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The Charlatan by D.K. Hamlin, Hyperion Knight
INTRODUCING A TIMELESS MASTERPIECE. Now appearing for the first time in English, The Charlatan, a tale of high drama, forbidden love, medicine, and mystery, was the masterpiece of Polish novelist Tadeusz Dolega-Mostowicz. Set in 1930s Warsaw, an era of prosperity and aristocracy, renowned heart surgeon Rafal Wolf suffers a heartbreak that culminates in severe memory loss... -
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The Midnight Rose by Lucinda Riley
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsSpanning four generations, The Midnight Rose sweeps from the glittering palaces of the great maharajas of India to the majestic stately homes of England, following the extraordinary life of a remarkable girl, Anahita Chaval, from 1911 to the present day . . -
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![The Dance Teacher of Paris by Suzanne Fortin]()
The Dance Teacher of Paris by Suzanne Fortin
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 26 ratings'But how will I look after them? Where can I hide them? ' She looked up at me and didn't try to stop the tears from falling. 'I'm begging you. Please, save our children. '. Paris, 1942. As the Germans occupy the city she calls home, Adele Basset is determined to keep her pupils' spirits up. Their dance class offers a moment of solace in the dark days of occupation... -
![A View Across the Rooftops by Suzanne Kelman]()
A View Across the Rooftops by Suzanne Kelman
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsAn unforgettable story of love, hope and betrayal, and a testament to the courage of humanity in history’s darkest days. As Nazis occupy his beloved city, Professor Josef Held feels helpless. So when he discovers his former pupil Michael Blum is trying to escape the Gestapo, he offers Michael a place to hide in his attic... -
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![Lady's Well by L.J. Ross]()
Lady's Well by L.J. Ross
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsTHERE'S SOMETHING IN THE WATER. .. When the ancient waters of Lady’s Well in the rural village of Holystone begin to run red, it seems to be a nasty Hallowe’en prank and nothing more. But things take a sinister turn when the entire village suffers severe poisoning, and one old man turns up dead... -
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Hidden Places by Lynn Austin
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsA deep yearning for home had led Eliza to Wyatt Orchards ten years ago. Now widowed with three young children, she faces mounting debts and the realization it is all up to her. But she has no idea how she will run an orchard alone. When a stranger appears at her doorstep, Eliza guesses he is no different than the other out-of-luck characters searching for work during the Depression... -
![A Conspiracy in Belgravia by Sherry Thomas]()
A Conspiracy in Belgravia by Sherry Thomas
The game is afoot as Charlotte Holmes returns in the atmospheric second novel in New York Times bestseller Sherry Thomas's Victorian-set Lady Sherlock series. Being shunned by Society gives Charlotte Holmes the time and freedom to put her extraordinary powers of deduction to good use. As “Sherlock Holmes, consulting detective,” aided by the capable Mrs... -
![Moonraker's Bride by Madeleine Brent]()
Moonraker's Bride by Madeleine Brent
Born in a Mission in China, Lucy Waring finds herself with fifteen small children to feed and care for. The way she tackles this task leads to her being thrown into the grim prison of Chengfu, where she meets Nicholas Sabine - a man about to die. He asks her a cryptic riddle, the mystery of which echoes through all that befalls her in the months that follow. . -
![Leave it to Psmith by P.G. Wodehouse]()
Leave it to Psmith by P.G. Wodehouse
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsRonald Psmith (“the ‘p’ is silent, as in pshrimp”) is always willing to help a damsel in distress. So when he sees Eve Halliday without an umbrella during a downpour, he nobly offers her an umbrella, even though it’s one he picks out of the Drone Club’s umbrella rack... -
![Shadow at the Morgue by Cara Devlin]()
Shadow at the Morgue by Cara Devlin
An acquaintance with death. Haunted by the unsolved murder of her family fifteen years ago, Leonora Spencer has always been familiar with death. And now, as an assistant to her uncle in his London morgue, she uses her photographic memory to catalogue details for his coroner’s reports... -
![Murder at the Wedding Chapel by Catherine Coles]()
Murder at the Wedding Chapel by Catherine Coles
