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In 1886 London, Lucy Lawrence’s life unravels after her husband’s murder and the theft of her mother’s heirloom pearls.
No Stone Unturned
Historical Fiction · Historical Romance
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In 1886 London, Lucy Lawrence’s life unravels after her husband’s murder and the theft of her mother’s heirloom pearls. Drawn into a deadly conspiracy with investigator Phineas Stone, Lucy must uncover the secrets of her past to clear her name. As danger mounts, the truth may save her—or destroy her.
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England, 1886. Lucy Lawrence’s life is in ruins. Her husband’s murder has shattered her reputation, and the theft of her mother’s precious pearls only deepens her troubles. When investigator Phineas Stone steps in, Lucy is thrust into a dangerous mystery that leads back to her marriage—and a deadly conspiracy.
As secrets unravel, Lucy realizes that beneath London’s high society lies a web of deceit as dark as the city’s alleys. A cryptic note left by her husband may hold the key to proving her innocence—or condemn her to a ruthless killer’s grasp.
With danger closing in, Lucy must navigate treachery, murder, and unexpected romance to uncover the truth. Will she solve the mystery, or will the past destroy her future?
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Quintus Sertorius is thrust from his peaceful village into the heart of Rome’s political turmoil after his family’s security is threatened.
The Man With Two Names
Historical Fiction
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Quintus Sertorius is thrust from his peaceful village into the heart of Rome’s political turmoil after his family’s security is threatened. Navigating a world of betrayal and power struggles, he allies with the influential Gaius Marius. But as Rome teeters on the edge of war, the cost of survival grows dangerously high.
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Rome, 107 BC. Quintus Sertorius faces a crushing loss—his father is dead, and his village’s political status is revoked, leaving his family vulnerable. Desperate to protect them, Quintus must navigate the treacherous waters of Rome’s government, leaving behind the simplicity of rural life for a world of corruption and power.
With his family’s survival at stake, Quintus allies with Gaius Marius, the ambitious uncle of Julius Caesar. But as political tensions rise and Rome spirals into conflict, Quintus finds himself trapped between loyalty to his home and the ruthless ambitions of the city.
In a city where trust is scarce and danger looms, Quintus must decide: Will he sacrifice his soul to save his family—or lose everything in the process?
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In gaslit London, Lily Albright foresees murders she cannot stop, until one vision threatens someone she loves.
The Fire in the Glass
Historical Fiction · Alternate History
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In gaslit London, Lily Albright foresees murders she cannot stop, until one vision threatens someone she loves. To defy fate, she joins a hidden society of dangerous outcasts and uncovers a conspiracy stretching toward war. A richly atmospheric historical fantasy about prophecy, power, and choice, opening Jacquelyn Benson’s London Charismatics series.
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A library of arcane mysteries. A band of outcasts with complicated powers. The shadow of war on the horizon. Enter the world of the London Charismatics.
1914. A killer stalks the gaslit streets of London, draining the city’s mediums of blood. Lily Albright knows who will be next to die.
For as long as she can remember, Lily has been cursed with visions of the future that she can never change. When a murderer threatens someone she loves, she’s determined to find a way to finally thwart fate—but she can’t do it alone. To save a life, she must trust her most dangerous secret to the denizens of The Refuge, a hidden sanctuary for those who “know the impossible,” from a boy who talks with birds to the reclusive Lord Strangford, whose black gloves conceal a power with the potential to upend all of Lily’s carefully built defenses.
Alongside uncomfortable new allies, Lily follows the threads of a conspiracy that weaves through London in a trail of fire and blood, from a Bond Street gallery where an artist speaks from beyond the grave to a burned-out Southwark hospital haunted by the ghosts of a terrible atrocity—one that reaches all the way to Westminster, where the glittering halls of Parliament already whisper of war.
Unraveling it—and changing the future—will force her to face a past rife with betrayal… and embrace the gift she has spent her life trying to escape.
Because power always comes with a price.
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When the Soviet Union invades Finland, young woodsman Hale is thrust into a brutal fight for survival.
The Winter Sniper
Historical Fiction · Thriller
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When the Soviet Union invades Finland, young woodsman Hale is thrust into a brutal fight for survival. Armed with his father’s rifle and unmatched skill, he becomes a hunter in the frozen wilderness, battling overwhelming Soviet forces. As his homeland burns, Hale’s defiance may be the only thing keeping Finland alive.
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When the Soviet Union invades Finland, the world expects a swift defeat—but young woodsman Hale refuses to surrender. Armed with his father’s rifle and the survival skills he’s honed in Finland’s frozen forests, Hale answers the call to defend his homeland.
As the Red Army advances, Hale must leave behind his growing love for Nea and face an overwhelming enemy. Alone in the vast wilderness, he becomes a hunter of Soviet forces, using his deadly aim and wits to survive.
