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To save her daughter from the Nazis, Hanni enlists the help of a rabbi’s daughter to create a golem—a mystical protector named Ava.
The World That We Knew
Historical Fiction · Occult Horror
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To save her daughter from the Nazis, Hanni enlists the help of a rabbi’s daughter to create a golem—a mystical protector named Ava. As Lea, Ava, and Ettie’s fates intertwine, they embark on a dangerous journey through a world filled with love, loss, and the looming threat of the Angel of Death.
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As the Nazi regime tightens its grip, Hanni Kohn makes an agonizing choice to send her 12-year-old daughter, Lea, away for safety. Desperate, Hanni turns to Ettie, the rabbi’s daughter, who uses forbidden knowledge to create a mystical golem named Ava, sworn to protect Lea.
As Ava, Lea, and Ettie’s fates intertwine, they face unimaginable danger and heartbreaking loss. Their journey takes them through a war-torn world where love and sacrifice clash with the forces of evil.
With the Angel of Death looming, the three must confront what it means to lose family—and how far one will go to protect those they love.
Will they survive the horrors that threaten to tear them apart?
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Alma Schindler dreams of composing music in Vienna’s vibrant artistic world.
Ecstasy
Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction
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Alma Schindler dreams of composing music in Vienna’s vibrant artistic world. But when she falls in love with renowned composer Gustav Mahler, he demands she abandon her passion for their marriage. Caught between love and ambition, Alma’s struggle becomes a powerful story of self-discovery and artistic identity.
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In a world of art and genius, Alma Schindler must choose between love and ambition.
Young Alma Schindler dreams of becoming a composer in turn-of-the-century Vienna, where creative possibilities for women are just beginning to bloom. But when she falls for famed composer Gustav Mahler, he demands she abandon her music for marriage.
Torn between her passion and the man she loves, Alma must navigate a world that expects women to sacrifice their dreams. As she grapples with her identity, Alma's journey becomes a powerful tale of ambition, love, and self-discovery.
Will Alma surrender her art, or will she find a way to claim both her voice and her heart?
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A strong match for readers drawn to WWII historical fiction with espionage, resistance work, Hollywood secrets, and a long pursuit of justice.
The Goddess of Warsaw
Historical Fiction · Thriller
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A USA TODAY bestseller called “Utterly gripping” by Liv Constantine, The Goddess of Warsaw follows Lena Browning, a Hollywood legend whose past as Bina Blonski, a Polish Jewish spy in the Warsaw Ghetto, threatens her present when someone from that past resurfaces, with a 4.6-star rating from more than 7,500 Amazon reviewers. A strong match for readers drawn to WWII historical fiction with espionage, resistance work, Hollywood secrets, and a long pursuit of justice.
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USA TODAY BESTSELLER
“Utterly gripping. . . a transformative and immersive story so powerful and captivating that I could not put it down. . . . Truly one of the best books I’ve read.” —Liv Constantine, bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish
“Lisa Barr's new historical fiction, The Goddess of Warsaw, gifts the reader with jaw-dropping moments worthy of a Tarantino film, a story that could not be more timely, and a heroine whose ferocity and valor knows no bounds.” —Natalie Jenner, author of the instant international bestseller The Jane Austen Society
The Goddess of Warsaw is an enthralling tale of a legendary Hollywood screen goddess with a dark secret about her life in the Warsaw Ghetto. When the famous actress is threatened by someone from her past, she must put her skills into play to protect herself, her illustrious career, and those she loves, then and now.
Los Angeles, 2005. Sienna Hayes, Hollywood’s latest It Girl, has ambitions to work behind the camera. When she meets Lena Browning, the enormously mysterious and famous Golden Age movie star, Sienna sees her big break. She wants to direct a picture about Lena’s life—but the legendary actor’s murky past turns out to be even darker than Sienna dreamed. Before she was a Living Legend, Lena Browning was Bina Blonski, a Polish Jew whose life and family were destroyed by the Nazis.
Warsaw, 1943. A member of the city’s Jewish elite, Bina Blonski and her husband, Jakub, are imprisoned in the ghastly, cramped ghetto along with the rest of Warsaw’s surviving Jews. Determined to fight back against the brutal Nazis, the beautiful, blonde Aryan-looking Bina becomes a spy, gaining information and stealing weapons outside the ghetto to protect her fellow Jews. But her dangerous circumstances grow complicated when she falls in love with Aleksander, an ally in resistance—and Jakub’s brother. While Lena accomplishes amazing feats of bravery, she sacrifices much in the process.
