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Mark of the Lion Collection by Francine Rivers
This classic series has inspired nearly two million readers. Both loyal fans and new readers will want the latest edition of this beloved series. Books in this latest edition include a foreword from the publisher, a preface from Francine Rivers, and discussion questions suitable for personal and group use... -
![A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers]()
A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers
The first book in the bestselling Mark of the Lion series, A Voice in the Wind brings readers back to the first century and introduces them to a character they will never forget—Hadassah. Torn by her love for a handsome aristocrat, this young slave girl clings to her faith in the living God for deliverance from the forces of decadent Rome... -
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![An Echo in the Darkness by Francine Rivers]()
An Echo in the Darkness by Francine Rivers
A prosperous trader, Marcus Lucianus Valerian has made a fortune providing sand and slaves for the Roman games. But Hadassah, a slave in his family's household, has enchanted him with her quiet beauty and her staunch faith in Christ. When Marcus' sister sends Hadassah to almost certain death in the games, Marcus feels that his life has been ripped apart... -
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Fire by Night by Lynn Austin
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsOne deceived by a life of wealth and ease, the other desperate to flee her true identity. In a land shattered by war, unlikely heroes test the limits of their strength and discover that love has a meaning far beyond their imagination... -
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The Hidden Prince by Tessa Afshar
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFrom the bestselling author of Jewel of the Nile comes the thrilling tale of a woman who feels she has no future but soon discovers the fate of nations may rest in her hands.The beloved daughter of Jewish captives in Babylon, Keren is sold into Daniel’s household to help her family survive... -
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The Black Dragon by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGet ready for another passionate adventure from the Executioner Knights universe. It’s a battle for true love in this stunning and diverse Medieval epic set in Plantagenet England.Welcome to the world of THE BLACK DRAGON!Addax al-Kort was not born in England... -
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Home Sweet Home by Lizzie Lane
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWill they meet again? Frances Sweet can’t really remember her real parents. Brought up by her uncle, her cousins Ruby and Mary have always treated her like their little sister.As the war continues to keep her cousins separated from the men they love – Frances is growing up fast enough to catch the eye of dashing American soldier Declan... -
![My Dear Hamilton: A Novel of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton by Stephanie Dray, Laura Kamoie]()
My Dear Hamilton: A Novel of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton by Stephanie Dray, Laura Kamoie
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsFrom the New York Times bestselling authors of America’s First Daughter comes the epic story of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton—a revolutionary woman who, like her new nation, struggled to define herself in the wake of war, betrayal, and tragedy... -
![Lion of War: A Medieval Romance (Sons of de Lohr by Kathryn Le Veque]()
Lion of War: A Medieval Romance (Sons of de Lohr by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe heir to Lioncross Abbey Castle makes his presence known.Like all sons of de Lohr, Curtis de Lohr was born for war.As the firstborn son of the Earl of Hereford and Worcester, England’s greatest knight during the reign of Richard I, Curtis grew up knowing what was expected of him and he thrived through the pressure... -
![Within These Walls of Sorrow: A Novel of World War II Poland by Amanda Barratt]()
Within These Walls of Sorrow: A Novel of World War II Poland by Amanda Barratt
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"As superbly written as it is haunting in its truth." --Kate Breslin, best-selling author of For Such a TimeZosia Lewandowska knows the brutal realities of war all too well. Within weeks of Germany's invasion of her Polish homeland, she lost the man she loves... -
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A Michaelmas Truce by Mary Kingswood
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA family in trade moving up in the world. A family of landed gentry stepping aside for them. And the sons and daughters caught in the middle.Madge Paton has been the mainstay of the Fletcher household for a quarter of a century, and even though her role managing the household and raising the children has been usurped by Harry Fletcher’s new wife, there’s still work to be done for a spinster aunt... -
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Taken to the Grave by Cara Devlin
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Bow Street Duchess Mystery series comes to a thrilling conclusion in the seventh and final book, Taken to the Grave.As Audrey Sinclair reaches the end of her mourning period, she and Hugh Marsden, the Viscount Neatham, are at long last looking toward their future together — and hoping for a respite from the dangerous criminal investigations they’ve found themselves entrenched in... -
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Miriam by Mesu Andrews
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Hebrews call me prophetess, the Egyptians a seer.But I am neither. I am simply a watcher of Israel and the messenger of El Shaddai.When He speaks to me in dreams, I interpret. When He whispers a melody, I sing.At eighty-six, Miriam had devoted her entire life to loving El Shaddai and serving His people as both midwife and messenger... -