But with every battle, the stakes grow higher. As his country burns, Hale faces impossible odds to protect everything he holds dear. Will his skills be enough to outlast the Soviet onslaught, or will Finland’s defiance crumble?
In the heart of war, Hale’s fight becomes a battle for survival.
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In August 1914, war engulfs Europe.
Schlieffen Alternate
Historical Fiction · Alternate History
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In August 1914, war engulfs Europe. While Germany charges toward Paris, Russian forces surge into Prussia, threatening Berlin. As battles rage on multiple fronts, the balance of power shifts, leaving the fate of nations uncertain. The war’s outcome hinges on one question: can Germany hold the West before losing the East?
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August 1914: Europe erupts in war after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
As empires clash, Germany backs Austro-Hungary, Russia rallies to Serbia, and France supports its ally. The British join the fray when Germany invades Belgium, igniting chaos on all fronts.
Germany's forces surge toward Paris, seemingly unstoppable. But while the Allies retreat, danger brews in the East—Russia’s armies push into Prussia, threatening Berlin itself. With the German army fully engaged in France, they have no fresh troops to face the Russian advance.
As battles rage across Europe, the fate of the world teeters on the edge.
Can Germany seize victory in the West before Russia conquers the East, or will the Reich crumble from within?
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In 1936, Hitler’s bold move to reoccupy the Rhineland changed the course of history.
A Prophet Without Honor
Historical Fiction · Alternate History
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In 1936, Hitler’s bold move to reoccupy the Rhineland changed the course of history. A Prophet Without Honor reimagines what might have happened if the Allies had taken a stand, exploring missed opportunities, forgotten heroism, and the thin line between victory and disaster in a world on the brink of war.
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In 1936, Adolf Hitler gambled everything by reoccupying the Rhineland with an untrained army. One show of force from France or Britain would have stopped him, but the bluff worked—and history was changed forever.
As Hitler quiets his opposition and solidifies power, the world edges closer to destruction. But what if the Allies had taken a stand?
Through letters, journal entries, and biographies, A Prophet Without Honor explores the missed opportunity that could have altered the course of history. In this gripping reimagining, the novel delves into the heroism of ordinary individuals, whose brave acts might have shaped the world differently.
Was the greatest chance to stop Hitler lost in the shadows of history?
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Zane Blevins has spent years hunting the killer who took his mother’s life.
Reign of Terror in the West
Historical Fiction
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Zane Blevins has spent years hunting the killer who took his mother’s life. With Laura Elkhart by his side, they get closer to uncovering the truth—but as new dangers emerge, they realize the killer may be closer than they ever imagined. Now, it’s a race against time to stop him.
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A relentless hunt for a killer takes a dangerous turn.
Zane Blevins isn’t just a successful businessman—he’s on a mission to find the serial killer who murdered his mother. Years of building his empire have all led to this moment, and he’s willing to risk everything to see justice served.
Laura Elkhart, empathetic and determined, becomes his partner in the quest, but she worries the chase may consume him. As they uncover new clues, a chilling realization dawns: the killer may be closer than they thought.
Just when they think they’re closing in, the killer strikes again—this time, dangerously close. Will Zane and Laura survive the hunt, or fall victim to the monster they’re chasing?
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In 1912, Lucy searches the Carpathia for her missing baby, lost during the Titanic’s chaos.
The Lost Child
Historical Fiction
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In 1912, Lucy searches the Carpathia for her missing baby, lost during the Titanic’s chaos. In 2022, Jackie uncovers a century-old notebook detailing survivors' stories, including Lucy’s. Driven by her own longing for a family, Jackie embarks on a journey to unravel the mystery of the missing child.
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A lost child, a century-old mystery, and the search for answers.
In 1912, Lucy frantically searches the Carpathia for her missing baby, handed to another woman during the Titanic’s chaos. Madeleine, a journalist’s wife, vows to help Lucy find her child among the survivors.
In 2022, archivist Jackie discovers a notebook detailing the Titanic survivors’ stories, including Lucy’s. Struggling with her own desire to start a family, Jackie becomes consumed with uncovering the truth behind the missing child. As past and present collide, Jackie’s investigation reveals secrets that have been buried for over a century.
Will Jackie’s search bring closure to a mystery long forgotten, or will she uncover something far more devastating?
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Set in late 1970s Chicago, this novel follows a young college grad’s journey through five seasons in the city.
Chicago
Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction · Coming of Age
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Set in late 1970s Chicago, this novel follows a young college grad’s journey through five seasons in the city. From gangsters to first love, his encounters with a diverse cast of characters paint a vivid portrait of Chicago’s soul. A coming-of-age tale wrapped in the heartbeat of a city like no other.