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTommy & Evelyn Christie have reluctantly agreed to host the wedding of Tommy's mother to Andrew Parsons, the Marquess of York, at their home Hessleham Hall. None of the happy couple's adult children support the marriage but when Andrew is found dead outside the wedding chapel on the morning of his wedding it seems one of them has taken their anger a step too far... -
![Murder at Rochester Park by Catherine Coles]()
Murder at Rochester Park by Catherine Coles
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsTommy and Evelyn Christie are looking forward to a quiet Christmas holiday at the home of Hugh Norton-Cavendish, the 9th Earl of Clifford, who recently married Tommy's cousin, Elise. However the suspicious death of Albert Lewis, a businessman hoping to buy land from Hugh, means the Christmas festivities are quickly over. Tommy is distracted by his sister's new relationship with a man he distrusts... -
![The Secret Keeper of Jaipur by Alka Joshi]()
The Secret Keeper of Jaipur by Alka Joshi
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsIn New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi’s intriguing new novel, henna artist Lakshmi arranges for her protégé, Malik, to intern at the Jaipur Palace in this tale rich in character, atmosphere, and lavish storytelling. It’s the spring of 1969, and Lakshmi, now married to Dr. Jay Kumar, directs the Healing Garden in Shimla. Malik has finished his private school education... -
![The Cottage in the Highlands by Julie Shackman]()
The Cottage in the Highlands by Julie Shackman
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhen Leonie Baxter finds herself out of a job and out of a relationship, she’s at her wits end. Her life has just been turned upside down and she needs a plan, fast. By chance, on a walk with her rescue puppy, Leonie stumbles across a striking house in the woods; fully furnished but unoccupied. As a journalist, she is determined to find out more, after all, reporting is in her nature...Categorized as:
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![Worthy of Legend by Roseanna M. White]()
Worthy of Legend by Roseanna M. White
After a summer of successful pirate-treasure hunting, Lady Emily Scofield and her friends must hide the unprecedented discoveries they've made, thanks to the betrayal of her own family. Horrified by her brother, who stops at nothing to prove himself to their greedy father, Emily is forced to take a stand against her family--even when it means being cut off entirely...Categorized as:
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![Persuading the Earl by Audrey Harrison]()
Persuading the Earl by Audrey Harrison
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA fast-paced Regency Romance with a dash of mystery and a young woman who is determined to right a wrong. Lord Douglas, Richard Fox, has been spurned once, and he is not planning to repeat that painful experience. His meddling aunt, however, is intent on marrying off her wayward son, and if she can achieve the same for her nephew, Richard, then so be it...Categorized as:
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![The Girl from Ballymor by Kathleen McGurl]()
The Girl from Ballymor by Kathleen McGurl
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWhat would you sacrifice for your children? Ballymor, Ireland, 1847. As famine grips the country Kitty McCarthy is left widowed and alone. Fighting to keep her two remaining children alive against all odds, Kitty must decide how far she will go to save her family. Present day... -
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Irresistible by Darcy Burke
Jessamine Goodfellow has spent six Seasons avoiding the parson’s trap, and spinsterhood is finally within her grasp. A brilliant scholar, she longs for adventure and new experiences, things her family frowns upon. Presented with the opportunity to use her puzzle-solving talent on a secret mission for the Foreign Office, Jess eagerly accepts... -
![The Berlin Apartment by Bryn Turnbull]()
The Berlin Apartment by Bryn Turnbull
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 21 ratings“Wholly immersive and impeccably researched, Bryn Turnbull’s tale brings the time vividly to life. ” —Toronto Star on The Paris Deception. For fans of Kate Quinn and Kristin Hannah, this sweeping love story follows a young couple whose lives are irrevocably changed when they’re separated overnight by the construction of the Berlin Wall... -
![An Infamous Betrayal by Lynn Messina]()
An Infamous Betrayal by Lynn Messina
