The Girl Who Risked It All

Author: Kate Hewitt

Category: Historical Fiction

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“Quickly, you must help me!” Hannah gasps, her hands shaking. “The Nazis are going to take the children at daybreak, and we must find a way to save them…”France, 1939: When Jewish refugee Hannah Lerner and her beloved younger sister Lotte arrive in a small French town, Hannah promises her that they will never be separated, no matter what…But when a children’s home offers refuge only to Lotte, Hannah knows that to keep her sister safe, she must let her go. Terrified and alone, Hannah soon meets Michel, a charming Frenchman who welcomes her into his family home. As the weeks pass, his warm smile and deep brown eyes make her trust in kindness again.When Michel is sent to the frontlines, Hannah’s heart shatters once more. And when a local Nazi officer identifies her as Jewish, she knows she has precious time to flee. Travelling south with nothing left to lose, she works with the Resistance, determined to do what is right.Through her network, Hannah hears of a plot that puts her sister and many other innocent lives in danger. But with time running out and her own life at risk, how far is Hannah prepared to go to save those she loves most?The next book in the Emerald Sisters series tells a gripping and heart-wrenching story of courage, second chances and finding love, even in the darkest of times. Perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Kate Quinn and The Nightingale.Readers love The Girl Who Risked It All:“Keep tissues nearby!... Made me feel so many feelings… Amazing.” Goodreads reviewer ?????“Gripped me, made my heart race and my breathing stop… Heartbreaking… 5 stars and more.” Inspiredbypmdd ?????“Heartbreaking… Left me breathless and on the edge of my seat… Wonderful.” Goodreads reviewer ?????“Swept me away, unable to put the book down… Gripping… Fantastic.” Goodreads reviewer ?????“Put aside some tissues before reading!… I am still thinking about it.” Leannebookstagram ?????“Had me turning the pages, my heart thumping…. Beautiful.” Romance Book Haven ?????“Unforgettable… Heartbreaking… Will take your breath away… Outstanding.” Bookish Jottings“Oh wow… Heartbreaking and tough to put down.” Goodreads reviewer ?????“Will leave an imprint on your heart… I was hooked.” lindasreading corner“Amazing… My heart was broken.” PageTurners ?????“My favorite book yet!... Brilliant… It broke my heart.” @reallyslowreader“A truly fantastic read!... Emotional… Beautiful.” Goodreads reviewer ?????

When the Tamarind Tree Blooms

Author: Elaine Russell

Category: Historical Fiction

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Geneviève Dubois, half-Lao/half-French, turns eighteen and leaves the French orphanage where she has been trapped for fourteen unhappy years. She is determined to uncover the story of her parents and locate her missing twin brother. Stepping into the deeply divided world of 1931 French colonial Laos, she finds neither French colons nor native Lao readily accept her mixed heritage. Even falling in love is fraught with the cultural restrictions of two dissonant societies. Where does she fit in?

Justina: Daughter of Spartacus

Author: Ryan Lew

Category: Historical Fiction

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THE STORY ROME NEVER WANTED TO BE REVEALED. For two thousand years, the rise and fall of Julius Caesar has captivated the world. All know his name. Few know the truth.
Love. Honor. Treachery. Justina. A name lost to history. A young girl, barely a woman, raised in the Roman elite. When her true identity is discovered, the revelation will send her world spinning and propel her down a path toward her destiny...and Caesar. With enemies and lies encompassing her entire existence, her true past will determine her incredible future and that of the entire Republic.
Power. Secrets. Betrayal. While Caesar builds his power in Rome, weaving a web of spies and alliances, one young girl's fate is on a collision course with his own. Rome's biggest challenge of the past 20 years came from a man known as Spartacus. Now, his unknown daughter threatens all that Rome has built.
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Justina: Daughter of Spartacus is the first book in the epic Justina Saga. The story continues in Justina: Rebels of Rome: Part I and Justina: Rebels of Rome: Part II, both now available!

The Grand Masquerade

Author: Amanda Hughes

Category: Historical Fiction

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For readers who like historical fiction with a bit of a love story.

It is a life built on secrets, lust, and lies, and Sydnee Sauveterre is at the center of the charade. Used as a source of income at a stand on the Natchez Trace, she escapes at a young age to start a new life in Louisiana. Gifted with visions and a knowledge of Hoodoo, Sydnee must find her way through the quagmire of danger and deceit that is 19th Century New Orleans.She bands together with four friends to create an illusion within the elegant, high society of the Louisiana Creole. It is a risky charade meant to fulfill their secret desires, and Sydnee gambles everything, including love, to lead this double life. Will she survive the grand masquerade?"Once again Amanda Hughes splashes the pages with gritty adventure and love stories about audacious women in the past. Her page-turning tales will keep you on the edge of your seat as you take wild rides through dramatic and dazzling periods of history."

Marbeck and the Double Dealer

Author: John Pilkington

Category: Historical Fiction

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‘A seventeenth century James Bond... a gripping, entertaining page-turner.’ Booklist

England, 1600.

In the twilight years of Queen Elizabeth’s reign the nation is at war on two fronts, and fears of a Spanish invasion are never far away.

In this febrile atmosphere, spymaster Sir Robert Cecil calls in Martin Marbeck – his best, if most undisciplined agent – to unmask a double agent who is feeding secrets to the enemy. Marbeck has been under a cloud since a failed mission in Flanders, and is eager to be on the trail.

