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“Heart-stopping” (Deanna Raybourn): Union spy Elle goes undercover as an enslaved woman — and ends up in the same house as Malcolm, an operative posing as a Confederate soldier. A passionate tale that’s a “marvelous, intelligent, respectful, breathtaking treat for your brain” (Smart Bitches, Trashy Books).

A New York Times bestseller: When Nicky Castone secretly joins a local Shakespeare company, his exciting new life could jeopardize everything he loves… “A delightfully sprawling comedy” featuring “a world of warm, lively characters” (Kirkus Reviews).

Growing up in the Deep South during the years leading to the Civil War, two young girls find freedom on…

When Thomas Jefferson’s daughter Martha returns from France, she sees her family’s Virginia plantation and its reliance on slavery in a new light… A “beautifully written” and “captivating” portrait (New York Times bestselling author Paulette Jiles).

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, this #1 New York Times bestseller chronicles a young slave’s adventures…

This series launch was an Anthony Award winner and New York Times Best Book of the Year! Meet Isaiah Quintabe — a streetwise, modern-day Sherlock Holmes — who uses his brilliant mind to tackle a case the LAPD won’t touch. “Everyone who reads IQ will be clamoring for the next book, and for the one after that” (Carl Hiaasen).

An unforgettable Christian tale: Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, this novel follows the relationship between Mary, wife of General Robert E. Lee, and Selina, an enslaved woman who works in their house.

With nearly 10,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: When his father goes missing, Atticus must infiltrate a world of bigotry and ritualistic horrors. This “disturbingly real” novel (New York Times bestselling author Christopher Moore) is the inspiration for the hit HBO series.

“The challenges we face today are not so different from Jefferson’s, and we’ve much to learn from his boldness and…

Four royal women struggle for influence in the court of Pharaoh Akhenaten — a ruler with a plan that will destabilize all of Egypt. A breathtaking novel about power, ambition, and love.