![Shelter of the Most High by Connilyn Cossette]()
Shelter of the Most High by Connilyn Cossette
The daughter of a pagan high priest, Sofea finds solace from her troubles in the freedom of the ocean. But when marauders attack her village on the island of Sicily, she and her cousin are taken across the sea to the shores of Canaan. Eitan has lived in Kedesh, a City of Refuge, for the last eleven years, haunted by a tragedy in his childhood and chafing at the boundaries placed on him... -
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![An Autumn Courtship by Mary Kingswood]()
An Autumn Courtship by Mary Kingswood
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA family in trade moving up in the world. A family of landed gentry stepping aside for them. And the sons and daughters caught in the middle.Johnny Fletcher is exactly where he wants to be - a Fellow at Cambridge, with a lifetime of scholarly pursuits in front of him. He’s not allowed to marry, but he has no need for a wife when he has his books for company... -
![Her Unsuitable Match (Supposed Scandals) by Sally Britton]()
Her Unsuitable Match (Supposed Scandals) by Sally Britton
Lady Philippa must wed to gain her fortune and freedom. A former soldier wants only peace and seclusion. Marriage to each other is their best solution.Lady Philippa Gillensford is three and twenty, an heiress, and sister to a penny-pinching earl. After rejecting every bachelor her mother approves of, Philippa is ready to take her future into her own hands... -
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Warwolfe by Kathryn Le Veque
1066 A.D. - Discover the origins of the original de Wolfe pack, led by the man known as WARWOLFE. Before the Duke of Normandy conquered England, a legend arose. A man so fierce, so brave, and so noble, that the mere whisper of his name could strike both fear and admiration into the hearts of all men. That name is Warwolfe. Gaetan de Wolfe is this man... -
![The Warsaw Orphan by Kelly Rimmer]()
The Warsaw Orphan by Kelly Rimmer
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn the spring of 1942, young Elzbieta Rabinek is aware of the swiftly growing discord just beyond the courtyard of her comfortable Warsaw home. She has no fondness for the Germans who patrol her streets and impose their curfews, but has never given much thought to what goes on behind the walls that contain her Jewish neighbors... -
![Candle in the Darkness by Lynn Austin]()
Candle in the Darkness by Lynn Austin
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe daughter of a wealthy slave-holding family from Richmond, Virginia, Caroline Fletcher is raised in a culture that believes slavery is God-ordained and biblically acceptable. But upon awakening to the cruelty and injustice it encompasses, Caroline's eyes are opened for the first time to the men and women who have cared tirelessly for her... -
![Laurel's Dream (My Heart Belongs) by Pepper Basham]()
Laurel's Dream (My Heart Belongs) by Pepper Basham
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDreams are precious commodities in the Blue Ridge Mountains of 1918 and Laurel McAdams is attempting to make hers come true, but sometimes life in the mountains has a way of squandering dreams. As she attempts to avoid matrimony, she is secretly saving for her future with the sole purpose of becoming a teacher and bringing consistent education back to "her people"... -
![Investigating the Duke by Alexa Aston]()
Investigating the Duke by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA serious clergyman whose brothers die, leaving him an unexpected duke . . .A woman who is making her way as a Bow Street runner . . .An investigation that leads them to the truth—and each other . . .Jasper Lincoln is happy tending to his congregation when news arrives of his brother’s death in battle. Jasper’s father, ailing for several months, slips away, unable to bear the news... -
![Temptress in Disguise by Adele Clee]()
Temptress in Disguise by Adele Clee
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAramis Chance has a reputation to uphold. When a man is dark, brooding and as dangerous as the devil, everyone must fear him. So, when Aramis is kidnapped by a demure young woman wielding a pistol, he’s certain it’s a prank. No one would dare risk his wrath, which is why he’s convinced his brothers have hired an actress to test his mettle.Miss Naomi Grant needs a man with brains and brawn... -
![Land of Silence by Tessa Afshar]()
Land of Silence by Tessa Afshar
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBefore Christ called her daughter . . . Before she stole healing by touching the hem of his garment . . . Elianna is a young girl crushed by guilt. After her only brother is killed while in her care, Elianna tries to earn forgiveness by working for her father’s textile trade and caring for her family... -
![A Spring Dance by Mary Kingswood]()
A Spring Dance by Mary Kingswood
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA family in trade moving up in the world. A family of landed gentry stepping aside for them. And the sons and daughters caught in the middle.Will Fletcher is the eldest son and heir to the family fortune, and although his father is reluctant to relinquish his roots in trade, Will is more than happy to become a gentleman... -
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![Irresistible by Darcy Burke]()
Irresistible by Darcy Burke
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsJessamine Goodfellow has spent six Seasons avoiding the parson’s trap, and spinsterhood is finally within her grasp. A brilliant scholar, she longs for adventure and new experiences, things her family frowns upon. Presented with the opportunity to use her puzzle-solving talent on a secret mission for the Foreign Office, Jess eagerly accepts... -
