Showing results by publisher "Spoken Realms" in Historical Fiction

When retired Navy Commander George Praddle vanishes without a trace, his wife turns to private investigator Cole Harper for help. With a sharp wit and a knack for uncovering hidden truths, Harper dives into a labyrinth of lies, betrayal, and dangerous motives. Set in 1947, against the gritty backdrop of post-war Philadelphia, this gripping noir mystery thrusts Harper into a shadowy world where trust is scarce, and peril waits at every turn.

Pride keeps them apart, yet fate brings them together. A farmer's daughter struggling to save her family from destitution spurns the man she blames for all her problems—but when her life crumbles around her, she must turn to him for help. Kerr Mackay burns for the one woman he cannot have. He leads his brother's guard and is dedicated to keeping order and peace, but not everyone appreciates his efforts. The daughter of a local farmer who's caused Kerr no end of trouble blames him for her family's ruin.

"This book is to be neither an accusation nor a confession, and least of all an adventure, for death is not an adventure to those who stand face to face with it. It will simply try to tell of a generation of men who, even though they may have escaped its shells, were destroyed by the war." Prologue to All Quiet on the Western Front.

Journey through the rise and fall of ancient civilizations, epic battles, and the untamed savagery of a forgotten era. With Vendetti's rich and commanding voice, this audiobook immerses you in the vivid landscapes and legendary tales that inspired the Conan saga.

A Mirror for Witches, published in 1928 by award-winning author Esther Forbes, is an enthralling tale of power, fear, trauma, and superstition set in New England in the 1660s. Caught up in the horrific witch hunts in Europe and the Americas, Doll Bilby, as a small child, witnesses her parents being burned for witchcraft in Brittany. She would have burned with them, were it not for Jared Bilby, an English captain, who takes her away as his adopted daughter.

The Romantic Epistle was published in 1717 and aroused considerable interest because of its mildly suggestive content. It portrays an incident in which Héloïse d'Argenteuil, now immured in a convent chances on a letter from her former lover and later, husband, the brilliant philosopher Peter Abelard.

After a riding accident involving her uncle, a respected General, Mina's life takes a dark turn. A new groom with a mysterious past and unsettling talents arrives at the estate, stirring whispers of hidden secrets and dangerous motives. As Mina delves deeper into the groom's enigma, she unravels a web of intrigue that threatens to upend everything she knows.

In "Waterway Death," listeners are transported back to the tense atmosphere of 1939, on the brink of World War II. Arthur W. Phillips crafts a gripping spy story centered around a master German spy, referred to as Dr. Death, and his dangerous plans for a newly developed explosive. Narrated by the talented Mike Vendetti, this audiobook is filled with suspense, intrigue, and high-stakes espionage as a Canadian government agent races against time to stop Dr. Death before it's too late.

Greer Forbes, a sunny clan chief's daughter, has always embraced life's bright side. But one fateful summer with the Mackays of Dun Ugadale will change her life forever. Brodie Mackay, the rugged, illegitimate son of a chieftain, toils over his anvil, crafting iron and steel by day and losing himself in tavern revelry by night. Loyal to his kin but wary of love's snares, he has never surrendered his heart—until now. When Greer, relentlessly cheerful and inquisitive, crosses paths with Brodie, sparks fly. Their connection is undeniable, but Brodie is determined to resist.

When Jane Withersteen's father dies, he leaves her in sole possession of the family's cattle ranch, situated on one of the most valuable pieces of land in Utah. The river that runs through the property gives Jane control of the local water supply—and the great power that comes with it. Coveting the property, a local Mormon leader named Tull tries to force Jane into a polygamous marriage—a fate that she resists.

Mim has lived on Topsail Island her whole life until love takes her away to a life she never could have imagined. The words, there’s no place like home, ring true as she finds out that love isn’t everything she thought it would be.

The Ruby of Kishmoor tells the adventure of Jonathan Rugg. A mysterious woman masked behind a veil of silver. She gives Jonathan a small ball covered in beautiful markings. The ivory ball is cursed. Jonathan must defend himself against the attacks of several pirates.

Mrs. Bennet is desperate for her five daughters to marry in order to secure their future. But with no romance on the horizon for her eldest, Jane, things are looking bleak. Practical Mary shows no interest in anything other than her studies and music. Her youngest two, Kitty and Lydia, have a frivolous approach to their quest for romance, which is unlikely to end in marriage… Meet Elizabeth Bennet, the second-eldest daughter. Sensible, witty, headstrong, and an excellent judge of character—or so she thinks…