The mysterious universe of books

  Book Title:  THE USURPER KING and THE ACCURSED KING Series:  The Plantagenet Legacy Author:  Mercedes Rochelle Publication Date:  The Usurper King: 4/5/21    The Accursed King: 4/18/22 Publisher:  Sergeant Press Pages:  The Usurper King : 305 pages    The Accursed King: 301 pages Genre: Genre:  Historical Fiction / Medieval Historical Fiction From Outlaw to Usurper, Henry Bolingbroke fought one rebellion after another. First, he led his own uprising. Then he captured a forsaken king. Henry had no intention of taking the crown for himself; it was given to him by popular acclaim. Alas, it didn't take long to realize that that having the kingship was much less rewarding than striving for it. Only three months after his coronation, Henry IV had to face a rebellion led by Richard's disgruntled favorites. Repressive measures led to more discontent. His own supporters turned against him, demanding more than he could give. The haught...

  T he Lotus House By Ann Bennett Book Title: The Lotus House Series: Echoes of Empire Author: Ann Bennett Publication Date: 9th October 2024 Publisher: Andaman Press Pages: 337  Genre: Historical Fiction / Historical Romance / Historical Asian Fiction A gripping, emotional drama of love and courage set in the Philippines during WW2. 1960: Nancy Drayton, an American nurse living on Lake Sebu, is visited by a stranger who hands her some faded letters, given to her by a dying man. Reading them transports Nancy back to the terror of the war years. 1941: When Nancy’s world is blown apart by the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor, she volunteers to travel to the Philippines to serve at the front. She soon finds herself working in a field hospital on the Bataan Peninsula in the thick of the fighting, experiencing the horrors of war first hand. When tending to some wounded men, she meets Captain Robert Lambert, and they become close. But the Japanese are closing in on Bataan, and wh...

  The World Turned Upside Down  by Seth Irving Handaside (aka Neal Friedman) Book Title: The World Turn’d Upside Down Series: Volume 2 of 4 of Creating a Republic the American Way Author: Seth Irving Handaside Publication Date: November 30th, 2024 Publisher: Historium Press Pages: 287 Genre: Historical Fiction "The World Turned Upside Down" takes readers on an exhilarating journey through one of history's most transformative periods. This masterful work of historical fiction follows the audacious British-American colonists, known as the Founders, as they boldly rise against the mightiest empire of their time: England. Their unprecedented struggle challenged the status quo and reshaped the foundation of global politics and human rights, ushering in the era of democracy. As the narrative unfolds with rich, immersive detail and dynamic characters, the story poses a profound question: after securing their hard-won liberty, could they preserve and nurture the fragile promise o...

  No Good Deeds By E.J. McKenna Book Title: No Good Deeds Series: n/a Author: E.J. McKenna Publication Date: November 5th, 2024 Publisher: Historium Press Pages: 330 Genre: Historical Fiction / Western Fiction Any Triggers: Violence in the form of fist fighting and gunfighting, some scenes of graphic violence. Annie Schaeffer is no stranger to violence. Born of an outlaw father, she was sold to a traveling show at the age of six, now finally escaping as an adult. On the run and wounded, she finds an unlikely ally In Nathan Healey - a member of the Needham Boys gang. As she earns her place among the outlaws, Annie’s survival hinges on her lethal skills and growing bond with Nathan. Nate's moral compass shifts with his circumstances, especially when those he loves are involved. Upon meeting Annie, he finds himself drawn to a woman determined to live differently to the expectations others place upon her; to live freely and fairly. The way he has always wanted. Annie's quest for in...

  Harold The King (UK) / I Am The Chosen King (USA/Canada) By Helen Hollick Book Title: Harold The King (UK) / I Am The Chosen King (USA/Canada) Author: Helen Hollick Publication Date: original edition first published in 2000 Publisher: Taw River Press (UK) Sourcebooks Inc (USA) Pages: 640 Genre: Historical Fiction Any Triggers: battle scenes First published in 2000 – Celebrating a Silver Anniversary! The events that led to the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 - told from the English point of view. Two men. One crown. England, 1044. Harold Godwinesson, a young, respected earl, falls in love with an ordinary but beautiful woman. In Normandy, William, the bastard son of a duke, falls in love with power. In 1066 England falls vulnerable to the fate of these two men: one, chosen to be a king, the other, determined to take, by force, what he desires. Risking his life to defend his kingdom from foreign invasion, Harold II led his army into the great Batt...