Submariner (2008)

Submariner (2008)

Fullerton, Alexander

Historical Fiction

Malta, 1942. Lieutenant Mike Nicholson commands Ursa, one of the 10th Submarine Flotilla’s boats who, in their time, destroyed more than a million tons of war supplies shipped from Italian ports to Rommel’s Afrika Korps in the Western Desert. German Intelligence has recently warned Berlin that unless drastic measures are undertaken, the Mediterranean and Middle East will be lost to them.But Ursa is a lucky submarine, and Mike is the flotilla’s top scorer. He also has problems of a more personal nature: before leaving England about two years ago he was heavily involved in an affair with the wife of another submariner, who’s now bringing his own new U-class boat, Unsung, to the flotilla . . .Review'His action passages are superb, and he never puts a period foot wrong' OBSERVER 'You don't read a novel by Alexander Fullerton. You LIVE it' SOUTH WALES ECHO 'The research is unimpeachable and the scent of battle quite overpowering' SUNDAY TIMES About the AuthorAlexander Fullerton is the author of The Nicholas Everard series and the SOE series. He served with distinction as a submarine officer in the British Royal Navy during World War II.
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Pride and Pyramids

Pride and Pyramids

Amanda Grange

Historical Fiction / Literature & Fiction

Praise for Mr. Darcy's Diary:"Sensitive to the original but lots of fun ... a treat for Pride and Prejudice fans." -Woman magazine"Written with charm, elegance, and style, Amanda Grange's excellent retelling... will make you fall in love with Fitzwilliam Darcy once again!" -Single TitlesTHE PLEASING AND PROPER DARCY FAMILY VISITS THE LAND OF THE PHARAOHSPulled into the craze of Egyptology, the Darcys and their lively children embark on an expedition to find a hidden tomb and uncover its treasure. Not only are immeasurable riches awaiting them in the exotic land of the Sphinx, but also danger and betrayal and the chance to lay an ancient grudge to rest...AMANDA GRANGE, bestselling author of Mr. Darcy's Diary and Mr. Darcy, Vampyre, teams up with Egyptologist Jacqueline Webb to create a breathtaking historical tale, perfect for fans of Death Comes to Pemberley. The Darcys' adventures at the hands of these talented storytellers open up whole new...
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Custer

Custer

Larry McMurtry

Literature & Fiction / Historical Fiction

In this lavishly illustrated volume, Larry McMurtry, the greatest chronicler of the American West, tackles for the first time one of the paramount figures of Western and American history. On June 25, 1876, General George Armstrong Custer and his 7th Cavalry attacked a large Lakota Cheyenne village on the Little Bighorn River in Montana Territory. He lost not only the battle but his life—and the lives of his entire cavalry. "Custer's Last Stand" was a spectacular defeat that shocked the country and grew quickly into a legend that has reverberated in our national consciousness to this day. Pulitzer Prize winner Larry McMurtry has long been fascinated by the "Boy General" and his rightful place in history. In Custer, he delivers an expansive, agile, and clear-eyed reassessment of the iconic general's life and legacy—how the legend was born, the ways in which it evolved, what it has meant—told against the broad sweep o...
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Dark Tales From the Secret War

Dark Tales From the Secret War

John Houlihan

Fantasy / Science Fiction / Historical Fiction

Dark Tales is a collection of 13 stories set in Modiphius' Achtung! Cthulhu universe, a world which mixes the terrors of HP Lovecraft's Cthulhu mythos with mankind's darkest yet finest hour, the second world war. 13 unhallowed stories await within it's covers, which range from the wilds of the South Pacific, to the dark depths of the Black Forest, to the icy wastes of Norway, and they come from a stellar cast of writers including David J Rodger, Destiny and Fable writer Martin Korda, Splinter Cell's Richard Dansky and the strange mind of horror master Patrick Garratt! Inside you'll find dark tales involving the nefarious Black Sun, Nachtwolfe and their Nazi masters, who are opposed by the heroic Allied forces of Section M and Majestic. Expanding and exploring the Achtung! Cthulhu universe in bold, new narrative-led ways, Dark Tales can be enjoyed purely on its own as a collection of thrilling stories, but it will also serve as an inspiration for many more adventures in the Achtung! Cthulhu universe. Dark Tales From the Secret War Shadow of the Black Sun - David J Rodger Bloodborn in Sarandë - Patrick Garratt Der Alptraum - JE Bryant Terror of Tribeč - Martin Korda Shadows of the 603rd - Richard Dansky The King in Waiting - Dan Griliopoulos Servant of the Dark - John Houlihan The Heart of the Sea - Mick Gall Danger Nazi UXO - Will Salmon In the Flesh - Josh Vogt Amid the Sands of Deepest Time - Jason Brick Concerning Rudolf Hess, Mr Buckle and the Book- Paul Cunliffe The Curse of Cthulhu - Jake Webb **
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Highland Avenger

Highland Avenger

Hannah Howell

Romance / Historical Fiction

New York Times bestselling author Hannah Howell continues the dramatic Murray saga with this brand-new story of passions surging in the face of fear. . . Once, Arianna Murray Lucette believed she'd met the man she could always rely on. She was wrong. Now she is fleeing for her life, and when her enemies attack a ship bound for her only refuge, she believes all hope is lost. Until she awakens on Scotland's shore to a pair of the most entrancing blue eyes she has ever seen. When Sir Brian MacFingal first spots the sun-streaked beauty on the beach, he mistakes her for dead. Soon, however, he discovers a woman more full of life and vitality than he ever dreamed possible. But though he knows he is fit to defend her life--even at risk of losing his own--can such a raw warrior as he ever be worthy of her love? Praise for Hannah Howell and her Highland novels. . . "Few authors portray the Scottish highlands as lovingly or colorfully as Hannah Howell." --Publishers Weekly "Expert storyteller Howell pens another Highland winner." --Romantic Times
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A Tale of Two Hearts

A Tale of Two Hearts

Michelle Griep

Historical Fiction / Romance

Book 2 in Reader Favorite Michelle Griep's Charming Once Upon a Dickens Christmas Series London, 1853: Innkeeper's daughter Mina Scott will do anything to escape the drudgery of her life, for there's nothing more mundane than serving customers day after day. Every minute she can, she reads and dreams of someday becoming a real lady—and catch the eye of William Barlow, a frequent guest at the inn. William is a gentleman's son, a charming but penniless rogue. However, his bachelor uncle will soon name an heir—either him or his scheming cousin. In an effort to secure the inheritance, William gives his uncle the impression he's married, which works until he's invited to bring his wife for a visit. William asks Mina to be his pretend bride, only until his uncle names an heir on Christmas Day. Mina is flattered and frustrated by the offer, for she wants a true relationship with William. Yet, she agrees. . .then wishes she hadn't. So does William....
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