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Nature of the Crime by Cara Devlin
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Bow Street Duchess Mystery series continues in January 2024 with the sixth Audrey Sinclair and Hugh Marsden investigation...When a fellow passenger is found dead on Audrey’s packet ship from France, a mysterious note on the body points to her as the killer... -
![The Land Beyond the Sea by Sharon Kay Penman]()
The Land Beyond the Sea by Sharon Kay Penman
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFilled with drama and battle, tragedy and romance, Sharon Penman’s The Land Beyond the Sea tells the epic tale of a clash of cultures that will resonate with readers today.1172. The Kingdom of Jerusalem, also known as Outremer – the land beyond the sea.A young realm, Outremer was baptized in blood when the men of the First Crusade captured Jerusalem from the Saracens in 1099... -
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The Pharaoh's Daughter by Mesu Andrews
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 15 ratings“Fear is the most fertile ground for faith.” “You will be called Anippe, daughter of the Nile. Do you like it?” Without waiting for a reply, she pulls me into her squishy, round tummy for a hug. I’m trying not to cry. Pharaoh’s daughters don’t cry.When we make our way down the tiled hall, I try to stop at ummi Kiya’s chamber. I know her spirit has flown yet I long for one more moment... -
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Murder at the Wedding Chapel by Catherine Coles
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTommy & Evelyn Christie have reluctantly agreed to host the wedding of Tommy's mother to Andrew Parsons, the Marquess of York, at their home Hessleham Hall.None of the happy couple's adult children support the marriage but when Andrew is found dead outside the wedding chapel on the morning of his wedding it seems one of them has taken their anger a step too far... -
![A Stray Drop of Blood by Roseanna M. White]()
A Stray Drop of Blood by Roseanna M. White
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne little drop to soil her garment.One little drop to cleanse her soul.Abigail was born free, but when her parents die, she’s sold into slavery to the family of a Roman soldier in Jerusalem. Fortunately, the Visibullis family is kind, and as years pass, she’s proud to serve them. But Abigail’s beauty attracts unwanted attention when their son, Jason, returns from Rome... -
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The Hidden Letters by Lorna Cook
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOn the eve of a world war, a forbidden love will blossom in the garden of a stately home and one young woman will make a choice that will change her life forever…As the storm clouds of war gather, Cordelia seeks refuge in the grounds of her family estate.Isaac has recently arrived to tend to the gardens, and the connection between him and Cordelia is as immediate as it is forbidden... -
![Murder at Rochester Park by Catherine Coles]()
Murder at Rochester Park by Catherine Coles
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTommy and Evelyn Christie are looking forward to a quiet Christmas holiday at the home of Hugh Norton-Cavendish, the 9th Earl of Clifford, who recently married Tommy's cousin, Elise.However the suspicious death of Albert Lewis, a businessman hoping to buy land from Hugh, means the Christmas festivities are quickly over. Tommy is distracted by his sister's new relationship with a man he distrusts... -
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Her Dangerous Beast by Scarlett Scott
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA royal prince exiled from his country long ago, Theo St. George forged a new life in London's dark and seedy underworld. As a coldhearted mercenary, he's willing to do anything for a price. But when he accepts a position as bodyguard to a duke in danger, he finds his true opponent in the nobleman's prim and icy sister...Categorized as:
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![Alley Urchin by Josephine Cox]()
Alley Urchin by Josephine Cox
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA captivating historical romance of revenge, hatred, lust and true love It is 1870 and Emma Grady has spent seven years of servitude as a convict in Australia. Now, having earned her ticket-of-leave, she is held by chains of honour and friendship... -
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![A Soft Breath of Wind by Roseanna M. White]()
A Soft Breath of Wind by Roseanna M. White
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA gift that has branded her for life Zipporah is thirteen when the Spirit descends upon her, opening her eyes to a world beyond the physical goings-on of the villa outside Rome she has always called home. Within hours, she learns what serving the Lord can cost. Forever scarred after a vicious attack, she knows her call is to use this discernment to protect the Way... -
![Jewel of the Nile by Tessa Afshar]()
Jewel of the Nile by Tessa Afshar
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhispered secrets about her parents' past take on new urgency for Chariline as she pays one last visit to the land of her forefathers, the ancient kingdom of Cush. Raised as an orphan by her aunt, Chariline has only been told a few pieces of her parents' tragic love story. Her beautiful dark skin is proof that her father was Cushite, but she knows nothing else... -
![Codes of Courage by A.L. Sowards]()
Codes of Courage by A.L. Sowards
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn a battle of torpedoes, depth charges, and secret codes, nothing is as vulnerable as the human heart. 1940: Austrian refugee Karl Lang has lost everything―his country, his home, and his family. All that is left to him is a burning ambition to see the Nazis defeated... -
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Of Love and Treason by Jamie Ogle
