Early United States
The People
The premise of this alternate history is that native peoples joined forces, discovered gold in California, gained weapons technology superior…
Jefferson and Hamilton
This history covers the lives of two founding fathers from the 1740s into the 19th century. When I saw that…
The Heathen School
The intersection of the idealism, religious fervor, and experimentation of the early American republic with 19th-century racism provides the context…
Willow
Willow is a riveting coming-of-age story from award-winning author Tonya Cherie Hegamin (Most Loved in All the World). Set in 1848…
Theodosia and the Pirates: The Battle Against Britain
‘Theodosia Burr Alston boarded The Patriot on December 31st 1812 and was never seen again.’ A real person in American…
Graven Images: A Singular Village Mystery
Set in 1830s Zoar, Ohio, Graven Images is the second in the Singular Village Mystery series. We continue the story…
A Beauty So Rare
Eleanor Braddock does not expect to marry, being rather plain without much money. When her father shows signs of dementia,…
The Spirit Room
Editors' choice
The “spirit room” of the title, a rented space above a milliner’s shop in Geneva, New York, is a place…
Joseph Shorey of Maine: On the Kennebec
In this first of a series set in early 19th century Maine, Joseph, a young farm boy, is recommended by…
What Is Visible
Imagine being deprived of sight and hearing at the age of two. Your mother’s voice and the color of the…
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