Biographical Fiction
The Not So Quiet Life of Calamity Jane
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In 1862 in Missouri, Martha Jane Cannary is six, the oldest sister to crying baby brothers and sisters. Her often absent mother craves whiskey ...Read Review
Florence Adler Swims Forever
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Atlantic City, 1934. On a fine June day, Florence Adler, training to swim the English Channel, dives into the ocean and disappears beneath the ...Read Review
Naked Truth: Or Equality, The Forbidden Fruit
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Hayes’ debut novel couldn’t have more captivating or exciting protagonists. Victoria Woodhull and her sister, Tennessee Claflin, led careers as spiritualists, aspiring ...Read Review
The Royal Governess (US) / The Governess (UK)
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In 1933, young and idealistic Marion Crawford takes on a temporary position as governess to Their Royal Highnesses Elizabeth and Margaret. The position turns ...Read Review
The Paper Daughters of Chinatown
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Based on true events, The Paper Daughters of Chinatown is a fascinating novel, bringing to light the heroic efforts of the real-life savior, ...Read Review
Hedy’s War (UK) / The Girl from the Channel Islands (US)
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After fleeing from Vienna to Jersey after the Anschluss, Hedy Bercu finds herself trapped and in danger once more when the Germans invade ...Read Review
The Woman in Red
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Historical fiction often allows writers and readers the opportunity to explore the lives of people whose names may be missing from history textbooks, ...Read Review
Divine Heretic
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I have a confession to make; I’ve always hated the mealy-mouthed Joan of Arc of legend, the Maid of Orleans who was ...Read Review
Little Miss of Darke County: The Origins of Annie Oakley
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Covering the period 1865 – 1872, this novel explores the early years of Phoebe Anne Moses and her transformation into Annie Oakley, a legendary figure of 19...Read Review
Mrs. Lincoln’s Sisters: A Novel
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As the fourth child of seven from her parents’ marriage, and with an additional nine half-siblings born from her father’s second marriage, ...Read Review