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My Dear Hamilton by Stephanie Dray, Laura Kamoie
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsFrom the New York Times bestselling authors of America’s First Daughter comes the epic story of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton—a revolutionary woman who, like her new nation, struggled to define herself in the wake of war, betrayal, and tragedy... -
![A Song Unheard by Roseanna M. White]()
A Song Unheard by Roseanna M. White
Willa Forsythe is both a violin prodigy and top-notch thief, which makes her the perfect choice for a crucial task at the outset of World War I--to steal a cypher from a famous violinist currently in Wales. Lukas De Wilde has enjoyed the life of fame he's won--until now, when being recognized nearly gets him killed. Everyone wants the key to his father's work as a cryptologist... -
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![The Warsaw Orphan by Kelly Rimmer]()
The Warsaw Orphan by Kelly Rimmer
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn the spring of 1942, young Elzbieta Rabinek is aware of the swiftly growing discord just beyond the courtyard of her comfortable Warsaw home. She has no fondness for the Germans who patrol her streets and impose their curfews, but has never given much thought to what goes on behind the walls that contain her Jewish neighbors... -
![Under a Greek Moon by Carol Kirkwood]()
Under a Greek Moon by Carol Kirkwood
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe escapist Sunday Times bestselling debut from the nation’s best loved TV presenter, Carol Kirkwood.‘Loved it! It sizzles with secrets and passion... -
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![Island in the East by Jenny Ashcroft]()
Island in the East by Jenny Ashcroft
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsSet in 1890s and 1940s Singapore, the stunning Island in the East is a story of love, sisterly rivalry and the true cost of betrayal. Vivid, authentic and utterly beautiful, it's the perfect read for fans of Victoria Hislop, Fiona McIntosh and Kate Morton. 1897: twenty-year-old identical twins, Harriet and Mae, born from a scandalous affair, have spent their lives slighted by gossips... -
![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... -
![A Name Unknown by Roseanna M. White]()
A Name Unknown by Roseanna M. White
Edwardian Romance and History Gains a Twist of Suspense Rosemary Gresham has no family beyond the band of former urchins that helped her survive as a girl in the mean streets of London. Grown now, they concentrate on stealing high-value items and have learned how to blend into upper-class society...Categorized as:
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![Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash]()
Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 48 ratingsA sweeping, tenderhearted love the tale of two families living through the Second World War on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean, and the young woman who calls them both her ownAs German bombs fall over London in 1940, working-class parents Millie and Reginald Thompson make the impossible choice to send their eleven-year-old daughter, Beatrix, to America... -
![The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki]()
The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsMrs. Post, the President and First Lady are here to see you. . . . So begins another average evening for Marjorie Merriweather Post. Presidents have come and gone, but she has hosted them all...Categorized as:
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![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 Citadel by A.J. Cronin]()
The Citadel by A.J. Cronin
The Citadel follows the life of Andrew Manson, a young and idealistic Scottish doctor, as he navigates the challenges of practicing medicine across interwar Wales and England. Based on A.J. Cronin’s own experiences as a physician, this book boldly confronts traditional medical ethics, and has been noted as one of the inspirations for the formation of the National Health Service... -
![The Lies We Leave Behind by Noelle Salazar]()
The Lies We Leave Behind by Noelle Salazar
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFor readers of Kate Quinn and Beatriz Williams, this sweeping story follows a fearless nurse who must leave love behind when duty calls her back to the front. Somewhere in the Pacific, 1943. Kate Campbell is a nurse who bravely flies back and forth from the front to rescue wounded soldiers, amid long days, harsh conditions and often dangerous weather... -
![The Long Road Back To You by Buck Turner]()
The Long Road Back To You by Buck Turner
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey say it only takes a moment to fall in love with someone, but a lifetime to forget them!From the author of Evergreen comes a stirring story that proves it is never too late for loveEighteen-year-old Charlie Ross, a shy, backward teen from Tennessee, does the one thing you should never do before going off to war - he falls in love... -
