The World That Was has sold over 4,000 copies and climbed to #74 on the UK charts and #135 in the US — a breakout success that celebrates humanity’s relentless pursuit of ingenuity. "This book felt like a love letter to the human thirst for knowledge – to curiosity, to creativity, and to the desire to innovate." – Elementary My Dear Book Blog "I did not know historical sci-fi could be a genre, but here it is!" "A refreshingly different approach to time travel." "Well-researched with regard to history, science, and geography with some fun footnotes at the end" Planet Earth is broken. Civilisation was plunged back into the Dark Ages when the Sun spewed forth the largest solar flare in recorded history. But amidst the ashes, a lone physicist made humanity's greatest scientific breakthrough – time travel. A decade later, the fledgling technology is ready to send a pair of daring pioneers on a one-way journey into the past. When the portal shuts there will be no communication. And no coming back. Even then Matilda and Harry were enthusiastic volunteers, eager to impart their futuristic knowledge so a future civilisation might mitigate the inevitable celestial cataclysm. But when the inaugural mission goes awry in its opening heartbeats, Matilda finds herself trapped and alone in 12th Century England. She is Chronomad One. Humanity's first time traveller. ENJOY AN EASY READ THAT CELEBRATES HUMANITY'S BRIGHTEST QUALITIES. TWTW WAS WRITTEN TO INSPIRE YOUNGER FOLKS TO PURSUE SCIENCEY CAREERS BUT HAS BEEN ENJOYED BY READERS AGED FIFTEEN TO EIGHTY

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Winner of the Illinois Soon To Be Famous Author Contest Finalist for the Goethe Award in Late Historical Fiction Women could not be surgeons. She did it anyway. After the heartbreaking loss of her mother and a cruel attack by her drunken father, Ella Parker decides that dishonesty is fine when it serves her needs. At a time when wealthy young ladies do little more than embroidery, Ella escapes her luxurious but lonely life, and meets an eccentric ship surgeon who—once she impresses him with her quick-thinking and empathy—allows her to assist him during a surgery. Compelled by Ella’s intelligence and interest in medicine, the doctor prepares her for a medical career, but there’s a catch: in early 19th century England, women are not accepted into universities. To fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor, Ella must disguise herself as a young man with aspirations of becoming a doctor. After changing her look and name, Ella finds her footing as she performs dissections, conducts experiments, and cares for patients. She also tutors Oli, a kind but struggling fellow student, but she must take caution. Even in her loneliest moment, she cannot trust anyone or make friends. As Ella continues to excel in her studies, brilliantly saving the life of a patient, she becomes a top contender for the apprenticeship with a famed professor. Dogged by fear of discovery, she must choose between truth and lies, and distinguish between real and false friends, before her pretense is uncovered. Praise for A Girl with a Knife Winner of the Illinois Soon To Be Famous Author Contest “A Girl With a Knife” was praised by judges for its “immersive, realistic setting and (judges) were impressed by the medical and historical research that went into the book.” ????? “A Girl with a Knife is a riveting, juiced-up morality tale, predicted blockbuster success!” ~ 9 Minute Books Review Team "I could tell that much research was used for this. I think this would be a good miniseries or even series on Netflix." RW Biga, the bestselling author of Education of Adam and Fate's Collision. Author bio: Alina Rubin is an IT professional and a mom, who, during the pandemic, wrote her first novel. Writing became her passion, and her characters took her on a journey beyond her wildest dreams. Her debut novel, A Girl with a Knife, won the Illinois Soon to Be Famous Author Award. Alina obtained a B.S. and M.S. in Business and Information Technology from DePaul University. She lives near Chicago with her husband and daughter. She enjoys yoga, hiking, and traveling.

