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'The Midnight of Eights' by Justin Newland - Elizabethan Adventure, Thriller, and Mystery
Author Justin Newland joins us with a look at what inspired him to write 'The Midnight of Eights,' an Elizabethan Adventure and Mystery


'Sword Brethren' by Jon Byrne - Medieval Adventure
Author Jon Byrne joins us today for an interview as we delve into his evocatively titled novel, Sword Brethren.


Find Hope and Faith in 'Muldoon's Misfortunes' by E.V. Sparrow
In Book 1 of Those Resilient Muldoons series, a misguided, wayward widower encounters God’s unexpected presence.


'I Died for Beauty' by Amanda Flower - Cozy Mystery, Intrigue, and Historical Realism
'I Died for Beauty' artfully combines an engaging mystery and interesting characters with historical realism.


'The Absolution of Mars' by T.F. Troy - Politics, Friendship, or Greed?
Politics, Friendship, or Greed? Which of these was the true author of the Confederate conspiracy to decapitate the Union?


Immerse Yourself in Historical Fiction with A WOMAN'S LOT by Carolyn Hughes - Audiobook
If you enjoy immersive historical fiction with a strong authentic feel, set in a time of change and challenge, you'll love A WOMAN'S LOT.


Schemes and Treachery in THE FUGITIVE'S SWORD by Eleanor Swift-Hook - Excerpt
Driven by violence, treachery, and the sea's merciless tides, their fates collide.


Courage and Triumph in DOWNRIVER by Jennifer M. Lane - Excerpt
A historical coming of age saga of teenage girl's courage and triumph.


Unveiling Secrets in TROUBLE IN ASSISI by Heidi Eljabro
Get lost in a story of "shrouded mystery, caught up in a whirlwind of intrigue, theft, lies, and attempted murder."


THE SAND VINES by Michèle Callard: Forbidden Love in Bordeaux 1870
Escape to the Bordeaux countryside during the reign of Napoleon III with unexpected twists, romance, and historical intrigue.


Conflict, Betrayal, and Passion in the Shire's Union Trilogy by Richard Buxton
Delve into a tumultuous and pivotal era in American history with Richard Buxton's Shire's Union Trilogy and a book excerpt.


THE LOST WOMEN OF MILL STREET by Kinley Bryan: A Novel of Courage and Sisterhood in the American Civil War
THE LOST WOMEN OF MILL STREET is a vividly drawn novel about the bonds of sisterhood, the strength of women, and the repercussions of war.


THEIR CASTILIAN ORPHAN by Anna Belfrage - Author Q&A
It is 1294 and Eustace de Lamont is back in England after five years in exile. He will stop at nothing to ruin Robert FitzStephan and his wi


A ROSE IN THE BLITZ by Ann Bennett - Historical Fiction Spotlight
Escape into the dramatic world of London during the Blitz in this sweeping family saga of love, war and betrayal.

SNARLING WOLF: Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail
Dive back into the gripping, frontier chaos. Snarling Wolf is the fourth adventurous installment in the Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail series

Two Healers, a Brighter Tomorrow - FIND ME IN THE STARS
Separated by miles, connected by the stars, two healers forge their destinies in a quest for a brighter tomorrow.

Château de Verzat Series: Resilient Women During the French Revolution
Follow independent, resilient, and feisty women and the loyal families who work and live on a Loire Valley wine estate during the French Rev

THE BEAUTY DOCTOR: A Mystery-Suspense-Thriller Set in the Edwardian Era
Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard shares an excerpt of her historical mystery suspense novel set in the Edwardian Era, The Beauty Doctor.


Visit 1918 Montana in BEAUTIFUL GHOST by Milana Marsenich
Books and Benches is pleased to welcome author Milana Marsenich to the blog and to share a snippet of her historical novel set in Montana.


A Sneak Peek from MILLIE'S ESCAPE by Marcia Clayton
Intrigue and Adventure! Marcia Clayton shares a snippet of her historical novel set in North Devon, MILLIE'S ESCAPE.
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