The Fateful Voyage

Author: Roger Burnage

Category: Historical Fiction

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Deal starts: December 21, 2024

Deal ends: December 21, 2024

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Afghanistan 1879. Army Captain, Edward Merriman – the Great Grandson of Admiral Sir James Merriman – is fighting for his life. Pinned down by snipers, surrounded by dead and dying men, the chances of surviving the day are looking bleak.With bayonets fixed they make ready for their last stand. The clash of steel on steel and screams of the dying are interrupted by a bugle call and a volley of rifle fire. Major-General Roberts’ army column heading for Kabul arrives just in time to fend off a massacre.Injured and exhausted, Merriman is ordered back to Allahabad where bad news about his family and bride-to-be awaits. With leave to sort his affairs authorised, he heads to Singapore to see his brother and to find a ship bound for Calcutta and onward home to England.He boards the Eastern Light, an iron-built, three-masted barquentine along with some very dubious passengers. Tempers flare as a drunken bully strikes his wife and a Japanese Samurai threatens to remove his head. Merriman takes control of the situation and hopes for an eventless journey. But as the ship enters Pirate infested waters and a storm brews, Merriman has no idea just how much trouble is ahead.Publishers note: Whilst this book is part of the Merriman Chronicles series of books, it can easily be read as a standalone novel. Being set so many years later than the original protagonist (Admiral Sir James Abel Merriman) the family name and good standing is continued, yet follows the path of the Merriman family into a new era and away from The Royal Navy. There are undoubtedly many stories yet to be uncovered. As time, research and funding allows, we can look forward to more adventures of this illustrious and well respected British Family.

Daughters of Eden

Author: Charlotte Bingham

Category: Historical Fiction

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Deal starts: December 20, 2024

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A riveting story of love and loss set in wartime Britain from the million copy and Sunday Times bestselling author Charlotte Bingham, perfect for fans of Louise Douglas and Dinah Jefferies.'One of Britain's most bankable novelists.' THE DAILY EXPRESS'A rip-roaring combination of high romance and breathless excitement' MAIL ON SUNDAY'Compelling.' WOMAN & HOMEAS WAR BREAKS OUT, THE LIVES AND FORTUNES OF FOUR GIRLS WILL BE CHANGED FOREVER...Marjorie, left at a boarding school by her emigrating mother; plain Poppy, pushed into marriage with a mean-spirited aristocrat; Kate, despised by her father, but determined to prove herself; and man-mad Lily, who turns out to be the bravest of them all.That all of them are chosen to work undercover for the espionage unit at a beautiful stately home is a surprise, not least to them. At Eden Park they meet four unusual young men - Eugene, the feckless Irishman; Robert, Kate's brother; and Scott, the undisputed favourite of the unit. Only Jack Ward, the mysterious spymaster, manages to remain aloof as he guides their destinies.They will look back on this time as having felt more alive than ever before...

Lobo

Author: John Deacon

Category: Historical Fiction

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Deal starts: December 19, 2024

Deal ends: December 19, 2024

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Being raised by wolves wasn't a nightmare. It was practice.In this fast-paced Western, a gunslinger with a savage past reluctantly teams up with a young orphan girl to avenge the murder of the padre who saved them both.As Lobo hunts the seven killers, he will uncover long-buried secrets, help a good woman in a bad situation, and maybe even do something a surly loner like Lobo wouldn’t have thought possible… fall in love.Lobo is a classic Western with a touch of romance. It’s perfect for fans of C.J. Petit and R.O. Lane.“John Deacon writes the kind of Westerns I like to read—gritty and fun with lots of heart.” — Don Bentley, New York Times Bestselling author of the Matt Drake series and Tom Clancy Jack Ryan, Jr. novels

The Swordmaster’s Daughter

Author: Terri Green

Category: Historical Fiction

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Deal starts: December 18, 2024

Deal ends: December 18, 2024

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Whitefriars London 1604When her father bans her from fighting after an unfortunate incident with a stray sword, Lucinda Evans is determined to continue fencing. She recruits a small group of women with an urgent need to defend themselves, training them in secret as the Sisters of the Sword. When the Sisters discover that two of their number were victims of the same cruel predator, they set out to bring him to justice, no matter what it takes.Robert McCrae, the infuriatingly attractive heir of a Scottish Lord, cannot fathom why any woman has a need to fight, but when he fails to protect his only sister, he reluctantly seeks Lucinda’s help.Plunged into a murky world of politics and duplicity, they are forced to work together, and faced with impossible choices. Loyalty or duty? Love or justice? The more he pulls, the more she pushes, and despite all of McCrae’s attempts to keep her safe, Lucinda strides on into danger, a danger she must ultimately face on her own.

The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris

Author: Daisy Wood

Category: Historical Fiction

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Deal starts: December 16, 2024

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From an exciting new voice in WWII historical fiction comes a tale of love, loss and a betrayal that echoes through generations…Paris, 1940: War is closing in on the city of love. With his wife forced into hiding, Jacques must stand by and watch as the Nazis take away everything he holds dear. Everything except his last beacon of hope: his beloved bookshop, La Page Cachée.But when a young woman and her child knock on his door one night and beg for refuge, he knows his only option is to risk it all once more to save a life…Modern day: Juliette and her husband have finally made it to France on the romantic getaway of her dreams – but as the days pass, all she discovers is quite how far they’ve grown apart. She’s craving a new adventure, so when she happens across a tiny, abandoned shop with a for-sale sign in the window, it feels fated.And she’s about to learn that the forgotten bookshop hides a lot more than meets the eye…A heartbreaking tale of love and loss in war, perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Jennifer Chiaverini.Readers love The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris:‘Oh my!!! This is one of those books you just can’t put down or stop thinking about. A must read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘One of my favourite reads of the year. The two timelines are seamlessly [woven] together… I loved it!’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘A truly wonderful read that you will not want to put down!’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘This book had me mesmerised from beginning to end. Highly recommended.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘A heck of a good story filled with hope, and heartbreaking at the same time. Brilliantly written!’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Such a stunning read! Five stars.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘A truly riveting read. If you love historical fiction, this one ticks all the boxes. Five out of five!’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????

Black Seagull

Author: Rinat Klein

Category: Historical Fiction

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Deal starts: December 16, 2024

Deal ends: December 16, 2024

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In every family, some secrets are buried deep - until they shape destinies

Black Seagull by Rinat Klein is a sweeping family saga that travels from 1970s Soviet Minsk to modern-day Israel, weaving a powerful tale of love, betrayal, and the unbreakable bonds of family.Galya’s life is shattered when her sister Raya’s choices force the family into painful truths. Decades later, in Israel, Tamara, now a forensic investigator, is forced to confront not only her family’s buried secrets but also her own patterns of love and heartbreak. Drawn to complicated men who echo her family’s unresolved past, Tamara wrestles with a choice: loyalty to her family’s legacy or the chance to forge a new path.Spanning continents and generations, set against the tides of Soviet-era immigration and modern-day Israel, Black Seagull reveals the universal quest for belonging and the sacrifices we make for love and identity. This is a novel for anyone who has ever struggled to balance the pull of family, the desire for self-fulfillment, and the courage to chart one’s own destiny.