![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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![A Daughter's Sorrow by Cathy Sharp]()
A Daughter's Sorrow by Cathy Sharp
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHeartache and hardship in London’s East End, from the bestselling author of The Orphans of Halfpenny StreetBridget has always been the one to take on the responsibility for looking after her family... -
![The War Pianist by Mandy Robotham]()
The War Pianist by Mandy Robotham
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsPianist: NOUN. Informal. A person who operates or controls a radio transmitter – often in code.July, 1940Blitz-ridden London: Marnie Fern’s life is torn apart when her grandfather is killed in an air raid... -
![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 DeceptionFor 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... -
![The Duke's Wicked Wife by Elizabeth Bright]()
The Duke's Wicked Wife by Elizabeth Bright
Sebastian Sinclair, the Duke of Wessex, is not in love with Eliza Benton—nor anyone else, for that matter. But he must marry and produce an heir, and love is not required for either. His future duchess must be of high birth and good nature, a lady unlikely to snipe at him over breakfast. In short, the complete opposite of Eliza... -
![A Daughter's Disgrace by Kitty Neale]()
A Daughter's Disgrace by Kitty Neale
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA heartrending story of family shame from Sunday Times bestseller, Kitty Neale. A gritty London tale, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Nadine Dorries and Maureen Lee.1950s Battersea is no place for a shamed woman…FracturedAlison is the ugly duckling of her family and has always been treated with disdain by her mother... -
![Only You by Leta Blake]()
Only You by Leta Blake
Join Peter Mandel on his final steps to love in Only You, the highly-anticipated final book of Leta Blake's ’90s Coming of Age series.Despite the lingering wounds of his past relationship, Peter is ready to take a chance on finding a faithful love and embracing his true self.Peter and Daniel explore their connection despite Daniel's complicated home life...Categorized as:
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![The Berlin Girl by Mandy Robotham]()
The Berlin Girl by Mandy Robotham
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFrom the bestselling author of The German Midwife comes the heart-wrenching story of a country on the brink of war, a woman who puts herself in the line of fire, and a world about to be forever changed.Berlin, 1938: It’s the height of summer, and Germany is on the brink of war... -
![The Dressmaker’s Secret by Lorna Cook]()
The Dressmaker’s Secret by Lorna Cook
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsParis, 1941: As Coco Chanel’s assistant, Adèle lives side by side with German officers in the splendor of The Ritz hotel. But Adèle has a secret. She is working for the resistance, right under the German’s noses... -
![Operation Tulip by Deborah Swift]()
Operation Tulip by Deborah Swift
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHolland, 1944: Undercover British agent Nancy Callaghan has been given her toughest case yet. A key member of the Dutch resistance has been captured, and Nancy must play the role of a wealthy Nazi to win over a notorious SS officer, Detlef Keller, and gain crucial information... -
![A Pursuit of Home by Kristi Ann Hunter]()
A Pursuit of Home by Kristi Ann Hunter
Jessamine Beauchene has spent most of her life in hiding and always on the move in an effort to leave her past far behind her. But when she learns the family she thought long dead just might be alive and in danger, she knows her secrets can only stay buried for so long. Derek Thornbury loves the past, which has led him to become an expert in history and artifacts...Categorized as:
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![Ruin Me, If You Dare by Alyssa Clarke]()
Ruin Me, If You Dare by Alyssa Clarke
They are wallflowers, bluestockings, merry widows, and debutantes—members of a secret, exclusive Lady’s Club in Berkeley Square! There ladies indulge in daring wagers, learn to fight, read scandalous books, and learn the art of wooing the gentlemen they will bring to their knees…A proper lord. A rebellious lady. A dare that could ruin them both.. -
![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... -
![Where Home Is by Karen J. Hasley]()
Where Home Is by Karen J. Hasley
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe year is 1910. Katherine Davis, M.D. is an intelligent, self-assured, and attractive woman whose confidence perfectly reflects the confidence of a new century overflowing with scientific, medical, and technological breakthroughs. Without a moment's hesitation, young Dr...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![A City of Bells by Elizabeth Goudge]()
