Eileen Charbonneau
Meggie’s Remains
In 1874 Meggie McMurphy changes her name to Rose Rochester (after the Mr. Rochester in Jane Eyre) and flees Boston…
A Boardwalk Story
Fifteen-year-old Jack Laurel comes of age in his home town – Atlantic City, still the “Playground of the World” even…
Hellie Jondoe
This young adult novel begins in New York City in 1918 and travels west to a ranch outside Pendleton, Oregon.…
War Games
This middle-grade novel explores coming of age in Greece during World War II, as seen from the viewpoint of 12-year-old…
Across the Endless River
The youngest member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Jean-Baptiste Charbonneau became a ward of William Clark, then a trapper…
Loving Mr. Darcy
My idea of good company is that of clever, well-informed people who have a great deal of conversation. But, I…
Murder at Deviation Junction
In this fourth in a series featuring railway detective Jim Stringer, the harsh British winter of 1909 can be felt…
Highland Rebel
Editors' choice
Set during the religious warfare in the reign of James II of England (1685-1688), this rousing historical romance pits the…
Jack London in Paradise
A reimagining of the last year of Jack London’s life (1915-16), follows filmmaker and aging matinee idol Hobart Bosworth as…
Wild Orchid
Editors' choice
In this retelling of “The Ballad of Mulan” for the young adult reader, told in the first person, Cameron Dokey…
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