17th Century
A Rip in the Veil
A Rip in the Veil is an historical romance set in 1658, with a twist: the female protagonist, Alexandra, unwillingly…
The Lady of Secrets
Meg Wolfe, the Lady of Faire Isle, is far from home in the latest installment of Carroll’s long-running historical fantasy…
The Plum Rains and Other Stories
It was a pleasure to read this collection of informative and entertaining short stories set at the end of the…
Hunter’s Rage
1643: This is year three of the English Civil War, and the third book in Michael Arnold’s ‘Stryker’ series. It…
McFeeley’s Rebellion
Colm McFeeley comes from Ireland to undertake spying missions for King James’s army, facing Monmouth’s invading troops. To estimate numbers…
The Sultan’s Wife
A bewitching novel set in the 17th century, The Sultan’s Wife is an engulfing ride to exotic Morocco and into…
The King’s Spy
Even in a quiet backwater like Romsey, pacifist bookseller and mathematician Thomas Hill cannot entirely avoid the lawlessness and disruption of…
Daughter of Fortune
After the death of her parents, Maria Espinosa flees Mexico City with a supply caravan headed for the Spanish colony…
The Dark Monk
In the dead of winter in a 17th-century Bavarian village, a priest discovers he’s been poisoned. The village executioner, his…
The Ruins of Lace
If you’ve ever admired handmade lace and wondered how it was made, you’ll be intrigued by this book. In 17th-century…
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