14th Century
The Voyage of the Short Serpent
In an unspecified year, a Church cardinal sends a letter to a bishop with orders for a special mission. The…
Immortal
Editors' choice
Traci L. Slatton’s highly inventive and lush debut novel follows Luca Bastardo across the 14th and 15th centuries in his…
Warrior’s Bride
Douglas “Wolf” Stewart, bastard son of Scotland’s king, lives as his father’s pawn. The latest command: marry an orphan girl…
World Without End
World Without End, Ken Follett’s long-anticipated sequel to his international bestseller The Pillars of the Earth, arrived with a great…
Bride for a Knight
Jamie MacPherson is the youngest of ten brothers, and the only one left alive after a terrible tragedy. To strengthen…
The Guilt of Innocents
It has been a long wait for the new Owen Archer mystery, and fans will be keenly anticipating this, his…
Harlot Queen
Originally published in 1970, this is another Lewis “oldie but goodie.” The story of the She-Wolf, Isabel of France, who…
The poison Maiden
This second book in the Mathilde of Westminster series takes us to the court of Edward II in 1308. England…
The Betrayed: A novel of the Gifted
Daria d’Angelo has several devoted followers, including a few who share her God-given gifts of healing and foresight. Ministering to…
The Falconer’s Knot
Editors' choice
Silvano’s dagger is found in the body of a man whose wife he had been serenading. He seeks sanctuary with…
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