Fiction - Fantasy - Historical

A novel, based on personal experience.Mary lives with Parkinson's disease in the early nineteenth century. Rose has it in the twenty-first century. Separated by two hundred years their experiences are vastly different, reflecting the change in attitudes and understanding.Rose's fictional story is inspired by...

The Healer's MantleWhat if...recovering from the Leader's punishment for her defiance, the Healer moves forward raising the Outsider child as best she can. When unforeseen consequences of Khon'Tor's wrath materialize, Adia turns to the People's High Council for help.But instead of receiving mercy and...

When young Allan Quatermain, a boy who would later be known for his heroic adventures, saves a young girl named Stella from a fire, they become quick friends. However, when Stella's mother leaves her daughter and husband for a new life, Stella's father is...

What began as a simple visit with a friend quickly turns into an experience of revelation when Allan Quatermain and his dear friend, Lady Ragnall, inhale the smoke of an ancient Egyptian herb. Lady Ragnall, a widow, and the great explorer, Alan Quatermain share...

While in England visiting the castle of his dear friends, Lady and Lord Ragnall, Allan Quatermain is approached by two men seeking his help. Known for his hunting and exploration skills, the men ask Quatermain to kill an evil spirit that has been roaming...

Can an unknown power match up against the god of hell? In her new life, Gabrielle is living in one of the darkest times in American history: running a safe house for the Underground Railroad. But with threats around every corner, Gabrielle finds it...

From the Red Sands of Egypt to the Palace at Thebes--A New Queen Has Risen! With her tribe in turmoil and her twin sister missing, Nefret surrenders herself to the will of Egypt and the calculating Queen Tiye. When the Egyptian queen's intentions for...

Twin daughters of an ancient Bedouin king struggle under the weight of an ominous prophecy that threatens to divide them forever. Royal sibling rivalry explodes as the young women realize that they must fight for their future--and for the love of Alexio, the man...

A new life. A new demon. A war between good and evil. In this gripping sequel, Gabrielle is sent back to revolutionary France with more questions than answers. But with even more demons hunting her down, Gabrielle must fight to get to the bottom...

Myths and legends may be reborn, but the whims of the gods never change. "...kept me turning pages the whole way through like any guilty pleasure." "I was immediately pulled in within the first few pages." "The interactions of the gods and mortals was...

These two fables by poet-editor-translator Anthony Rudolf explore richly detailed imaginary landscapes situated far from each other in time and space.Pedraterra: 'As in every country, there are intelligent people and stupid people, good people and bad people, susceptible people and potentially rebellious people. Not...

In A.D. 197, Emperor Septimius Severus led one of the largest invasion forces in Rome's history against the Parthian Empire.Among the men of thirty-three legions is Lucius Metellus Anguis, a young man from an ancient Equestrian family. Against the wishes of his conservative father,...

Lucius Metellus Anguis is a young warrior who is inspired by the deeds of his glorious ancestors and burdened by the knowledge that he must raise his family name from the ashes of the past. Having achieved a measure of success in the Emperor's...

Emperor Septimius Severus' war against the Caledonians has ended with a peace treaty. Rome has won. As a reward for the blood they have shed, many of Rome's warriors have been granted a reprieve from duty, including Lucius Metellus Anguis, prefect of the now...

Winter blankets the land, and more than just hope has died. Prevented from invading the Fhrey homeland by the tower of Avempartha, the western army seeks a way across the Nidwalden River before the fane obtains the secret of dragons. As time runs out...

The second volume of the Hussite Trilogy by the New York Times bestselling author of The Witcher takes Reynevan - scoundrel, magician, possibly a fool - into the depths of war as he attempts to navigate the religious fervors of the fifteenth century.When the...

Winter has passed, taking with it the hope of peace. The state of Wei deploy an increasing number of cultivators and soldiers, intent on taking over the state of Shen. Caught in-between the armies is Wu Ying's village and all those that he cares...

As an inner sect member in the Verdant Green Waters, Long Wu Ying must navigate the customs of the cultivators and choose his secondary occupation. From immortal alchemists, blacksmiths, physicians, martial specialists and more, Wu Ying must find an occupation that defines and contributes...

Calcutta, 1813. Lady Daphne St. Clair, who as an Extraordinary Bounder is capable of transporting herself anywhere in the world with a thought, has longed to serve in the Army for years. But an unexpected weakness at the sight of blood makes her responsible...

A year has passed since the Battle for Two Bridges, and Kazuchiyo is once again sent out to wage war in Lord Aritaka's name. With Yagi and Amai at his side, he ventures west into a new province in search of allies that will...

First published in 1726, "Gulliver's Travels - Into Several Remote Nations of the World" is a prose satire by Jonathan Swift that satirises human nature and the "travellers' tales" genre of literature popular at the time. Swift's best known work, it was incredibly successful...

After she had set the genie free and fulfilled the last of her promised wishes, Nardeane found herself periodically struggling with depressive states, longing to relive the heights of the experiences she had endured with her mystic friend. Though she was left with an...

The third book in a new series featuring Sherlock Holmes and John Watson.In this continuation of a new twist to the Sherlock Holmes' canon, Holmes and Watson reluctantly search for a missing sailor...and stumble on a sinister plan to embarrass and de-throne Queen Victoria....

Myth and magic meet Scottish history. Scotland, 9th century. An unlikely warrior forges unusual alliances as his way of life comes under attack from a deadly foe. Farm labourer Donnell worships the old gods, sleeps in the stables and trusts the circle of Mor-druids...

"I was enthralled from the first chapter..." - Reader reviewEvery secret has its price. When a seller of secrets is caught in a deadly conspiracy, she'll discover how high a price she's willing to pay to uncover the truth...Among the unsavory streets of Oedija,...