London is under attack. Secrets and spies hide in the shadows. Who can you trust when every night could be your last? 'Like watching a film... SO realistic! The attention to detail to historical fact is wonderful... Unputdownable page turner!' Reader review ?????????? ' Read the book in three days, couldn't put it down. If you like wartime stories then this is a must read' Reader review?????????? London, 1940: Farmer John Cook would rather avoid the city at the best of times. But as he watches Nazi bombers passing overhead in the moonlight, he knows he is exactly where he needs to be. A young woman has disappeared during an air raid and Cook links her to a network of spies. As his search continues, he realises more is at stake than he could have imagined... Occupied France: Lady Margaret is playing a dangerous game. To the German high-command she is a valuable prize. To the British, she has become the enemy, unless she can do the impossible: gain the trust of those at the heart of the Nazi war machine and betray their secrets. With the fate of Europe in their hands, will Cook and Margaret make the ultimate sacrifice to keep each other's secrets safe and save innocent lives? Everyone is gripped by The Blitz Secret : 'As a read you can take in the sights and sounds of London life almost as though you are there on the page living and breathing it all , such a superbly descriptive read. Wonderfully paced with plenty of twists and turns along the way, packed throughout with drama and suspense 'Reader review ?????????? ' Full of twists and turns , plenty of action, a roller-coaster ride , and unputdownable' Reader review ?????????? ' Pacy and full of action with unpredictable twists the pages were turning non-stop to keep up... Highly recommend ' Reader review ????? ' A tense and twisty ride to the final chapter ... A definite book of the year' Reader review ????? 'A fast-paced action book with lots of twists and turns ' Reader review ????? ' The conclusion was brilliant, intriguing and now I can't wait for the next book! Highly recommended!' Reader review ????? ' Ronson brings the history of the Blitz in London to life through detailed research and compelling storytelling. A must read ' Joanne Kormylo Readers can't put down the John Cook series by Stephen Ronson: ' Thrilling WWII set thriller that has heart-pounding action, but more importantly, a lot of heart ... Completely gripping... A narrative that is as taut as piano wire!.. .Not to be missed if you enjoy action-packed historical thrillers' Reader review ????? ' My God, this was great . It left me with a book hangover. I felt like I was there in 1940s England ... I learned so much from this book... The writing is really 3D. You really feel like you're there. It's very immersive, and I love the witty humour. John Cook is a wonderful character' Reader review ????? ' A gripping World War Two thriller . . . Every shadow hides a potential threat and the tension never lets up. A must read' Reader review ????? 'Ronson delivers a cracking yarn, convincingly told. John Cook is the Jack Reacher of 1940s Britain ' Damien Lewis

He waited half his life for a homecoming, only to discover his home no longer existed. . . . But perhaps he can create a new one. In 1956, more than a decade after the end of World War II, Hans Becker is finally released from a Soviet POW camp and returns to Germany. The reunion is disheartening—his beloved Dresden is largely blackened rubble, and his feelings of disorientation and melancholy hinder his attempt to revive the life—and love—he left behind. Elise, the once delicate teenager whose memory Hans carried in his heart, has, through unspeakable trauma, transformed into a strong, independent woman skeptical of love. Yet just as she and Hans can spot traces of splendor in the ruins and oppression of Iron Curtain–era Dresden, so they each can see flashes of what attracted them to their long-ago sweetheart. But they—and their world—have changed so much. Are they willing to risk everything to seek a new beginning?

The final installment in The Red Cross Orphans series from the Globe & Mail bestselling author! When the war is over, what will remain? With six hard years of war behind her, former nurse Kitty McCarthy should be facing a bright future. But her husband Michael shatters her peace in an instant when he tells her he feels hemmed in by Britain, and wants to return to the wide-open plains of the Canadian west. Before she can process this life-changing news, Michael is gone. It’s not long before Kitty finds herself in the air and on her way to an unknown land. But what begins as a journey to reclaim her husband and restore her marriage, soon becomes a journey to find herself, and this new, liberated and adventurous version of Kitty is like nothing she could have imagined… Readers LOVE The Orphan’s Last Goodbye : 'This is a book that captured my interest from the very beginning to the very end .' ????? 'Wow what an ending to this series. ' ????? 'Truly touching read' ????? 'Oh my, that was so sad yet happy at the same time. This book was so worth the wait!' ????? 'The ending was fantastic ' ???? 'A thrilling end to Kitty's story' ????