Inspired by female architect Julia Morgan, this is the riveting tale of a race against time to rebuild two luxury hotels after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake destroyed 400 city blocks and left 250
First published in 1946, Elizabeth and the Prince of Spain continues the "vivid, psychologically brilliant" (Times Literary Supplement) journey begun in Young Bess and Elizabeth, Captive Princess. Ph
In this beautifully crafted tale, Harold Godwinesson, the last Saxon King of England, is a respected, quick-witted man both vulnerable and strong, honorable and loving-and yet, in the end, only human
In this fresh and original retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Mrs. Bennet's greatest fear comes to pass-Longbourn is entailed to Mr. Collins. Elizabeth finds work as a governess in Londo
Daughter of the wealthy and storied Stevenson family, Abigail Stevenson should have been a creature of unawakened innocence. But one fateful day she tricks her maid, Annie, into telling her the facts
Privileged daughter of William Marshal, Mahelt marries Hugh Bigod, heir to the earldom of Norfolk. But when King John sets out to subdue the Bigods, Mahelt faces the worst alone, knowing neither she,
Violante isn't supposed to be here, in one of the grandest courts of Renaissance Italy. She isn't supposed to be a lady-in-waiting to the beautiful Lucrezia Borgia. But the same secretive politics th
Finding a stash of old love letters which may have been written by her husband, Elizabeth Bennett tries to discover more details about secrets from Darcy's past.
Georgiana Darcy sees that Elizabeth Bennet is a perfect match for her brother and she enlists the help of her cousin, Anne de Bourgh, to bring them together, despite Darcy's stubbornness and Elizabeth
Carrie settles into the shadow of Slains Castle in Scotland, creates a heroine named for one of her own ancestors, and starts to write about the Jacobite invasion of 1708. When she can no longer tell
"Outstanding...a tale compounded of romance, stirring adventure, and subtle psychological insight." -Publishers Weekly Henry Bolingbroke knows that he should be king of England. It's his God-given des
"A hilarious insight into the male mind." -Sophie Kinsella "It's not me-it's you." When Edward Middleton hears those words from Jane, his girlfriend of ten years, he knows he's in serious trouble. De
All of life's a wicked stage and love a dangerous drama... "A fascinating portrayal of London's theatrical milieu...Ware again proves she can intertwine fact and fiction to create an entertaining and
Elizabeth I is on the throne and Protestantism is sweeping the land, threatening the position of the Catholic Morlands. John, the heir, rides north to the untamed Borderlands to wed the daughter of c
An epic bestseller that has earned both critical acclaim and mass adoration, D?sir?e is at once a novel of the rise and fall of empires, the blush and fade of love, and the heart and soul of a woman.
"A story of grand faux pas and dazzling dysfunction...a wildly satirical look at the absurdities of modern life." --The New York Times Book Review One of five men could be Sam Callahan's father. Is k
Georgette Heyer's mysteries have been compared to Agatha Christie, Josephine Tey, and Margery Allingham. In this, the last of Heyer's mysteries to feature the intrepid Inspector Hemingway, Sampson Wa
As the saga continues, the Stevensons are now one of the richest families in the world. John, recalling his lowly past, wants his children to obey to the letter and never put a foot wrong. But his fo
"Intelligent and imaginative...even the magic convinces." -Mary Renault, author of The King Must Die On The Path Toward Greatness, Every Hero Makes a Choice Legends sing of Sir Gawain, one of the most
A Tale of Uncharted Love on the Open Seas In this enchanting and highly original retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet sets out for the new world aboard the grand ship Pemb
What better place than pale England to hide a secret society of gentlemen vampires? In this hilarious retelling of Jane Austen's Emma, screenwriter Wayne Josephson casts Mr. Knightley as one of the m
The much-praised Legacy offers an exquisite psychological portrait of the Queen who defined an era, beloved and touted by readers for its stunning storytelling and intriguing take on the monarch's li
Acclaimed author Rebecca Ann Collins once again turns to the rich tapestry of Pride and Prejudice, moving the beloved characters forward and introducing new characters into a complex social history o
The second novel in the Poldark series, Demelza is a heartwarming, gripping, and utterly entertaining saga that brings to life an unforgettable cast of characters and one of the greatest love stories
Blythe Stowe, who is fleeing a Hollywood scandal, rents a cottage in remote Cornwall, the home of her ancestors, and after reading a geneology chart, is transported to the past, where the trials and c
The glorious final novel in the beloved classic God Is an Englishman saga "A heroic finale to the author's cavalcade of middle-class life." -W. B. Hill, Best Sellers Sweeping Adam Swann and three ge
Set in 13th Century Wales at the time of the Plantagenets, The Brothers of Gwynedd is an ambitious and absorbing saga about Llewelyn, the grandson of Llewelyn the Great, enveloping readers in the gut
Inspector Hemingway has his work cut out for him when a seemingly civilized game of Duplicate Bridge leads to a double murder, and the fiancaee of a friend becomes Hemmingway's prime suspect.
On the Ides of March, our hero, Raleigh Whittier Hayes (forgetful husband, baffled father, prosperous insurance agent, and leading citizen of Thermopylae, North Carolina), learns that his father has d