Over a decade after escaping the horrors of the ghetto, Bina, now known as Lena, rises to fame in Hollywood. Yet she cannot help but be reminded of her old life and hungers for revenge against the Nazis who escaped justice after the war. Her power and fame as a movie star offer Lena the chance to right the past’s wrongs . . . and perhaps even find the happy ending she never had.
A gripping page-turner of one of history’s most heroic uprisings and an actress whose personal war never ends, The Goddess Of Warsaw is filled with secrets, lies, twists and turns, and a burning pursuit of justice no matter the cost.
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Ideal for readers who enjoy historical adventures, dinosaur discoveries, and rivalries based on real events.
Dragon Teeth
Historical Fiction · Sci-Fi · Thriller
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In 1876, Yale student William Johnson joins a fossil-hunting expedition in the American West to win a bet, only to become caught in the bitter rivalry between two pioneering paleontologists. Abandoned in dangerous territory, he must navigate a world of scientific competition and frontier lawlessness. Ideal for readers who enjoy historical adventures, dinosaur discoveries, and rivalries based on real events.
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Michael Crichton, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Jurassic Park, returns to the world of paleontology in this recently discovered novela thrilling adventure set in the Wild West during the golden age of fossil hunting.
The year is 1876. Warring Indian tribes still populate Americas western territories even as lawless gold-rush towns begin to mark the landscape. In much of the country it is still illegal to espouse evolution. Against this backdrop two monomaniacal paleontologists pillage the Wild West, hunting for dinosaur fossils, while surveilling, deceiving and sabotaging each other in a rivalry that will come to be known as the Bone Wars.
Into this treacherous territory plunges the arrogant and entitled William Johnson, a Yale student with more privilege than sense. Determined to survive a summer in the west to win a bet against his arch-rival, William has joined world-renowned paleontologist Othniel Charles Marsh on his latest expedition. But when the paranoid and secretive Marsh becomes convinced that William is spying for his nemesis, Edwin Drinker Cope, he abandons him in Cheyenne, Wyoming, a locus of crime and vice. William is forced to join forces with Cope and soon stumbles upon a discovery of historic proportions. With this extraordinary treasure, however, comes exceptional danger, and Williams newfound resilience will be tested in his struggle to protect his cache, which pits him against some of the Wests most notorious characters.
A page-turner that draws on both meticulously researched history and an exuberant imagination, Dragon Teeth is based on the rivalry between real-life paleontologists Cope and Marsh; in William Johnson readers will find an inspiring hero only Michael Crichton could have imagined. Perfectly paced and brilliantly plotted, this enormously winning adventure is destined to become another Crichton classic.
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After King Uther Pendragon murders her father, Morgan of Cornwall is determined to defy him.
Morgan Is My Name
Historical Fiction
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After King Uther Pendragon murders her father, Morgan of Cornwall is determined to defy him. Cast into a world of scheming courts and dangerous sorcerers, Morgan must fight for her independence—risking her reputation, her loved ones, and her life in the process.
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Young Morgan of Cornwall’s life is shattered when King Uther Pendragon, aided by Merlin, murders her father and tricks her mother into marriage. Furious and vengeful, Morgan secretly educates herself, mastering healing arts and defying her brutal stepfather—until her rebellion leads to banishment.
Cast into a world of isolated castles and scheming courts, Morgan faces the treacherous power plays of kings, sorcerers, and men. But her desire for freedom and independence will not be silenced.
As King Arthur rises to power, Morgan must use her intelligence and courage to fight for her autonomy. However, in seeking her freedom, she risks losing everything she holds dear—her reputation, her loved ones, and her very life.
Can Morgan find the strength to outwit those who seek to control her?
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In 1625, a village ravaged by disease and famine turns to witch hunts for salvation.
An Age of Winters
Historical Fiction
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In 1625, a village ravaged by disease and famine turns to witch hunts for salvation. As accusations mount and tensions rise, maidservant Katarin Jaspers finds herself entangled in fear, jealousy, and unrequited love—with the threat of the pyre looming over everyone.
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In 1625, the village of Eisbach is gripped by fear. Disease, famine, and brutal winters have left the townspeople desperate for salvation. Katarin Jaspers, a maidservant, finds solace in the enigmatic Reverend Zacharias Engel, sent by Rome to purge the village of suspected witchcraft.
When Zacharias condemns a villager to the pyre, a fragile peace falls over Eisbach. Katarin, drawn to the reverend’s mysterious presence, begins to hope for a better future. But her feelings are complicated by the arrival of Margaretha Katz, a midwife who stirs jealousy and suspicion.