Having solved the two murders that somehow fell in her path, Beatrice Hyde-Clare is on the lookout for a third. Through a absurd quirk of stupid fate, the shy spinster has fallen in love with the thoroughly unattainable Duke of Kesgrave and is desperate for something, anything, to occupy her mind. A dead body would do nicely... -
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Someone Perfect by Mary Balogh
Sometimes, just one person can pull a whole family apart. And sometimes, it just takes one person to pull it back together. For fans of Bridgerton, New York Times bestselling Regency Romance author Mary Balogh shows how love truly conquers all in this new Friends of the Westcotts novel...Categorized as:
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![So True a Love by Joanna Barker]()
So True a Love by Joanna Barker
Danger and passion collide when a plucky young woman becomes embroiled in a Bow Street investigation alongside a handsome officer. London, 1803. As the daughter of a renowned actress, Verity Travers is a privileged lady of high society —and the last woman one would suspect of working as a private investigator...Categorized as:
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![A Stormy Season by Melanie Dickerson]()
A Stormy Season by Melanie Dickerson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNothing but the deepest love will induce Jane Gilchrist to marry, even when asked by the young and handsome widower with whom every other girl is in love. Luke Watley lost his wife to a tragic accident. But when he discovers it was no accident at all, he must solve the mystery behind her murder, or he—and anyone close to him—is in danger of becoming their next victim... -
![Worlds Collide by Traci Hunter Abramson]()
Worlds Collide by Traci Hunter Abramson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPairs figure skaters Tyler and Amaliya have achieved the ultimate victory: a gold medal in the 1984 Olympics. But somehow, that victory holds less weight than what faces Tyler next: asking Amaliya’s overprotective father for permission to marry his daughter... -
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![The Button Box by Dilly Court]()
The Button Box by Dilly Court
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe new heartwarming novel from Sunday Times bestselling author, Dilly Court. Clara held onto the precious button, glimmering like a jewel in the dark alleyways of London’s notorious Seven Dials. She needed to save her family… but who was going to save her? There was a time when the Carter sisters’ father was their hero... -
![The Wicked Widow by Beatriz Williams]()
The Wicked Widow by Beatriz Williams
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsGin Kelly, the wicked redhead, is back! Readers will delight in next installment of the Wicked City series by New York Times bestselling author Beatriz Williams. June 1925... -
![The Greek House by Dinah Jefferies]()
The Greek House by Dinah Jefferies
Can one house hold a lifetime of secrets? Corfu, 1930. The moment Thirza Caruthers sets foot on Corfu, memories flood the scent of jasmine, the green shutters of her family’s home — and her brother Billy’s tragic disappearance years before. Returning to the Greek house, high above clear blue waters, Thirza tries to escape by immersing herself in painting — and a passionate affair...Categorized as:
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![Madly Deeply Always by Jules Starbrook]()
Madly Deeply Always by Jules Starbrook
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe’s a struggling musician seeking a mentor. He’s the brooding Englishman who lets her stay in his seaside cottage. Haunted by their pasts, neither dares to fall in love again...Categorized as:
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![The Rebel and the Rake by Emily Sullivan]()
The Rebel and the Rake by Emily Sullivan
He holds her fate in his hands—she holds his heart in hers. Rafe Davies might seem like just another charismatic rake, but in reality, he is one of the crown’s most valuable agents. As relentless as he is reckless, Rafe has never come upon a mission he couldn’t complete...Categorized as:
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![Death on Beacon Hill by P.B. Ryan]()
Death on Beacon Hill by P.B. Ryan
“Death on Beacon Hill continues Ms. Ryan’s excellent Nell Sweeney series. The rich characterization and her strong evocation of place, coupled with a well-plotted tale, make for a rich story. Add a clever conclusion and Ms. Ryan delivers a fascinating read. ” —Fresh Fiction... -
![Mortal Arts by Anna Lee Huber]()
Mortal Arts by Anna Lee Huber
