The Old Gilt Clock by Paulette Mahurin chronicles the life of Dutch resistance fighter Willem Arondeus. The novel begins with his experiences through childhood, including the abuse he faced from his alcoholic father. Realizing at a young age that he was homosexual, Willem never shies...

Acts of Faith is a work of historical fiction focusing on mysterious events brought about by the activity of the Portuguese Inquisition, penned by author Martin Elsant. In the first novel of The Inquisition Trilogy, we find ourselves in Europe of the sixteenth century where...

The Witches of Riegersburg is a work of historical fiction set from the seventeenth to the early twentieth centuries, as well as the modern-day, and it was penned by author Julie Anne Stratton. The novel is suitable for adult readers due to some scenes of...

The Mission to End Slavery is a work of historical fiction set in different periods of world history, and it was penned by author Denis Olasehinde Akinmolasire. Featuring some dynamic feats of time travel and an important central message, the book contains scenes of violence...

Delta by Jordan Hallak takes the reader to a small town in New York state at the beginning of the 20th century. The main character is Lottie, a young teenager who is also the narrator. She lives with her family, the Madisons, in the town...

If you enjoy Victorian-era romances with engaging characters and a well-paced narrative, The Winter Companion (Book 4 of the Parish Orphans of Devon series) by Mimi Matthews is for you. Where better to introduce a tall, blond and handsome though speech-impeded “Sir Galahad” to a...

Black Bones, Red Earth is a work of historical fiction penned by author Lee Richie which is written for mature readers due to some scenes of a sexual nature. Set in the harsh and unforgiving climate of the Australian outback, the story takes us between...

Threads: A Depression Era Tale by Charlotte Whitney is the story of murder, love, and survival as three sisters make a startlingly disturbing discovery on their farm and realize that things are far bleaker than they thought. The Great Depression hit everyone hard and Nellie’s...

Teddy Roosevelt, Millie and the Elegant Ride is a work of children’s fiction penned by author Jean M. Flahive which takes place in the historical setting of the 1910s. Written for a middle grade reading age of nine to twelve years, this historical work looks...

A Midnight Call to Monto by Robert E. Kearns is the story of two friends who learn that life can be perilous if they associate with the wrong people. Charles and Bertie are two friends who became as thick as thieves during their university days....