Today’s Top Ten Tuesday is all about holiday gift guides, since Christmas is almost upon us! I focused my gift guide on historical fiction that has been released in the last year, since I absolutely love historical fiction, and so many good books have come out in the last few months! So, here are my suggestions if you’re buying books for someone who loves historical fiction!
A Flight of Arrows by
Lori Benton
A Flight of Arrows is the second book in Lori’s The Pathfinders series, coming after The Wood’s Edge.
Hearts are divided. Loyalties
will be tested. The fates of two families hang in the balance.
Twenty years past, in
1757, a young Redcoat, Reginald Aubrey stole a newborn boy—the lighter-skinned
of Oneida twins—during the devastating fall of Fort William Henry and raised
him as his own.
No one connected to
Reginald escaped unscathed from this crime. Not his adopted daughter Anna. Not
Stone Thrower, the Native American father determined to get his son back. Not
Two Hawks, William’s twin brother separated since birth, living in the shadow
of his absence and hoping to build a future with Anna. Nor Lydia, who longs for
Reginald to be free from his self-imposed emotional prison and embrace God’s
forgiveness—and her love.
Now William, whose
identity has been shattered after discovering the truth of his birth, hides in
the ranks of an increasingly aggressive British army. The Redcoats prepare to
attack frontier New York and the Continentals, aided by Oneida warriors
including Two Hawks, rally to defend it. As the Revolutionary War penetrates
the Mohawk Valley, two families separated by culture, united by love and faith,
must find a way to reclaim the son marching toward them in the ranks of their
enemies.
The Lady and the
Lionheart by Joanne Bischof
The Lady and the Lionheart is Joanne’s most recent stand-alone
novel.
Raised amid the fame
and mystique of the Big Top, Charlie Lionheart holds the audience in the palm
of his hand. But while his act captivates thousands, it’s away from the
spotlight where his true heart lies. Here he humbly cares for his pride of
lions as if they were his brothers, a skill of bravery and strength that has
prepared him for his most challenging feat yet—freeing an orphaned infant from
the dark bondage of a sideshow. A trade so costly, it requires his life in
exchange for hers, leaving him tarnished by the price of that choice.
As the circus tents
are raised on the outskirts of Roanoke, nurse Ella Beckley arrives to tend to
this Gypsy girl. All under the watchful eye of a guardian who not only bears a
striking resemblance to the child, but who protects the baby with a love that
wraps Ella’s own tragic past, awakening a hope that goodness may yet reign.
When their forbidden friendship deepens, Charlie dares to ask for her heart,
bringing her behind the curtain of his secret world to reveal the sacrifice
that gave hope to one little girl—boldly showing Ella that while her tattered
faith is deeply scarred, the only marks that need be permanent are his own.
The Ringmaster’s Wife
by Kristy Cambron
The Ringmaster’s Wife is the first book in Kristy’s Jazz Age Entertainers series.
An ounce of courage. A leap of
faith. Together, they propel two young women to chase a new life—one that’s
reimagined from what they might have become.
In turn-of-the-century
America, a young girl dreams of a world that stretches beyond the confines of a
quiet life on the family farm. With little more than her wit and a cigar box of
treasures, Mable steps away from all she knows, seeking the limitless marvels
of the Chicago World’s Fair. There, a chance encounter triggers her destiny—a
life with a famed showman by the name of John Ringling.
A quarter of a century
later, Lady Rosamund Easling boards a ship to America as a last adventure
before her arranged marriage. There, the twenties are roaring, and the rich and
famous gather at opulent, Gatsby-esque parties. The Jazz Age has arrived, and
with it, the golden era of the American circus, whose queen is none other than
the enigmatic Mable Ringling.
When Rosamund’s path
crosses with Mables and the Ringlings’ glittering world, she makes the
life-altering decision to leave behind a comfortable future of estates and
propriety, choosing instead the nomadic life of a trick rider in the Ringling
Brothers’ circus.
The Silent Songbird
by Melanie Dickerson
The Silent Songbird is Melanie Dickerson’s most recent young adult
novel.
Evangeline is gifted with a
heavenly voice, but she is trapped in a sinister betrothal—until she embarks on
a daring escape and meets brave Westley le Wyse. Can he help her discover the
freedom to sing again?
Desperate to flee a
political marriage to her cousin King Richard II’s closest advisor, Lord
Shiveley—a man twice her age with shadowy motives—Evangeline runs away and
joins a small band of servants journeying back to Glynval, their home village.
Pretending to be mute,
she gets to know Westley le Wyse, their handsome young leader, who is intrigued
by the beautiful servant girl. But when the truth comes out, it may shatter any
hope that love could grow between them.
More than Evangeline’s
future is at stake as she finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue that
threatens England’s monarchy. Should she give herself up to protect the only
person who cares about her? If she does, who will save the king from a plot to
steal his throne?
The Mistress of Tall
Acre by Laura Frantz
The Mistress of Tall Acre is Laura Frantz’s most recent stand-alone
novel.
There can only be one mistress of
Tall Acre…
The American
Revolution is finally over, and Sophie Menzies is starved for good news. When
her nearest neighbor, General Seamus Ogilvy, finally comes home to Tall Acre,
she hopes it is a sign of better days to come. But the general is now a widower
with a small daughter in desperate need of a mother. Nearly destitute, Sophie
agrees to marry Seamus and become the mistress of Tall Acre in what seems a
safe, sensible arrangement. But when a woman from the general’s past returns
without warning, the ties that bind this fledgling family together will be
strained to the utmost. When all is said and done, who will be the rightful
mistress of Tall Acre?
