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THE COMMODORE’S GIFT .Fighting against society’s feminine expectations, Owena’s excellent strategic and swordsmanship skills come to the fore after an attack and imprisonment of villagers. Running for their lives, a small group escape persecution but find new dangers ahead. Propelled into the world of rebel forces, she joins the battle against the Buldrick Empire. After seeing the failings of the
Read moreThe Artist: A surprising secret-driven historical suspense short story by Christie Stratos My rating: 5 of 5 stars Haunting History This well written short story fascinated me. It wasn’t at all what I expected, surprising me with the plot development. I was engaged from start to finish. As someone who favors historical fiction, this was spot on for me. It
Read moreHISTORICAL SUSPENSE AT ITS BEST A SHORT STORY FROM THE DARK VICTORIANA COLLECTION The short story will be available worldwide in digital across all platforms! An ad in the newspaper. A Civil War veteran in need. An artist companion. One of these things is not what it seems. Miss Grant’s sole purpose in life is to help Civil War veterans
Read moreA new Victorian historical suspense short story by award-winning writer and historical fiction author, Christie Stratos Set for release December 23rd, 2020. On Pre-order now for 99¢. “DON’T LET THE DOCTOR THINK YOU’RE ILL.” A heavy nighttime blizzard forces Gerald Bitteson into the first building he finds, but the man he meets may be even colder than the storm he
Read moreColin’s Conundrum: A Steamy 19th Century Romance by Simone Beaudelaire My rating: 5 of 5 stars I love this story! This is my favorite series (and story) by Simone Beaudelaire. I waited a long time (a few years actually) for her to finish this novel (and trilogy). It was well worth the wait! I love Daisy’s sunshine. She reminds me
Read moreDevin’s Dilemma by Simone Beaudelaire My rating: 5 of 5 stars I love this book and book series! Simone Beaudelaire always impresses me with the heartfelt tales she weaves. Though this particular book is a Victorian era story, it is incredibly moving and valid for even today’s difficult and prejudice-filled world. It will make you cry, laugh, and the sex
Read moreThe 1840s: A time of increasing social awareness, particularly for progressive cotton mill owner Adrian Bennett and his son and business partner Christopher. But one social issue Christopher has never considered much is violence against women. A Robert Browning poem and a chance encounter with Katerina Valentino change everything. Katerina is in fear for her life from her father’s constant
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