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Swan Maiden

by Jill Allen

Margolis’s two nuanced protagonists hold fast to their beliefs in this historically accurate, thought-provoking romance. Sharon Margolis’s thoroughly researched, authentic, and passionate novel, "Swan Maiden", creates pulse-pounding... Read More

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Lila

by Pallas Gates McCorquodale

The stoicism of pioneers on the Great Plains is brought vividly to life through one young woman’s struggles. More than one hundred thousand Germans immigrated to the United States from Russia at the beginning of the twentieth century.... Read More

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Rage in Paris

by Margaret Cullison

Anger against racism, violence, and political corruption serves as backdrop to this fast-paced historical novel. Kirby Williams’s first novel, "Rage in Paris", offers an intricate tale of romance, mystery, and class struggle. Fueled by... Read More

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Five Bullets

by Sara Budzik

Duberstein captures heartbreaking ennui with his disciplined volley between time periods and details stabbing out at unexpected moments. "Five Bullets" is a story of two men—Karel Bondy, a father and husband who escaped from Auschwitz... Read More

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Uncle Anton's Atomic Bomb

by Jeff Fleischer

A typical American family with Cold War secrets brings Chekhovian intrigue to this literary thriller. Uncle Anton’s Atomic Bomb is a book hard to describe, and that’s part of what makes it so interesting. Ian Woollen’s novel tells... Read More

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Thieving Forest

by Melissa Wuske

Susanna’s bravery makes her an intriguing character, and her relationships deepen the plot to present frontier life compellingly. Thieving Forest, by Martha Conway, is a literary historical novel that follows a strong-willed young... Read More

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