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Embark on a profound journey through the veiled pathways of hope and resilience with The Underground Railroad. This audiobook pierces the shroud of myths surrounding one of history’s most clandestine escapes to freedom. Uncover the true stories of courage that fueled the Underground Railroad. Navigate through the tales of heartbreak, debunked legends, and the heart-stopping realities of those who dared to dream of liberty.

"There are five square knots on the quilt every two inches apart. They escaped on the fifth knot on the tenth pattern and went to Ontario, Canada. The monkey wrench turns the wagon wheel toward Canada on a bear's paw trail to the crossroads--" And so begins the fascinating story that was passed...

Tracks Beneath the Clay A story unearthed a legacy rewritten When a daughter uncovers her family's hidden past, she discovers a secret that could rewrite everything she thought she knew about herself. Janice only meant to fix up the old Georgia house. Instead, she finds a grave without a name, a letter never sent, and a hidden cellar that holds more than family silver. A century earlier, seventeen-year-old Natalie arrives at her aunt's plantation—a Northern girl sent south as punishment. Beneath the whitewashed columns and sweet tea, she encounters a cousin whose charm masks something far...

“The great cast of characters add depth and intrigue to the plot. There's love, humor, suspense, nail biting moments and more to be enjoyed in these well-crafted stories.” – Author Jan Romes “Lillian’s quest for justice and truth sends her headlong into danger and treacherous politics. Everyone is a suspect and no one can be trusted.” – Author Stephanie Parker McKean ‘The author takes us on journeys of twists and turns that spring surprise endings.” - Author Patricia La Vigne “the individuals are so well drawn, you'll find characters you recognize from your own life!” ...

In April of 1843, Phoebe’s family hears about a murder while they are traveling to their new home in the Shenandoah Valley. They arrive to learn the victim attended her father's new church and the crime took place on a leading church member’s plantation. Eager to make new friends, Phoebe forms a unique relationship that propels her into the middle of the mystery, and she begins to question several acquaintances’ motives. Will she uncover their secrets before the plantation owner’s charming son discovers hers?

Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Award A captivating historical novel with spell-binding mysteries, inspired by actual people, places and events. B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree A compelling novel with several sub-stories in different settings and time periods that bring life to each one. Helen Ainsley is a best-selling mystery writer struggling with cancer. She returns to her childhood home in rural Brattleboro Vermont for the serenity she hopes will rekindle her imagination. Ainsley Hill Farm was originally an Inn dating back to the American Revolution. With a new-found friend, an old golden ...

When a toy train locomotive—a chilling replica—is discovered at a gruesome homicide scene, Special Agent Sandra Rose finds herself pulled into an investigation that's off the rails. To crack this enigmatic case, she enlists the help of Samuel Lynch, a railroad expert and former FBI agent. Together, they embark on a perilous journey, tracking a killer whose gruesome tableau unfolds along the railway lines between Chicago and San Antonio, the very route of the Texas Eagle train line.

Building dreams takes courage. Building love takes trust. Building a future takes both. From Chicago Scandal to Montana Success: One Woman's Reinvention When sophisticated investor Margaret Thornfield arrives in Silver Falls with plans to transform the frontier town into a commercial hub, schoolteacher Sarah Mitchell must defend the community values she's come to cherish. But with creditors hunting her family and her past threatening exposure, Sarah discovers that building a future sometimes means facing the very things you've been running from. In a town on the brink of transformation, two...

Paul and Anna McAllister begin to implement their plans to bring a railroad and other trappings of civilization to New Mexico Territory while continuing to build Estancia Dos Santos, reduce the animosity between the Apache and White men, and fight the shadowy foe known as "the Boss". Long trips, spies in their ranks, and increasing violence between anti-slavery and pro-slavery groups stretch Paul and Anna's resources in every direction. With the help of their family and friends, they race against time to complete their plans before the incessant drumbeats of war begin in the east.

Read the novel Publisher's Weekly called 'a compelling manuscript' and 'hauntingly believable' and learn to believe in the power of love once again. Desperate to escape the memories of an abusive marriage, Maggie flees to the wilds of Missouri and her Uncle Ned. He is the only family she has left, and she needs his help. Nick Revelle's marriage had taught him plenty about the perfidy of women, and since his wife's death he has lived a lonely, solitary life. Everyone except his closest friends thought that he'd killed his unfaithful wife. If it wasn't for the testimony of his head stableman,...

Don't miss the extraordinary new novel from Sue Monk Kidd, The Book of Longings - published on 21st April 2020, and available to pre-order now. The No. 1 New York Times bestseller. From the celebrated author of the international bestseller The Secret Life of Bees comes an extraordinary novel...

Exciting western adventures of secret agent Jack Clayton and his gallant black stallion Regret as the fight America's worst enemies in the late 1870's, forging a nation where justice and honor prevails for all. He is known as The Frontier G-Man.

Three children, one railway, endless adventures. When Bobbie, Peter, and Phyllis's father mysteriously vanishes one night, their comfortable London life is turned upside down. Suddenly forced to move to a tiny cottage in the countryside, the children must face a world that feels scary and unfamiliar. But then they hear the thunderous roar of steam engines! Right behind their new home runs a magnificent railway line where massive trains thunder past every day. What starts as curiosity quickly becomes the adventure of a lifetime as the children discover that the railway holds the key to ...

Frontier G-Man Jack Clayton continues his quest to unravel the mystery of stolen guns and weapons destined for the cavalry stationed in The Black Hills. His quest leads him into high level government corruption and a sinister plot to create an all out Indian war that will lead General Custer and his men into the infamous massacre at The Little Big Horn.

Cricket and Kyle accidentally find a secret door under Kyle’s bedroom rug. Once they lift the door, they descend into a hidden room covered in ancient dust. A historical map, an unfinished hand-written letter, and a mysterious picture baffle the duo. What is the purpose of the secret room? And why does Kyle hear strange noises beneath the floorboards during the night? Fast rides in a convertible, being pursued by the police, a homeless friend named Tad, and a house filled with random reptiles add to the excitement of the journey. Join Cricket, Kyle, and their kooky, librarian friend, ...