A Desperate Midwife Bargains with a KingA brave decision begins Margaret’s journey toward a future she does not suspect.After suffering the loss of her first pregnancy, a son and heir, Queen Matilda is once again with child. Overjoyed but cautious of another loss, Henry I, King of England, seeks a skilled midwife to assist his wife throughout her pregnancy and labor. His search leads him to Margaret.Margaret, once a woman of rank and leisure, had been made a slave. The king’s dire need for a midwife gives her the opportunity to escape servitude and return to her high station, but first she must prove her worth.King Henry finds Margaret, who reveals her suspicion that poison caused the queen to lose Henry's heir. Henry orders Margaret to protect the queen. Deliver a healthy heir, and King Henry promises to reward Margaret with the return of her rank, social status,wealth, and an advantageous marriage. If Margaret fails the king, her life will be forfeit.Meanwhile, two men are following Margaret with an eye to marry her.Will Margaret earn her freedom…or face a beheading?Pick up Lady Margaret’s Escape today and experience the perils of being a woman in medieval England. Note:This novel includes the death of an infant, which may a trigger for some readers.**This series utilizes some Old English to better capture the voice of the times. See the glossary for words and terms you might not recognize.**Stores of Henry's Spare Queen:Lady Margaret's Disgrace (Prequel)This BookLady Margaret’s Challenge (Book Two)Lady Margaret’s Future (Book Three)

'Beautifully written and emotionally powerful World War II novel that blends history, courage, sacrifice, and romance into an unforgettable story... The historical detail is vivid and immersive, capturing both the fear of Nazi occupation and the extraordinary bravery of ordinary people willing to risk everything to save others... A moving reminder of the resilience of the human spirit' Reader Review ?????'You have a unique way to escape occupied France... You have a doorway to freedom here. And I think . . . it would be wrong to leave that door closed.'On the border between Nazi-occupied France and Switzerland sits a small hotel. Inside, the staircase marks the divide between the two countries. For some, this staircase will become the difference between life and death... France, 1940: Eloise arrived at the Hotel Cordier several years earlier, in the eastern town of Sainte-Béline, straddling the frontier between Switzerland and France, looking for an escape. But when the Nazis invade, everything changes.Trapped under occupation, Eloise finds herself drawn to the local resistance - and to André, its charismatic leader. André is determined to use the hotel's unique position to save as many refugees fleeing persecution as he can.It doesn't take long before the Germans start closing in. Facing the threat of discovery and the shadows of her past, Eloise must decide how much she is willing to risk to save innocent lives. Even at the cost of her own... Inspired by an incredible true story of tremendous bravery in the face of war, The French Resistance Hotel is a heartbreaking and inspiring novel of the strength of the human spirit in the face of the darkest days of the Second World War. Perfect for fans of Kristin Harmel, Fiona Valpy and Heather Morris.Everyone is gripped by The French Resistance Hotel:'Such a moving story... Such a stunning read. I was so immersed into the time and the characters within. I felt this book with my whole heart. I was right there. I was right in the rooms with them. I was there seeing all these people suffer and wanting so much to fight for them or help them in any way too!' ' Reader Review ?????'A truly heroic love story... It is just simply beautiful' Reader Review ?????'An edge-of-your-seat story of wartime heroism and heartache... I couldn't put it down' Gill Paul'The characters were compelling, the romantic aspect wonderful, and the tension never let up as I raced through the pages' Jill Mansell'A thrilling page-turner charting astonishing female bravery and resilience in an intriguing wartime setting. Gripping and heartfelt. A must-read for historical fiction fans' Annie Lyons'A beautifully written tale of wartime courage and sacrifice, wrapped around an unforgettable love affair' Daisy Wood'What a captivating read... It's hard to put this book down' Reader Review ?????

In Burden of Conscience, the fourth novel in the Collingwood Series, Winson's life is in a tranquil period. However, his family in China is faced with strife, hardship, and a bleak future. Yearning to be reunited with them, Winson is faced with choices that will complicate and endanger the lives of everyone he loves. His mother made him promise not to look back at his life in Hangzhou because his future would be in Canada. But, if he keeps that promise, will his family survive?Conscience is the voice and mirror of our soul. Will a time come when Winson must choose an uncertain direction because his conscience tells him he must?Burden of Conscience is a rich, stirring novel that brings to life the harsh realities of life and death choices that divide nations and humanity. A testament to hope, resilience, and the strength of the human spirit to survive adversity.Fans of Celeste Ng’s Our Missing Hearts and Lisa See’s Lady Tan’s Circle of Women, will enjoy this riveting saga of suspense and love.Reviews of books in this Series:"The Collingwood Series is Canadian historical fiction at its best."–Midwest Book Review"Wide-ranging novels that will provide much food for thought and discussion."–Donovan's Literary Services"Poignant, evocative, and engaging reads…engrossing and elegant."–The Prairies Book ReviewAuthor’s Note: The Collingwood Series should be read in chronological order and not as individual stand-alone titles because of the background of events, characters, and storylines.

