Languedoc 1695. A young noble training as an apothecary unravels his Huguenot family’s legacy of secrets and embarks on an odyssey in search of his spiritual identity and the meaning of love. In the Gorges du Tarn, he meets a mystic holy-woman who reveals ancient healing mysteries and inspires his quest for freedom. But persecutions force him to make a fateful decision—recreant, rebel, or refugee.

"Brilliantly told, a story that will stick with you long after you've turned the last page." ~ Janet Wertman, author

"Larimore's lush, vibrant prose and sharp eye for historical detail . . . a must-read for anyone who loves novels set in that alluring region of southern France." ~ Glen Craney, author

“This story will capture you and not let go. History and deftly-crafted storytelling rolled into one.” Rozsa Gaston, author

"...ranks right up there with Gabaldon's Outlander series & Auel's Clan of the Cavebear." Eve B Mayes, Amazon VINE VOICE

"Larimore...is an alchemist." Elijah Alexander

"Lose yourself in a love story set in America’s front yard"
Meet Estela the anthropologist, a flirty young woman moving into the Roaring 20’s, and Nikos, an architect, vulnerable and struggling to put the Great War and Spanish flu behind him. Soulmates? Perhaps. Yet for twenty years their romance never leaves the National Mall. What keeps them apart lies within. Enter their time/ space bubble where they negotiate tipping points and choose to change – or not. Only time will tell if a real place exists for them to be together.
"A stunning historical romance from start to finish, Love on the Mall is one book you need to read. If historical romance is your reading jam, pick up Love on the Mall. Highly recommend!" N.N.Light 5-star review
“Love on the Mall weaves romance into 20 years of the history of the National Mall...The lovers’ episodic encounters entwine the construction of the monumental core of the Mall. Its history is their stage." LeeAnn Cafferata, Mall Historian

"Step back in time to this full-blooded, deep-spirited American saga"
Before the Civil War, three siblings raised at the Lockhouse on the National Mall must rebound from tragedy. As the characters transform, so does the Mall with the arrival of the Washington Monument and the Smithsonian - and then the Union Army. This 15-year family saga of emerging feminist, businessman, and naturalist immerses you in the real lives of Senators and prostitutes, gay and straight national figures, explorers and Civil War boy soldiers. Truly a tale of Americana that shapes our lives today.
“... a stunning tapestry about the National Mall, 1848-1863. Dramatic changes affect the infrastructure, politics, legislation and social mores ... Engaging and thoughtful!” — Lynn F.
“This is perhaps Beltran's best novel so far - the details ... are meticulously researched and artfully described. I truly felt like I entered that world each time I escaped into the story.” — Catherine Bradshaw

In 14th century Europe, a respectable woman was expected to marry at a young age, often to a man she did not love, with the remainder of her days to be spent managing a household and enduring a yearly visit to the birthing chair. Christina Kohl, the sixteen-year-old daughter of a wealthy merchant in Lubeck, Germany, has no allusions her life will be any different. After a series of tragedies befall her family, however, her fate takes a most unexpected turn as she is left to fend for herself in an evolving world of trade and social upheaval where things are not always as they seem, least of all Christina herself.

Amazon Review: Excellent story line told with believable reasons for choosing an unconventional life during the 1400s merchant society.
The roles of men and women are very confining during this time of rigid faith and feudal loyalties. Family loyalty and business ethics will continue into an eagerly anticipated next book. Anita Dehghani

Louisa Delafield and Ellen Malloy didn't ask to be thrown together to bring the truth to light. But after Ellen witnesses the death of a fellow servant during an illegal abortion, Louisa, a society columnist, vows to help her find the truth and turn her journalistic talent to a greater purpose.

Together, these unlikely allies battle to get the truth out, and to avenge the wrongful death of a friend. What will our heroes do when their closest allies and those they trust turn out to be the very forces working to keep their story in the dark? They'll face an abortionist, a sex trafficking ring, and a corrupt system determined to keep the truth at bay.

"The Whispering Women features two lively female investigators who represent distinct social classes. Richly drawn characters, the vibrant historical setting, and a suspenseful mystery create a strong current that pulls readers into this delightful novel." -- Southern Literary Review

For years, the best that young girls from the backwater village of Alta Gracia could hope for was a position in the Big House, home of the immensely powerful and politically influential Goyena family. So, when Senorita Delia Lugghi --enigmatic teacher and devout Perónist--arrives from Bueonos Aires to found a state school in the village, the future of Milagros Riquelme suddenly seems to be full of possibilities...

I Piped, That She Might Dance by Iain MacDonald, with a foreword by Hugh Cheape, is an historical novel based on the life of Angus MacKay (1813-1859), first Piper to the Sovereign, appointed by Queen Victoria. Mackay, who is one of the most significant figures in the history of Scottish music, died after a long battle with physical and mental illness, though he left behind collections of pipe music still played today. This account of his life traces his long journey, from humble origins on the isle of Raasay to the height of fame in Her Majesty’s service and beyond. His story is one that has long deserved to be told, and Iain MacDonald has obliged in style.

