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  Comanche Apocalypse - Lords of...

  AI Voice Christopher Allen

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  An Epic Novel of Survival, Loss, and the Enduring Human Spirit 
  "Comanche Apocalypse: Lords of the Plains" is a sweeping historical epic that chronicles the tragic yet inspiring 160-year journey of the Comanche people from their golden age as masters of the Great Plains to their forced adaptation in the modern world. Through the eyes of unforgettable characters spanning five generations, this powerful novel transforms historical tragedy into deeply personal human drama. 
  The story begins in the 1750s with Standing Bull and his teenage son Sacred Spirit, Comanche warriors living in perfect harmony with the vast buffalo herds that sustained their people for countless generations. Their world is one of freedom, spiritual connection to the land, and the proud traditions of the Nʉmʉnʉʉ—"The People." But this paradise is shattered when the invisible enemy of smallpox arrives, killing Sacred Spirit's beloved four-year-old sister Bright Star and decimating their band. This devastating epidemic marks the beginning of a relentless apocalypse that will test the Comanche spirit to its very limits. 
  As Sacred Spirit grows into a war chief, he witnesses the systematic destruction of everything his people hold sacred. White buffalo hunters slaughter the great herds not for food but for hides alone, destroying the foundation of Comanche existence in an act of environmental warfare. Sacred Spirit's nephew Wind Walker, consumed by rage and the desire for vengeance, dies in a futile raid on a military fort, embodying the tragic cost of violent resistance.

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  A Woman of Noble Wit

  Rosemary Griggs

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  THE COFFEE POT BOOK CLUB, BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2022 - SILVER MEDALS in each of the following categories - Women's Historical Fiction, Historical Romance and for books set in The Tudors, The Stuarts, and The Commonwealth of England
  Few women of her time lived to see their name in print. But Katherine was no ordinary woman. She was Sir Walter Raleigh's mother. This is her story.
  Set against the turbulent background of a Devon rocked by the religious and social changes that shaped Tudor England; a Devon of privateers and pirates; a Devon riven by rebellions and plots, A Woman of Noble Wit tells how Katherine became the woman who would inspire her famous sons to follow their dreams. It is Tudor history seen though a woman's eyes.
  As the daughter of a gentry family with close connections to the glittering court of King Henry VIII, Katherine's duty is clear. She must put aside her dreams and accept the husband chosen for her. Still a girl, she starts a new life at Greenway Court, overlooking the River Dart, relieved that her husband is not the ageing monster of her nightmares. She settles into the life of a dutiful wife and mother until a chance shipboard encounter with a handsome privateer, turns her world upside down.…..
  Years later a courageous act will set Katherine's name in print and her youngest son will fly high.

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  A Wartime Wife - A gripping...

  Lizzie Lane

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  Bristol 1939 At forty years of age, Mary Anne Randall still turns heads. With an abusive husband spending most of his wages on beer, she has resigned herself to be the sole breadwinner to protect her family and keep the wolves from the door.  In order to make ends meet Mary Anne runs a pawnbroking business from the wash house at the end of the garden.  Following the outbreak of war an opportunity presents itself to escape her loveless marriage and find true love.  Will she take that chance, or carry on living just for her children and not for herself?Read the sequal A Wartime Family.Praise for Lizzie Lane:'A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep you hooked' Rosie Goodwin'The Tobacco Girls is another heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read for all saga fans.' Jean Fullerton'Lizzie Lane opens the door to a past of factory girls, redolent with life-affirming friendship, drama, and choices that are as relevant today as they were then.' Catrin Collier'If you want an exciting, authentic historical saga then look no further than Lizzie Lane.' Fenella J Miller

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  The Black-Bearded Barbarian

  Marian Keith

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  A fictionalized biography of George Mackay (1844-1901), an influential Presbyterian missionary in northern Taiwan. (Summary by Edmund Bloxam)

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  Daughters of the Storm

  Elizabeth Buchan

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  Paris, 1789. As the shadow of the guillotine falls over a nation at war with itself, three very different women find themselves caught up in the storm of revolution... 
   
  In France under the last Bourbon king, the extravagance grows more outrageous and the unrest of the poor more dangerous. Into this ferment are swept the innocent English Sophie Luttrell, visiting France for the first time; the French aristocrat Héloise de Guinot, who hates the man her parents have arranged for her to marry; and Marie-Victoire, the loyal maid who finds herself immersed in revolutionary politics. 
   
  They are the daughters of the storm which is sweeping France - and over the world. Three women whose lives will be forever marked by this turning point in history and whose passionate struggle for love, liberty - and for life - will have unexpected consequences.

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  The Game Changer

  Embassie Susberry

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  Sometimes making history means breaking some rules… 
  Don't miss the powerful new historical fiction novel Inspired by the incredible true story of Althea Gibson, the first Black athlete to win a Grand Slam title in 1956. 
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  New York, 1950. Ambitious journalist Hettie Carlin is desperate for a scoop that will make her career. When she's tasked with investigating the rise of Althea Gibson – the tennis world’s newest star – there are just two problems: Hettie knows nothing about tennis. Plus, her and Althea have history – and it’s not pretty. 
  Hettie must convince Althea to talk to her again, and it won’t be an easy feat. But, as Althea’s star rises, she faces media bias, prejudice and discrimination head-on – and Althea soon realises she may just need Hettie, too, in order to tell her own story on her own terms. 
  When Althea becomes an unexpected civil rights icon, the pair hold the potential to change history. If they can work together, they may just help revolutionize more than just sport once and for all… 
  This is a gripping historical fiction novel about bravery, hard work, the quest for success and two women's stand against prejudice in all its forms, perfect for fans of Kate Quinn, Sadeqa Johnson and Dolen Perkins-Valdez. 
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  Readers LOVE The Game Changer! 
  'I absolutely raced through this book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'Embassie Susberry is a master storyteller who brings real people's stories back to life!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'I'm not a fan of tennis but I was absolutely fascinated!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'Extremely engaging with excellent historical context' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'A fitting tribute to a strong woman!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  The Game Changer is a powerful narrative set in the 20th century, highlighting the journey of Althea Gibson, an African American woman who defied societal norms to become a tennis star. Her story, intertwined with that of Hettie Carlin, serves as a testament to the power of resilience and determination. 
  For fans of Soraya M. Lane (Under a Sky of Memories), Catherine Hokin (The German Child), Lucinda Riley (The Seven Sisters), Ellie Midwood (The Girl Who Escaped from Auschwitz), and Imogen Matthews (The Wartime Nurse). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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