Dawn at Emberwilde by
Sarah E. Ladd
Dawn at Emberwide is the second book in Sarah’s Treasures of Surrey series, coming after
The Curiosity Keeper.
Isabel Creston never dared to
dream that love could be hers. Now, at the edge of a forest filled with dark
secrets, she faces a fateful choice between love and duty.
For as long as she can
remember, beautiful and free-spirited Isabel has strained against the rules and
rigidity of the Fellsworth School in the rolling English countryside. No longer
a student, Isabel set her sights on a steady role as a teacher at the school, a
safe yet stifling establishment that would enable her to care for her younger
sister Lizzie, who was left in her care after her father’s death.
The unexpected arrival
of a stranger with news of unknown relatives turns Isabel’s small, predictable
world upside down, sweeping her and her young charge into a labyrinth of
intrigue and hidden motives.
At her new family’s
invitation, Isabel and Lizzie relocate to Emberwilde, a sprawling estate
adjacent to a vast, mysterious wood rife with rumors and ominous folklore—along
with whispers of something far more sinister. Perhaps even more startling, two
handsome men begin pursuing Isabel, forcing her to learn the delicate dance
between attraction, the intricate rules of courtship, and the hopes of her
heart.
At Emberwilde Isabel
will discover that the key to unlocking the mystery of her past may also open
the door to her future and security. But first she must find it—in the depths
of Emberwilde Forest.
Anchor in the Storm
by Sarah Sundin
Anchor in the Storm is the second book in Sarah’s Waves of Freedom series, coming after Through Waters Deep.
In a time of sacrifice, what
price can one put on true love?
Nothing slows Lillian
Avery down—not her personal challenges and certainly not America’s entry into
World War II. She finally has a chance to prove herself as a pharmacist in
Boston. The demands of her new job energize her. But society boy Ensign Archer
Vandenberg’s attentions only annoy—even if he is her brother’s best friend.
During the darkest
days of the war, Arch’s destroyer hunts German U-boats in vain as the
submarines sink dozens of merchant ships along the East Coast. Still shaken by
battles at sea, Arch notices his men also his men also struggle with their
nerves—and with drowsiness. Could there be a link to the large prescriptions
Lillian has been filling?
As the danger rises on
both land and sea, the two must work together to answer that question. But can
Arch ever earn Lillian’s trust and affection?
Playing the Part by
Jen Turano
Playing the Part is the third book in Jen’s A Class of Their Own series, following After a Fashion and In Good Company.
Lucetta Plum is an
actress on the rise in New York City, but must abandon her starring role when a
fan’s interest turns threatening. Lucetta’s widowed friend, Abigail Hart,
seizes the opportunity to meddle in Lucetta’s life and promptly whisks her away
to safety at her eligible grandson’s estate.
At first glance, Bram
Haverstein appears to be a gentleman of means—albeit an eccentric one—but a
mysterious career and a secret fascination with a certain actress mean there’s
much more to him than society knows.
While Lucetta has no
interest in Abigail’s matchmaking machinations, she can’t ignore the strange
things going on in Bram’s house and the secrets he hides. As the hijinks and
hilarity that Bram, Lucetta, and their friends are swept into take a more
dangerous turn, can they accept who they are behind the parts they play in time
to save the day?
The Magnolia Duchess
by Beth White
The Magnolia Duchess is the third book in Beth’s Gulf Coast Chronicles series, coming
after The Pelican Bride and The Creole Princess.
As the War of 1812 rages across
the newly formed United States, another war rages in Fiona Lanier’s heart—one
that threatens to tear her family apart.
Fiona can scarcely
take in the news of her brother’s capture and imprisonment by the British Navy.
It is almost as unbelievable as the half-drowned British sailor who is washed
ashore on the beach of Navy Cove.
Charlie Kincaid claims
to have no memory of his life before being discovered by Fiona, but in a world
that seems saturated with treachery, she cannot be sure he is telling the
truth.
As Charlie’s memory
returns in agonizing jags and crashes, he and Fiona discover that falling in
love may be as inevitable as the tide. But when political allegiances collide,
they’ll each have to decide where their true loyalty lies.
Giver of Wonders by
Roseanna M. White
Giver of Wonders is Roseanna’s most recent stand-alone novel.
A miracle once saved her
life—will another give her a future?
Cyprus was little more
than a child when a fall left her paralyzed…and when the boy known as the
wonder-worker healed her. Ever since, she has wondered why the Lord spared her,
what he has in store for her. But her pagan father thinks she was spared solely
so she could be introduced to the wealthy wonder-worker, Nikolaos.
Nikolaos has never
questioned that his call in life is to dedicate himself to the church and to
God. Never, that is, until he and his cousin Petros meet the compelling Cyprus
Visibullis. For years he struggles with the feelings she inspires…and with the
sure knowledge that Petros loves her too.
Petros knows he will
never be good enough for Cyprus’s father to consider him as a match for his
favorite daughter not as long as Nikolaos is there. But when tragedy strikes
the Visibullis family, he will do anything to save his beloved. Unfortunately,
his beloved is determined to do anything to save her sisters—even at the cost
of herself.
As the festival of
lights bathes their Greek city in beauty, Cyprus, Petros, and Nikolaos
celebrate the miracle of their Savior’s birth together one last time. And in
remembrance of their Lord’s greatest gift, one of them will make the ultimate
sacrifice for the others…and a centuries-long tradition will be born.
Those are ten books you should buy for anyone who loves
historical fiction!
Happy Tuesday and happy reading!
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