"Revealing, sensitively written and eminently readable. Besides piping, it provides insights into the social life of the time, from croft to palace, as well as into the treatment of mental illness." John Purser, author of Scotland's Music

It’s 1582. Banned books in tow, Martin, an accused seditionist, narrowly escapes the pyre and finds safety with Nicolas’s family. When Nicolas and his love, Catherine, are caught with the books, all three of them are plunged into a fight for their lives. Based on the author’s family tree, FROM THE DROP OF HEAVEN, by Juliette Godot (Sunbury Press, August 2022)

Reviews:

DK Marley, historical fiction author of Blood and Ink and CEO of the Historical Fiction Club: “For lovers of rich, immersive history wrapped in a captivating and heartbreaking story, this book grabs hold from the very beginning and refuses to release until the very last word. Juliette Godot is a master storyteller, taking her own astounding family history and offering the reader a beautifully crafted tale worthy of ten stars!"

City of Acre, Holy Land, Friday, 17th of June, in the year 1272 of the incarnation of Christ, on the eve of Edward's birthday. The Crusaders and Mamluks have recently signed a peace treaty when Peter Longsword, an orphan raised in a monastery, is caught in the storm of an assassination attempt on the royal Crusader. When he saves the life of the crown prince of England on his first day as a guard in the royal household, Peter is drawn irreversibly into a deep plot to discover who ordered the assassination and why. Peter encounters knights, mercenaries, infidels, and nobility and he learns about treachery, love, and loyalty in his journey toward the truth of his own origins as well as the truth of the murder attempt. Peter will ride to the edge of the realm to prove the strength of his bloodline. Enemies will unite in the struggle for power and peace. Longsword shows you the world of sword brothers' bravery and friendship.

Recipient of the Literary Titan's Book Award July 2022

In 1756, sixteen-year-old Cate Malone waves goodbye to her Da, leaving a troubled childhood behind. Along with two classmates, Daisy and Carie, fellow indentured servants-to-be, the trio excitedly sails on The Fancy for Philadelphia. The expense of the voyage to the colonies from Port London would be "worked-off" by her servitude.

The voyage doesn't last three weeks as expected: it is much extended through horrendous storms, starvation, murderous pirates, an uncharted island, kidnapping, a taste of love, buried treasures, and the birth of a child. With buoyancy and the luck of Cate's Irish blood, will they manage to survive the odds against them?

After months of being assumed "lost at sea," a few of the original two hundred manage to live, still exuberant and with hopes for a new life - just in time for rumors of a revolution against King George. At this point, the friends go their various assigned ways as servants to wealthy Colonists for five years without pay. After that time, they would be free, without obligation, to create a free life in the New World.

At the plantation owned by Colonel Beecham, a rare benevolent master, Cate, and Elsie, a house slave, are manumitted (set free) by Beecham. Cate, detesting slavery, teaches Elsie to read, which is against the law, and the girls establish a compound in Appalachia, where all strays are welcomed, educated, given work, and have rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

But how long will this "New American Family" last? Will others come who will want more than to share?

There is a rather personable seagull involved, implying the transmigration of souls. Some suspension of disbelief is required when the seagull, a loving and caring old bird, revisits his life as a father of a daughter. He does not meddle and keeps a respectful distance - just keeping an eye on things.

Billy and Tommy Jones, are born out of wedlock in Blackmoor, Lancashire in 1921. Mary, their mother is pressured by the Catholic church to put them into an orphanage. Neither boy knows he has a brother until thirty-two years later. The Soldier and The Orphan follows the unpredictable lives of each protagonist as they go to different parts of the world where they suffer consequences, not of their own making. Billy is injured in WW2, Tommy is sent to Canada as a Home Child and is in Jersey, a Channel Island when the Germans invade and occupy the islands.

...As we travel here and there, we are given glimpses of pre-and post-World War II England, the Channel Islands, and Quebec; the changing settings almost become characters themselves. Mr. Henry has written this book in an easy, approachable style, that makes it a quick read for the 'hungry' voracious reader, but one that will also appeal to the casual reader who wants to enjoy small bites at their own pace...

21st-century Olivia thinks traveling back in time to 1934 to attend a party with her friend Steven will be fun. And it is...until she witnesses a murder, and fears the killer saw her face. The smart move is to return to the safety of the present, but Olivia possesses a secret and is about to defy the unwritten rules of time-travel. She convinces Steven to let her stay in his time and help unravel the motives behind the murder, even if it means risking her own life to save another. When Steven delves into the investigation, he discovers how a bitter relationship, a chance encounter, and a fateful decision converged to set the stage for murder. In a maze full of unreliable clues and misdirection, dark secrets refuse to stay buried and forgotten ghosts won’t fade away. Steven is reminded that old sins cast long shadows.

This highly inventive series serves up a real treat--a perfect combination of mystery, time travel, & romance.
Deborah Crombie, New York Times Bestselling Author