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Cast Two Shadows: The American Revolution in the South (Great Episodes)
By Ann Rinaldi. 1998
A Summer of Kings
By Han Nolan. 2006
It's 1963 and fourteen-year-old Esther Young is looking for excitement. Cursed with a lack of talent in a family filled…
with artistic types, Esther vows to get some attention by initiating a summer romance with a black teen accused of murdering a white man in Alabama. King-Roy Johnson shows up on Esther's doorstep that summer, an angry young man who feels betrayed by the nonviolent teachings of Martin Luther King Jr. Sent north by his mother to escape a lynch mob, he meets a follower of Malcolm X's who uses radical teachings about black revolution to fuel King-Roy's anger and frustration. But with each other's help, both Esther and King-Roy learn the true nature of integrity and find the power to stand up for what is right and true. National Book Award-winning author Han Nolan brings readers a bold new voice--by turns funny and poignant, innocent and worldly--in this powerful coming-of-age story set during the turbulent struggle for civil rights.Pocahontas
By Joseph Bruchac. 2003
In 1607, when John Smith and his "Coatmen" arrive in Powhatan to begin settling the colony of Virginia, their relations…
with the village's inhabitants are anything but warm. Pocahontas, the beloved daughter of the Powhatan chief, is just eleven, but this astute young girl plays a fateful, peaceful role in the destinies of two peoples.Drawing from the personal journals of John Smith, American Book Award winner Joseph Bruchac reveals an important chapter of history through the eyes of two legendary figures.Includes an afterword, a glossary, and other historical context.Girl on a Plane
By Miriam Moss. 2016
Bahrain, 1970. After a summer spent with her family, fifteen-year-old Anna is flying back to boarding school in England when…
her plane is hijacked by Palestinian terrorists and taken to the Jordanian desert. Demands are issued. If they are not met, the terrorists will blow up the plane, killing all hostages. The heat becomes unbearable; food and water supplies dwindle. All alone, Anna begins to face the possibility that she may never see her family again. Inspired by true events in the author's life, this is a story about ordinary people facing agonizing horror with courage and resilience. Includes Q&A with the author.New Boy
By Julian Houston. 2005
"This is history without the sensationalism, in which small acts of resistance eventually change the rules."-New York Times Book Review…
"The strong cast of characters, steady progression of events, realistic dialogue, historical facts, touch of romance, and coming-of-age awareness and reflection will appeal to readers."-School Library Journal In this compelling debut novel, a sixteen-year-old African American boy discovers the world-and himself-when he integrates an all-white boarding school in the 1950s.The Broken Lands
By Kate Milford, Andrea Offermann. 2012
A crossroads can be a place of great power. So begins this deliciously spine-tingling prequel to Kate Milford's The Boneshaker,…
set in the colorful world of nineteenth-century Coney Island and New York City. Few crossroads compare to the one being formed by the Brooklyn Bridge and the East River, and as the bridge's construction progresses, forces of unimaginable evil seek to bend that power to their advantage. Only two orphans with unusual skills stand in their way. Can the teenagers Sam, a card sharp, and Jin, a fireworks expert, stop them before it's too late? Here is a richly textured, slow-burning thriller about friendship, courage, and the age-old fight between good and evil.The Physician (The Cole Trilogy #1)
By Noah Gordon. 1986
Now a major motion picture: Noah Gordon's beloved masterwork--read by millions in thirty-five countries In eleventh-century London, a child holds…
the hand of his dying mother and is terrified, aware something is taking her. Orphaned and given to an itinerant barber-surgeon, Rob Cole becomes a fast-talking swindler, peddling a worthless medicine. But as he matures, his strange gift--an acute sensitivity to impending death--never leaves him, and he yearns to become a healer.Arab madrassas are the only authentic medical schools, and he makes his perilous way to Persia. Christians are barred from Muslim schools, but claiming he is a Jew, he studies under the world's most renowned physician, Avicenna. How the woman who is his great love struggles against her only rival--medicine--makes a riveting modern classic.The Physician is the first book in Noah Gordon's Dr. Robert Cole trilogy, which continues with Shaman and concludes with Matters of Choice.A special three-in-one edition of Sue Harrison's mythic and memorable Ivory Carver TrilogyIn Mother Earth Father Sky, it's 7056 BC,…
