Historical Drama

Secrets of the Old Priests is a historical fiction novel set in the heart of Essex, England during the captivating Victorian era. The gripping narrative is ingeniously woven around the imposing, history-infused Fletcher Court estate and the intricate lives that revolve within it. The narrative unfurls with the introduction of Lucy Bellamy, who permeates the world of Sir William Fletcher and his daughter, Alicia, as a governess. Sir William's budding fondness for Lucy culminates in marriage, significantly altering the dynamics at Fletcher Court. Lucy's ascendance to Lady Fletcher stirs a ...

Elizabeth and Gordon Tregowarth begin their married life on Duffield Station in Skippers Canyon in 1887. When tragedy strikes, Elizabeth’s life spirals into an unimaginable horror. The story then jumps a hundred years to the current owners of Duffield Station and follows their turbulent, traumatic and ever changing life on the high country station. A chance discovery, by a visitor to the farm, creates a link to the past. This helps to unravel the mystery of the tragedy that Elizabeth and Gordon suffered hundred years earlier.

Domingo Yáñez is a Chilean writer, a descendant of Arab immigrants, who accidentally discovers a photograph of his grandmother, Amira Hassan. The image clearly shows an advanced pregnancy, one that no one in the family ever knew about. Eager to uncover the truth and find out what happened to that child, he visits his grandmother’s best friend, who will reveal a secret that could change everything. Domingo, meanwhile, is fighting his own personal battles and becomes immersed in a story filled with love, passion, and misfortune—one that leads him to reconsider many aspects of his own ...

Mary, the wife of a prophet, learns from her husband’s dying breath that they owe a substantial debt. She knows that one of the most menacing collectors in the land will use any tactic to secure the money, even ruthlessly enslaving her children as payment. Mary has to heal from grief, protect her children, and navigate ancient Israel during a drought many believed was God’s punishment for worshiping false idols and gods. “The Widow’s Oil” is a historical drama inspired by Biblical passages during the reign of Kings. Mary is pushed to the edge of resolving the debt to save her ...

At the end of a long and useful life, Penelope Keeling's prized possession is The Shell Seekers, painted by her father, and symbolizing her unconventional life, from bohemian childhood to wartime romance. When her grown children learn their grandfather's work is now worth a fortune, each has an idea as to what Penelope should do. But as she recalls the passions, tragedies, and secrets of her life, she knows there is only one answer...and it lies in her heart.

In this engaging 20th Century, Fictional Historical Drama you will follow the fortunes of the wealthy and titled Benbrook family, owners of the grand Cotswold estate known as Allworth Park. You will witness the state of bruising and distress caused by the suicidal death of their children’s tutor, Cynthia Heywood. Miss Heywood, a young, educated girl, is besotted by the lustful advances of Lady Caroline’s handsome young Godson and professional womanizer, Captain Teddy Danvers. Her relationship with long time lesbian lover Herminie Wilson is under threat as the scandalous activities of ...

The Trader of Chicago by H. Wilhelm Starkweather is a psychological fiction novel set in early 20th century Chicago. It captures the tumultuous world of speculative trading and the intricate dynamics of a wealthy family in the Windy City. Gina Brown, a young woman from a small town in Massachusetts, finds herself thrust into the high-stakes world of Chicago's trading floors and social elite. As she navigates the complexities of love, ambition, and familial duty, Gina's journey becomes a riveting exploration of human psychology and societal pressures. A captivating psychological thriller ...

When does legend end and historical fact begin? Meet one special family before you decide. Let this this epic saga of 13th century in Europe and Britain give you food for thought. It was a time of the continuing Inquisition and murder. A time of fear. A time of religious terror, just as in the world today. It is called genocide in this century but the people of that time called it extermination for the people who refuse tot convert to the one universal Church . One family, among the many sects hunted , had been sought for many more centuries history tells us. The Inquisition was historical ...

'Fans of Kitty Neal and Anna Jacobs will love this.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Betrayal cuts deep, but the truth cuts deeper. Daisy loves her sister Verity, but resentment simmers beneath the surface. And who could blame her? Verity has everything Daisy lacks – beauty, poise, charm and, most painfully, their father’s adoration. In contrast, Daisy endures his constant disdain, each look and word a fresh wound. Their father’s sudden death leaves her cast adrift, forcing her into service for a cruel and vindictive employer. After a crisis occurs, homelessness and fear of arrest drive Daisy to seek...

In the treacherous woods of Tate's Hell, a missing child sets off a race against time. Join county sheriff Pratt Harlowe on a heart-pounding search for a missing child in the treacherous woods of Tate's Hell. When a little boy disappears one evening along the shore of the Apalachicola Bay, the tight-knit coastal community is thrown into chaos. As the search intensifies, Harlowe must contend with unpredictable weather, the rugged terrain of Tate's Hell, and small-town politics that threaten to derail his investigation. As the investigation deepens, Harlowe uncovers a web of secrets and lies ...

