Browsing: Ancient World

After the attacks of 9/11, the residents of a small Newfoundland town provided a temporary home for thousands of stranded airline passengers. This uplifting account shares true stories of generosity, kindness, and lasting friendship in the wake of tragedy.

This New York Times bestseller details how the leaders of three powerful nations — the United States, Great Britain, and France — reshaped global politics after World War I. “A treasure” (Booklist) with nearly 3,300 five-star Goodreads ratings.

When three very different people cross paths with Jesus, their lives are changed forever… Experience the final days and resurrection of Christ in this “phenomenal historical novel” (RT Book Reviews).

Yan Ling tries hard to be servile–it’s what’s expected of a girl of her class. Being intelligent and strong-minded, she…

From a New York Times bestselling author: This delightful book chronicles the 1994 theft of Edvard Munch’s The Scream — and the recovery efforts of art detective and undercover cop Charley Hill. “An entertaining account” (Time) with nearly 600 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

“Heartbreaking… Reads like a thriller” (Entertainment Weekly): Learn about the devastating 1888 blizzard that claimed the lives of hundreds of poor European settlers. A “gripping chronicle of meteorological chance and human folly and error” (Publishers Weekly) with over 2,600 five-star Goodreads ratings.

A New York Times bestselling author delivers a “powerful, unique romance laced with passion” (Amanda Quick). Dutiful Maddy has little in common with the rakish Duke of Jervaulx — until their lives are bound together by fate. “Probably the best historical romance ever published” (Susan Elizabeth Phillips).

From a New York Times bestselling author: Derek Craven owes Sara Fielding his life. Now the notorious gambling club owner intends to protect the innocent beauty — even from himself. A swoon-worthy historical romance with over 15,500 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

The epic Battle of Britain is chronicled like never before in this masterful New York Times bestseller. “Bold and refreshing… Korda writes with great elegance and flair” (The Wall Street Journal).

From a New York Times bestselling author: When an antiques dealer is killed near their dig site, archaeologist Amelia Peabody and her husband, Radcliffe, are thrust into a dangerous mystery. “Riotously witty… Cunningly constructed” (Publishers Weekly).