Books of Historical fiction, American

  • A Fistful of Thorns
    By Michael A. Crane

    As he burst onto the boardwalk his eyes met a large , drunken gang of Tobe Driskill's men led by Driskill himself and his lieutenant , Ed Morrison . They were arrayed in a semi circle around Wyatt who had his back pinned against the ...

  • Nathaniel Hawthorne: The Complete Works in 13 Volumes
    By Nathaniel Hawthorne

    It also includes the unfinished novels, and the selections from Hawthorne's diaries and letters published by his widow after his death. All of the works have been newly typeset for this edition. Prof.

  • The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown
    By Karen Hawkins, Julia Quinn, Suzanne Enoch

    The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown

  • Baby in a Basket
    By Constance Hall, Patricia Haolol

    Fortunately , Drumming Fox had expected him to stay awhile in the Seneca camp ; otherwise the Onondaga sachem might have sent out a search party to find him . He had considered traveling to his village and then returning for the woman ...

  • Three Complete Novels
    By Lori Copeland

    When she was a little girl , she'd healed small disappointments and cried out her frustrations in the arms of a gnarled tree at Moss Oak . ... For days she had been hoping that Sheriff Franklin would be able to recover her money .

  • The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown
    By Julia Quinn

    The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown

  • A Sober Desire for History: William Gilmore Simms as Historian
    By Sean R. Busick

    McDowell , David Archibald . “ The Place of William Gilmore Simms's Fiction in American Literature : A History of the ... Trask , H. Arthur Scott . “ The Constitutional Republicans of Philadelphia , 1818–1848 : Hard Money , Free Trade ...

  • The Topaz Man Presents: A Dream Come True
    By Anita Mills, Jennifer Blake, Georgina Gentry

    Then his hands moved lower , sudsing her back , shoulders , and arms . When he turned her and began to lather her breasts , she cried out in such amazed pleasure he all but lost control . “ See how they respond to my touch , pet , ” he ...

  • Storm Testament VI: Rockwell
    By Lee Nelson

    “ It's William Miller . A lot of people think he looks like Brigham Young . ” Backenstos was laughing heartily as he left the room . “ I have no reason to hold you any longer , ” the marshal said , stepping to one side .

  • Wild West Brides
    By Carolyn Davidson, Cathy Maxwell, Ruth Langan

    A trio of enchanting tales, centered around three very independent women who find love and passion in the Wild West, includes Cathy Maxwell's Flanna and the Lawman, in which a female con artist rescues an ex-lawman from the hangman's noose ...

  • Cold Mountain: A Novel
    By Charles Frazier

    Inman, an injured and disillusioned Confederate soldier, embarks on a harrowing journey home to his sweetheart, Ada, who herself is struggling to run the farm left her at her father's sudden death

  • Melville's Israel Potter: Reflections on the American Dream
    By Alexander Keyssar

    He includes a brief analysis of Melville's conception of literary "truth" and a discussion of the peculiar role of comedy in the sad story of Israel Potter.

  • A Historical Guide to F. Scott Fitzgerald
    By Kirk Curnutt

    Placing each writer in the context of the vibrant relationship between literature and society, volumes in this series contain historical essays written on subjects of contemporary social, political, and cultural relevance.

  • Long Years of Neglect: the Work and Reputation of William Gilmore Simms (c)
    By John Caldwell Guilds

    To the contrary , Simms continued , " We say everything of the North American , and in justice — ' nothing extenuate ... Literature , his chosen profession , and the sister arts were the crowning glory , but before one could crown the ...

  • Love's Legacy
    By Mary Balogh, Lori Copeland, Elaine Barbieri

    Authors include Madeline Baker, Mary Balough, Elaine Barbieri, Lori Copeland, Cassie Edwards, Heather Graham, Catherine Hart, Virginia Henley, Penelope Neri, Diana Palmer, and Janelle Taylor.

  • Strangers in the Night
    By Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, Maggie Shayne, Anne Stuart

    Strangers In The Night by Anne Stuart\Chelsea Quinn Yarbro\Maggie Shayne released on Aug 25, 1995 is available now for purchase.

  • A Trail of Fire: Four Outlander Tales
    By Diana Gabaldon

    This volume features four extraordinary stories featuring characters from the 'Outlander' series.

  • Three Complete Civil War Novels
    By Heather Graham

    Three stunning and powerful historical romances, the New York Times best-selling Civil War Trilogy features the Cameron family, the most popular of Graham's characters to date. Includes One Wore Blue, One Wore Gray, and One Rode West.

  • Far Away Home: An American Historical Novel
    By Susan Denning

    In post-Civil War New York City, sixteen-year-old Aislynn Denehy cannot find a job, she has no place to live and no family to help her. Some might think this is a problem; Aislynn believes it is an opportunity, but she has a lot to learn.

  • The Hawk and the Dove
    By Leigh Franklin James

    The Hawk and the Dove