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1492
a historical novel
2023 || Paperback || Mary Johnson || Compass Publishing House
"1492" is a historical novel by Mary Johnson. The story is written from the first-person perspective of a man named Jayme de Marchena, who is a member of the court of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain.
The novel follows the events leading up to Columbus's journey to the New World, as well as the aftermath of his discovery. Marchena is initially skeptical of Columbus's plans, but he becomes convinced of their feasibility after meeting with the explorer.
As Columbus sets sail on his jo...
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The Red Bird Sings
2023 || Paperback || Aoife Fitzpatrick || Veltman Distributie Import Books
**AN AWARD WINNER BEFORE IT WAS EVEN PUBLISHED. A FEMINIST GOTHIC SUSPENSE THAT WILL KEEP YOU UP ALL NIGHT**
West Virginia, 1897
After the sudden death of young Zona Shue only a few months after her impromptu wedding, her mother Mary Jane has a vision - she was killed. And by none other than her new husband, Trout, the handsome blacksmith beloved in their small Southern town.
Mary Jane, known for casting off her corsets, following famous spiritualists and for criti...
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A Lady's Guide to Scandal
2023 || Paperback || Sophie Irwin || Veltman Distributie Import Books
The captivating new historical novel from the author of the Sunday Times bestseller A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting
River Sing Me Home
A beautiful novel of courage, hope and finding family, inspired by historical events
2023 || Paperback || Eleanor Shearer || Veltman Distributie Import Books
A mother's desperate search to find her stolen children and her freedom takes her across the Caribbean.
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The Black Tulip
2023 || Paperback || Alexandre Dumas || The Publishing House of the Rising Sun
"The Black Tulip" is a historical novel written by French author Alexandre Dumas. The story takes place in Holland during the 17th century, where the tulip trade has become a national obsession, with wealthy and poor alike competing for the most beautiful and rare specimens.
The main character, Cornelius van Baerle, is a tulip enthusiast who has devoted his life to cultivating the perfect black tulip. However, his dreams are shattered when he is falsely accused of treason and imprisoned in th...
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The Heroines
2023 || Paperback || Laura Shepperson || Veltman Distributie Import Books
In Athens, crowds flock to the Agora, where the most shocking trial of the ancient world is about to shake the city to its very foundations . . .
Theseus, King of Athens and legendary hero of the Greeks, is steering his people towards a radical new democracy. But when a shocking accusation plunges the royal family into scandal, he is faced with a decision that could bring his kingdom crumbling to the ground.
Phaedra, Cretan Princess and Theseus's consort, has accused her s...
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Dawnlands (Heruitgave)
2023 || Paperback || Phillippa Gregory || Simon & Schuster UK
The new historical novel from Philippa Gregory, the Number One bestselling author of Tidelands and Dark Tides.
In a divided country, power and loyalty conquer all . . .
Ned Ferryman, inspired by news of a rebellion against the Stuart kings, returns from America with his Pokanoket servant to join the uprising against roman catholic, King James. As Ned swears loyalty to the charismatic Duke of Monmouth, he discovers a new and unexpected love.
Meanwhile, Queen Mary summons her friend Livia to a...
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The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley
The spellbinding BBC Between the Covers book club pick
2023 || Paperback || Sean Lusk || Veltman Distributie Import Books
A BBC Between the Covers Book Club pick and Sunday Times Historical Fiction Book of the Month, for fans of PANDORA, THE ESSEX SERPENT and THE NIGHT CIRCUS.
Longlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction 2023.
'I just fell in love with it within the first two sentences . . .' - Ruth Jones
'One of the best books I've read this year . . . completely unforgettable' - Bonnie Garmus
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Zachary Cloudesley is gifted in a remarkable way. But not all gifts are a blessing...
Leadenhall...
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Mrs Van Gogh
2023 || Paperback || Caroline Cauchi || Veltman Distributie Import Books
She's been painted out of history...until now
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No One Prayed Over Their Graves
From the prizewinning author of Death Is Hard Work
2023 || Paperback || Khaled Khalifa || Veltman Distributie Import Books
A sweeping tale of life and death, set in the Syrian capital at the turn of the twentieth century from the International prize winning author of Death is Hard Work and In Praise of Hatred. "A soulful and perfectly unsentimental writer."