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  Timber and Dreams - 2nd Edition

  Daniel Afflerbach

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  A Historical fiction novel based in Seattle, Washington in 1923 
  A story of youthful idealism and a political pursuit against the Timber Industry. A young Irishman, Thomas Kelly, is on a quest to reign in destructive logging practices and begins a political battle which a Timber Baron is determined to stop. He tries to thwart Thomas’s efforts using hired muscle. When Thomas falls in love and discovers the Timber Baron has a dark and sinister personal life which may destroy the family of his new love, he and a few friends decide to take matters into their own hands. The political battle turns personal and becomes deadly when two families are put in the crosshairs of the Timber Baron’s fury

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  Death by Chocolate - Book 4 in...

  Marsha Whitney

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  √Sadie Snow wanted to qualify as a Pinkerton agent, but now her first official case has put her own life and the lives of the family she's supposed to be protecting in danger. On the serene St. John’s River in the wilds of 1865 Florida, Sadie is on her first official job as a lady Pinkerton agent, tasked with protecting a wealthy family in a small town in the middle of nowhere. 
  The former actress is determined to prove herself as a capable Pinkerton agent. She is skilled in self-defense and has a sharp mind, but her inexperience may prove to be her downfall. 
  As she delves deeper into the case, she realizes that the killer must be living among them,. Time is running out. Can Sadie catch the killer before they strike again?

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  Ride Proud Rebel!

  Andre Norton

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  Drew Rennie, served as a cavalry scout in Confederate general John Hunt Morgan's command. He had left home in 1862 after a final break with his harsh grandfather, who despised him since his birth because of his mother's runaway marriage to a Texan. During the final year of conflict Drew has the additional responsibility of looking out for his headstrong fifteen-year-old cousin Boyd, who has run away from home to join Morgan's command and has a lot to learn in the school of hard knocks the army provides. The story follows the two of them and a new friend, Anson Kirby, through campaigns in Kentucky, Tennessee and later on deeper into the South, first with Morgan and later under Forrest. (Summary by Richard Kilmer)

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  The Foundling's Fortune - A...

  Rachel Brimble

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  A powerful and atmospheric saga set in the glitter and grit of Victorian Bath’s theatre world. Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin, Mary Wood and Sarah Waters. 🎭 
  A young girl’s dream… 
  Bath, 1852. As a girl, Nancy Bloom would go to Bath’s Theatre Royal, sit on the hard wooden benches and stare in awe at the actresses playing men as much as the women dressed in finery. She longed to be a part of it all and when a man promised her parents he could find a role for Nancy in the theatre, they believed him. 
  His lie and betrayal led to her ruin. 
  A foundling’s ambition… 
  Francis Carlyle is a theatre manager, a man with big dreams, who has finally shed the skin of his secret past as a foundling and is now rich, successful and in need of a new female star. Never in a million years did he think he'd find her standing on a table in one of Bath’s bawdiest pubs, entertaining its patrons with her exquisite voice. 
  Nancy vowed never to trust a man again. Francis will do anything to make her his star. As they engage in a battle of wits and wills, can either survive with their hearts intact? 
  The second in Rachel Brimble’s thrilling Victorian saga series, The Foundling’s Fortune, will whisk you away to the riotous, thriving underbelly of Victorian Bath.Readers love Rachel Brimble’s captivating historical sagas: 
  ‘Heart-warming yet gritty and gripping… Compelling reading.’ Lizzie Lane 
  ‘Fantastic!’ Rosie Clarke 
  ‘Heartwarming! … Hard to put down!’ Patricia McBride 
  ‘Skilled and vivid storytelling.’ May Ellis 
  ‘Absolutely 10/10! Amazing storyline and loved the characters and setting.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A hopeful story about friendship and learning to trust. I love stories about women who strive for their own goals in life independent of men and who understand the joy and security of close female friendships.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  Previously published as Trouble for the Leading Lady.

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  Absolution: Book summary & analysis

  Margot Langley

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  This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas. 
  Immerse yourself in Absolution, a powerful journey of compassion, complexity, and transformation set against the turbulent dawn of 1960s Saigon. Follow Tricia, a young expatriate driven by restless idealism, as she confronts the gap between good intentions and real impact. From bustling markets to crowded orphanages, she partners with a fearless ally to launch daring humanitarian initiatives—only to face missteps that test her resolve and redefine her purpose. Decades later, a reflective correspondence bridges generations, revealing hard-earned wisdom about cultural humility, adaptive leadership, and the true meaning of healing.

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  District Nurses Make a Wish The:...

  Annie Groves

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  The new heartwarming and nostalgic read in the bestselling wartime District Nurses series 
  For the district nurses of Victory Walk, there's been little time to bask in the triumph of D-day as London is facing a new threat – the buzz bombs. Everyone is terrified, never knowing where the next one will strike. Into this tense atmosphere, new nurse, Iris, must make her mark. She’s had more experience of nursing than many, but since arriving in East London from the countryside, she has struggled to fit in with the other staff. 
  Meanwhile Alice is facing an agonising wait to hear if her boyfriend Joe has survived D-day – she can barely sleep for wondering if he ever received her letter in which she promised to wait for him? Others too are in limbo, not knowing if their loved ones have made it through. With the end almost in sight, the district nurses must dig deep if they are to keep London going… 
  Set in the 20th century, during World War II, The District Nurses Make a Wish is a historical fiction that will tug at your heartstrings. The romance and medical sagas are beautifully intertwined, making it a must-read bestseller. 
  For fans of Rosie Clarke (A Family at War), Lizzie Lane (Tough Times on Coronation Close), Fenella J Miller (A Dangerous Husband), Donna Douglas (A Nightingale Christmas Promise), and Susanna Bavin (Christmas for the Home Front Girls).

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