a time before history. On the first day that Chagak's womanhood is acknowledged within her Aleut tribe, she unexpectedly finds herself betrothed to Seal Stalker, the most promising young hunter in the village. A bright future lies ahead of Chagak--but in one violent moment, she loses her entire way of life. Left with her infant brother, Pup, and only a birdskin parka for warmth, Chagak sets out across the icy waters on a quest for survival and revenge.In My Sister the Moon, Gray Bird wanted only sons. His daughter, Kiin, would have been killed at birth to make way for a male heir if not for the tribal chief, Kayugh, who claimed the infant as a future wife for one of his two young sons. Sixteen years later, Kiin is caught between the two brothers: one to whom she is promised, the other whom she desires. But the evil spawned by her own family takes her far from her people to a place where savage cruelties, love, and fate will strengthen and change her, and lead her to her ultimate destiny.And in Brother Wind, in the tribe of the First Men, courageous, beautiful Kiin, an accomplished ivory carver, is finally content with her hard-won life, which includes twin sons and a loving warrior husband. When she is suddenly pulled back into her nightmarish former existence as slave to the Raven, shaman of the Walrus People, her husband's brother, Samiq, vows to bring her back to their tribe. Across the land, Kukutux, the wife of a Whale Hunter, finds the loss of her husband and the hostility of her clan too much to bear. The lives of Kiin, Samiq, and Kukutux, and the paths of their tribesmen will converge in a final dramatic confrontation that tests the strength of their hearts and spirits against the cruelty of man, nature, and fate.The Outlaw's Daughter
By Paul Lederer. 2014
In search of a kidnapped boy, a gunslinger takes a young girl along for the rideRain looms over the prairie…
when Matt Holiday sees a gang of horsemen abduct the boy. The only man who could have kidnapped young Will Waverly is his father, an outlaw who rightfully belongs in prison. Holiday agrees to rescue Will, but the family demands he take something along: Will's spirited sister Serenity, whose beauty disguises one of the fastest guns in the west.Although the girl's presence irritates him, Matt cannot deny she's a crack shot. But can he trust her? The boy isn't the only thing missing: $20,000 in gold is gone, too, and there is no telling what the outlaw's daughter will do to get her hands on it.The Hunting Ground
By J. Robert Janes. 2013
In the wake of World War II, a Frenchwoman learns to live for vengeanceIn Zurich, a frail young woman sits…
down in a café. On her arm is a tattooed number--a souvenir from her time in Bergen-Belsen. As far as the French government is concerned, she is a dead woman, a casualty of the concentration camps. But after a narrow escape, Lily de St-Germain is back, and ready to take revenge on everyone who buried her. When the war started, Lily fled the countryside for Paris, hoping to convince her husband to abandon his work at the Louvre and help get their children to safety in England. There she found him in the arms of her sister, a betrayal that pushed her into the ranks of the Résistance--that fearful band of partisans who taught her to kill, and forced her to survive. The war may end in 1945, but Lily's battle will have only just begun.Awakening the Duchess (Mills And Boon Historical Ser.)
By Eva Shepherd. 2020
A marriage of convenience…and unexpected desiresIf Oliver Huntsbury, Duke of Somerfeld, hadn’t burst into Arabella van Haven’s backstage dressing room,…
her father would not have been able to blackmail them into marriage. His wealth has finally secured her a titled husband! Arabella is determined to be a wife in name only, their marriage unconsummated. But once they’re alone together, she knows this experienced, seductive, charming man could undermine her resolve so easily…Harlequin Desire April 2020 - Box Set 2 of 2
By Katherine Garbera, Janice Maynard, Jessica Lemmon. 2020
Do you love stories with sexy, romantic heroes who have it all—wealth, status, and incredibly good looks? Harlequin® Desire brings…
