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|  | | But for the Grace of God: A Novel of Compassion in a Time of War
Hannah Carter’s small farm in West Virginia is a rest stop for fugitive slaves en route to freedom in the North. It has managed to remain untouched by the conflict until a Confederate soldier wanted for the murder of one of his own shows up, wounded and in desperate need of medical attention. Hannah nurses him back to health then proceeds to challenge everything he thinks he knows about himself.
span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, Garamond, Baskerville, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 24px; font-size: 16px; ">Hannah Carter never expected to find love, especially during a time of war. By the spring of 1864, the conflict between North and South has raged on for years and still shows no sign of resolution. On her small farm in West Virginia, the young widow and her household have managed to remain untouched until a mysterious green-eyed soldier shows up, wounded and in desperate need of medical attention. Never able t | |  | | El Rey: A Novel of Renaissance Iberia
Set during 16th century Portugal and Spain, El Rey is an incisive look at the turbulent shared history of Portugal and Castile as experienced by Inez Garcia through the advent of her first love. It touches upon major events including the Wars of Succession for control of the Iberian Peninsula, the fierce competition between the two nations during the Age of Exploration, and the Castilian (Spanish) Inquisition.
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Spanning the reigns of Richard II, Henry IV, and Henry V, THE WELSH HEALER tells the compelling story of a young woman growing up during the transitional period from Plantagenet to Lancastrian rule. It touches upon historical events including the Welsh rebellion, the English army's invasion of France, and their triumph at Agincourt.
span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; ">span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; ">font class="Apple-style-span" size="3">In /font>/span>span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; ">the midst of England's Hundred Years’ War,/span> font class="Apple-style-span" size="3">Arlais is the gentle and free-spirited daughter of a humble Welsh household. Though just managing to scrape out a living in the rugged hills of northern Wales, her loving environment and strong family ties make for a happy home. But there is more to h | |  | | Work of Art: Love & Murder in 19th Century New York
Set in 1874 New York, it is the story of Del Ryan, an Irish lady's maid with a touch of clairvoyance. She meets rich Killian Arthur, who transforms her into a lady while a serial killer is on the loose.
span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; ">Every girl dreams of a handsome Prince Charming to whisk her away to a fairytale ending. For Del Ryan it seemed unlikely, but that’s exactly what happened.br />
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In 1874, New York booms with prosperity and conspicuous consumption with a clear social divide between classes. Del Ryan, an intelligent and talented Irish immigrant, works as a lady’s maid for a society matron. Although plain and unassuming, she is an accomplished artist with the gift of clairvoyance. |
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Dark September
by Brendan O'Brien
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 Autumn 1940. Germany invades Britain. Newport is blitzed. Danny O’Shea’s house is bombed, his wife is killed. While taking his young son Adam to neutral Ireland, they witness an attack on a German convoy. The result is brutal. |
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