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The Ragged Edge of Night follows a man searching for purpose after the Nazis take the life he built and leave him carrying a grief he cannot outrun.
The Ragged Edge of Night
Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction · Historical Literary Fiction
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The Ragged Edge of Night follows a man searching for purpose after the Nazis take the life he built and leave him carrying a grief he cannot outrun. Anton enters a marriage of necessity with a widowed mother, but war draws him toward an underground resistance network and a dangerous act of defiance. This is historical fiction centered on faith, sacrifice, and love formed under pressure.
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For fans of All the Light We Cannot See, Beneath a Scarlet Sky, and The Nightingale comes an emotionally gripping, beautifully written historical novel about extraordinary hope, redemption, and one man’s search for light during the darkest times of World War II.
Germany, 1942. Franciscan friar Anton Starzmann is stripped of his place in the world when his school is seized by the Nazis. He relocates to a small German hamlet to wed Elisabeth Herter, a widow who seeks a marriage—in name only—to a man who can help raise her three children. Anton seeks something too—atonement for failing to protect his young students from the wrath of the Nazis. But neither he nor Elisabeth expects their lives to be shaken once again by the inescapable rumble of war.
As Anton struggles to adapt to the roles of husband and father, he learns of the Red Orchestra, an underground network of resisters plotting to assassinate Hitler. Despite Elisabeth’s reservations, Anton joins this army of shadows. But when the SS discovers his schemes, Anton will embark on a final act of defiance that may cost him his life—even if it means saying goodbye to the family he has come to love more than he ever believed possible.
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Hailed by The Washington Post and Booklist, this sweeping story is perfect for historical fiction fans.
The Road to Jerusalem
Historical Fiction
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One young knight. One lost love. And a destiny forged in the fires of the Crusades. The Road to Jerusalem—the internationally bestselling start to Jan Guillou’s Crusades Trilogy—weaves betrayal, politics, and epic battles into a riveting medieval saga. Hailed by The Washington Post and Booklist, this sweeping story is perfect for historical fiction fans. Click now to journey back in time.
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Raised within the cloistered walls of a monastery, young Arn Magnusson was meant for prayer, not battle.
But fate has other plans.
When the murder of a king plunges his homeland into chaos, Arn’s sheltered life ends with brutal swiftness. Torn from his first love and thrust into a world of betrayal and ruthless ambition, Arn must honor his vows by journeying to the Holy Land—a warrior novice on a collision course with history.
In the first volume of the internationally bestselling Crusades Trilogy, Jan Guillou blends political intrigue, bloody warfare, and aching romance into a sweeping epic set against the violent backdrop of the Holy Wars.
A gripping tale of honor, love, and survival, The Road to Jerusalem is medieval historical fiction at its most powerful.
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The frontier offers Floyd Logan freedom, but it demands blood, endurance, and a steadier aim than most men can manage.
Soul of a Mountain Man
Historical Fiction · Western
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The frontier offers Floyd Logan freedom, but it demands blood, endurance, and a steadier aim than most men can manage. In Soul of a Mountain Man, a teenage sharpshooter heads west as a scout on the Santa Fe Trail and finds himself facing outlaw violence, natural disaster, and the brutal realities of untamed land. It delivers a rugged western adventure shaped by survival, justice, and hard-won purpose.
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He’s a crack shot with a rifle. But across the Mississippi, a sure bullet and an appetite for danger only puts a target on his back…
Tennessee, 1830.
Floyd Logan yearns to go west. So after the sixteen-year-old deadeye impresses a wagon train captain by winning his first turkey shoot, he’s thrilled when he’s offered the opportunity to go to work on the Santa Fe Trail. But before they can leave town, Floyd is ambushed by a cowardly outlaw who beats him and steals his prize pistols.
Undeterred and committed to fulfilling his dream, the strapping young man eagerly accepts a role as a scout for the expedition. But facing hostile natives, a devastating prairie fire, and the ruthless low-lifes that attacked him back home, his goal of reaching the Shining Mountains may see him fitted for a pine box.
Can Floyd survive the untamed land to find his life’s true calling?
Soul of a Mountain Man is the spellbinding first book in the Logan Mountain Man Western series. If you like fast-paced action, struggles on the wild frontier, and justice served with hot lead, then you’ll love Donald L. Robertson’s gritty tale.
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Secrets, dreams, and second chances collide in Ransom Canyon, the sweeping Texas saga from New York Times bestseller Jodi Thomas.
Ransom Canyon
Historical Fiction · Western
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Secrets, dreams, and second chances collide in Ransom Canyon, the sweeping Texas saga from New York Times bestseller Jodi Thomas. Family is made by blood—or by choice—in this heartfelt story of passion, ambition, and redemption. Now a Netflix series starring Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly! Click now to discover the rugged beauty and drama of Ransom Canyon.
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In the remote wilds of west Texas, where land and legacy mean everything, four lives are about to collide in ways no one could predict.