As tragedy strikes and accusations rise, the village descends into chaos, and no one is safe from the burning stake.
Will Katarin survive the hysteria, or will she become the next victim of Eisbach’s fear?
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In 1941, young Harald Olufsen discovers a secret that could change the course of the war.
Hornet Flight
Historical Fiction · War Fiction
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In 1941, young Harald Olufsen discovers a secret that could change the course of the war. With no way to reach England, his only hope lies in an old, broken-down biplane—and the courage to risk everything for a mission that might never get off the ground.
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In June 1941, England is losing ground in the war. The Germans seem to know every RAF flight path, downing British bombers with ease. Meanwhile, on a German-occupied Danish island, eighteen-year-old Harald Olufsen stumbles upon a shocking discovery that could change the course of the war.
Unsure of what he's found but knowing it's vital, Harald faces a daunting challenge—getting the information to England. With no options, he turns to a decrepit, abandoned biplane. It’s his only hope, but there's one problem: Harald doesn’t know how to fly.
As time runs out and danger closes in, Harald must decide if he’s willing to risk everything for a mission that could save countless lives.
Will he get the plane off the ground, or will the secret die with him?
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A strong match for readers drawn to literary naval fiction, wartime adventure, moral conviction, and mature romance.
The Oceans and the Stars
Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction
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Near the end of a decorated career, Navy captain Stephen Rensselaer is assigned to command a doomed prototype warship after making an enemy of the president. As he falls in love with lawyer Katy Farrar and embarks on a mission involving seven battles, mutiny, and court martial, his duty and conscience are tested, with a 4.6-star rating from more than 2,800 Amazon reviewers. A strong match for readers drawn to literary naval fiction, wartime adventure, moral conviction, and mature romance.
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Mark Helprin, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Winter’s Tale and A Soldier of the Great War, presents a fast-paced, beautifully written novel about the majesty of the sea; a life dedicated to duty, honor, and country; and the gift of falling in love.
A Navy captain near the end of a decorated career, Stephen Rensselaer is disciplined, intelligent, and determined to always do what’s right. In defending the development of a new variant of warship, he makes an enemy of the president of the United States, who assigns him to command the doomed line’s only prototype––Athena, Patrol Coastal 15––with the intent to humiliate a man who should have been an admiral.
Rather than resign, Rensselaer takes the new assignment in stride, and while supervising Athena’s fitting out in New Orleans, encounters a brilliant lawyer, Katy Farrar, with whom he falls in last-chance love. Soon thereafter, he is deployed on a mission that subjects his integrity, morality, and skill to the ultimate test, and ensures that Athena will live forever in the annals of the Navy.
As in the Odyssey, Katy is the force that keeps him alive and the beacon that lights the way home through seven battles, mutiny, and court martial. In classic literary form, an enthralling new novel that extolls the virtues of living by the laws of conscience, decency, and sacrifice, The Oceans and the Stars is nothing short of a masterpiece.
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Best for readers who like gothic horror, isolated mansions, family secrets, and slow-burn dread.
Mexican Gothic
Horror · Historical Fiction · Thriller
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A New York Times bestseller called “seriously weird” by The Guardian, Mexican Gothic follows Noemí Taboada, a glamorous 1950s socialite investigating her cousin’s plea for help at a remote mansion, with a 4.1-star rating from more than 34,700 Amazon reviewers. Best for readers who like gothic horror, isolated mansions, family secrets, and slow-burn dread.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “It’s Lovecraft meets the Brontës in Latin America, and after a slow-burn start Mexican Gothic gets seriously weird.”—The Guardian
ONE OF TIME’S 100 BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIME • WINNER OF THE LOCUS AWARD • NOMINATED FOR THE BRAM STOKER AWARD
ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, NPR, The Washington Post, Tordotcom, Marie Claire, Vox, Mashable, Men’s Health, Library Journal, Book Riot, LibraryReads
An isolated mansion. A chillingly charismatic aristocrat. And a brave socialite drawn to expose their treacherous secrets. . . . From the author of Gods of Jade and Shadow comes “a terrifying twist on classic gothic horror” (Kirkus Reviews) set in glamorous 1950s Mexico.
After receiving a frantic letter from her newly-wed cousin begging for someone to save her from a mysterious doom, Noemí Taboada heads to High Place, a distant house in the Mexican countryside. She’s not sure what she will find—her cousin’s husband, a handsome Englishman, is a stranger, and Noemí knows little about the region.
