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19th Century

A Wicked War

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This “illuminating history” (Publishers Weekly) examines the politics and personalities behind the 1846 US invasion of Mexico. “If one can read only a single book about the Mexican-American War, this is the one” (Pulitzer Prize–winning author James M. McPherson).

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Six Frigates

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The founding of the Navy was fiercely debated in the young United States. This “fluent, intelligent history” (The New York Times Book Review) is “a lucid guide through the stormy seas of politics and commercial intrigue surrounding the birth of the US naval fleet” (Publishers Weekly starred review).

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Lydia

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When the fiancé that mail-order bride Lydia has never met is found dead, she inherits everything. Brooding detective Max wants Lydia’s help finding out how the man really died — and unexpectedly ends up falling for her…

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What Would Mrs. Astor Do?

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“As informative as it is entertaining” (The New York Times Books Review): This tour through the Gilded Age “delivers a crisp survey of New York’s upper-class world in the late 19th century, using society maven Caroline Astor as the guide” (Publishers Weekly).

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Hannah (Brides of the Oregon Trail, #1)

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A wagon train of mail-order brides heading to Oregon brings together headstrong Hannah Granger, whose sister is one of the brides, and Joe Stanton, the man hired to protect them. When danger threatens, can Joe and Hannah join forces and save the day?

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The Pioneers

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The #1 New York Times bestseller by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough rediscovers an important chapter in the American story…

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Theodore Roosevelt for the Defense

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From two New York Times bestselling authors: In 1915, former President Theodore Roosevelt accused his political rival of corruption and libel — and after a grueling five-week trial, Roosevelt emerged victorious. A “remarkable and intensely dramatic” account (Scott Turow).

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Mail Order Melody (Brides of Seattle, #5)

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Adam is in charge of escorting some mail-order brides from the East Coast to the Washington Territory — and despite his own painful memories of being stood up at the altar, he can’t help falling for one of the women, Karen. But her past will threaten their blossoming romance…