Scotland, 1830. Lady Kiera Darby is no stranger to intrigue—in fact, it seems to follow wherever she goes. After her foray into murder investigation, Kiera must journey to Edinburgh with her family so that her pregnant sister can be close to proper medical care... -
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Parnassus on Wheels by Christopher Morley
Christopher Morley's "Parnassus on Wheels" takes readers on a whimsical ride through the enchanting world of books. Meet Helen McGill, a spirited woman who finds herself swept up in a literary odyssey like no other... -
![Castle on the Rise by Kristy Cambron]()
Castle on the Rise by Kristy Cambron
A storied castle. A band of rebels. And a nation chasing the centuries-old dream of freedom . . . What legacy will they leave behind? When Laine Forrester travels to France to attend her longtime friend’s vineyard wedding, she expects to find a bride on the brink of a fairy-tale life... -
![A Snowfall Sleigh Ride for Lady Serena by Maggie Dallen, Katherine Ann Madison]()
A Snowfall Sleigh Ride for Lady Serena by Maggie Dallen, Katherine Ann Madison
Hunting the hoyden. .. The Earl of Rushton is in need of a wife and Lady Serena requires a husband. This ought to be a simple arrangement. And yet. .. how is a man supposed to court his potential bride when he can't even find her? Rush always thought he'd marry for love like his parents, but love won't save his estate from ruin...Categorized as:
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![The Secret of the Chateau: Gripping and heartbreaking historical fiction with a mystery at its heart by Kathleen McGurl]()
The Secret of the Chateau: Gripping and heartbreaking historical fiction with a mystery at its heart by Kathleen McGurl
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsEverything is about to change… 1789. Pierre and Catherine Aubert, the Comte and Comtesse de Verais, have fled the palace of Versailles for their château, deep in the French Alps. But as revolution spreads through the country, even hidden away the Auberts will not be safe forever. Soon they must make a terrible decision in order to protect themselves, and their children, from harm. Present day... -
![The Fourth Horseman by Sarah Woodbury]()
The Fourth Horseman by Sarah Woodbury
May 1144. Newly wedded, Gareth and Gwen travel across the border into England on a diplomatic mission with Prince Hywel of Wales. Within moments of their arrival, however, the mission goes awry and a murder case drops (literally) at their feet...Categorized as:
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![The Girl from Bletchley Park by Kathleen McGurl]()
The Girl from Bletchley Park by Kathleen McGurl
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWill love lead her to a devastating choice? 1942. Three years into the war, Pam turns down her hard-won place at Oxford University to become a codebreaker at Bletchley Park. There, she meets two young men, both keen to impress her, and Pam finds herself falling hard for one of them...Categorized as:
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![The Secrets of Emberwild by Stephenia H. McGee]()
The Secrets of Emberwild by Stephenia H. McGee
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA gifted trainer in a time women are not allowed to race, Nora Fenton prefers horses to men. They're easier to handle, they're more reliable, and they never tell her what to do. After her father's passing, Nora is determined to save her struggling horse farm, starting with entering her prize colt into the harness races at the 1905 Mississippi Fair... -
![In Love's Time by Kate Breslin]()
In Love's Time by Kate Breslin
In the summer of 1918, Captain Marcus Weatherford arrives in Russia on a secret mission, with a beautiful ballerina posing as his fiancée. Marcus searches for the Romanov Tsarina and her son--who both allegedly survived the murdering Bolsheviks--and the information behind an allied plot to assassinate Lenin. But Marcus's sense of duty battles his desire to return home to Clare--his actual love...Categorized as:
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![In Love's Time by Kate Breslin]()
In Love's Time by Kate Breslin
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the summer of 1918, Captain Marcus Weatherford arrives in Russia on a secret mission, with a beautiful ballerina posing as his fiancée. Marcus searches for the Romanov Tsarina and her son--who both allegedly survived the murdering Bolsheviks--and the information behind an allied plot to assassinate Lenin. But Marcus's sense of duty battles his desire to return home to Clare--his actual love...Categorized as:
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In Love's Time by Kate Breslin
