Historical context: By the time the Powers had caged Napoleon Bonaparte (Boney) his armies had ravaged all Europe. Only little England remains unscathed but for her soldiers. Her citizens were only touched emotionally. Soldiers return to crowds of hero-worshipers. The younger brother of the guillotined Louis 16th is p...
"Lucas, you must return home." These enigmatic words are all the preparation young Lucas Bywood receives when he is summoned home early from his Grand Tour. He little expects the tangle of obligations that ensnares him from the moment he sets foot on the family estate. His best friend caught up in gambling debts, his...
Paris has fallen. Europe is in ruins. The man responsible? Napoleon Bonaparte, short, morose, dictatorial, conquered the hearts of France by his charm, conquered the countries of Europe by his sword, refuses to give up even as the Great Powers shove him off his throne and coop him up far from his beloved France, near...
A guide to Regency England for readers of classic literature or historical fiction set in the early 19th century. England, as it was in the early 1800's, can sometimes be as confusing to a modern reader as travelling to a foreign country. Their clothes, manners, methods of transport, money and even some words they use...
2019 WATTY WINNER FOR HISTORICAL FICTION. Charity loves Ian. Ian thinks Charity is an incorrigible flirt and he is certainly not tempted. Not one bit! Or at least that's what he tells himself... Bright, optimistic, and a bit naïve, Charity Crewe has always been in love with Ian Douglass. And it would certainly help if...
☆♡Complete♡☆ Katherine Wheaton's life has been one of simplicity and cheerful labor, with a loving family and good friends. Being the lowly daughter of a farmer never bothered her, until through unexpected circumstances she becomes a companion to a Baroness. She is then thrust into the glamor, luxury, deceit, and prej...
The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy. I do not own the story. Just thought of putting this great swash-buckling, adventures of the original superhero. copy from Project Gutenberg. If you thought the Pimpernel had it rough with Chauvelin on his trail, try adding Citizens Robespierre, Couthon...
A Comedy Don Pedro and his soldiers return from war, covered in glory, stopping at Signior Leonato's in Messina. Count Claudio, Don Pedro's lieutenant, has fallen in love with Hero and begs Don Pedro to arrange the marriage with Leonato, Hero's father. Beatrice and Benedick, hurt from a previous relationship together...
Mam'zelle Guillotine by Baroness Emmuska Orczy. I do not own the story. Just thought of putting this great swash-buckling, adventures of the original superhero. copy from Project Gutenberg. "The King of France is attacked with a knife and Francois Damiens is arrested. He remains silent about the noblemen behind the pl...
Little House in the Big Woods is the first installment in the classic Little House on the Prairie series, by Laura Ingalls-Wilder. Also, although it is categorized as 'historical fiction', it is not fiction. I am trying to figure out how to add it to 'classics' as it is not available for me.
Lady Arabella has always been known as the example- the girl mothers told their daughters to be more like. Until her twin sister came along. Known as a ridiculous flirt, Lady Alice can't help but be caught in a scandalous position. With her poor eyesight, poor Mrs. Lockway can't help but blame Arabella. Being accused...
Alexandre Dumas elaborated on the story in the novel The Vicomte of Bragelonne: Ten Years Later, the final installment of his D'Artagnan saga: here the prisoner is forced to wear an iron mask and is Louis XIV's identical twin. Dumas also presented a review of the popular theories about the prisoner extant in his time...
The British must hold the Chateau of Hougoumont against the odds in order to win the war against a newly risen enemy.
Brussels, 1815. The British high society flirt and frolic because soon Napoleon Bonaparte must be fought and destroyed. Officers are eager to do anything to wed the women they love before they must march out to conqueror the Corsican Ogre. All depends on the Duke of Wellington. All trust this great man with their live...
"It was an unsettled time, a time of conflict, war and change. In Europe, Napoleon, self-proclaimed Emperor of France was causing destruction and havoc wherever he turned his armies, threatening even the shores of Britain herself. The subjects of that country lived in daily fear of invasion by French troops. Though a...
***All Credits To Richmal Crompton*** The sequel to Just William. Still adventurous Still entertaining Still hilarious Still William Everyone's favorite Outlaw is back. Rated 4.2 stars by Goodreads. Rated 4.1 stars by Amazon.
Marriage is the lowest priority of siblings, Nicholas and Sophia Tilden, who dally and dance through the Season. In debt, their parents demand they marry money and abandon their carefree lifestyle. Even when rich and attractive partners appear the siblings still risk losing the fortunes that could rescue the family f...