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This lyrical tale of a young man's first foray into adulthood offers "a moving ode to the city of Chicago and the singular nature of its people" (Booklist, starred review)
On the last day of summer, a young college grad moves to Chicago and rents a small apartment on the north side of the city, by the lake. This is the story of the five seasons he lives there in the late 1970s, during which he meets gangsters, gamblers, policemen, a brave and garrulous bus driver, a cricket player, a librettist, his first girlfriend, a shy apartment manager, and many other riveting souls, not to mention a wise and personable dog of indeterminate breed.
A love letter to Chicago, the Great American City, and a wry account of a young man's coming-of-age during the one summer in White Sox history when they had the best outfield in baseball, Chicago is a novel that will plunge you into a city you will never forget and may well wish to visit for the rest of your days.
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A young woman haunted by spirits escapes 1960s Chicago for a job in New Orleans, only to find a powerful family bound by a deadly curse and convinced…
This Cursed House
Historical Fiction
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A young woman haunted by spirits escapes 1960s Chicago for a job in New Orleans, only to find a powerful family bound by a deadly curse and convinced she can break it. This Cursed House blends Southern gothic atmosphere, racial tension, and supernatural dread. An Editors’ Pick with 4.1 stars on Amazon and over 5,000 Goodreads ratings.
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One of Esquire's Best Horror Books of 2024
One of Crime Reads' Best Gothic Novels of 2024
In this Southern gothic horror debut, a young Black woman abandons her life in 1960s Chicago for a position with a mysterious family in New Orleans, only to discover the dark truth: They’re under a curse, and they think she can break it.
In the fall of 1962, twenty-seven-year-old Jemma Barker is desperate to escape her life in Chicago—and the spirits she has always been able to see. When she receives an unexpected job offer from the Duchon family in New Orleans, she accepts, thinking it is her chance to start over.
But Jemma discovers that the Duchon family isn’t what it seems. Light enough to pass as white, the Black family members look down on brown-skinned Jemma. Their tenuous hold on reality extends to all the members of their eccentric clan, from haughty grandmother Honorine to beautiful yet inscrutable cousin Fosette. And soon the shocking truth comes out: The Duchons are under a curse. And they think Jemma has the power to break it.
As Jemma wrestles with the gift she’s run from all her life, she unravels deeper and more disturbing secrets about the mysterious Duchons. Secrets that stretch back over a century. Secrets that bind her to their fate if she fails.
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When Ulf's family is slaughtered and his father’s sword stolen, the descendant of the Norse God of War sets out on a perilous quest for revenge.
Son of Anger
Historical Fiction
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When Ulf's family is slaughtered and his father’s sword stolen, the descendant of the Norse God of War sets out on a perilous quest for revenge. Facing deadly enemies and the will of the gods, Ulf must reclaim his family’s honor or risk being broken by the forces that drive him.
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Ulf’s fury builds like a storm—slowly, but with unstoppable force. When he finally breaks, he’ll destroy everything in his path.
Descended from Tyr, the Norse God of War, Ulf knows nothing of battle. His life changes when a stranger slaughters his family and steals his father’s sword, Ormstunga. Now, Ulf’s destiny is clear: he must avenge his family and reclaim the sword.
On a perilous quest across oceans and into the heart of danger, Ulf faces not only enemies, but the will of the gods. His journey will test his strength and fate, as the gods watch closely.
Will Ulf rise to meet his destiny, or will the gods break him before he can seek revenge?
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A strong match for readers who like dual-timeline historical fiction built around family secrets, lost love, and long-buried choices.
The Key
Historical Fiction
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Called “a heartbreakingly powerful read” by Sun, The Key follows student nurse Ellen Crosby in 1956 and Sarah fifty years later, when a suitcase found in the abandoned Ambergate Hospital reveals a forgotten story of tragedy, lost love, and a chance to right an old wrong, with a 4.4-star rating from more than 30,400 Amazon reviewers. A strong match for readers who like dual-timeline historical fiction built around family secrets, lost love, and long-buried choices.
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A hidden note. A lost love. A second chance...
From the #1 bestselling author of The Letter, Kathryn Hughes, comes The Key, an unforgettable story of a heartbreaking secret that will stay with you for ever.
'A wonderful, enthralling story; one that I didn't want to end' LESLEY PEARSE
'Un-put-downable with a twisting plot' My Weekly
'A heartbreakingly powerful read' Sun
'Shocking, stirring' Woman
1956
It's Ellen Crosby's first day as a student nurse at Ambergate Hospital. When she meets a young woman admitted by her father, little does Ellen know that a choice she will make is to change both their lives for ever...
2006
Sarah is drawn to the now abandoned Ambergate. Whilst exploring the old corridors she discovers a suitcase belonging to a female patient who entered Ambergate fifty years earlier. The shocking contents, untouched for half a century, will lead Sarah to unravel a forgotten story of tragedy and lost love, and the chance to make an old wrong right . . .
It's time to discover what a million readers already know. No one grips your heart like Kathryn Hughes . . .
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