A City of Bells by Elizabeth Goudge
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWho was Gabriel Ferranti? Why had he disappeared? Jocelyn Irvin has just returned from the Boer War with an incurably lamed leg. He heads for the cathedral town or Torminster, where he recovers his love of life in the invigorating company of his cousin, Hugh Anthony, his grandfather, the Canon and Henrietta...Categorized as:
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![The Hidden Palace by Dinah Jefferies]()
The Hidden Palace by Dinah Jefferies
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe second book in the sweeping new historical series from the number one Sunday Times best-selling author.An island of secrets. A runaway. And a promise....A rebellious daughter1923. Among the ancient honey-coloured walls of the tiny island of Malta, strangers slip into the shadows and anyone can buy a new name... -
![The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton]()
The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton
1959 England. Laurel Nicholson is sixteen years old, dreaming alone in her childhood tree house during a family celebration at their home, Green Acres Farm. She spies a stranger coming up the long road to the farm and then observes her mother, Dorothy, speaking to him. And then she witnesses a crime.Fifty years later, Laurel is a successful and well-regarded actress, living in London... -
![One Good Man by Emma Scott]()
One Good Man by Emma Scott
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIt’s spring, 1970. The Vietnam War has been raging for years with no end in sight. Janey Martin, a California college student and aspiring journalist is tired of writing puff pieces about her university men’s sports teams. She wants to be taken seriously as a journalist and as a woman...Categorized as:
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![Girls of Flight City by Lorraine Heath]()
Girls of Flight City by Lorraine Heath
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsInspired by true events, a breathtaking WWII historical novel about the brave American women who trained the British Royal Air Force, by New York Times bestselling author Lorraine Heath.1941. A talented flier, Jessie Lovelace yearns for a career in aviation...Categorized as:
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![Beneath a Starless Sky: A gripping and utterly heartbreaking WW2 historical fiction novel by Tessa Harris]()
Beneath a Starless Sky: A gripping and utterly heartbreaking WW2 historical fiction novel by Tessa Harris
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSmoke filled the air. Lilli Sternberg’s quickening heart sounded an alarm as she rounded the street corner. Lifting her gaze to the rooftops, a roaring blaze of thick flames engulfed the side of the building and joined the stars to fill the black sky. Her father’s shop was no more.Munich 1930Lilli Sternberg longs to be a ballet dancer...Categorized as:
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![The War Girls: a heartwarming World War Two saga perfect for fans of Nancy Revell by Rosie James]()
The War Girls: a heartwarming World War Two saga perfect for fans of Nancy Revell by Rosie James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan their friendship survive the darkest days of war?When Abigail arrives for a new start in Bristol in the late 1930s, she knows life won’t be easy – particularly as she is the unmarried mother of three-year-old Emily Grace... -
![Daughters of War by Dinah Jefferies]()
Daughters of War by Dinah Jefferies
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrance, 1944.Deep in the river valley of the Dordogne, in an old stone cottage on the edge of a beautiful village, three sisters long for the end of the war.Hélène, the eldest, is trying her hardest to steer her family to safety, even as the Nazi occupation becomes more threatening.Elise, the rebel, is determined to help the Resistance, whatever the cost... -
![Her Forgotten Promise by Corin Burnside]()
Her Forgotten Promise by Corin Burnside
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA wartime secret. A journey to uncover the truth.Claire has always had a special bond with her aunt Margaret, but she’s astonished when Margaret suddenly begins talking about a friend called Agnes, who Margaret met working as a WAAF in World War 2 – a past Claire had no idea about. Margaret and Agnes were best friends until Agnes started acting strangely, becoming secretive and distant... -
![The Brazen Belles Anthology by Tracy Sumner, Sadie Bosque]()
The Brazen Belles Anthology by Tracy Sumner, Sadie Bosque
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsLooking for a blissful sleepless night? Need some dashing new book boyfriends to cuddle up with on a cozy winter afternoon? For lovers of historical romance, get ready to stay up late reading with this introductory collection of Georgian, Regency, and Victorian pieces by a group of highly acclaimed, award-winning authors! From gaming hells to ballroom belles, these standalone stories—including... -