He never wanted to be king, but now there is no turning back.Alex has just become the king of the island nation of Sardonia. The second son of the king, he never expected to inherit the crown, never wanted to be king. Alex is...

Welcome to an Alternate Victorian London, where the British Empire faces its darkest time. 'Colossus of the Thames' takes you into to an edgy, atmospheric steampunk world of airships and automatic cabs, unruly clocks and battleship junk. A paranoid government willing to use any...

The People of the Mist, an intoxicating mix of adventure, fantasy, and romance, is an underappreciated classic of English literature. Lesser-known among Rider's works, this novel is perhaps more famous for being the origin of the phrase "Per Ardua ad Astra"--through hardship to the...

Killing her uncle has always haunted Ophelia Oatman. More disturbing is finding out he's still alive.As a young frontier girl, Ophelia Oatman ran away from a polygamist settlement in Utah after her uncle sexually assaulted her and she became "damaged goods." At twenty-six, Ophelia's...

When four guilty men are acquitted of a horrific crime, a prophetic vision is set in motion and a group of magicians must trust in each other to prevent a powerful beast from being released, a demon hell bent on destroying what remains of...

Magics, murder, and mermaid tears...An uncivilised vampiri has stolen the Moria Pearls! Miss Elinor Avely and her tiny companion, Aldreda, are determined to chase the rascal to London - despite warnings to keep Elinor's Gift a secret, and the perturbing news that a royal...

The country of Noryn has been part of the world war ever since Princess Corinne Kinroth can remember. And though she has seen her father lead their nation with skill and tact, she can't deny her calling to become the next heir and finish...

H. Rider Haggard's Benita, An African Romance portrays a strong and brave protagonist as she embarks on a classic adventure. Set in Africa during the early 19th century, Benita, An African Romance features hidden temples, lost treasure, shipwrecks, reincarnations, run-ins with natives, and ghosts....

When young Allan Quatermain, a boy who would later be known for his heroic adventures, saves a young girl named Stella from a fire, they become quick friends. However, when Stella's mother leaves her daughter and husband for a new life, Stella's father is...

What began as a simple visit with a friend quickly turns into an experience of revelation when Allan Quatermain and his dear friend, Lady Ragnall, inhale the smoke of an ancient Egyptian herb. Lady Ragnall, a widow, and the great explorer, Alan Quatermain share...

When Brother John, a man known for wandering around Africa for years, tells Allan Quatermain about a rare and gorgeous orchid hidden in the wild flora of Africa, Quatermain is determined to find one. When he does, he travels to England and meets Stephen...

Author: V. E. SchwabISBN-10: 8200018075ISBN-13: 9798200018079Publisher: Tantor AudioLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/21/2015Format: CDWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 5.60h x 5.80w x 1.20d

Author: Charlie N. HolmbergISBN-10: 1665223510ISBN-13: 9781665223515Publisher: Tantor AudioLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/17/2018Format: MP3 CDWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 6.69h x 5.43w x 0.63d

SHE TRADED IN HER CROWN... FOR A BOW AND ARROW. As a Syphon and a princess, I was meant to rule the Kingdom of D'Land with healing hands, but I have only brought death. A foolish dalliance in romance with my betrothed led to...

Cast adrift on the Indian Ocean, Maria carries a terrible secret. Wherever she goes, death soon follows, and she's powerless to prevent it.William McGregor boarded the SS Trevessa in search of adventure, but he gets more than he bargained for when he saves the...

For A fe, the beautiful, adopted daughter of Drui healer Ethne and her warrior partner Ruadh, life revolves around the sacred beauty and ancient mystery of the Old Ways. Surrounded by lush, green trees and frolicsome wildlife, the Forest School has been the heart...

A girl with flame-red hair and an untamed spirit, Aislinn - daughter of the high king of the Central Kingdom - has spent nearly all her life among the animals, forests, and fields of her land. Raised in a community steeped in both Pagani...

This new novel from Marion Husband, best-selling author of the Boy I Love trilogy, is a story of adultery, love and redemption. 'Husband's stunning writing and inspired prose lend well to her honest characters . . . read when you're in the mood for...

"Foxfairy" is not an adequate translation of the Chinese "HULIJING", which is a dangerous supernatural creature, a ghostly shapeshifter, cunning and wily as a fox, and irresistibly alluring as a beautiful woman. The HULIJING is an appropriate symbol for this story of love, longing,...

With Boston in the throes of a sweltering summer, and an outbreak of small pox plunging the city into panic, Ethan Kaille, thieftaker and conjurer, seeks to scratch out a living and keep safe those he loves. But British soldiers patrol the lanes, and...

In 1914, the war to end all wars turns the worlds of John Patrick Scott, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H.G. Wells, Rebecca West and Harry Houdini upside down. Doyle goes back to ancient China in his hunt for that "red book" to help him...

After almost a year of working together, Grace and Euan Cameron have become the premiere Watcher and Companion team for the history-guarding Council. When Grace is suddenly called on a solo assignment, Euan protests her going alone, afraid of being in a position where...

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is obsessed with a legendary red book. Its peculiar stories have come to life, and rumors claim that it has rewritten its own endings. Convinced that possessing this book will help him write his ever-popular Sherlock Holmes stories, he takes...

A wanderer. An outcast. A Queen. Against the customs of the land, Kigal is amongst the few still willing to bury the dead. It is a life that has left her wandering, without friend or home, but she spreads her message of justice for...

A young man Practically on his own. suddenly thrust into a world of war and magic against a terrible evil. finding his place in this new reality won't be easy. An unknown evil and powerful creatures bent on destroying the world as he knows...