Rancher Staten Kirkland hides his grief behind rugged pride—and secret visits to reclusive Quinn O’Grady. Lucas Reyes dreams of escaping his family's hardships for college, until one night changes everything. And drifter Yancy Grey thought Ransom Canyon would be just another pit stop—until the town, and its people, start to claim him.
In Ransom Canyon, New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas delivers a heartfelt saga of love, loyalty, ambition, and second chances, set against a breathtaking, unforgiving landscape. Now a Netflix series starring Josh Duhamel, Minka Kelly, and James Brolin, this is Texas storytelling at its finest.
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Based on true history and full of heart, this bestseller is perfect for fans of Lisa Wingate and Where the Crawdads Sing.
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek
Historical Fiction
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Dolly Parton recommends it—and so do readers everywhere. The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek tells the powerful story of Cussy Mary Carter, a blue-skinned librarian delivering books by mule to 1930s Appalachia. Based on true history and full of heart, this bestseller is perfect for fans of Lisa Wingate and Where the Crawdads Sing. Click now to ride along with Cussy.
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In the hills of 1930s Kentucky, books are a rare treasure—and Cussy Mary Carter is determined to deliver them, no matter how rough the road.
As part of Roosevelt’s Pack Horse Library Project, Cussy rides muleback through the hollers, bringing stories and hope to the forgotten corners of Appalachia. But she carries more than books—Cussy is one of the last of the blue-skinned people of Kentucky, and her mere presence stirs suspicion and deep-seated prejudice.
Inspired by true events, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek is a moving tale of resilience, literacy, and the quiet power of one woman’s mission to uplift her community. A New York Times bestseller and Dolly Parton-recommended favorite, this is historical fiction at its most heartfelt and unforgettable.
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A modern classic beloved by readers worldwide, Markus Zusak’s masterpiece is a must-read for fans of Anne Frank and All the Light We Cannot See.
The Book Thief
Historical Fiction · Teen + Young Adult
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Death is the narrator. A young girl is the thief. Set in Nazi Germany, The Book Thief is a breathtaking story of resistance, humanity, and the power of words. A modern classic beloved by readers worldwide, Markus Zusak’s masterpiece is a must-read for fans of Anne Frank and All the Light We Cannot See. Click now to experience its impact.
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1939, Nazi Germany. Death has never been busier—but he’s never met a soul quite like Liesel Meminger.
In The Book Thief, Liesel is a foster child surviving on scraps and stolen books. As the world crumbles around her, words become her refuge—shared in bomb shelters, whispered to neighbors, and read aloud to the Jewish man hiding in her basement.
Narrated by Death in one of the most haunting and unforgettable voices in literature, Markus Zusak’s international phenomenon is a timeless exploration of love, loss, and the power of stories to sustain us—even when hope feels impossible.
A #1 New York Times bestseller and one of TIME’s 100 Best YA Books of All Time, The Book Thief is a novel you’ll never forget.
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While scattering her grandfather’s ashes in Ireland, Anne Gallagher is pulled back to 1921 and mistaken for a missing woman.
What the Wind Knows
Historical Fiction · Historical Romance
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While scattering her grandfather’s ashes in Ireland, Anne Gallagher is pulled back to 1921 and mistaken for a missing woman. Caught between a war-torn past and the life she left behind, she finds love where she least expects it. A sweeping, emotional time-slip romance with 4.6 stars on Amazon and massive reader praise.
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An Amazon Charts, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post bestseller.
In an unforgettable love story, a woman’s impossible journey through the ages could change everything…
Anne Gallagher grew up enchanted by her grandfather’s stories of Ireland. Heartbroken at his death, she travels to his childhood home to spread his ashes. There, overcome with memories of the man she adored and consumed by a history she never knew, she is pulled into another time.
The Ireland of 1921, teetering on the edge of war, is a dangerous place in which to awaken. But there Anne finds herself, hurt, disoriented, and under the care of Dr. Thomas Smith, guardian to a young boy who is oddly familiar. Mistaken for the boy’s long-missing mother, Anne adopts her identity, convinced the woman’s disappearance is connected to her own.
As tensions rise, Thomas joins the struggle for Ireland’s independence and Anne is drawn into the conflict beside him. Caught between history and her heart, she must decide whether she’s willing to let go of the life she knew for a love she never thought she’d find. But in the end, is the choice actually hers to make?
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Gabriel Allon thought he’d left the spy game behind.
Portrait of an Unknown Woman
Historical Fiction · Thriller
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Gabriel Allon thought he’d left the spy game behind. But when a fake van Dyck painting surfaces, he’s drawn into a billion-dollar art fraud—and a deadly game of deception. Portrait of an Unknown Woman is Daniel Silva at his most stylish and suspenseful, blending espionage and elegance into a heist thriller unlike any other. Click now to unravel the mystery.
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Legendary spy and art restorer Gabriel Allon is done with espionage—until a mysterious van Dyck portrait and a billion-dollar art scam pull him back in.
Now living quietly in Venice, Gabriel is lured into one last chase when a suspicious painting resurfaces on the market. What begins as a favor to an eccentric art dealer turns into a globe-spanning investigation of deception, greed, and genius-level forgery. To unmask the elusive forger, Gabriel must become him—crafting the most dangerous con of his career.
