"Journal of Residence in the New Hebrides, S.W. Pacific Ocean" is a captivating account that immerses readers in the rich cultural tapestry of the New Hebrides archipelago. Authored by Charles Bice and A. Brittain, the book offers a detailed exploration of the islands' landscapes, peoples, and customs. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, the authors provide a unique perspective on life in this remote region of the Pacific, highlighting both the beauty and challenges faced by...

Princess Teia, daughter of Judah’s last king, begins a harrowing journey after she’s rescued by the Prophet Jeremiah from the burning city of Jerusalem. They flee to Egypt, where amid Teia’s efforts to cope with devastating loss comes an unexpected awakening of her heart when she meets Eochaid, a foreign prince. The two young nobles fall in love, but are soon forced to part and follow their preordained destines of ruling separate nations. Against the backdrop of daring escapes on land and ...

"Journal of Residence in the New Hebrides, S.W. Pacific Ocean" by Charles Bice and A. Brittain is a captivating ethnographic journal chronicling their immersive exploration of the remote islands. Set against the backdrop of the South Pacific Ocean, the book serves as a historical account of their residence, offering invaluable observations of the diverse cultures and landscapes encountered. Through meticulous journaling, Bice and Brittain delve into the intricacies of Pacific Islander life...

The incredible untold story of the children of Cleopatra, Egypt’s most powerful and notorious ruler—a novel that “brims over with rich details of Roman life, historical personages, and political turmoil” (Romantic Times)—from the internationally bestselling author of Nefertiti and Maria“Fast-paced, intriguing, and beautifully written.”—The Boston GlobeThe marriage of Marc Antony and Cleopatra is one of th...

She: A History of Adventure is a novel by H. Rider Haggard, first serialized in The Graphic from October 1886 to January 1887. In reprints it was extraordinarily popular in its time, and has remained in print to the present day. She is generally considered to be one of the classics of imaginative literature and with 83 million copies sold by 1965, one of the best-selling books of all time. Excerpted from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Nikolai Gogol's Dead Souls is a novel that tells the story of Chichikov, a man who tries to buy the souls of dead serfs from landowners. The novel is full of complex characters and intricate plotlines, and it is considered to be one of the finest examples of Russian literature.

1306 - A week before Lady Rose Munro is to wed a neighboring laird, she is abducted on the road by a wicked and dangerously handsome stranger. Highland warrior, Malcolm Montgomery has been ordered by King Robert the Bruce to steal Rose and her son from the suspected traitor she is about to marry—gifting him with an ancient and much sought after dagger as payment. Rose shouldn't trust her captor. Shouldn't feel her body heat at his simple touch, or allow him to press his fervent lips to her...

When Lady Valeria Augusta Marianus is captured by the savage Pict army, she is fearful of her treatment by their renowned and fearless commander. His enemy is the Roman Empire and she is the Cesar’s niece, but Tristan Caileanach is nothing like the wild beast she imagined. Instead his ruggedly handsome face and toned body makes her long to be held in his powerful arms. And her traitorous body can only resist the heat of this fierce warrior’s touch for so long… One night in Tristan’s bed is...

"Greenwood fans will welcome her thoughtful second reinterpretation of a well-known Greek myth. Among Greenwood's other talents, she displays a gift for writing songs of the period." — Publishers Weekly STARRED reviewIn this, the third and final book in Kerry Greenwood's Delphic Women series, Greenwood takes us into Troy as it struggles to rise from the ashes of the Trojan War. But while others have told the story as a struggle of men, Greenwood gives this...

“Steamy . . . packs the erotic punch of its predecessors . . . [a] heated Highland fling” from the award-winning author of Never Kiss a Highlander (Publishers Weekly).The most sought-after bachelor in Scotland, the seventh McTiernay brother, cannot be caught by seduction or love—unless a roving Highland beauty lays siege to his heart . . .An Unexpected DesireConan McTiernay...

An epic novel of Berenice, Queen of Israel—life, love, and war in the shadow of the Roman Empire—from the New York Times–bestselling author of Spartacus.Throughout her rule in the first century AD, Queen Berenice is idolized by some, and hated by others. Though her fiery red hair makes her instantly recognizable, it is her mysterious charm and steely will that make her unforgettable. The daughter of Israel's King Agrippa I, Berenice is determined ...