Browsing: Historical Fiction

To expose the sordid underbelly of a sex slave auction, Kimani Taylor goes undercover. But she didn’t expect to become the submissive to wealthy heir Benjamin Lee… or to enjoy the pain he inflicts on her.

When their family is uprooted, siblings Millie and Finley move to Memphis and must rely on each other for support. But as they mature, family secrets come to light — and they find themselves questioning their bond…

From a New York Times bestselling author who “writes like an up-and-coming Ken Follett” (Booklist): Wrongly convicted of a deadly crime, Douglas Layton investigates the tragedy that ruined his life — but can he track down the real culprit? “Exceptional… A standout” (Publishers Weekly starred review).

When his rival is arrested for murdering a local politician, young attorney Abraham Lincoln and his best friend, Joshua Speed, must race against time to unravel the mysterious case. “Putnam combines an historian’s understanding of character and context with a remarkable narrative drive” (Pulitzer Prize–winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin).

“Genuinely different… Spellbinding” (Patrick Ness, bestselling author of A Monster Calls): To learn once and for all whether her cult is right about what lies beyond the fence, Moonbeam commits a daring crime — and must face the consequences.

In 1930s Chicago, Clive and Henrietta’s honeymoon is disrupted by the death of Clive’s father. But was it an accident — or was he murdered? Follow the “sexy, endearing, and downright fun pair of sleuths” (Library Journal starred review) as they work together to uncover the truth.

In 1911, former outlaw Etta Place and her son start their new life in Pine Creek, Minnesota. But will her past involvement with the Sundance Kid come back to haunt her? This exciting, well-researched fictional account “eloquently captures the mystery of Etta Place” (Publishers Weekly).