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Gold Mountain

by Randi Hacker

In Betty G. Yee’s historical novel "Gold Mountain", a young Chinese girl poses as her brother, going to work on a US railroad in his place. Ling Fan’s father is in prison for a crime he did not commit, and her aunt is plotting Ling... Read More

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Long Way Home

by Vivian Turnbull

Lynn Austin’s poignant historical novel "Long Way Home" highlights the heroism of those who lived through WWII. Gisela’s family becomes unsafe as Germany turns hostile toward Jewish people. They secure spots on a boat bound for Cuba,... Read More

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The War on All Fronts

by Karen Rigby

A fledgling romance is the focus of Kim Oclon’s sensitive historical novel "The War on All Fronts". In 1967, high school graduates Anthony and Sam are poised to separate. One is bound for basic training by choice, and the other aims... Read More

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The Fugitive Colours

by Wendy Hinman

Nancy Bilyeau’s "The Fugitive Colours" is a suspenseful novel set within the London art world of the 1760s. In Spitalfields, amid London’s Huguenot community, entrepreneur Genevieve struggles to keep her silk design business going.... Read More

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Plagued by Bad Beliefs

by Karen Rigby

"Plagued by Bad Beliefs" is an entertaining, perspective-driven historical novel centered on the fallout of a small town’s rivalries. In Jerry Dean Pate’s historical novel "Plagued by Bad Beliefs", a crusading journalist searches for... Read More

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The Cuban Gambit

by John M. Murray

In the expansive thriller "The Cuban Gambit", a woman fights to maintain control of a massive corporation as her enemies launch desperate attacks on her. In Jay Perin’s thriller "The Cuban Gambit", an ambitious woman takes control of... Read More

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