you all this and more with these three new full-length titles in one collection!#2726 TOO TEXAN TO TAMETexas Cattleman’s Club: Inheritanceby Janice MaynardBrooding rancher Vaughn Blackwood thought he left Royal, Texas — and the memories of the woman who walked away — behind him for good. But a temporary homecoming reconnects him with Brielle Gunderson…and much more. Can this Texan finally be tamed?#2728 ONE WILD KISSKiss and Tellby Jessica LemmonExecutive assistant Addison Abrams vows to get over her crush on boss Brannon Knox, but he has other plans. Soon an unexpected road trip leads to a red-hot fling that leaves them both reeling. But as Addison’s feelings only grow, one kiss might not be enough…#2730 HER ONE NIGHT PROPOSALOne Nightby Katherina GarberaAsking a stranger, especially one as successful and handsome as Zac Bisset, to be her last-minute wedding date is unexpected for straitlaced Iris Collins. So is giving in to their attraction. But as their feelings explode, so does a family scandal that could ruin everything…Look for Harlequin® Desire’s April 2020 Box Set 1 of 2, filled with even more scandalous stories and powerful heroes!Fortune's Greatest Risk (The Fortunes of Texas: Rambling Rose #4)
By Marie Ferrarella. 2020
The stakes are high for this would-be dad…CAUTION: TROUBLE AHEADContractor Dillon Fortune wasn’t always so cautious. But as a teenager,…
impulse led to an unexpected pregnancy and a daughter he was never allowed to know. Now he guards his heart against all advances. If only free-spirited spa manager Hailey Miller wasn’t so hard to resist! Her sunny optimism is contagious, making Dillon dare to dream about a happily-ever-after for himself. When his secret child resurfaces, however, all bets may be off…USA TODAY bestselling authorHarlequin Desire April 2020 - Box Set 1 of 2
By Brenda Jackson, Jules Bennett, Joss Wood. 2020
Do you love stories with sexy, romantic heroes who have it all—wealth, status, and incredibly good looks? Harlequin® Desire brings…
you all this and more with these three new full-length titles in one collection! #2725 SEDUCED BY A STEELEForged of Steeleby Brenda JacksonWhen billionaire bad boy Mercury Steele discovers his car is stolen, he’s even more shocked to find out who’s in the driver’s seat — the mysterious beauty Sloan Donahue. As desire — and secrets — build between them, has this Steele man finally met his match?#2727 AN UNEXPECTED SCANDALLockwood Lightningby Jules BennettArchitect Silvia Lane never mixed business with pleasure…until she met resort owner Nick Campbell. And talk about entanglements: their passionate night soon leads to a baby bombshell. As Nick’s life is rocked by another surprise…can these two make one night last a lifetime?#2729 TEMPTATION AT HIS DOORMurphy Internationalby Joss WoodWhen widower and wealthy art auctioneer Ronan Murphy puts out a call for a nanny to look after his two children, he isn’t expecting the irresistible Joa Jones to come knocking. And vowing to ignore the desire between them proves more difficult than either imagined…Look for Harlequin® Desire’s April 2020 Box Set 2 of 2, filled with even more scandalous stories and powerful heroes!Compromised into Marriage (Mills And Boon Historical Ser.)
By Liz Tyner. 2020
“I plan to embrace life…not a husband.”Vivian Darius intends to waltz, attend soirées and put the last years of serious…
illness behind her. She’s been in the shadows, although since Lord Everleigh’s entrancing kiss she’s started living again. The troubled lone wolf is believed to have no heart, so why is she finding resisting him so hard? But when their secret tryst in a carriage is discovered, for the sake of her reputation they must wed! “What I love about Ms Tyner’s work [is that] she takes what is a very basic trope and storyline and gives it a twist and it ends up being fresh and new… A lovely and original romance … Imaginative and complex.”— Chicks, Rogues and Scandals on To Win a Wallflower“This is a wonderfully, entertaining and original story… This is definitely a page-turner.”— Chicks, Rogues and Scandals on Saying I Do to the ScoundrelShe makes him wantto break the rules…He’s back in town…and back in her bed?Rancher Vaughn Blackwood is only back home…
in Royal, Texas, for his sister’s wedding. Then he runs into Brielle Gunderson—and learns he’s the father of her baby. A fake engagement would secure his newfound daughter’s claim to the Blackwood legacy. But Brie has doubts about the plan even as their passion reignites. Can Vaughn change…or will Brie become the girl who got away—twice?USA TODAY Bestselling AuthorRedeeming the Reclusive Earl (Mills And Boon Historical Ser.)
