Fiction - Sagas

A piercing collection of stories about ordinary lives in contemporary China, where loneliness, longing, and small acts of kindness expose the fragile ways people reach for connection. From the PEN/Faulkner Award-winning author Yiyun Li comes a quietly devastating collection of stories about solitude, devotion,...

New Year 1988/1989: A theatre student, a taxi driver, a partisan, and a crook join a detective's family in Kiev for an ill-fated reunion. They and the Soviet nation face a violent reckoning as old secrets and fugitive hopes emerge.Winner of the 2026 Independent...

The Silence AfterSongs to Stories volume XInspired by: Cassandra by Taylor SwiftCassandra Whitaker grew up in a house that devoured the light. A father gone too soon, a mother hardened by bitterness, and a brother whose cruelty left scars no one wanted to see-her...

Instead of taking a gap year, disgruntled high school student Sam Harrison accepts an offer from his eccentric grandfather, Gus, to ride with him across the country on a pair of restored vintage BMW motorcycles to visit an old friend in California. While riding...

One man's fate is not for the faint of heart. A happy James lives in a tranquil town under the caring guidance of his stepmother. Thriving within the only world he's ever known, his life is shattered after he's accused of something that he...

The Saga of Lyn continues as Tegain and Lyn search for answers deep in the Hittons. Meanwhile, Karl attempts to save the citizens of Talenshan from the coming hordes.Author: Aric C. CarterISBN-10: 1941469035ISBN-13: 9781941469033Publisher: Aric C. CarterLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/06/2018Pages: 192Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 9.00h x...

Prelude to a Novel (a series of 6 books), based on a true story.A journalist is wondering how he could change his life.Rampant stagnation may eventually and unfairly lead him into a purposeless life.Out of nowhere, he started discovering a new interest in Past...

Dangerous Grounds - Great Christmas Gift Todd Marshall moved through the dense forest, taking a short-cut to the wide river which only few white hunters would have dared. He'd located a game trail that most eyes would have missed--it was just a location where...

Redemption from poverty in Victorian London does not come easily.After receiving an indecent proposal while struggling for survival in Victorian London, Hannah begs Pa to release her from selling flowers on the streets so she can find a respectable job. But the job Pa...

"THE HOTTEST NEW BOOK FROM ICELAND IS WOMAN AT 1,000 DEGREES . . . What a story it is, one worth reading to further understand the complexity of World War II--and to enjoy the quick wit of a woman you won't forget." --Bethanne Patrick,...

Rachel's most dangerous fear will come alive, and she has to confront that fear to save her love. What depths of her life will surround her in her journey? What mysteries will she unravel in that journey of her life? Is it a dream?...

Introduction and footnotes by Owen Edwards. The complete collection of eleven prose stories collated from medieval Welsh manuscripts. Drawing on pre-Christian Celtic mythology-with some of the themes having been dated back to the early Iron Age-this marvelous compendium of tales contains some of the...

When hopeless romantic meets New York cynicism...there's one clear winner. Cartoonist and hopeless romantic Sage Mathews has moved home to Cape Van Buren to find her happy ever after. And why not? It's happened to everyone else in the town where love washes in...

With the demons of his past unknown to him and a future holding even more uncertainty; Acheron is plunged into both when a stranger by the name of Kosho comes to Kitarah in search of a rumored being. Kosho, son of the domains Lord,...

Melodious mild sunk the crimson sun Over an earth so fated with harm Above islands primitive as woes That sally in the union of those Who hail the curfewed tear of Taila By which tear the legend of Taila And the ancient sun got...

In 2005, the Castle Law was passed in the state of Florida. Its origin was due to a series of events. Before the Castle Law, there was Kastle Raines and the "Angels of Defense." For months, Kastle Raines has been waiting for something to...

In 2005, the Castle Law was passed in the state of Florida. Its origin was due to a series of events. Before the Castle Law, there was Kastle Raines. When an unfortunate accident ends his baseball career, Kastle Raines goes to work for his...

Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky's masterful translation of The Idiot is destined to stand with their versions of Crime and Punishment, The Brothers Karamazov, and Demons as the definitive Dostoevsky in English.After his great portrayal of a guilty man in Crime and Punishment, Dostoevsky...

Emotionally gripping and quietly suspenseful: a slow-burning mystery with a powerful payoff.Estranged by the past but bound by blood, a determined sister and her reluctant brother journey to a remote Caribbean island to find a missing family member. What begins as a search becomes...

Maggie Martin has spent years healing a fractured town, and suddenly she finds herself at odds with one of her favorite Westbury leaders, who happens to be a close personal friend. As tempers flare, will she be able to soothe troubled waters?Across town, the...

A heart-warming story of love and friendship in wartime from the bestselling author of Where the Heart is and London Belles. It's September 1940 and the London Blitz has begun. For the four girls living at No. 13 Article Row, life must go on,...

Author: Joyce Carol OatesISBN-10: 0452277205ISBN-13: 9780452277205Publisher: Penguin Publishing GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/1997Pages: 464Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.10lbsSize: 8.99h x 5.98w x 0.98dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 7.4Point Value: 30Interest Level: Upper GradeQuiz #/Name: 56913 / We Were the MulvaneysReview Citation(s): New York Times 09/07/1997 pg. 40NY Times Notable Bks...

In 1544, Cornelis Schutt gave his wife his word: their children would grow up free.Now the Spanish Empire is teaching him what that promise will cost.In the Spanish Netherlands, faith is no longer private. A neighbor can become an informer. A prayer can become...

The West is changing. Virgil Rawlins must change with it-or lose everything.The days of the open frontier are fading, replaced by railroads, politics, and men who wield power without ever drawing a gun. For Virgil Rawlins, that means stepping into a world he neither...

By day, Alaric Vaughan walks the mortal city in tailored silence-an immortal warlock bound by the laws of the old gods, master of a power he must never reveal. By night, he listens to the thunder hiding beneath his skin and remembers the promises...

In the mid-1800s, when news of gold discoveries in California spread, immigrants from around the world rushed in. Among them was Sam Wong from China, a young farmer lured by the rumor that in America there was "gold, gold, gold everywhere on the streets."Although...

A call to arms. A race against time. A choice that will change the future.With her cabal divided, a price on her head, and her power put to the test, Cistine leads the desperate search for Maleck with a kingdom's worth of enemies seeking...

Shelves of sequins in a kaleidoscope of colours. Bolts of silk and tulle against the back wall. The sewing room was the last place anyone had seen her daughter alive.Northern Ireland, 1942. Flora Toussaint packs parachutes for the RAF, haunted by the twin daughters...

A BRAND NEW emotional wartime saga set in London's East End during the Blitz from the bestselling author Fenella J. Miller. Perfect for fans of Jean Fullerton, Katie Flynn and Rosie Goodwin! 'Whisks you back to the home front of wartime Britain.' Jean Fullerton...

Some things don't break all at once, and some burdens aren't lighter when they are shared.Jessie has always been the steady one-the glue holding together a family stitched with love, loss, and second chances. But even glue has its limits, and the cracks are...

A BRAND NEW gripping Victorian East End saga of courage, crime and survival from Kay Brellend. Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin, Jean Fullerton and Elaine Everest! 'Kay Brellend is a new star in the making!' bestselling author Rosie Clarke In 1889 London, the...

A Scottish historical saga of duty and dreams from Sunday Times bestselling author Evelyn Hood! Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Val Wood When war has blighted the present. Can they hold on to hope for the future? Paisley, Scotland, 1941 The residents...

"Egil's Saga" is one of the most celebrated and complex of the Icelandic sagas, chronicling the life and times of the legendary Viking warrior-poet Egil SkallagrÃ-msson. Spanning the 9th and 10th centuries, this sweeping narrative follows Egil and his family as they navigate the...

"Tim O'Brien is the one American author whose works I look forward to the most." --Haruki MurakamiThe author of the American classic The Things They Carried returns with what may be his finest novel yet, an unconventional love story that unspools over decades and...