![Before Herring Cove Road: Ruth Goldman and the Nincompoop by Michael Kroft]()
Before Herring Cove Road: Ruth Goldman and the Nincompoop by Michael Kroft
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTO BE RELEASED VALENTINE'S DAY, 2017 The Amusing and Heartwarming Prequel to the Family Saga Series, Herring Cove Road With her mother's death two years before, her father's recent marriage to a woman she doesn't get along with, and then finding herself engaged to a man she isn't even sure she loves, Ruth Goldman has decided to take a year off to discover what she wants in life... -
![Band of Sisters by Lauren Willig]()
Band of Sisters by Lauren Willig
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsA group of young women from Smith College risk their lives in France at the height of World War I in this sweeping novel based on a true story—a skillful blend of Call the Midwife and The Alice Network—from New York Times bestselling author Lauren Willig... -
![A Rake Never Changes His Spots by Samantha Holt]()
A Rake Never Changes His Spots by Samantha Holt
Lord Seth Templeton has no desire for life to change. He enjoyed every minute of his bachelor existence. Anyway, his older brother, the Marquis of Eastbrook, partakes in enough seriousness for one family. His reputation as a rake has never caused him any problems…until now. Now, he must find a wife. And quickly...Categorized as:
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![City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert]()
City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 91 ratings"Life is both fleeting and dangerous, and there is no point in denying yourself pleasure, or being anything other than what you are."Beloved author Elizabeth Gilbert returns to fiction with a unique love story set in the New York City theater world during the 1940s...Categorized as:
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![Circle of Friends by Maeve Binchy]()
Circle of Friends by Maeve Binchy
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 58 ratingsIt began with Benny Hogan and Eve Malone, growing up, inseparable, in the village of Knockglen. Benny—the only child, yearning to break free from her adoring parents...Eve—the orphaned offspring of a convent handyman and a rebellious blueblood, abandoned by her mother's wealthy family to be raised by nuns. Eve and Benny—they knew the sins and secrets behind every villager's lace curtains.. -
![Earth Bound by Emma Barry, Genevieve Turner]()
Earth Bound by Emma Barry, Genevieve Turner
Houston, Texas, 1961 The race to the moon is on, and engineer Eugene Parsons has two enemies: danger and distraction. Nothing is more distracting than his attraction to the brilliant, beautiful computer scientist on his team, but he’s determined to overcome it since he needs her to help America win. Charlie Eason is used to men underestimating her... -
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![When a Marquess Loves a Woman by Vivienne Lorret]()
When a Marquess Loves a Woman by Vivienne Lorret
As a young, penniless gentleman, Maxwell Harwick knew he had little to offer Juliet White—the most beautiful debutante of the season—except his love, and one thoroughly scandalous kiss. But when they were discovered in a compromising position, a nearly ruined Juliet fled into the arms of a rich, older lord... taking Max’s heart with her... -
![Parnassus on Wheels by Christopher Morley]()
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... -
![All the Ways We Said Goodbye by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig]()
All the Ways We Said Goodbye by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThe New York Times bestselling authors of The Glass Ocean and The Forgotten Room return with a glorious historical adventure that moves from the dark days of two World Wars to the turbulent years of the 1960s, in which three women with bruised hearts find refuge at Paris’ legendary Ritz hotel.The heiress . . .The Resistance fighter . . .The widow . . -
![Trouble & Strife by Lara Kinsey]()
Trouble & Strife by Lara Kinsey
Sidney Chance is not an enforcer. Anymore. Or a drunk, anymore. And the Chance Brothers are not a razor gang. Except they carry razors, he smacks heads together now and again, and sure, he has the odd drink. Sid is the lieutenant of the most powerful family in Birmingham...Categorized as:
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![The Journey of Love by Meara Platt]()
The Journey of Love by Meara Platt
Sometimes it takes getting lost to truly find one’s way home.What happens when a blazing hot Brayden hero matches wits with a strong-willed Farthingale heroine and the mysterious Book of Love?Camellia Farthingale, the youngest of the Devonshire Farthingale sisters, wants nothing to do with London and the Marriage Mart...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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