Genres: Historical Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

In 1672, Sarah Solart Poole Good and Ann Carr Putnam begin life on seemingly equal footing—both daughters of well-off families in colonial Massachusetts. But as the years pass, their fortunes diverge. Sarah’s life spirals into poverty, homelessness, and mental distress. Ann marries into wealth and stability, becoming the wife of Thomas Putnam, the Younger, heir to one of Salem Village’s most powerful families. Yet even privilege cannot shield the Putnams from misfortune. Thomas is disinherited in favor of his younger brother, and Ann’s expected inheritance proves meager. By 1692, their lives are simmering with disappointment and resentment. Then the witchcraft hysteria begins. In February, their daughter—Ann Putnam, the Younger—is struck by strange fits. She claims Sarah Good is tormenting her with witchcraft. Her father, Thomas, publicly accuses Sarah of witchcraft. In June, Sarah Good is convicted. By July, she is hanged.

Genres: Historical Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

In 1790 the United States has a new Constitution. George Washington presides as the first elected president. Abroad, France and Britain are at war. And by 1795 seafaring Americans are accosted on the high seas by French privateers and British naval ships. Tensions rise as American merchants continue to trade. Among them, Hasket Derby and Captain George Crowninshield acquire wealth and build maritime empires while their sons and other adventurous young men take risks on the high seas and in the exotic ports at Isle de France, India, and China dodging accidents, disease, British warships and French privateers. A rich cargo, the turn of a card, or an unlucky storm can make or break a young man’s career. But men like Nath Silsbee fight for the chance to make their fortune and become part of America’s promise. Women are equally determined and adventurous. Orphaned Lizzie Rowell takes a job at...

Genres: Historical Fiction

Three Weddings — Two Rival Families Richard Derby, a young man of modest prospects, made his living at sea until he retired to establish a merchant house. With one exception, his sons followed in his footsteps. Hasket Derby remained in Salem learning the business. Richard’s daughter Mary married George Crowninshield; his son Hasket married George’s sister Eliza. Against the backdrop of tensions between Great Britain and her American colonies, George and Hasket built their trading empires. After Americans gained independence in 1783, their sons sailed everywhere trade took place from the West Indies to the Baltic Sea, from Isle de France to Batavia, India, and China. Inspired by true events, this is the story of two rival families who made their fortunes in the new United States of America.

Genres: Historical Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Seventh century Northumbria, the damp kingdom north of the River Humber, is a land dominated by ambitious kings and conflicting gods struggling for dominance. Four royal women using their wits and charm guide the warring kingdoms into the new Christian age. Queen Ethelberga encourages Edwin of Northumbria to convert to Christianity. Abbess Hild becomes the most powerful female church leader in Northumbria and sponsors the great Synod of Whitby at her abbey. Princess Enfleda weds King Oswy of Northumbria and supports the young church. Her daughter, the Abbess Elfleda, brings together one united Church in Northumbria.

Genres: Historical Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

In late 19th century British Calcutta, Mary Pigot became Lady Superintendent of the Scottish Female Mission with a commitment to the students and staff under her supervision. Sometimes she overstepped her place within the Scottish Mission. Occasionally she lost her temper. Gossip said Mary spent too much time with a married male missionary. Rumors said she privately entertained an Indian barrister. Nevertheless, Mary’s position remained secure until Reverend William Hastie became head of the Scottish Mission in 1879. Hastie disliked Mary’s independent stance. He listened to rumors and gossip. In 1882, Mary Pigot lost her position. But instead of accepting her fate, Mary Pigot asserted her legal rights and sued William Hastie for libel. Based on trial transcripts and newspaper reports, Two Coins is a nineteenth century legal saga stretching from the judicial courts of nineteenth century British Calcutta to the church courts of Edinburgh, Scotland. Who will prevail in...

Genres: Historical Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Born in British India to an itinerant Sanskrit scholar, Rama defied social boundaries to recite the sacred legends. Eventually, she appeared before a panel of experts in British Calcutta, earned the title Pandita, and became a public lecturer until she married. As a widow, Rama returned to her profession before traveling to England for further education at Cheltenham. While there, Rama accepted Christian baptism. Rama continued on to America where she raised funds for her still-existing ashram near Pune, India. Rama’s Labyrinth is the true inspirational story of one woman’s quest for self-discovery and spiritual growth.