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Courage and Triumph in DOWNRIVER by Jennifer M. Lane - Excerpt
A historical coming of age saga of teenage girl's courage and triumph.
Unveiling Secrets in TROUBLE IN ASSISI by Heidi Eljabro
Get lost in a story of "shrouded mystery, caught up in a whirlwind of intrigue, theft, lies, and attempted murder."
THE SAND VINES by Michèle Callard: Forbidden Love in Bordeaux 1870
Escape to the Bordeaux countryside during the reign of Napoleon III with unexpected twists, romance, and historical intrigue.
Conflict, Betrayal, and Passion in the Shire's Union Trilogy by Richard Buxton
Delve into a tumultuous and pivotal era in American history with Richard Buxton's Shire's Union Trilogy and a book excerpt.
THE LOST WOMEN OF MILL STREET by Kinley Bryan: A Novel of Courage and Sisterhood in the American Civil War
THE LOST WOMEN OF MILL STREET is a vividly drawn novel about the bonds of sisterhood, the strength of women, and the repercussions of war.
THEIR CASTILIAN ORPHAN by Anna Belfrage - Author Q&A
It is 1294 and Eustace de Lamont is back in England after five years in exile. He will stop at nothing to ruin Robert FitzStephan and his wi
A ROSE IN THE BLITZ by Ann Bennett - Historical Fiction Spotlight
Escape into the dramatic world of London during the Blitz in this sweeping family saga of love, war and betrayal.
SNARLING WOLF: Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail
Dive back into the gripping, frontier chaos. Snarling Wolf is the fourth adventurous installment in the Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail series
Two Healers, a Brighter Tomorrow - FIND ME IN THE STARS
Separated by miles, connected by the stars, two healers forge their destinies in a quest for a brighter tomorrow.
Château de Verzat Series: Resilient Women During the French Revolution
Follow independent, resilient, and feisty women and the loyal families who work and live on a Loire Valley wine estate during the French Rev
THE BEAUTY DOCTOR: A Mystery-Suspense-Thriller Set in the Edwardian Era
Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard shares an excerpt of her historical mystery suspense novel set in the Edwardian Era, The Beauty Doctor.
Visit 1918 Montana in BEAUTIFUL GHOST by Milana Marsenich
Books and Benches is pleased to welcome author Milana Marsenich to the blog and to share a snippet of her historical novel set in Montana.
A Sneak Peek from MILLIE'S ESCAPE by Marcia Clayton
Intrigue and Adventure! Marcia Clayton shares a snippet of her historical novel set in North Devon, MILLIE'S ESCAPE.
THE WINDS OF CHANGE by Joan Fallon
The spotlight is on Joan Fallon and her historical fiction novel, The Winds of Change, a story of love, intrigue, and betrayal.
THE MERCHANT'S DILEMMA by Carolyn Hughes
Ready for a romantic medieval journey? Join Carolyn Hughes as she shares an excerpt from her historical novel, The Merchant's Dilemma!
Adventure, Daring, and Redemption in BURNING SECRET by R.J. Lloyd
Please join us in welcoming author R.J. Lloyd as he generously shares an excerpt from Burning Secret.
Author Pat Wahler Visits with The Rose of Washington Square
Books and Benches is pleased to welcome author Pat Wahler to the blog and to showcase her beautiful book, The Rose of Washington Square.
Uncover the Truth in THE NURSE'S SECRET by Amanda Skenandore
A young female grifter in 1880s New York evades the police by conning her way into Bellevue Hospital’s training school for nurses…
Love, Politics, and War in MUSKETS & MINUETS by Lindsey S. Fera
A lady, a musket, and a dance for freedom . . . pair that with a fabulous cover and an intriguing plot, and you MUSKETS & MINUETS.
Heart-Pounding Adventure in THE OATH by A.M. Linden
THE OATH is a heart-pounding adventure that unfolds in ways none of them could have anticipated.
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