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The Taming of the Queen
by Philippa Gregory
Historical novel about the tumultuous reign of King Henry VIII, told from the perspective of his sixth wife, Kateryn Parr.
Why would a woman marry a serial killer? Because she cannot refuse... Kateryn Parr, a thirty-year-old widow in a secret affair with a new lover, has no choice when a man old enough to be her father ... (Goodreads)
The Kingmaker's Daughter
by Philippa Gregory
A historical novel of political intrigue, focusing on the lives of the daughters of England's King Edward IV.
Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick —called "The Kingmaker"—puts young Edward IV on the throne of England. But before Neville can arrange for one of his daughters to marry the new king, Edward ... (Wikipedia)
The White Princess
by Philippa Gregory
The story of Elizabeth of York, daughter of Edward IV, who marries Henry VII and becomes the mother of Henry VIII.
Richard III has been killed in the Battle of Bosworth , and his devastated niece and lover Elizabeth of York must marry Richard's conqueror Henry Tudor , the new king of England, to finally end the ... (Wikipedia)
Alex and Eliza
by Melissa de la Cruz
A historical fiction novel about the love story between Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler during the American Revolution.
Their romance shaped a nation. The rest was history. 1777. Albany, New York. As battle cries of the American Revolution echo in the distance, servants flutter about preparing for one of New York ... (Goodreads)
The Dressmaker
by Kate Alcott
A young woman becomes a seamstress on the Titanic and must navigate the class divide while surviving the ship's tragic sinking.
Just in time for the centennial anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic comes a vivid, romantic, and relentlessly compelling historical novel about a spirited young woman who survives the disaster ... (Goodreads)
Origin
by Dan Brown
An exploration of secret societies and history, uncovering dark secrets of the past.
Edmond Kirsch, a billionaire philanthropist, computer scientist and futurist , as well as a strident atheist , attends a meeting in Catalonia ( Spain ) with Roman Catholic Bishop Antonio Valdespino, ... (Wikipedia)
Any Dream Will Do
by Debbie Macomber
A woman rebuilds her life after being released from prison, finding hope and love through a church program.
Shay Benson adored her younger brother, Caden, and that got her into trouble. When he owed money, Shay realized she would do anything to help him avoid the men who were threatening him, and she ... (Goodreads)
Voyager
by Diana Gabaldon
A grand adventure across time and space, filled with romance, danger and mystery.
Voyager opens on the battlefield at Culloden , where Jamie Fraser finds himself gravely wounded and his rival Jack Randall dead. Jamie is carried to a nearby farmhouse where 18 Highland soldiers have ... (Wikipedia)
Dragonfly in Amber
by Diana Gabaldon
Romantic adventure through history as two time travelers fight to change their destiny.
Claire Randall has returned to her own time, where she has been living for 20 years with her husband Frank. Following his death, she brings her daughter, Brianna, to the home of the Randalls' old ... (Wikipedia)
Minx
by Julia Quinn
A witty and independent woman navigates the social expectations of Regency England while falling in love with a charming but mysterious man.
It takes a minx to tempt a rogue...Beautiful and feisty Henrietta Barrett has never followed the dictates of society. She manages her elderly guardian′s estate, prefers to wear breeches rather than ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Book of Life
by Deborah Harkness
A journey of magic and science to unlock the secrets of eternal life.
The #1, New York Times, bestselling series finale and sequel to, A Discovery of Witches, and, Shadow of Night, Bringing the magic and suspense of the All Souls Trilogy to a deeply satisfying ... (Goodreads)
The Illegal
by Lawrence Hill
Keita Ali, a marathon runner and refugee, becomes an illegal immigrant in a country where refugees are not welcome. He fights for his freedom and his life.
Keita Ali is on the run. Desperate to flee Zantoroland, a mountainous island that produces the fastest marathoners in the world, Keita Ali signs on with notorious marathon agent Anton Hamm, who ... (Goodreads)
The Book of M
by Peng Shepherd
In a world where people lose their shadows and gain magical abilities, a group of survivors must navigate a dangerous journey to find a cure.
Brad Thor's Summer 2018 Fiction Pick for THE TODAY SHOW! "Eerie, dark, and compelling, [,The Book of M,] will not disappoint lovers of, The Passage ,(2010) and, Station Eleven ,(2014),." —Booklist, ... (Barnes & Noble)
One Dark Throne
by Kendare Blake
Three sisters fight for the throne, facing dark secrets and dangerous enemies.
The sequel to the New York Times bestselling YA fantasy novel Three Dark Crown The battle for the crown has begun, and the unforgettable events of the Quickening have left a mark on each of the three ... (Barnes & Noble)
New York to Dallas
by J.D. Robb
Detective searches for a serial killer on a cross-country manhunt, uncovering secrets along the way.
Twelve years ago, Eve Dallas was just a rookie NY cop when her instincts led her to the apartment of Isaac McQueen, a man she discovered to be a sick murderer and pedophile, who was keeping young ... (Goodreads)
Again the Magic
by Lisa Kleypas
A young woman falls for a charming aristocrat, learning about love and family.