In a London that insists women remain quiet, dutiful, and dull, two unlikely conspirators discover a secret that awakens everything society tells them to suppress…Jenny Rosewood – single, clever and nearly thirty, heaven forbid – has long disguised herself as a man to attend nighttime lectures and chase knowledge forbidden to her. But when an accidental alteration of her uncle’s sleeping draught unleashes a dizzying rush of freedom, Jenny sees an opportunity.Together with Gwen Walters, a pharmacist’s wife hidden in her husband’s shadow, they form a covert sisterhood where London’s ladies gather to indulge in their secret tincture under the guise of afternoon tea.Soon, society's most proper ladies are sipping their way toward inspiration, rebellion and risk.Because once women taste freedom, no amount of decorum can force it back in the bottle.Readers love this book:'Completely hooked me from the very start…incredibly empowering…If you love stories of fierce female rebellion, you need to add this to your TBR list immediately' ?????'I absolutely loved this…The plot kept me guessing, and there were plenty of twists to keep me turning the pages…a fantastic read…Highly recommended!' ?????'I loved the mix of mystery, female friendship, and just a touch of romance…kept me hooked from beginning to end'?????'A cracking novel with a gripping plot…never disappoints!' ?????'I loved this book so much…it has it all' ?????

For the Nolan family of East Boston, life on the home front is a different kind of war.June 1941. While the news from Europe remains grim, the future of the Nolan family looks bright.Abby has been accepted to college for the fall, and her twin Thomas is waiting to get on the policeforce. Even their older brother George, who could never keep a job, has finally found steady workas a truck driver.Like every summer, they go to their cottage on nearby Point Shirley, only this year feels different.The Depression has forced many residents to sell, and a lot of their friends have grown up andmoved away. Beyond that, there is uneasiness in the air as the Army builds a gun battery on thebackshore and fighter planes do maneuvers over the harbor.They all try to make the best of it, but it’s an anxious time, and tensions are high. When Thomasbecomes a guard at the shipyard, it puts him at odds with his father, who is a union crane operator.George’s reckless behavior finally catches up to him, causing their mother to drink too much. Abbyseems the only one who will get through the summer unscathed until she finds out the guy she likeswill soon be gone.The family has always had its problems, but the world is in crisis, and people are on edge. And asthe country creeps closer to war, the Nolans struggle to stay together."Cullen delivers a novel that's fast-moving, fresh, and imbued with the best of old-fashioned storytelling, too. Let him take you back in time to that moment when the future of the world and every life in it hung in precarious balance.”? William Martin, New York Times bestselling author of Cape Cod and Bound for Gold“Depicting WWII through the prism of blue-collar East Boston, Jonathan Cullen’s THE LAST HAPPY SUMMER tells the story of the Nolan family as they face the first winds of the oncoming conflict. Unique, dramatic, and well-told.”—Mark Sullivan, #1 bestselling author of “Beneath a Scarlet Sky” and “All the Glimmering Stars”

A World War II historical novel based on the author's firsthand experiences growing up in Germany under the Third Reich.Berlin, Germany, 1940.Ten-year-old Karl Veth has an insatiable curiosity and a habit of asking questions. Unfortunately, he is growing up in Nazi Germany, where questioning authority can be dangerous.At school, Karl and his classmates are taught loyalty to Hitler above all else. Teachers encourage children to report parents, neighbors, and anyone who fails to embrace the Nazi regime. Like every German boy his age, Karl is required to join the Jungvolk, the junior branch of the Hitler Youth, where discipline, obedience, and propaganda become part of everyday life.But at home, Karl hears a very different perspective.His father, and his grandfather - a retired Prussian officer, quietly challenge the beliefs being forced upon an entire generation. Rather than telling Karl what to think, they teach him how to think, encouraging him to question, reason, and draw his own conclusions, even when those conclusions could place him in danger.As war closes in and Germany changes around him, Karl must decide which lessons to believe. The choices he makes as a young boy will shape the man he becomes and determine his path through one of history's darkest chapters.Based on the author's own experiences growing up under the Third Reich, Children To A Degree offers a rare and deeply personal look at life inside Nazi Germany through the eyes of a boy learning that the greatest act of courage is often simply thinking for yourself.Continue Karl's extraordinary journey in Loyal To A Degree, where the fall of Berlin forces him to confront impossible choices between duty, survival, and consciencePerfect for readers of The Book Thief, All the Light We Cannot See, Beneath a Scarlet Sky, and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.