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Shenandoah Sisters Book 4, the sequel to The Color of Your Skin Ain't the Color of Your Heart. For over a year, Mayme--a former slave--and Katie have lived together on Katie's plantation, hiding the fact that they are orphans of war to avoid being separated. Together they have sheltered others and battled threats of foreclosure, theft, and deadly danger. But now the girls face what seems like the certain end of their scheme. A hard-nosed relative...
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The author of Dream of Freedom returns to the South, where one family risks everything to help runaway slaves, as the drums of Civil War begin to sound. With their beloved plantation, Greenwood, now a vital link in the Underground Railroad, Richmond and Carolyn Davidson must balance the need for safety with their commitment to helping the many runaways who appear at their door. Compounding their danger, the Davidson's neighbors, the Beaumonts, do...
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Join Percy Drummond on a search that takes him from Scotland to Ireland and a treasure that is closer than imagined.
Having accepted his uncle's dying request, Percy begins an unforgettable quest to solve the hidden mystery of the Westbrooke estate. Meanwhile, circumstances in Wales threaten his success-and the future. As the key to the mystery seems to slip further from him, will Percy discover that the treasure might be within his own heart?
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After being sent to his uncle's estate, young Percy Drummond has no intention of letting the country atmosphere soften his rebellious ways. Then he meets a village girl, Gwyneth Barrie, and her friendship changes his life.
When Percy later returns, his intriguing friend has grown into a young woman. But, by this time, Percy has caught the eye of his beautiful cousin Florilyn... who has also become Gwyneth's friend. What will result of their threefold...
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Among the rolling hills of Devonshire, England, the Rutherford family leads a privileged life. Charles, a rising star in Parliament, spends his weekdays in London while his wife, Jocelyn, remains with the children at Heathersleigh Hall. But secrets lie within the walls of this country estate-and the mystery about to unravel will change this family forever.
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Allison and Logan Macintyre's marriage has flourished in the intervening years since World War II. Logan is now a distinguished member of the British Parliament. In 1971, a family loss deeply affects all who are connected to the Stonewycke estate, but also marks the beginning of new discoveries that promise to reshape their lives.
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When her mother dies, Corrie Bell Hollister is left with four younger siblings to care for. Hoping to find her uncle, she arrives in Gold Rush territory determined to be strong and make her own way. But her long-lost father's so-called land of promise is a dangerous place, and she has never felt so alone.
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From Siberia to St. Petersburg, tsarist Russia continues to crumble. The noble house of Fedorcenko, however, has much to rejoice in: the marriage of Princess Katrina, the anticipation of a new baby, and the return of Prince Sergei. But even as they celebrate, rebel forces are at work to overthrow the tsar--and the house of Fedorcenko as well.
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Young Parliament member Anthony Trentham continues his quest to learn about his Scottish heritage in order to decide his next political move. Through stories read and told to him, he discovers more about his ancestors and the history of Scotland. He also encounters a feisty Highland lass who stirs his heart. Will he find the courage to stand up for his beliefs?
10) A House Divided
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As the war in the Balkans nears its end, Prince Sergei Fedorcenko returns to St. Petersburg and to his love, Anna Burenin, whose brother, Paul, has joined the revolutionaries. Torn between love for her family and devotion to the Fedorcenkos, Anna's faith is her only comfort as she tries to keep those closest to her--and all of Russia--from becoming a house divided.
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Shortly before World War II, Allison and Logan Macintyre's marriage has fallen on hard times. When war breaks out, Logan gets involved in British espionage without Allison's knowledge. While he goes to France to become an agent in the Underground, Allison faces the terror of The Blitz. Will they survive the tragedies of war? And is there any hope for their future?
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The Stirring Conclusion to the Carolina Cousins Series! A lone rider galloped through the night. He could not slow down or it would be too late. Many lives, and his own future, depended on his getting there in time.... Winds of change are blowing over the Carolina cotton fields . . . changes that will rock the lives of all those who live at the Rosewood Plantation. Katie and Mayme are young women now. Jeremiah has left to seek work in the city. Can...
13) Grayfox
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When Zach Hollister hears stories of the first Pony Express riders, he jumps at the chance to finally strike out on his own and leave Miracle Springs behind. But he soon learns that the Pony Express Trail holds more than the promise of adventure, independence, and great pay. It's a challenging and dangerous road that will lead him to discover who he truly is.
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The dawning of 1860 brings rising tensions between the North and South that threaten to escalate into full-scale war. Corrie Belle Hollister finds herself thrust into the political arena with her new reputation as "California's woman reporter." Handsome political aide Cal Burton approaches Corrie to convince her that Lincoln--even the nation itself--depends upon the influence she can wield through her writing and speaking. Corrie is resolute in her...
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As the Great War escalates, Amanda Rutherford is betrayed by those she trusted most and forced to flee to protect the war secrets in her possession. Meanwhile, her family in Devonshire learns they must commit a son as well as a father to the conflict. And in a remote alpine chalet, a few weary souls find refuge from physical danger-but not the turmoil within.
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At almost twenty-one, Corrie has overcome the tragedies of her youth and made a name for herself as a journalist. Facing new challenges in Miracle Springs, including a secret that could tear apart her close-knit family, she must find a way to accept that sometimes the Lord uses difficult circumstances for good.
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The Civil War is finally over, and it has been more than two years since Corrie Belle Hollister left her home and family in Miracle Springs, California, to travel across the country at President Lincoln's invitation. Her writing skills and reporting experience have made their own contribution to the Union's success, and now she is on her way home . . . back to the community where she grew to maturity, back to the family she loves. But Corrie is returning...
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Two years have passed since the conclusion of the Shenandoah Sisters series, and Katie and Mayme are young women with big dreams, running Rosewood with the help of their two uncles and their friends Emma, Josepha, Jeremiah, and Henry. Jeremiah proposes to Mayme, but she is hesitant to accept. She loves him but does not want to give up her life at Rosewood. Local whites are furious at the Daniels brothers for harboring blacks at Rosewood and treating...
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When a legendary stone is stolen from Westminster Abbey, Great Britain is set astir. Both the IRA and the Scottish nationalists are suspected. Amid the uproar, young politician Andrew Trentham embarks on a personal quest for answers. But the more he learns about his Scottish ancestry, the more questions he has.
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After his love for Jamie MacLeod was refused, Robbie Taggart left the Scottish Highlands to seek fortune and adventure on the high seas. But when military discipline becomes too constraining for him, he resigns and takes a position on a freighter bound for China. From London to Shanghai, will Robbie's invincible attitude toward life finally be his undoing?
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