A loyal Southerner embroiled in John Wilkes Booth's plot to kill President Lincoln struggles with a dilemma that is tearing him apart. But should he avenge the South as a hero, or back out as a coward and avoid an unforgiveable sin?We know about Mary Surratt, "the conspirator" who helped John Wilkes Booth launch his insane plot to assassinate President Lincoln. But Mary wasn't the only conspirator in the Surratt family. Her son John is a mere footnote in history, but he was also one of John Wilkes Booth's most trusted followers. Whether he joined Booth out of need for approval or recognition as a war hero, we may never know. Becoming Booth's cohort, he took numerous risks for this beloved South. But as Booth's plan to abduct Lincoln changed to assassination, a question arises: was John Surratt there in Washington to assist Booth in the murder, or was he in New York? No one knows for sure, as witnesses claim to have seen him in both places. The One That Got Away explores the possibilities; did Surratt have an attack of conscience or cowardice, or did he just promise to obey Booth, without any intention to carry out the deed? And what ultimately caused John Harrison Surratt, Jr. to get involved in John Wilkes Booth's plan in the first place?

The One That Got Away

Ona Judge: I Am Free is a re-imagined account of a true and painful story with a soul, told generations on. It tells the story of Ona Judge, known as Oney, Martha Washington's 'favorite servant, ' in Oney's own words. At the height of George Washington's presidency, Oney boldly defied orders and expectations, slipping past the watchful eyes of the nation's capital and finding refuge in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Despite their best efforts to reclaim her, Oney remained a specter of freedom that eluded the Washingtons. Embracing a life of liberty, Oney navigated trials and tribulations, from marrying sailor Jack Staines to enduring life's profound losses, yet always maintaining and cherishing her freedom. In the face of adversity and poverty, Oney's resilient spirit and declaration in 1847, "I am free now and choose to remain so, " stands as a testament to her unbreakable will. In a modern world where cultures and histories collide, this novel is a timely reminder of perspectives that we may have become blind to.

Ona Judge: I Am Free - The Sassy Ladies Series

Quando a arquiteta restauradora Leah Halliday adormece na cama que outrora pertenceu ao Rei Richard III, ela não faz ideia de que isso mudará a sua vida. Quando ela acorda, o ano é 1485. Hugh Radcliffe, cavaleiro de confiança do Rei Richard, acredita que Leah é a sua noiva, Matilda, que ele nunca viu antes. Segundo os livros de história de Leah, Hugh foi executado por trair a Coroa, e por matar a sua primeira esposa. Quando ela conhece Andrew Gilbert, outro viajante do século XXI, aprende que há mais nos crimes de Hugh do que se aparenta. Apaixonada por Hugh, Leah coloca a própria vida em risco para consertar as coisas e voltar para casa. Mas estará o seu amor destinado a transcender o espectro temporal?

Agora e sempre

Amatista y Topacio Plantagenet son dos hermanas muy diferentes. Son sobrinas nietas de Ricardo III, quien perdió la vida y su reino ante Enrique Tudor, futuro padre de Enrique VIII. Amatista es el amor de toda la vida de Enrique VIII, pero cada vez que éste le propone matrimonio, algo o alguien, se interpone en el camino. Mientras tanto, Topacio quiere lo que es suyo por derecho: el trono de Inglaterra. Y suyo habría sido, si su padre hubiera sido coronado heredero de Ricardo III. Pero la vida depara muchos y extraños giros en el correr del destino. Descubra el reinado de Enrique VIII, las aventuras amorosas tórridas y los matrimonios condenados, a través de los ojos y emociones de mujeres notables, las hijas de los enemigos mortales de Enrique, en Amar a un Rey de Diana Rubino.

Amar a un Rey - La Saga Yorkista, #2

A collection of three historical romance novels by Simone Beaudelaire, Diana Rubino & Lorna Read, now available in one volume!Beautiful Rose: Jilted by his loved one, Spanish landowner Don Vidal Salazar feels he no longer has a reason to live. On the run from her past, Vidal's secretary, Rosalind Carlisle, makes an offer he can't refuse - a night of resplendent passion. Heart free and ready to try again at love, Vidal offers Rosalind her heart's desire. But can the couple find love in each other's arms - or will fate tear them apart forever?Crowned By Love: England, 1471. Adopted as an infant, Denys Woodville lives with her mother, Elizabeth: now queen and married to Edward IV. Denys makes numerous attempts to uncover her true lineage, but her efforts come to an abrupt end. To her ultimate degradation, Queen Elizabeth marries her off to the ambitious Valentine Starbury. But as her feelings for Valentine bloom into love, she finally finds out who her family is... and the truth about her past. The Earl's Captive: September 1821. When Lucy's father announces that she must marry the ancient, grim-faced vicar, Lucy decides upon a desperate plan. She escapes across the moors, only to fall into the hands of notorious horse thieves and the cheating arms of their rough but charming leader. She is forced to take part in their crimes, but when she tries to deceive Philip, son of the Earl of Darwell, Lucy meets her match. Now, Lucy has to win back her freedom while losing her heart to handsome, aloof Philip... who doesn't trust her an inch.

Lovescape: A Historical Romance Novel Collection

Carmella always knew she would find the love of her life in an exotic foreign country. But there's a deadly catch to it, in "Souvenir". Watching archaeologists unearth a mummified Iron Age corpse from a Danish bog gives a college professor an idea...how to commit the perfect murder, in "Bog Bodies."In "I Have Other Plans" a young executive plans to eliminate his senior partner who refuses to issue him additional stock-but someone beats him to it. In "His Own Boss" Lieutenant Frank Russo of the Jersey City Police Department has an uncanny knack of solving homicide cases during the darkest days of Prohibition, when murder on the streets runs rampant. When he exposes the shady operations of the city's most notorious mob family, he ruffles some serious feathers. But is he afraid of ending up at the bottom of the East River in cement swim fins? Nope. So what's his secret?

Murder By Moonlight

Inglaterra, 1471. Adoptada desde que era tan solo una bebé, Denys ha vivido con su tía Elizabeth: reina y casada con Eduardo IV. Denys hace numerosos intentos por descubrir su verdadero linaje, pero cada esfuerzo llega a un final abrupto y trágico. La reina Elizabeth provoca la máxima degradación de Denys cuando la casa con el ambicioso Valentine Starbury. A medida que sus sentimientos por Valentine se convierten en amor, ¿podrá finalmente descubrir la verdad sobre su pasado?

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