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  By Sword and Fan

  Kathleen Buckley

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  Margaret is her brothers' dependent. With her sister-in-law expecting another child and her younger brother soon to marry, Margaret will lose her home. When her former suitor offers her work as a governess, she accepts, despite misgivings. 
  Unable to marry his first love, Alasdair abandoned his home for a disappointing military career. When his dying brother begs him to return, he agrees. He must protect his brother, the children, and the estate from his brother's wife and her greedy family. 
  While on his brother's business, Alasdair meets his old sweetheart. Can love flare up again despite family chaos and fifteen years' separation? 
  BY SWORD AND FAN won first prize in the Historical division of the Central Region Oklahoma Writers National Excellence in Story Telling contest for 2024.

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  Clever Girl - A Nellie Bly Novella

  David Blixt

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  “A professional lobbyist is a plague-spot upon the body politic.”—Judiciary Committee, State of New York 
  "Tell a story to catch a story."—Nellie Bly 
  From International Bestselling Author David Blixt! Nellie Bly sets out to trap the greatest villain she has ever encountered: the King of the Lobby! 
  March 1888. A blizzard has frozen all of New York, and Nellie Bly is going stir-crazy, stuck at home with her mother and her detestable brother Albert. When a political speech inspires her, she and Colonel Cockerill plot out her most daring undercover assignment since she emerged from the Blackwell's Island insane asylum: she's going to trap the most crooked man in politics, Edward R. Phelps, the self-styled "King" of the Albany lobby. 
  But catching a fox as wily as Phelps will take all her nerve, and she's learning that her meteoric rise has left her with few allies in the newspaper world. On her own, she must first trap Phelps, then confront him before a jury of his allies: the state senators of New York. 
  Based on the real-life events and her own reporting, Clever Girl shows Nellie Bly at her furious best!

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  The Quest of The Fish-Dog Skin

  James Willard Schultz

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  The Quest of the Fish-Dog Skin" is a story of the adventures of two Indian boys or, rather, of an Indian boy and a white boy, Indian. These two set forth from the lodges of the Blackfeet, in company with an older Indian who acts as their guide, philosopher, and friend, on a far quest to the salt water to find the medicine-animal that is called "fish-dog" because it lives only in the water, swimming like a fish, yet has the face of a dog and barks like a dog. One of the boys, being of white parentage, knew from books in the little library at home that this strange animal, which we recognize at once as some sort of a seal, frequented the waters of the Pacific Ocean and adjacent rivers.

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  The Loner

  Josephine Cox, John Nicholl

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  The powerful new bestseller from Josephine Cox – the country’s favourite storyteller. 
  After a tragic accident resulting in the death of his mother, and the disappearance of his father, young Davie flees his hometown of Blackburn, unsure of what the future holds for him. Devastated, he must escape the vicious rumours about his mother as well as his memories of her. With nothing more than the shirt on his back, he sets off – to find his father, a livelihood and maybe a glimpse of happiness. 
  Meanwhile, back home, those Davie has left behind wait anxiously. There's Kathleen, his childhood friend who has held a secret close to her heart these past few years, and Joseph, his grandfather whose guilt at the events which unfolded that dreadful night burns right to his soul. Will they ever see their beloved Davie again? 
  Eventually, after months of wandering, Davie finds somewhere he can call home. But tragedy stalks him once more and it's not long before everything comes to a dreadful impasse. It's time for him to make a decision – to keep running or go back home and face the past once and for all… 
  In this riveting work of fiction, Josephine Cox, the Sunday Times bestselling author, weaves a tale of loss, longing, and the relentless pursuit of redemption. Davie's journey, fraught with tragedy and turmoil, is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, a theme that resonates throughout the narrative. 
  For fans of Lesley Pearse (A Lesser Evil), Anna Jacobs (Lavender Lane), Lizzie Lane (Tough Times on Coronation Close), Annemarie Brear (The Riverside Maid), and Pamela Kavanagh (THE LONELY FURROW a spellbinding historical family saga).

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  The Deluge

  Henryk Sienkiewicz

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  The Deluge by Henryk Sienkiewicz is a sweeping historical epic filled with adventure, heroism, and national struggle. As the second volume of Sienkiewicz's celebrated Polish Trilogy, the novel brings to life one of the most dramatic periods in Poland's history—the mid-17th century invasion of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, a time remembered as "The Deluge."
  
  Set against the backdrop of war and political turmoil, the story follows the fiery and impulsive nobleman Andrzej Kmicic, a courageous soldier whose life becomes a journey of redemption. At the beginning of the novel, Kmicic's recklessness, pride, and questionable alliances threaten both his reputation and his future with the woman he loves, the virtuous and principled Oleńka Billewiczówna. As foreign armies sweep across the land and betrayal spreads among the nobility, Kmicic must confront the consequences of his actions and choose where his true loyalties lie.
  
  Through daring battles, secret missions, and dramatic confrontations, Kmicic gradually transforms from a flawed and impulsive warrior into a determined defender of his homeland. His personal struggle mirrors the fate of the nation itself—a land battered by invasion yet sustained by courage, faith, and the determination of those who refuse to surrender.
  
  Sienkiewicz masterfully blends historical fact with vivid storytelling, creating a narrative rich with unforgettable characters, thrilling military campaigns, and moments of deep emotional resonance. One of the most powerful episodes centers on the heroic defense of the Jasna Góra monastery, a symbol of spiritual resilience and national unity during the darkest days of invasion.
  
  More than a tale of war, The Deluge is a story of transformation, loyalty, and patriotism. It explores the meaning of honor, the power of forgiveness, and the possibility of redemption even after grave mistakes. Sienkiewicz's dynamic prose and grand historical vision bring the era vividly to life, immersing readers in a world of clashing armies, political intrigue, and personal sacrifice.
  
  Epic in scope and rich in historical detail, The Deluge stands as one of the great masterpieces of historical fiction—an enduring story of courage, redemption, and the unwavering spirit of a nation fighting to survive.

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  The Legend of William Tell

  Anonymous

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  The wonderful story of the legendary Swiss folk hero who shot the apple from his son's head.

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