In every family, some secrets are buried deep - until they shape destinies Tamara Feldman has always played by the rules—until she meets Ephraim Sade. A chance encounter with her ruggedly handsome neighbor ignites a spark she thought had long faded. But Ephraim is more than just a temptation; he's the one man who makes her question everything—her past, her choices, and the life she’s carefully built. As a forensic expert, Tamara is trained to uncover the truth, but when her work leads her to unsettling discoveries about her own family, she realizes that some secrets refuse to stay ...

Following the best-selling novel, The Heartbreak Hotel, Trey, is the much-anticipated sequel in Josh Conley’s emotionally captivating saga of crime drama. Julius, obsessed with revenge for the setup of his cousin Jackson, attempts to kill the person he holds as responsible, Jade. When ambushed in a parking garage, Jade unveils a truth that saves her life, for the moment. Overwhelmed with emotion Julius reveals a truth of his own, that someone close to Jade may be responsible for the murder of their father, Trey. As they search for answers into Trey’s murder, they stumble upon a homeless...

In the early days of submarining, before the Great War, two U.S. submarine disasters riveted the nation as the stories unfolded in local and national newspapers. In Hawaii, the USS F-4 left Honolulu on a routine training run in March 1915 — and disappeared with its crew of 21 men. At Northern California’s Humboldt Bay in December 1916, the USS H-3 crashed onto the sea floor during a treacherous bar crossing attempt and was pinned under roiling surf with its crew of 27. Both rescue attempts would become historic naval events, requiring tremendous courage, innovation, and stamina from all...

North Carolina, 2018: Morgan Christopher's life has been derailed. Taking the fall for a crime she did not commit, her dream of a career in art is put on hold - until a mysterious visitor makes her an offer that will get her released from prison immediately. Her assignment: restore an old post office mural in a sleepy Southern town. Morgan knows nothing about art restoration, but desperate to be free, she accepts. What she finds under the layers of grime is a painting that tells the story of madness, violence, and a conspiracy of small town secrets.

“Acerbic, funny, …a delightfully heightened portrayal of modern society.” Kirkus Reviews Feel the Burn by Carra Roe is a razor-sharp satire that chronicles an affluent, dysfunctional family from New York City as they navigate the treacherous waters of modern American politics. At the center of this darkly comedic tale are three siblings: a populist brother with presidential ambitions, a progressive sister who will stop at nothing to prevent her brother's political ambitions from being realized, and a third sibling intent on keeping the peace. Meanwhile, the family’s fallen patriarch...

Before the Reckoning, there was the Rising. In the wake of the Civil War, the prairie town of Coldwater, Kansas is still finding its shape—restless, divided, and perched on the edge of change. For Will Mertens, a quiet German immigrant carving a life from the unforgiving soil, the war never reached his doorstep—but its consequences are everywhere. When Mary Harper, the defiant daughter of a local matriarch, falls into his life, their union will challenge every unspoken rule of Coldwater’s rigid social order. As the years pass, Will and Mary build something rare: a family, a farm, a ...

In the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands, where mist rolls through ancient glens and loyalties run deep, Alasdair Strathearn fights to reclaim the legacy stolen from his family. Exiled from his ancestral lands as a boy, Alasdair has grown into a fierce leader, determined to unite his fractured clan and restore their honor. But his mission becomes even more dangerous—and deeply personal—when he meets Isobel Kinross, a bold and spirited woman tied to the very family that destroyed his own. Caught between love and loyalty, Isobel is torn. Raised under the shadow of her uncle, the ...

Elaine Littau is the best selling author of ten published books and many magazine and newspaper articles. She is a mentor/coach for other authors and enjoys teaching book marketing techniques as well as public speaking for groups. Many enjoy listening to her humorous take on life. Even the most simple activity takes on a life of it's own when Elaine is involved in the telling of it. Some of her favorite events have been speaking to young people about pursuing their dreams. She has been a church secretary, led women's groups, taught pre-school and Sunday school, and was a mentor for the ...

'Fans of Maeve Binchy and Cathy Kelly will love this.' A story of the aftermath, of picking up the pieces, of finding yourself again and discovering that life isn’t always easy . . . it’s not meant to be, but it can be worth it. Ann Maguire believes that discovering the truth of her past will set her free, but sometimes having all the answers isn’t enough . . . Forced to leave Dublin after her marriage crumbles, Ann returns to her childhood home of Knockmore, to find herself even more isolated than before. Catapulted back to grieving for her parents and the life she once knew, ...

Renowned author Yoel Blum reluctantly agrees to visit his birthplace of Amsterdam to promote his books, despite promising his late mother that he would never return to that city. While touring the Jewish Historical Museum with his wife, Yoel stumbles upon footage portraying prewar Dutch Jewry and is astonished to see the youthful face of his beloved mother staring back at him, posing with his father, his older sister…and an infant he doesn’t recognize.