Browsing: History

A heartrending tale of survival based on true events: When World War II upends Shurka’s perfect life with her husband and children, the family leaves their idyllic Polish village — and flees into the nearby forest to escape danger…

“A Roots for a new generation, rich in storytelling and steeped in history” (Kirkus Reviews starred review): When Bettye Kearse traced her ancestors back to James Madison and an enslaved woman named Coreen, she embarked on a revelatory and painful journey to discover her family’s past. “A must-read” (Booklist).

After 10 years away, Laura returns home to be her town’s new schoolteacher — and to prevent her former flame Brody from losing his ranch. But Brody doesn’t want anything to do with the woman who broke his heart. Can the couple find their way to a happy ending?

Bella Devereaux heads for Oregon City as a mail-order bride — and when Marshal Robert McCauley sets eyes on his new wife, he can’t help but fall for the intriguing woman. But when Bella’s past catches up with her, can they forge a new life together?