But the traitor - codename Mulberry – proves maddeningly elusive. Soon Marbeck must leave England for France and venture into the lion’s den, following a tortuous path that winds back to London. With the help of his fellow-agent, the unruly Joseph Gifford, a trap is laid to ensnare Mulberry - with deadly and unforeseen results.

The spy network has been compromised, which means all intelligence reports could be suspect, and the nation in grave danger. So Marbeck must use all his skills to confront the secret forces of the mighty Spanish empire, which pits him against the cleverest and most ruthless opponent he has ever faced.

John Pilkington was born in Preston, into one of the oldest Lancashire families. He writes historical fiction as well as drama which has been adapted for radio, theatre and tv. He is the author of the Thomas the Falconer Mystery series.

Praise for John Pilkington:

'Away from the corruption of London and no longer a Justice, but that doesn’t stop Belstrang uncovering dark deeds in this Jacobean thriller. A joy from mysterious beginnings to a satisfying conclusion by a master storyteller.' Paul Walker

'In The Witching Pool, John Pilkington once again puts us in the amiable company of retired Jacobean Justice, Robert Belstrang, familiar from his earlier historical thriller Legacy. In this adventure, Belstrang forsakes the mean streets of London in the aftermath of the Gunpowder Plot, for the rural byways of Worcestershire nearer home. But instead of treason, he finds himself confronted with murder, witchcraft, unmentionable crimes and a quest for legendary gold. Breath-takingly tense and gripping. Simply impossible to put down.' Peter Tonkin

'A wonderfully humane, and all-too human, central character.' Roger Morris

‘A sturdy and entertaining historical for fans of Elizabethan mysteries.’ Library Journal

‘Pilkington’s third Thomas the Falconer historical offers a real treat… This tale gives an authentic sense of Elizabethan life’s visceral side with all its lawlessness and brutality, including a climactic battle.’ Publishers Weekly

'The story moves at a great pace… it made a welcome change to discover Elizabethan England through the eyes of a lesser mortal.' The Historical Novels Review

‘A spellbinding journey through the stinking slums and glittering palaces of Jacobean England.’ Steven Veerapen

‘Pilkington introduces an intriguing new hero in the dashing Marbeck.’ Kirkus Reviews

The Secret Hotel in Berlin

Author: Catherine Hokin

Category: Historical Fiction

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Berlin, 1944. ‘It is a great honour to have you here, Herr Hitler.’ Lili doesn’t stumble over the lie, her hand steady as she pours champagne. Everything must be perfect, no one can suspect a thing…Lili Rodenberg and her husband Marius run the Edel, Berlin’s most glamorous hotel. For its wealthy guests, it is an escape from the destruction outside, with its elegant piano bar and fine amber brandy. But Lili is Jewish, a secret she is terrified will end in tragedy for her and their beloved little girl.Lili’s only choice is to hide in plain sight, her heart racing each time uniformed officers step through the Edel’s grand entrance. As Berlin becomes a more frightening place, Lili pleads with her husband to help shelter those in danger but Marius is adamant: he will not risk the lives of his wife and daughter. Until the day he is called to the front – and goes missing in action.Left in sole charge of the Edel, a heartbroken Lili fixes her smile as she serves men who would have her killed in an instant if they knew the truth. She decides she must fight back, hiding Jews in the hotel’s wine cellar before moving them to safety. Though she is seized with terror, it gives her the strength to carry on.But her courage catches the attention of the Resistance. What they ask of her is impossible.Lili has protected her daughter by living a life full of secrets. Can she risk it all now and put her child in danger for the sake of her country?An absolutely unforgettable and heartbreaking story of bravery, love and sacrifice that will keep you turning the pages and reaching for the tissues. Fans of The Nightingale and The Book of Lost Names will be swept away by this stunning novel.Readers are loving The Secret Hotel in Berlin:‘A masterpiece… vivid… mesmerizing… gripping and immersive. Keeps the reader thoroughly engaged from start to finish. If I could, I would give this book ten stars. It is a captivating read that lingers in your thoughts long after you’ve turned the last page.’ Goodreads reviewer ?????‘Wow wow wow!! Absolutely unforgettable and heartbreaking… I flew through [the pages] in two sittings! What a heart pounder!!’ Goodreads reviewer‘I completely lost track of time as I was pulled into this story, flipping through the pages at such a rapid speed that I couldn’t stop reading.’ Diane.likes.to.read ?????‘I felt myself flying through the book as I had to know what happened… All the stars and more… Superb.’ Kelly Lacey ?????‘I cried buckets… Heartbreaking… This one will have you on the edge of your seat.’ NetGalley reviewer ?????‘Fantastic… I read long into the night… Unforgettable.’ Goodreads reviewer ?????‘Beautiful… Unforgettable… Stunning. I cannot recommend the book highly enough.’ Christian Novel Review ?????‘Oh, my heart!...Made me want to cry buckets… Uplifting.’ Vegan Book Blogger ?????‘Powerful… Inspirational… I read in just two sittings.’ Christian Bookaholic ?????‘Incredible… I felt like I had been taken on a rollercoaster of a journey packed full of emotions… I could picture everything so clearly in my mind… Stunning.’ Shaz’s Book Blog‘My heart broke… Beautiful… I was captivated from the very first page.’ Page Turners ?????‘You will not be able to put [it] down! Heart-wrenching.’ shivar_anne ?????