In a world where myth and reality entwine, the enchanted archipelago near Orange Island holds ancient secrets, whispered tales of a magical life, and the promise of a hidden gateway to a mystical kingdom. Drawn by Ponce de Leons' fables, alchemists and scholars from distant lands erected a castle of enchanted coral, aligned perfectly with the stars, intent on unlocking the mythical gate. For &lr
Fjordland is set in the early tenth century, modern Scandinavia - in today's terms, grounded in mythic tradition. Arvid Björnsätre is a Northman from Borgund, who receives a summon, a mission not less than confronting and transforming the world, from Gånge-Rolv, the formidable leader of the Northmen winter settlements. The tale captures the voyage of Arvid, clash between ancient faiths and the
Long Shadows delves deeper into the complexities of family ties, loss and self-discovery. Aulis Peverell, a determined woman with a complicated past, struggles with the decision to have another child while navigating her relationship with her husband, Martin, and their children. As tensions rise and secrets surface, the Peverell family faces unexpected challenges, including a new arrival at Willow Farm and the sha
What do we know about the wife of Henry Hudson? Mrs. Magellan? La Signora Christopher Columbus? History celebrates the exploits of male adventurers but tells us very little about their wives who were left at home. Eva of Ancona, Italy, challenges this narrative. Eva is the young wife of ‘Jacob of Ancona', a thirteenth-century merchant, sailor, scholar and Jew, who, as the st
One on the Moor is a poignant exploration of the Brontë family's emotional turmoil as they navigate the complexities of love, loss and literary ambition. Set against the haunting moors of Haworth, the novel delves into Anne Brontë's struggle to balance her compassion for her self-destructive brother, Branwell, with the toll his actions take on her soul. As Anne and he
'When The River Meets the Sea' is a historical fiction told through the perspective of a young girl living in 1971 East Pakistan, now Bangladesh, during an impending civil war. The story explores the complex cultural dynamics within a family, set in a country that gained independence years after British colonization and still carries the legacy of that history. It portrays the idyllic life of a young girl
William Soderberg's Barbarossa 1940: Hitler Moves East, First offers a riveting exploration of a possible alteration in World War II history. Through detailed maps, strategic analyses and gripping narratives, this book delves into the German and Soviet invasions of Poland in 1939 and the subsequent battles following the surprise German invasion of Russia in 1940 that might have reshaped the
It's 1924 Brooklyn, and Celia and Ed Cooney embark on a crime spree. As the pair's robberies become more audacious and the police bungle their attempts to nab them, the papers have a heyday with the police department's ineptitude. Increasingly humiliated, the police commissioner gives the order to shoot to kill. Will Celia and Ed elude the deadly dragnet of Brooklyn's men in blu
In a tale woven with rich history and vivid characterisations, journey across the vast western oceans to lands untamed and stories untold. Follow the adventures of Tsula, a youth born of diverse heritage, as he navigates the treacherous waters of his ancestors' past and the mysteries of his origins. Raised by his father Olaf, an old sailor with a storied past, Tsula embarks on a voyage that intertwines his fat
Zabet's Version tells the story of Jeanne d'Arc's mother, a woman of quiet strength forged in the fires of grief and injustice. Years after the tragic execution of her daughter, Zabet embarks on a perilous journey to Paris to petition the Church for Jeanne's soul. Along the way, she confronts the lingering pain of loss, the betrayal of faith, and the chilling reality th
London 1508 - Henry VII is dying. Courtiers are circling, waiting, and quietly forming a new court around the soon to be Henry VIII. One of these is Thomas Wolsey, chaplain to the old king and clearly destined for a great career in both church and state. In Great Yarmouth, Wolsey's old friend Peter Larke is also dangerously close to death. Peter's sons are priests and their paths clearly marked. But then t
Great upheavals and tragedies give birth to great stories, one such powerful story of a disunited Berlin is narrated in this book.
Karl and Hans are teenage best friends fighting against the invading Russians at the end of WWII. They rise successfully in booming post war Germany from looted money but deal with major events in occupied cold war Berlin that tests their friendship in a cit