By Virginia Heath. 2020
His heart is a fortress.And she’s trespassing!After losing all he holds dear in a horrific fire, Max Aldersley, Earl of…
Rivenhall, shuns the world—until he catches Effie Nithercott digging holes on his estate! He banishes the intrepid archaeologist and the unsettled feelings she rouses within him. But she returns even more determined and infuriatingly desirable than before! He wonders just how deep she’s prepared to dig—so far she’ll reach the man beneath his scars?“Just when I thought that Virginia Heath had reached her pinnacle with sexy and swoon-worthy heroes she pulls a stunner… I have said it before, but I am going to say it again; that Ms Heath really does have a gift with writing.”— Chicks, Rogues and Scandals on The Disgraceful Lord Gray“Virginia Heath’s books get better and better. She is an automatic buy for me. If you haven’t read her books, I highly recommend them.”— Geeky Blogger’s Book Blog on The Uncompromising Lord FlintHarlequin Historical April 2020 - Box Set 1 of 2
By Ann Lethbridge, Liz Tyner, Virginia Heath. 2020
Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders and muscled Viking warriors? Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles…
in one collection! REDEEMING THE RECLUSIVE EARLBy Virginia Heath(Regency)Earl Max Aldersley shuns the world, until he catches archaeologist Effie digging holes on his estate. Can he resist her trespassing over the fortress of his heart…?THE MATCHMAKER AND THE DUKEBy Ann Lethbridge(Regency)Matchmaker Amelia has high aspirations for her debutantes. When the elusive Duke of Stone, who once broke her heart, shows interest, is it in the young women… or in her?COMPROMISED INTO MARRIAGEBy Liz Tyner(Regency)After a troubled past, Vivian plans to embrace life — not a husband. But when her secret tryst with brooding Lord Everleigh is discovered, they must marry to save her reputation!Look for Harlequin® Historical’s April 2020 Box Set 2 of 2, filled with even more timeless love stories!Shalako/Catlow
By Louis L'Amour. 1963
ShalakoHe was a white man as cunning as any Indian, a loner who trusted in nothing but his weapon and…
his horse. But then Shalako came across a European hunting party, and a brave and beautiful woman, stranded and defenseless in the Sonoran Desert--the Apaches' killing ground. Shalako knew he had to stay and help them survive. For somewhere out there a deadly Apache warrior had the worst kind of death in mind for them all.CatlowBen Cowan and Bijah Catlow had been friends since they were boys. By the time they became men, Catlow was an outlaw and Cowan a U.S. marshal. So when his old friend rode to Mexico to pull the biggest robbery of his career, it became Ben's job to hunt him down. But south of the border, Ben meets beautiful Rosita Calderon, whose presence complicates an already dangerous situation. And soon Ben realizes that the price of getting Catlow home may be more than he's willing to pay.From the Paperback edition.A Daughter's Courage: An utterly heartbreaking novel of family secrets, tragedy and love
By Renita D'Silva. 2017
How much would you sacrifice to save your family?1929. When a passionate love affair threatens to leave Lucy in disgrace,…
she chooses a respectable marriage over a life of shame. With her husband, coffee-plantation-owner James, she travels to her new home in India, leaving her troubled past behind her. Everything in India is new to Lucy, from the jewel-coloured fabrics to the exotic spices. When her path crosses that of Gowri, a young woman who tends the temple on the plantation’s edge, Lucy is curious to find out more about her, and the events that lead her to live in isolation from her family… Now. With her career in shatters and her heart broken by the man she thought was her future, Kavya flees from bustling Mumbai to her home town. A crumbling temple has been discovered in a village nearby, and with it letters detailing its tragic history – desperate pleas from a young woman called Gowri. As Kavya learns of Gowri and Lucy’s painful story, she begins to understand the terrible sacrifices that were made and the decision the two women took that changed their lives forever. Can the secrets of the past help Kavya to rebuild her life? A breath-taking journey through the rolling hills of India, deep into the secrets hidden within a family. For fans of Santa Montefiore, Dinah Jefferies and Victoria Hislop.Read what everyone is saying about A Daughter’s Courage:‘WOW!!… I was absolutely blown away by this book and couldn’t put it down. I’m going straight to Amazon to buy another book by Renita D’Silva – I need more! Just incredible… this is an absolutely stunning book which I can’t praise enough.’ Roxanne Starr, 5 stars‘So compelling I literally didn’t want to put it down… A sheer joy to read and I am putting myself out on a limb by saying this is the best book I have read in this genre this year… A truly outstanding book.’ Best Crime Books and More, 5 stars‘Every now and again a book comes along that I can't stop thinking about long after I've turned the last page. A Daughter's Courage was one of those books… An absolutely beautiful story… I really can't say anything that will adequately describe how much I enjoyed this book so I will just say that I highly recommend it… I loved every minute of it.’ Twin Spin, 5 stars‘Renita D’Silva has done it again… Truly sensational story… Stunning… Remarkable and overwhelming… Renita’s words are like liquid gold… This book even took over my dreams. My mind was completely mesmerised… I cannot recommend this book enough.’ Little Miss No Sleep, 5 stars‘Heartrending... beautiful... a dream... I did not just love this book, I actually LIVED it. A Daughter's Courage is one of the most beautiful books I've ever read.’ Relax and Read Book Reviews, 5 stars‘A story that will keep resonating in my head and heart for a long time… It swept me away… I cannot do anything but have praise…