She gave him her innocence., Lady Aline Marsden was brought up to marry a man of her own class, but from the moment she meets John McKenna, she risks everything to be with him., He gave her his ... (Goodreads)
The Address
by Fiona Davis
A historical fiction novel that explores the secrets and scandals of The Dakota, a famous New York City apartment building.
After a failed apprenticeship, working her way up to head housekeeper of a posh London hotel is more than Sara Smythe ever thought she’d make of herself. But when a chance encounter with Theodore ... (Goodreads)
King's Cage
by Victoria Aveyard
A young woman's fight against a tyrannical regime, determined to break free of her captors.
The third book in the thrilling #1 New York Times bestselling series! In this breathless third installment to Victoria Aveyard’s #1, New York Times, bestselling Red Queen series, rebellion is rising ... (Barnes & Noble)
Echoes in Death
by J.D. Robb
Detective Eve Dallas investigates a murder with personal connections and uncovers a twisted conspiracy.
Echoes in Death, the chilling new suspense novel from #1, New York Times, bestselling author J.D. Robb is the perfect entry point into the compelling In Death police procedural series featuring ... (Barnes & Noble)
Calculated in Death
by J.D. Robb
Detective Eve Dallas solves a murder case involving a tech genius, financial secrets, and corporate espionage.
On Manhattan's Upper East Side a woman lies dead at the bottom of the stairs, stripped of all her valuables. Most cops might call it a mugging gone wrong, but Lieutenant Eve Dallas knows better. A ... (Goodreads)
The Spy
by Paulo Coelho
A young man's journey of self-discovery and exploration of his own destiny.
In his new novel, Paulo Coelho, best-selling author of The Alchemist and Adultery, brings to life one of history's most enigmatic women: Mata Hari. HER ONLY CRIME WAS TO BE AN INDEPENDENT WOMAN When ... (Goodreads)
Lone Wolf
by Jodi Picoult
A family's journey to find redemption and reconnection in the aftermath of tragedy.
Edward Warren has been living in Thailand for nearly 6 years, when he receives a frantic telephone call: His estranged family have been badly injured in a car accident in New Hampshire . Warren's ... (Wikipedia)
Behind Her Eyes
by Sarah Pinborough
Psychological suspense novel following a woman's tangled web of secrets, lies and relationships.
Why is everyone talking about the ending of Sarah Pinborough's, Behind Her Eyes?, Louise is a single mom, a secretary, stuck in a modern-day rut. On a rare night out, she meets a man in a bar and ... (Goodreads)
Dark Fire
by C.J. Sansom
A lawyer investigates a mystery surrounding the death of a famous scientist, unearthing secrets of the past.
It is 1540, and Henry VIII has been on the throne for thirty-one years when Matthew Shardlake, the lawyer renowned as " the sharpest hunchback in the courts of England," is pressed to help a friend's ... (Goodreads)
The Women in the Castle
by Jessica Shattuck
Three women unite in a quest to survive in war-torn Germany and seek justice for their pasts.
The story begins at the site of a Bavarian castle in 1938, with detailed descriptions of the society of the pre-war days in Germany among a certain class of landed aristocrats. Countess Marianne von ... (Wikipedia)
The Winter of the Witch
by Katherine Arden
The final installment of the Winternight Trilogy, Vasya must save both Moscow and the spirit realm from destruction.
Following their adventures in, The Bear and the Nightingale, and, The Girl in the Tower, Vasya and Morozko return in this stunning conclusion to the bestselling, Winternight Trilogy, battling enemies ... (Goodreads)
Side Jobs
by Jim Butcher
A collection of short stories featuring Harry Dresden, a wizard detective, and his adventures in the supernatural world of Chicago.
Here, together for the first time, are the shorter tales from Jim Butcher's DRESDEN FILES series — a compendium of cases that Harry and his cadre of allies managed to close in record time. The tales ... (Goodreads)
Lamentation
by C.J. Sansom
A tale of mystery and suspense as a lawyer unravels a conspiracy in Tudor England.
As Henry VIII lies on his deathbed, an incendiary manuscript threatens to tear his court apart. Summer, 1546. King Henry VIII is slowly, painfully dying. His Protestant and Catholic councilors are ... (Goodreads)
Once Upon a River
by Diane Setterfield
A young girl is pulled from the river Thames, dead, until she suddenly comes back to life. Her identity and the events that led to her near-death are shrouded in mystery.
On a dark midwinter’s night in an ancient inn on the river Thames, an extraordinary event takes place. The regulars are telling stories to while away the dark hours, when the door bursts open on a ... (Goodreads)
The Revenant
by Michael Punke
A 19th century fur trapper's epic battle of survival in the wilderness of the American West.
Hugh Glass isn’t afraid to die. He’s done it once already. Rocky Mountains, 1823. The trappers of the Rocky Mountain Fur Company live a brutal frontier life. Hugh Glass is one of the most respected ... (Goodreads)
