The Korean War (1950-1953) has been called the “Forgotten War”. Tucked away between the sweeping victories of WWII and the debacle of Vietnam, details of this first armed conflict of the “Cold War” have been swept under the rug. So too have the sordid details...

Germany is desperate and apprehensive in 1945. Russian soldiers patrol and women scavenge in the rubble. So begins The Letter by Barry Cole. We wonder why Hannah and her children are given shelter by an older couple, Otto and his wife. The scene then focuses...

The first movement of a classical music sonata begins with an elaborate exposition to entice listening ears. The melodies introduced in the exposition are then developed and expanded upon until one reaches a climax and a resolution, a restatement of the opening musical ideas ensues....

Selene of Alexandria by Faith L. Justice is a compelling historical novel that vividly captures the cultural spirit of the time in which the story takes place. It follows Selene, a young Christian woman of the ruling class, who pursues her dream of becoming a...

An Engagement of Sorts by Alene Wecker is a historical romance that features the limited choices available to a spirited young woman in the nineteenth century: school her emotions or risk spending the life of a social pariah. Anne Fletcher's untamed tongue and impulsive actions...

Katherine Cartwright wants no part of love, especially after seeing the relationship between her parents. But when two London Seasons don't produce a husband, her father decides to marry her off to the highest bidder. He needs money to pay off his gambling bills. When the...

The Girl Who Disappeared by James Lingard is a historical romance novel that will appeal to lovers of war stories. Emily loved Walter fiercely, but her parents kicked against her marrying him. She married and eloped with him to America, where he gained a scholarship...

John Eyre: A Tale of Darkness and Shadow is a work of fiction in the historical romance genre. It is suitable for all ages and was penned by Mimi Matthews. The book serves as a retelling of the classic novel Jane Eyre but with the...

A heartfelt novel with a riveting plot, Black's Gold by Lori Power follows the life of a destitute young woman after the cruel death of her mother. Following the violent events of the previous night that leaves Flora’s mother, Maggs, hanging on to her life,...

Sun Kissed by Diaris Marie Jones is a powerful, exquisitely written historical novel of two families in post-Civil War New Orleans. Great literature reveals the unrevealed, and Ms. Jones’ astounding account opens our eyes to the unique race culture in its rising disrepair. The rules...