New Historical Discoveries

A sweeping, authoritative history of 16th-century Spain and its legendary conquistadors, whose ambitious and morally contradictory campaigns propelled a small European kingdom to become one of the formidable empires in the world “The depth of research in this book is astonishing, but even more...

In the aftermath of World War II, two women with unusual gifts must protect a mysterious baby in a poignant tale of family, sacrifice and magic. Barrie Anne Blythe and her aunt Charlotte have always known that the other residents of their small coastal community find them peculiar -- two women...

A fully illustrated guide to Deborah Harkness's #1 New York Times bestselling All Souls trilogy--"an irresistible . . . wonderfully imaginative grown-up fantasy" (People) A Discovery of Witches introduced Diana Bishop, Oxford scholar and reluctant witch, and vampire geneticist Matthew Clairmont...

Chasing El Dorado: A Daring Quest in 16th-Century South America is a gripping historical exploration narrative set during the tumultuous era of European colonialism in South America. In this riveting tale, follow the exploits of Spanish adventurers driven by the promise of untold riches, leading them through perilous jungles, hostile territories, and intense cultural interactions. Discover the story of Gonzalo Ximenes de Quesada, the determined explorer who, in his quest for the mythical city of gold, El Dorado, navigates through dense forests, combats sickness, and negotiates with native ...

From one of our leading novelists and historians comes a breathtakingly vivid novel that recalls the three voyages Captain Cook made to the southern hemisphere, culminating in the last, fateful expedition on which he was brutally murdered. A. N. Wilson's powerful new novel explores the life and times of one of the greatest British explorers, Captain Cook, and the golden age of Britain's period of expansion and exploration.

A soul in combustion. A woman at the threshold. A truth that cannot be untold. Beneath the Surface, the Cry is not a memoir. It is a crossing. Written from the raw core of spiritual awakening, this book reveals a journey marked by visions, ruptures, ancestral whispers, and psychic initiation. Every page is a scar that speaks, a trace of transformation recorded not with ink — but with spirit. In this second volume of The Truth of Cleopatra series, the narrator enters uncharted terrain: the body remembers what the mind forgot, and the feminine unfolds in its many forms — healer, daughter,...

In 1848 an English physician, Nathaniel Trennant, accepts an offer to serve as doctor on a ship carrying immigrants to America. When arriving in Baltimore, Trennant stumbles onto its slave market and witnesses the horrors of human bondage. One night in a boardinghouse he discovers under his bed a runaway slave. Disturbed and angered by the selling of human lives, he offers to help the young man escape, a criminal action that will put the fugitive slave and physician into flight from both the law and opportunistic slave hunters.

Significant Discoveries Biblical Archaeology Embark on a fascinating journey through time with "Important Discoveries in Biblical Archaeology." This book delves into the groundbreaking findings that have shaped our understanding of the ancient world and the Bible. From the sands of Egypt to the ruins of Jerusalem, each chapter unveils artifacts, inscriptions, and sites that illuminate the historical context of biblical events, bringing ancient stories to life with vivid detail and scholarly insight. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a student of theology, or simply curious about the ...

In this last book in the trilogy about Gabrielle Allan, the listener finds Gay and her great-aunt, Belle, about to start a new life in a setting far different from their much-loved Drovers Road. The sheep station of Cape Lost is now Gay’s responsibility, and regardless of her three years’ study at the Massey Agricultural College, both the isolation and tasks ahead seem alarming. Despite its remote and nearly inaccessible location, a surprising cast of new and old characters converge on the station’s windswept, sea-edged expanse.

A coming-of-age book set in New England and Labrador, Newfoundland during the early 20th century. Discover the captivating journey of one young man as he navigates the treacherous path from adolescence to adulthood in "Cold Fortune."In the early 20th century, Cabot Grant, a young man born into privilege in New England, finds himself at a pivotal crossroads. Despite graduating from a prestigious Technical Institute, Cabot wrestles with feelings of unfulfilled potential and societal expectations. Unlike his peers who secure distinguished positions, Cabot's path remains uncertain. Enter a ...

Fearless, sharp-eyed and handsome, Matthew Flinders was one of the greatest of all maritime adventurers and undertook one of the most important voyages of discovery – to circumnavigate and map the famed Great Southern Land. Together with his Aboriginal interpreter and guide, Kuringgai man Bungaree, and his beloved rescue cat Trim, Flinders explored the furthest reaches of Australia and meticulously recorded its rugged coastlines on maps so accurate they are still used today.

A woman’s passion; a Viking’s fury: Together their love conquered all…… She was a beautiful young Irish woman, he was a bold Viking--mortal enemies drawn together by an emotion much stronger than hatred. Despite the differences of their worlds their love will overcome incredible odds. Sold into slavery by his own brother and taken to the Province of Munster, Wolfram spent his days in despair until Deidre’s kindness touched his heart. Not only did she bring him food and soothing words, she gave him hope for his future, setting him free from his bondage despite the threat of her own...

From Michael Crichton, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Jurassic Park, comes a thrilling adventure set in the Wild West that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last! If you thought Jurassic Park was an adventure, you should try the Wild West! 1876. In...

Third grader Max is heading off on a road trip with Mom. With miles to travel, cousins to meet, and a tall roller coaster to ride (maybe), it will be an adventure! But Max always spends weekends with Dad; will Dad be okay if he's left behind? And will Max be brave enough for all the new explorations ahead of him?

'Absorbing, compelling and completely unputdownable, every Lulu Taylor novel grips you to the very end' – Lisa Jewell A legacy built on a lie. And a search to uncover the truth… Kent, 2002 Lottie Conway has spent her life in the shadow of a scandal that has ripped her family apart. Now...