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsValentine defies the emperor and becomes a hero . . . and the most wanted man in the empire. Compelled by his faith, he has nothing to lose, until a chance encounter with the daughter of a Roman jailor changes everything.Rome, AD 270. In the wake of the emperor’s marriage ban, rumors swirl that there is one man brave enough to perform wedding ceremonies in secret... -
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Caesar by Colleen McCullough
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIt's 54 BCE. Gaius Julius Caesar is sweeping thru Gaul, crushing the fierce, long-haired warrior-kings who stand in his way. His victories in the name of Rome are epic, but the leaders of the Republic are not pleased. They're terrified. Where will the boundless ambition of Rome's most brilliant soldier stop? He must be destroyed before he can overthrow the government & install himself as Dictator... -
![The Red Tent by Anita Diamant]()
The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 70 ratingsHer name is Dinah. In the Bible, her life is only hinted at in a brief and violent detour within the more familiar chapters of the Book of Genesis that are about her father, Jacob, and his dozen sons. Told in Dinah's voice, this novel reveals the traditions and turmoils of ancient womanhood--the world of the red tent... -
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The Grass Crown by Colleen McCullough
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIn this great drama, Marius, the general who saved Rome from barbarian invasion and became consul an unprecedented six times, has fallen into decline. Sulla, his closest associate, has withdrawn himself from his commander's circle in preparation for his own bid for power... -
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Baron of Emberly by Tamara Leigh
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA WARRIOR DANGEROUSLY IN CONTROL England, 1334 ~ In the second book of The Feud series, Baron Magnus Verdun is a warrior whose handsome face gives little indication of the darkness he struggles to contain... -
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Her Wicked Rogue by Scarlett Scott
Archer Tierney has devoted his life to becoming one of the most powerful men in London. He’s cutthroat and merciless to anyone who crosses him and ruthless in his determination to always maintain the upper hand over friends and foes alike. There’s no situation he can’t control, no battle he can’t win... -
![The Peasant King by Tessa Afshar]()
The Peasant King by Tessa Afshar
Jemmah has always thought of herself as perfectly ordinary . . . until she faces extraordinary circumstances.When her mother, the Persian king’s famous senior scribe, is kidnapped, Jemmah and her sister must sneak undetected into enemy territory to rescue her. But infiltrating their adversary’s lands proves easier than escaping them...Categorized as:
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![Fortune's Favorites by Colleen McCullough]()
Fortune's Favorites by Colleen McCullough
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThey were blessed by the gods at birth with wealth and privilege. In a time of cataclysmic upheaval, a bold new generation of Romans vied for greatness amid the disintegrating remnants of their beloved Republic. But there was one who towered above them all -- a brilliant and beautiful boy whose ambition was unequaled, whose love was legend and whose glory was Rome's... -
![Behold the Man by Bodie Thoene, Brock Thoene]()
Behold the Man by Bodie Thoene, Brock Thoene
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEncounter the death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth in this culmination of the Jerusalem Chronicles.How could Jesus—who preached righteousness before God, and love and mercy toward neighbors—be so hated and pursued? To the Temple officials, he was a threat to the livelihood and authority of the priesthood. To Herod Antipas, he was a threat to his ambition to be the King of the Jews... -
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Storm Clouds Rolling In by Virginia Gaffney, Ginny Dye
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsCarrie Cromwell comes of age as the dark clouds of the Civil War swallow the country. Born with a fiery spirit and a strong mind, she finds herself struggling between the common wisdom of the South and the truth she has discovered. The activities of the Underground Railroad and her close friendships with the Cromwell Plantation slaves create difficult choices... -
![A Convenient Fiction by Mimi Matthews]()
A Convenient Fiction by Mimi Matthews
She Needed a Husband... It’s been three years since Laura’s father died, leaving her and her invalid brother to subsist on the income from the family’s failing perfume business. But time is swiftly running out. What she needs is a husband, and fast. A noble gentleman who can rescue them all from penury. When a mysterious stranger arrives in the village, he seems a perfect candidate... -
![While We're Far Apart: by Lynn Austin]()
While We're Far Apart: by Lynn Austin
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsIn an unassuming apartment building in Brooklyn, New York, three lives intersect as the reality of war invades each aspect of their lives. Young Esther is heartbroken when her father decides to enlist in the army shortly after the death of her mother... -
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The Duke's Daring Bride by Caroline Lee
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat is the price of her innocence?Miss Olivia Wilson is desperate, and desperate women do daring things. No, not the time she ventured into the East End alone after dark—and had to be rescued by a tall, dark mysterious stranger—but she’s willing to do just about anything to save her family’s newspaper...
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