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Captain Marcus Weatherford arrives in Russia on a secret mission with a ballerina posing as his fianc�ee, but his sense of duty battles his desire to return home to Clare. Clare Danner fears losing her daughter to the father's heartless family, but only Marcus can provide the proof to save her. Can she trust Marcus, or will he shatter her world yet again? "--.Categorized as:
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![The Missing Wife by Kerry Barrett]()
The Missing Wife by Kerry Barrett
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings1933. Hannah Snow is fleeing her unhappy marriage to an MP when she finds herself in a small hotel on the banks of Loch Ness. But when a monster is spotted in the depths of the waters, the press descends – and Hannah finds her hiding place is discovered. Someone has been looking for Hannah, and when they find her events will take a devastating turn…. Present day... -
![The Not So Nice Girl by Skye McDonald]()
The Not So Nice Girl by Skye McDonald
Eleanor Field wants nothing more than to spend a drama-free summer in Nashville, listening to rock n' roll and baking pastries. But her plans are derailed when she walks into a local record shop and meets Sam Greene, a newly graduated, newly single guy who's looking for a stress-free summer of his own. Despite their instant attraction, neither of them is looking for anything serious... -
![Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor]()
Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsUSA Today bestselling author Jillian Cantor reimagines and expands on the literary classic The Great Gatsby in this atmospheric historical novel with echoes of Big Little Lies, told in three women’s alternating voices. On a sultry August day in 1922, Jay Gatsby is shot dead in his West Egg swimming pool... -
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![The Earl's Debutante Debacle by Maggie Dallen]()
The Earl's Debutante Debacle by Maggie Dallen
"Any young lady would be lucky to marry the Earl of Yardley. Perhaps he failed to mention that to Lady Daphne. " - Lady Greta, lovely woman, terrible gossip. Lady Daphne could have her pick of husbands, but she has very particular requirements—namely, the older and more decrepit the better. Actually, knocking on death's door would be nice... -
![A Malevolent Connection by Lynn Messina]()
A Malevolent Connection by Lynn Messina
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDespite suffering a few initial setbacks, the former Beatrice Hyde-Clare has settled into her new position nicely. Thanks to Lady Abercrombie’s machinations, she has secured the admiration of society and finally earned the respect of her staff...Categorized as:
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![Murder in Belgrave Square by Catherine Coles]()
Murder in Belgrave Square by Catherine Coles
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTommy & Evelyn Christie were hoping for a break from solving murders when they agreed to host Aunt Victoria and her daughters, Madeleine and Elise at their London home in Belgrave Square. Recently widowed Victoria has returned from France for the London Season and to mend bridges with her estranged family... -
![A Nefarious Engagement by Lynn Messina]()
A Nefarious Engagement by Lynn Messina
Having long abandoned any hope of making a match, twenty-six-year-old Beatrice Hyde-Clare finds herself a little overwhelmed by her engagement to the Duke of Kesgrave. Cloying society matrons clamor for her attention while her aunt reels off an endless list of servants she will have to oversee... -
![Never a Duchess by Adele Clee]()
Never a Duchess by Adele Clee
She refuses to be any man’s wife, let alone a duchess. Having suffered a wicked betrayal, Miss Lillian Ware cannot trust anyone, least of all the scoundrels roaming the ballrooms. Indeed, what better way to help naive debutantes than to write a book detailing how one might spot a rogue? Gathering information is a dangerous game, especially when a certain duke discovers her secret...Categorized as:
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![Murder in a Mill Town by P.B. Ryan]()
Murder in a Mill Town by P.B. Ryan
“Nell is one of the strongest, most honorable, and dearest heroines to grace the pages of an amateur sleuth novel. .. . P. B. Ryan knows how to write a tale that will grip and keep readers’ interest throughout the novel. ” —Midwest Book Reviews. Nell Sweeney, a young Irish-born governess in post-Civil War Boston, may not have much, but she does possess both a keen mind and a brave heart...
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