Historical Fiction
5 stories
The York Rose  (The War of the Roses Series) by SissaRomanova
The York Rose (The War of the Roses Series)
SissaRomanova
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MUST BE A FOLLOWER TO READ!!! ONLY THE PROLOGUE AND THE LAST PART ARE PUBLIC, THE REST OF THE BOOK IS PRIVATE AND ONLY AVAILABLE FOR FOLLOWERS! **LIKE THE YORK ROSE? CHECK ITS SEQUEL, "ARTHUR"!** http://www.wattpad.com/story/3962062-arthur-the-tudor-rose {{WATTY AWARDD 2012 FINALIST - HISTORICAL FICTION ON THE RISE}} Brother against brother, cousin against cousin... The crown of England is the final prize. The War of the Roses has begun. Elizabeth of York seeks protection in sanctuary with her mother, Queen Elizabeth Woodville, and her sisters, after the death of her father and the kidnap of her brother by her uncle, Richard the Usurper. They are also forced by Richard to send their other prince into his keeping, and the royal boys become the central figures of one of the most intriguing mysteries of History: the fate of the Princes in the Tower of London. Among plots, twisted morals, doubtful allies and magic, Elizabeth is only certain of one thing: she was always destined to be Queen of England.
Sixteen years at the court of the last tsar by naotmaa
Sixteen years at the court of the last tsar
naotmaa
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When in 1900 Anna is brought to the dinner with tsar Nicholas II and his children, she becomes close to them and yet doesn't suspect that the whole of her life from now on will bind around the last Russian Tsar and his family. "16 years at the court of the last tsar" takes us back to the Pre-revolutionary Russia and guides us through the hardest years of it, at the same time telling us of the life of the oldest daughter of a general. ****IF YOU LIKED 'SIXTEEN YEARS AT THE COURT OF THE LAST TSAR', CHECK ITS SEQUEL, 'IRENE': http://www.wattpad.com/story/7025784-irene ****
In the Midst of Freedom (On Hold) by brightgirl
In the Midst of Freedom (On Hold)
brightgirl
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Abigail is a eighteen year old girl during the revolutionary war. With her family involved in the war, she is bewildered when she meets a handsome British soldier, who is the enemy. Despite her feelings, Abigail feels a tug to fight for her country.A story of finding the most important things in the midst of finding freedom.
Roots by Sarah-Laney
Roots
Sarah-Laney
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In the summer of 1918 a tragedy echoed across the world when the Russian Imperial Romanov family was murdered by communists leaving much of the country crying out in mourning. Yet, there was a myth that one daughter, the youngest daughter; the Grand Duchess Anastasia had escaped. Though many disbelieved, for some this would prove to be more than a rumor and it would change their lives forever. Annalisa Peterson, a senior in high school, is dying to get out and move as far away from her family as possible. Not that she has had a rough childhood, but she wants to get away from constantly being expected to be the perfect A student and consistently having to visit her great grandmother who doesn't seem to like her, and oh yeah, doesn't speak a word of English. One final class assignment could change everything that she's ever known, and could literally re-write history. To find out the truth about her family's history, it isn't long before she's digging through old papers, books, photographs, and even travelling to Russia; not to mention getting her heart tangled up with the enemy along the way. As Annalisa finds out more and more, she's quickly discovering that once the real truth is out, her entire life will be turned upside down, and life will become much more dangerous for her, and those around her. Secrets are revealed. Questions are answered. One thing is certain; Annalisa never thought that her senior year would end like this.
Society's Expectations & Too Many Complications {Finalist} by ChatterKid
Society's Expectations & Too Many Complications {Finalist}
ChatterKid
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In the 1800s, London society is thriving. From the balls to the brunches, the eyes of the many look at your every move. Rosalia Taylor- a duchess's daughter- is the centre of attention as she is set to marry a commoner. But the gossip is nothing compared to what's in store for her engagement. On the eve of her celebratory ball, she discovers her sister is with child; the father being her very own fiancee. Betrayed and destroyed, Rosalia flees the public eye. Two years pass, the new Hartleys moved to America, leaving Rosalia nineteen and unwed. Given a deadline of three months, Rosalia Taylor must find the man to be her husband and if she fails, she will be handed over to marry the loathsome Lord Chalmers a.k.a Pig. A masked man attracts her eye, but who is William really? Is it Sebastian, the constant friend by her side? Daniel, just returned from business? Could it even be a stranger? Rosalia doesn't know but the clock is ticking and she must marry before the three months are out. She must uncover the mask and see for herself who the man she loves truly is. In a web of betrayal, lies, love and mystery, the duke's daughter has many complications with the oncoming expectations. {Finalist in Undiscovered Historical Fiction in the 2012 Watty Awards}