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The Optickal Illusion
Based on a real-life scandal in 1797, this novel is concerned with Ann-Jemima Provis and her father, who want to…
The Last Man in Europe
Editors' choice
Eric Blair, known to the world by his pen name, George Orwell, spent his youthful journalistic career writing about England’s…
Ike and Kay
During World War II, British senior military officials and American media sources alike were scandalised by the close relationship between…
The Spirit Photographer
Edward Moody (based on the real William Mumler) is a spirit photographer from Boston who saw the horrors of the…
Charlotte
Editors' choice
This novel, originally published in France in 2014 to great critical acclaim, tells the life story of the artist, Charlotte…
Fire and Sword: Throne of the Caesars, Book 3
In 238 AD, the Roman Empire is in chaos. Co-emperors Gordian the Elder and his son have both been killed…
Release Your Inner Roman: A Treatise by Nobleman Marcus Sidonius Flax
Struggling with raising your unruly children, getting that raise at work, or finding a balance between happiness and letting luxuries…
Florence! Foster!! Jenkins!!!
In a slim volume including fifteen black and white photographs, an historical timeline, and a discography, Darryl Bullock describes the…
Blood & Steel: Throne of the Caesars
In 238 AD, twenty-one months after Maximinus Thrax becomes Emperor of Rome, two men in Carthage, Gordian the Younger, a…
Rivals of the Republic: The Blood of Rome, Book 1
Editors' choice
Hortensia is the daughter of a renowned orator and lawyer. She has been taught by her father in his art…
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