Browsing: Africa

“A dazzling page-turner” (New York Times bestselling author Emma Donoghue): When a formerly enslaved woman is accused of murdering her employers, her testimony reveals a shocking life spanning decades and continents. “Reminiscent of Margaret Atwood’s Alias Grace” (O, The Oprah Magazine).

The daughter of Hollywood royalty, Roxanne Granville is used to getting what she wants—even if she has to break the…

“The Rainwater Secret” is a deeply moving, historical fiction novel about a woman who becomes a missionary in Africa after…

The Old Testament book of Daniel comes to life in this novel for readers of Lynn Austin’s Chronicles of the…

From the author of The Jewel of Medina, a moving and insightful novel based on the life of legendary performer…

From an author of “utterly swoon-worthy” romance (Entertainment Weekly): Freeborn Daniel joins the Loyal League, willing to do anything to take down the Confederacy. But he didn’t expect to be partnered with Janeta, the daughter of an enslaved woman and a plantation owner, who challenges him like no other…

This “epic page-turner” (Christina Baker Kline) follows the life of Cathy Williams, a formerly enslaved woman who disguises herself as a man to enlist in the army. “Richly imagined… A beautiful reminder of a forgotten part of women’s history” (Kristin Hannah).

COLD MOUNTAIN MEETS THE COLOR PURPLE. A STORY OF LOVE AND SURVIVAL AMIDST AN ERA OF SUFFERING AND HATE. Shay…

On the eve of his tenth birthday, a young slave’s life is turned upside down. The unthinkable events that led…

From a New York Times bestselling author: When Lady Aurora is captured by pirates, her only hope for survival is roguish captain Gabriel Hawkins! “Putney’s endearing characters and warm-hearted stories never fail to inspire and delight” (Sabrina Jeffries).