Ever-loyal Maddalena, a diminutive, blue-eyed, black slave, has borne Cosimo de' Medici a son and seen him rise to the position of cardinal. Now, late in life, she finds herself committed to a convent, as part of a scheme to protect the Medici bank from ruin by Cosimo’s sons, by hiding a fortune in gold for Cosimo’s grandson, Lorenzo, to inherit. But as the months go by, and the gold does not appear, her faith in Cosimo begins to wane, and with it, her confidence in her own worth. Has she ...

The Riveting Sequel to The House of Medici: Inheritance of Power.Lucrezia Tornabuoni, brought up in the Palazzo Medici alongside Cosimo’s children, always expected to marry his charismatic younger son, Giovanni. But now in later life, she finds herself imprisoned in a loveless marriage with the gout-ridden elder son, Piero. Like Cosimo, she sees the future salvation of the family in the hands of her own son, Lorenzo the Magnificent, but how can she be sure he inher...

It is April 1551. While the family of Lord Henry Grey are visiting their Devon estate, the Grey sisters are saved from drowning by a local medical apprentice, Richard Stocker. Little does Richard know that this single act will plunge him into a tide of religious and social upheaval which will change not only his own life but the course of British history.In gratitude for saving his daughters, Lord Henry agrees to employ Richard in his household. Lady Katherine has already fallen fo...

Venice, 1556: a wealthy, bustling, multi-cultural city, with a standard of living four times that of anywhere else in Europe. Into this exciting world comes twenty-year-old English protestant Richard Stocker, recovering from the execution of his friend Lady Jane Grey (a friendship recounted in Edward Charles’s debut novel In the Shadow of Lady Jane.)Soon Richard finds himself caught up in the complexities of La Serenissima, and involved with three of the city’s most remark...

"Takes a novel angle on Cosimo [de Medici]'s rise to power by telling the story of his mistress, the Circassian slave Maddalena . . . an incomparable cast." — Historical Novel SocietyEver-loyal Maddalena, a diminutive, dark-skinned, blue-eyed slave, has borne Cosimo de Medici a son and seen him rise to a position in the Church. Now, late in life, she finds herself committed to a convent, as part of a scheme to prevent Cosimo's sons from sending the Medici ...

GhostTown B&B takes place in Tombstone, Arizona. Jim and his wife, Vadoma have decided to leave the large city of San Diego and open a bread and breakfast in Tombstone. The night before they open, there's a knock on the door. Vadoma opens the door and a young man greets her. He say's he's the marshal, Marshal Fred White, and vows to protect their B&B from any riff-raff (undesirable people). She thanks him and he leaves. Vadoma is in shock as she tells Jim she's just met the marshal - the v...

Recently retired Air Force Intel officer Mike Foley discovers the guy who took a bullet for him during the Gulf War may be a homeless guy living in a small desert town.  He leaves Chicago to find him.  After arriving he finds a local woman who volunteers her time to aid the homeless. She helps Mike locate "Homeless Rick."  To their surprise, the next morning he's found drowned in one of the many irrigation canals. As the suspense rises so does the attr...

Mexican citizens in northern Mexico are outraged with the crimes being made against them by drug cartels and warlords. They decide to fight back. Internal vigilante groups are formed and a charismatic leader emerges, one who the people call the new Pancho Villa. He solicits the help of concerned US citizens and soon a militia of retired war heroes from past conflicts is formed, many who are wounded warriors. These dedicated people are convinced that this cancer of evil must be cut out and ...

When Evangelist Edward Charles Murrell asked a young man if he were saved, the man said he was thinking about it, but two questions were bothering him: Where did the dinosaurs come from, and where did Cain get his wife? Over the next 30 years, Murrell searched for answers to those questions and more. In Out of the Depths, Murrell looks at the Bible and more obscure works, such as The Second Book of Enoch and Life of Adam and Eve, to answer questions about the heavens and the three worlds God ...

The Future of Astronomy is a thought-provoking exploration into the evolving landscape of astronomical science, authored by Edward C. Pickering. First published in the early 20th century, this book captures a pivotal moment in the history of astronomy, as new technologies and methods began to revolutionize humanity’s understanding of the cosmos. Pickering, a renowned astronomer and director of the Harvard College Observatory, draws upon his extensive experience to discuss the remarkable ad...

Rural Life and Community: The novel provides a detailed and affectionate portrayal of rural English life, capturing the rhythms and routines of a small village. Sylvia’s interactions with the villagers reveal the close-knit nature of the community, as well as the various social dynamics at play.Romance and Personal Growth: Sylvia’s journey is also one of personal growth and self-discovery. Throughout the novel, she navigates the complexities of love and relationships, including her own rom...

A Plan for Securing Observations of the Variable Stars is a seminal work by Edward C. Pickering, first published in 1882, that outlines a systematic approach to the observation and study of variable stars. Recognizing the importance of coordinated and consistent data collection, Pickering presents a detailed methodology for amateur and professional astronomers alike to contribute valuable observations to the growing field of stellar variability. The book discusses the challenges inherent i...