Noemí is also an unlikely rescuer: She’s a glamorous debutante, and her chic gowns and perfect red lipstick are more suited for cocktail parties than amateur sleuthing. But she’s also tough and smart, with an indomitable will, and she is not afraid: Not of her cousin’s new husband, who is both menacing and alluring; not of his father, the ancient patriarch who seems to be fascinated by Noemí; and not even of the house itself, which begins to invade Noemi’s dreams with visions of blood and doom.
Her only ally in this inhospitable abode is the family’s youngest son. Shy and gentle, he seems to want to help Noemí, but might also be hiding dark knowledge of his family’s past. For there are many secrets behind the walls of High Place. The family’s once colossal wealth and faded mining empire kept them from prying eyes, but as Noemí digs deeper she unearths stories of violence and madness.
And Noemí, mesmerized by the terrifying yet seductive world of High Place, may soon find it impossible to ever leave this enigmatic house behind.
“It’s as if a supernatural power compels us to turn the pages of the gripping Mexican Gothic.”—The Washington Post
“Mexican Gothic is the perfect summer horror read, and marks Moreno-Garcia with her hypnotic and engaging prose as one of the genre’s most exciting talents.”—Nerdist
“A period thriller as rich in suspense as it is in lush ’50s atmosphere.”—Entertainment Weekly
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In 1940, Sophie Klein uncovers a dangerous plot at Windsor Castle, forcing her to risk everything to protect the future queen.
The Royal Librarian
Historical Fiction
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In 1940, Sophie Klein uncovers a dangerous plot at Windsor Castle, forcing her to risk everything to protect the future queen. In the present day, Lacey Jones finds a mysterious letter tied to Windsor’s secrets. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a betrayal that spans generations and threatens to change everything.
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A royal palace. A hidden betrayal. A secret that will change everything.
Windsor Castle, 1940: Sophie Klein is sent to the Royal Library under orders to uncover a dangerous plot. But when Windsor is compromised, Sophie must risk everything to protect the future queen of England.
Philadelphia, present day: Lacey Jones discovers a mysterious letter stamped with the Windsor Castle crest among her grandmother’s papers. Determined to uncover its meaning, Lacey embarks on a journey to Windsor, where she uncovers long-buried secrets that will reshape her understanding of her family—and history.
As past and present collide, Lacey realizes that some betrayals echo through generations. But will revealing the truth come at a price too great to bear?
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Rio Salo’s dreams crumble after her grandfather’s death and her mother’s mysterious disappearance.
Buried Bones
Historical Fiction · Thriller
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Rio Salo’s dreams crumble after her grandfather’s death and her mother’s mysterious disappearance. When two enigmatic brothers arrive at her family’s abandoned hotel, suspicion of a local murder falls on them. Drawn into a web of secrets, Rio must uncover the dark past that threatens everything she’s fought to preserve.
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To secure her future, Rio Salo must confront the secrets of her past.
For years, Rio has poured her heart into the kitchen of the Painter’s Bay Hotel, transforming it into a culinary gem. But after her grandfather’s death and her mother’s mysterious disappearance, the hotel shutters, and her dreams fall apart. With her father battling cancer, Rio is left struggling to hold everything together.
When two mysterious men arrive at the empty hotel—one injured and the other hiding from authorities—Rio’s world unravels further. As a local murder casts suspicion on the brothers, Rio finds herself drawn into a web of secrets and lies.
To save her family and the legacy she’s worked so hard to build, Rio must uncover the dark truths buried in her past. But can she handle what she finds?
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On the remote isle of Altnaharra, a clan prepares for the world’s end, and young Eve is determined to claim the dark power of the Adder.
Little Eve
Historical Fiction
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On the remote isle of Altnaharra, a clan prepares for the world’s end, and young Eve is determined to claim the dark power of the Adder. But when a murder disrupts their ritual, long-buried secrets surface. As tensions rise, Eve faces a choice—power or survival. The island’s fate hangs in the balance.
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The wind-battered isle of Altnaharra hides a deadly secret, and the clan that lives there is ready to end the world and begin again.
Among them is Eve, a young woman desperate for power and willing to do anything to claim it. As the Adder—a dark force of unimaginable strength—nears, Eve prepares to prove she’s worthy of its legacy.
But when a murder brings Chief Inspector Black to their shores, the clan’s ritual takes a deadly turn.
With the future of Altnaharra at stake, Eve must choose between the power she craves and the truth she can no longer ignore. If she fails, not only will she lose her chance at greatness, but her entire world may fall.
Will Eve risk it all for power, or will the island's secrets destroy her first?
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