Portrait of an Unknown Woman is a masterclass in international intrigue, where the elegance of fine art meets the grit of high-stakes espionage. Stylish, clever, and compulsively readable, it’s Daniel Silva at his brilliant best.
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Two French armies.
Sharpe’s Command
Historical Fiction
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Two French armies. One crucial bridge. And only Richard Sharpe stands in their way. In Sharpe’s Assassin, Bernard Cornwell returns with another pulse-pounding tale of espionage, valor, and impossible odds during the Peninsular Wars. With time running out and traitors closing in, only Sharpe’s grit can save the British campaign. Click now for battle-tested brilliance and historic heroism.
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In the blood-soaked shadows of the Napoleonic Wars, one man stands between victory and ruin.
Captain Richard Sharpe—outsider, rogue, and hero—is dispatched on a secret mission behind enemy lines. His objective: defend a quiet Spanish village perched above the strategic Almaraz bridge. If French forces converge there, the British campaign could collapse.
Outnumbered and cut off, Sharpe and his small band of loyal soldiers must hold the line with nothing but grit, cunning, and unrelenting resolve. But as traitors lurk in plain sight and two French armies march ever closer, the impossible becomes the only option.
Sharpe’s Assassin is Bernard Cornwell at his best—an electrifying blend of history, heroism, and relentless action. Perfect for fans of epic military fiction and legendary warriors who never back down.
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A reclusive orchardist.
The Orchardist
Historical Fiction · Teen + Young Adult
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A reclusive orchardist. Two runaway girls. One act of quiet generosity that alters everything. The Orchardist is Amanda Coplin’s award-winning, haunting debut—a historical novel steeped in solitude, tragedy, and hope. With 4.4 stars on Amazon and praise comparing it to Cold Mountain, this New York Times bestseller is unforgettable. Click now to read the book that’s as tender as it is timeless.
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In the rugged Pacific Northwest at the turn of the 20th century, William Talmadge tends his orchard in solitude—until two desperate, pregnant teenage girls arrive and change everything.
Haunted by his own losses, Talmadge offers the girls shelter. But as their fragile trust begins to bloom, a violent intrusion tears through the peace they’ve found, forcing him into a harrowing journey of protection, redemption, and quiet, fierce love.
With echoes of Cold Mountain and East of Eden, The Orchardist is a masterful debut that explores the cost of compassion and the resilience of the human spirit. Amanda Coplin’s prose is rich, lyrical, and unflinchingly honest.
A stunning, soul-deep novel where grief meets grace in the shadows of apple trees and second chances.
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In the 1970s, Opal & Nev were an iconic interracial rock duo—until a bold protest and violent fallout tore them apart.
The Final Revival of Opal & Nev
Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction · Historical Literary Fiction
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In the 1970s, Opal & Nev were an iconic interracial rock duo—until a bold protest and violent fallout tore them apart. Decades later, a journalist’s investigation into their reunion uncovers dark secrets that could destroy everything. The Final Revival of Opal & Nev is an electrifying, unforgettable novel. A Best Book of 2021 by Barack Obama.
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A Good Morning America Buzz Pick • Named a Best Book of 2021 by Barack Obama, The Washington Post, NPR, and more
In 1970s New York, Opal is an unapologetic Afro-punk pioneer, fierce in both her music and activism. When British singer-songwriter Neville Charles discovers her at a Detroit bar, they form an iconic interracial rock duo that captivates audiences—until a shocking act of protest at a rival band’s concert leads to violence and their sensational breakup.
Decades later, as Opal and Nev consider a reunion tour, music journalist S. Sunny Shelton dives into their turbulent history. But Sunny uncovers a dark, unexpected secret that threatens to unravel everything the duo built—and the lives they’ve tried to rebuild.
The Final Revival of Opal & Nev is a provocative, electrifying novel that weaves music, politics, and personal truths into an unforgettable story of fame and fallout.
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Two mothers.
The Paris Daughter
Historical Fiction
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Two mothers. One impossible choice. In The Paris Daughter, Elise entrusts her child to a friend as the Nazis invade—only to return and find them both gone. From bestselling author Kristin Harmel comes a sweeping WWII tale of love, loss, and resilience. A New York Times bestseller with 4.7 stars on Amazon. Click now for a story that will break—and heal—your heart.
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Paris, 1939. Elise and Juliette meet by chance, two young mothers bonding in a city on the brink of war. When the Nazis invade, Elise makes an unthinkable choice: she entrusts her daughter to Juliette’s care, believing it’s the only way to keep her safe.
But war doesn’t spare bookshops—or friendships. When Elise returns after the war, Juliette has vanished, and her beloved daughter is gone.
From the bombed streets of Paris to postwar New York, The Paris Daughter is a powerful, heart-wrenching story of motherhood, sacrifice, and the desperate pursuit of truth.
Kristin Harmel, bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names, delivers a stunning tale of hope and resilience in the face of unimaginable loss. Some bonds endure anything—even war.
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