Some stories are too painful to tell—until the right person is ready to hear them.
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Newly independent India is stepping into the future, but one murdered diplomat threatens to drag old power struggles into the light.
Midnight at Malabar House
Historical Fiction · Mystery · Historical Mystery
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Newly independent India is stepping into the future, but one murdered diplomat threatens to drag old power struggles into the light. In Midnight at Malabar House, Inspector Persis Wadia, India’s first female police detective, must navigate political pressure, social resistance, and a case designed to test every fragile line between justice and history. A layered historical mystery with atmosphere, tension, and sharp institutional stakes.
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*** WINNER OF THE CWA SAPERE BOOKS HISTORICAL DAGGER 2021 ***
'The leading character is the deftly drawn Persis Wadia, the country's first female detective. She's a wonderful creation and this is a hugely enjoyable book' ANN CLEEVES
'This is historical crime fiction at its best - a compelling mix of social insight and complex plotting with a thoroughly engaging heroine. A highly promising new series' Mail on Sunday
Bombay, New Year's Eve, 1949
As India celebrates the arrival of a momentous new decade, Inspector Persis Wadia stands vigil in the basement of Malabar House, home to the city's most unwanted unit of police officers. Six months after joining the force she remains India's first female police detective, mistrusted, sidelined and now consigned to the midnight shift.
And so, when the phone rings to report the murder of prominent English diplomat Sir James Herriot, the country's most sensational case falls into her lap.
As 1950 dawns and India prepares to become the world's largest republic, Persis, accompanied by Scotland Yard criminalist Archie Blackfinch, finds herself investigating a case that is becoming more political by the second. Navigating a country and society in turmoil, Persis, smart, stubborn and untested in the crucible of male hostility that surrounds her, must find a way to solve the murder - whatever the cost.
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Good for readers who like military history focused on battlefield courage, survival, and the cost of heroism.
Against All Odds
Historical Fiction · War Fiction
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An instant New York Times bestseller called “Pitch-perfect” by The Wall Street Journal, Against All Odds follows four Medal of Honor recipients through more than six hundred days of World War II combat, from North Africa to Nazi Germany, with a 4.6-star rating from more than 2,300 Amazon reviewers. Good for readers who like military history focused on battlefield courage, survival, and the cost of heroism.
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*The instant New York Times bestseller*
The untold story of four of the most decorated soldiers of World War II—all Medal of Honor recipients—from the beaches of French Morocco to Hitler’s own mountaintop fortress, by the national bestselling author of The First Wave
“Pitch-perfect.”—The Wall Street Journal • “Riveting.”—World War II magazine • “Alex Kershaw is the master of putting the reader in the heat of the action.”—Martin Dugard
As the Allies raced to defeat Hitler, four men, all in the same unit, earned medal after medal for battlefield heroism. Maurice “Footsie” Britt, a former professional football player, became the very first American to receive every award for valor in a single war. Michael Daly was a West Point dropout who risked his neck over and over to keep his men alive. Keith Ware would one day become the first and only draftee in history to attain the rank of general before serving in Vietnam. In WWII, Ware owed his life to the finest soldier he ever commanded, a baby-faced Texan named Audie Murphy. In the campaign to liberate Europe, each would gain the ultimate accolade, the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Tapping into personal interviews and a wealth of primary source material, Alex Kershaw has delivered his most gripping account yet of American courage, spanning more than six hundred days of increasingly merciless combat, from the deserts of North Africa to the dark heart of Nazi Germany. Once the guns fell silent, these four exceptional warriors would discover just how heavy the Medal of Honor could be—and how great the expectations associated with it. Having survived against all odds, who among them would finally find peace?
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Jack Kane is a man on the run, hunted by the past he can’t escape.
Ultimate Deceit
Mystery · War Fiction
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Jack Kane is a man on the run, hunted by the past he can’t escape. When a missing girl’s case pulls him back into action, his search leads to a deadly web of lies in the heart of Ireland. Dan Stone’s Ultimate Deceit is a gripping, fast-paced thriller of betrayal, survival, and explosive revenge.
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A man on the run. A missing girl. A deadly conspiracy that refuses to stay buried.
Jack Kane wants nothing more than a quiet life with his children, far from the blood and betrayal of his past. But when ruthless operatives shatter his peace, he’s forced back into a world of violence and deceit.
In Ireland, a family’s desperate plea for help leads Kane and former agent Frank Craven into a search for a kidnapped girl. What begins as a rescue becomes a brutal fight for survival across Dublin’s streets and the Irish countryside.
Dan Stone’s Ultimate Deceit is a relentless action thriller filled with twists, betrayal, and heart-pounding suspense—perfect for fans of Reacher, Bourne, and high-stakes espionage.
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In Gallows Thief, Waterloo hero Rider Sandman trades glory for grit in a race to stop an innocent man’s execution.
Gallows Thief
Historical Fiction · Historical Mystery
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In Gallows Thief, Waterloo hero Rider Sandman trades glory for grit in a race to stop an innocent man’s execution. Bernard Cornwell blends murder, corruption, and justice in 1820s London with gripping historical flair. With 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this standalone mystery is atmospheric, fast-paced, and impossible to put down.
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London, 1820. The war is over, but for Waterloo veteran Rider Sandman, peace offers little comfort. Broke, disillusioned, and struggling to find his footing, he’s offered a strange job: investigate a murder case that’s already been tried and sentenced.
The accused is a young painter scheduled to hang. The evidence looks damning. But Sandman has his doubts—and nothing left to lose.
As he dives into London’s underbelly, from grimy taverns to aristocratic salons, he uncovers a conspiracy far more tangled than he imagined. With time running out and someone working to silence him, Sandman must chase justice through lies, corruption, and blood.
The truth could save an innocent man. Or it could put Sandman’s own neck on the line.
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