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From a Pulitzer Prize–winning author and “master of historical portraiture” (The Wall Street Journal): In bygone days, an army’s strength lay primarily with its battleships. Explore the age of the dreadnought in this “richly satisfying account” (Publishers Weekly) with over 2,100 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

With over 3,400 five-star ratings on Goodreads: Who murdered an elderly English priest — and could the local pub hide the answer to the mystery? Mark Easterbrook and his companion, Ginger Corrigan, search for the truth in this satisfying whodunit from the Queen of Crime!

In this “amazing account” (The Washington Post), a Jewish woman recalls her experiences living in Nazi-occupied Holland during World War II — and her struggle to survive against all odds. A poignant tale of perseverance and courage.

Such is the voice of Shan Sa’s unforgettable heroine in her latest literary masterpiece, Empress. Empress Wu, one of China’s…

A stunning, detailed look into the lives of Henry VIII’s many wives — from the rise and fall of Anne Boleyn to the ultimate survival of Catherine Parr. This “strong, entertaining, and occasionally audacious” exploration (Publishers Weekly) brings to light a fascinating period in history.

A dazzling New York Times bestseller with over 3,500 five-star Goodreads ratings! After a storyteller recounts fantastic tales of Irish folklore, young Ronan begins a journey in pursuit of myth and legend — and the mysterious man who started it all. “A sprawling, riveting read… Rich and satisfying” (Publishers Weekly).

A New York Times bestseller called “hauntingly beautiful” (San Francisco Chronicle): As Hitler’s empire grasps at power, 14-year-old Claudette and her father make a frantic escape — only to find unexpected hardship in Italy. “Riveting” (Publishers Weekly starred review).

This compelling history of the tumultuous era that produced the famous King James Bible “breezily narrates the political and religious struggles of the early 17th century” (Publishers Weekly). A “scrupulously elegant account” (New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester).

The indomitable sleuth Miss Marple is led to a small town with shameful secrets in Agatha Christie’s classic detective story,…

In Agatha Christie’s They Do It with Mirrors, the indomitable Miss Marple investigates some rather deadly doings at a rehabilitation…