What survives when a life carefully etched in one world is swept away by war, revolution, and exile?Zayde's Crossing tells the story of a Jewish family whose lives unfold amid the collapse of an empire, sustained by the faith that carries them toward a...

The BRAND NEW, emotional, heartfelt historical read from the author of The Last Boat Home, Rachel Sweasey Can their friendship help them weather the storm? Young Julia Fowler's life revolves around Poole Harbour and its lifeboat - her older brother Wilbur is a volunteer...

Discover the emotional historical read from the Queen of Scottish Saga. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Val Wood One woman's determination to triumph against the odds Greenock, Scotland, 1916 Orphaned Elspeth Bremner longs to become a teacher, but her foster mother, Flora...

Across land, sea and time, the stones will summon them home . . . 'A stunningly good read' SANTA MONTEFIORE 'Wonderfully compelling' KAREN SWAN 'A captivating, sweeping dual-timeline saga' SORAYA LANE Compelling, atmospheric, and spellbinding - it all begins with The Sea Stone Sisters....

"Kristin Lavransdatter" is a monumental masterpiece of historical fiction that offers a breathtakingly detailed and emotionally profound depiction of life in 14th-century Norway. This sweeping trilogy follows the life of Kristin, a strong-willed woman navigating the complex intersection of personal desire, family duty, and...

Apples Never Fall meets Maine in this captivating novel of family secrets, summer celebrations, and putting things back together again after they've all fallen apart-- from the acclaimed author of The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson.Lindy has the summer of a lifetime planned at...

A BRAND-NEW gripping Victorian Scottish historical saga from AWARD-WINNING author Liz Harris. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Anna Jacobs! 'A five-star read that lovers of Rosie Clarke and Rachel Brimble books will adore.' Reader Review When independence comes at a...

"Kristin Lavransdatter" is a sweeping historical masterpiece set in fourteenth-century Norway, capturing the life of its eponymous protagonist from her childhood through her old age. This epic trilogy-comprising "The Bridal Wreath," "The Mistress of Husaby," and "The Cross"-offers an unparalleled look into the medieval...

A widowed rancher. A sophisticated city woman. And one last love story to bring the Archer family home.Beau Archer has spent a lifetime holding things together-his ranch, his seven children, his grief. But Helen Allen, the elegant and disarmingly funny widow from New York,...

They said marriage was a partnership.So why does it feel like they're playing by two completely different rules?Nicole and Damien Brooks look like the perfect Christian couple on paper. She's a respected architect with a growing career and a deep faith. He's a dedicated...

The BRAND NEW instalment in Maisie Thomas' nostalgic and heart-warming WWII saga series that fans of Lesley Eames and Ellie Dean will love.Author: Maisie ThomasISBN-10: 1836332637ISBN-13: 9781836332633Publisher: Boldwood Books LtdLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/29/2026Pages: 458Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.27lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.14d

Aramenta Burgwyn, born the privileged daughter of a Southern planter before the Civil War, has long harbored a quiet suspicion: her mother is not white, but Henrietta, a striking, mixed-race slave. When her father dies, her aunt seizes the estate and Aramenta is sold...

In 1903 Mary Mackenzie sails for China to marry the British military attaché, a man who turns out to be every bit as chilly as the Peking winter. During one of his many absences, Mary has an affair with a Japanese soldier, Count Kurihama,...

Can two hearts heal together, or will fear keep them apart?Carol Benson has learned to embrace life, even after the accident that left her paralyzed. With her place in the Archer family and a heart full of hope, she's determined to make the most...

The BRAND NEW instalment in Lizzie Lane's bestselling Coronation Close series! A heartwrenching and inspiring World War Two saga of friendship, courage and love in the face of danger! Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Jean Fullerton. With the men still away fighting,...

Crumford, Kent, 1915. With World War I now in full swing and their brothers away fighting, the Graham sisters take on increasingly vital roles at the family smock mill. Daisy and her cousin Olive are both serving as nurses, Holly has become a busy...