Floating Worlds
- 628 pages
- 22 hours of reading
A seminal feminist SF novel of the highest literary quality, comparable to the works of Joanna Russ and Ursula K. LeGuin.
Cecelia Holland Books
January 1, 1943
Cecelia Holland is among the world's most acclaimed and respected historical novelists. Throughout her career, she has authored nearly thirty historical novels, alongside a series of fantasy novels and a notable science fiction work. Her writing is characterized by a profound immersion into the past and compelling narrative storytelling.
Nevada Rails
- 508 pages
- 18 hours of reading
Set against the backdrop of 1872, the story follows notorious outlaw King Callahan, who adopts orphaned Lily after her father's death in a robbery. As they escape to Los Angeles in search of a fresh start, Callahan's criminal past complicates their lives, especially with the Southern Pacific Railroad's encroachment bringing corruption and social upheaval. The relentless pursuit by a railroad detective not only targets Callahan but also endangers Lily, intertwining their fates in a world of danger and change.
The Bear Flag
- 484 pages
- 17 hours of reading
Set against the backdrop of the impending U.S.-Mexico War in 1846, the story follows Lt. John C. Fremont and Kit Carson as they embark on a supposed scientific expedition. Cat Reilly, recently widowed and facing dire straits, becomes entangled in a complex web of romance and political intrigue, involving a Russian count and the ambitions of Fremont and Carson. As tensions rise, Cat finds herself at the heart of the political upheaval that leads to the establishment of a California Republic and its eventual incorporation into the United States.
Als die christlichen Kreuzfahrer die Heilige Stadt erobern, schlägt die große Stunde einer faszinierenden Frau: Sibylle, die hübsche Schwester des Königs von Jerusalem. Ihre persönliche Geschichte wird für einige Jahre zur Geschichte dieser Stadt: geheimnisvoll, rührend und atemberaubend spannend.
Vinland, 10. Jahrhundert: Corban Loosestrife hat sich nach schweren Kämpfen mit den Wikingern ins selbst gewählte Exil begeben. Doch der Vergangenheit kann er nicht entkommen. Er muss erneut ins Königreich der Dänen reisen, um eine alte Schuld zu begleichen. Auf seiner abenteuerlichen Fahrt wird er von seinem Sohn und seinem Neffen begleitet, doch schließlich werden die Reisenden getrennt und müssen großen Gefahren trotzen. Am Ziel angelangt, wird Corban in den blutigen Konflikt zwischen Wikingerfürsten und dem König verwickelt ...
