Sultan Asam -has always known that to rule a kingdom, treason and war are inevitable. He also knows what he has to lose. This goes beyond a kingdom. It goes to the safety of the ones he loves the most. His two sons, wife and Sultana as well as the child she carries. He knows that if he fails, his family will be in danger, this he cannot allow… Aasil- wants the throne that his cousin holds. He is willing to do anything to become Sultan and rule. To have what he wants, he must be sure to end not only his cousin; but any heirs he would leave behind. And he means to do so. Sultana Zingae- loves her husband and her sons. She also knows that her love, Sultan Asam must fight to keep their thrones and family safe. To do this, they have hatched a plan for the safety of their own sons as war is near. Will it work? Will they be able to safeguard their line, throne and kingdom from destruction, or will they lose everything…. forever? Read more

In 1936 popular, charismatic MP Richard Armstrong is destined for the very top in politics, but his efforts in support of the King and Wallis Simpson, and the Jarrow Marchers, defying Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, threaten to destroy his glittering career. Half a century on, embattled Home Secretary Sir Norman Armstrong and his unlikely friend, influential left-wing political commentator, Alf Burton, are powerful figures in Margaret Thatcher’s turbulent Britain. Violent, high-stakes industrial battles continue unabated in London and on Tyneside, while unexplained deaths from World War Two, and the devastating aftermath of the Brighton bombing and the Miners’ Strike, cast a suffocating shadow over personal and professional lives. The death of the Duchess of Windsor and the fiftieth anniversary of the Abdication Crisis prompt Sir Norman to yet again reflect on his proud family history; generations of distinguished military and political service dating back to the English Civil War. What was the double-edged connection with Edwardian human rights crusader and business tycoon Charlotte Morris? What is the terrible truth about his family that his closest friends and colleagues appear to know, but can’t bring themselves to tell him, and what will it all mean for emerging generations of Armstrongs and Burtons? “…George Fairbrother skilfully brings to life an incredible period of British political history, told through an array of fascinating characters…” Oliver Crocker (Devonfire Books, The Bill Podcast) Read more

An impossible marriage. An unforgivable act. A story of redemption testing the bounds of forgiveness and the depths of God’s grace. 1842, New York. Abigail Wyndham, daughter of English nobleman turned investor, Sir Rathburn, has crossed the ocean to be reunited with her father. As she comes of age, however, she discovers she is only a pawn in her father’s schemes, fated to secure a business deal and preserve the family reputation. Charles Henderson appears to have it all: a thriving shipping company and the hand of the prized Lady Abigail Wyndham. But he is a broken man who commits the unspeakable—an act that threatens to ruin all he has built and puts Abby’s very life—and faith—at risk. In a prison of his own making, Charles grapples between guilt and God’s grace. Can a sinful, self-seeking man ever believe in the hope Abby so desperately wants him to receive? Or will scandal send him to the gallows? In this, the first of her Vessels Christian fiction series, author B. Taylor Lewis introduces a female heroine who defies the stifling conventions of her status and time. Journey with Abigail as she sails through the darkest of times guided by the one true Light. Read more

“Suspense and mystery within an absorbing love story. Readers will be hard put to set this one down before the end.” -Library Journal, starred review Winner of the 2020 HOLT Medallion An Uncommon Beauty… Hidden away in rural Devonshire, Phyllida Satterthwaite has always been considered more odd than beautiful. But in London, her oddity has made her a sensation. Far worse, it’s caught the eye of the sinister Duke of Moreland—a notorious art collector obsessed with acquiring one-of-a-kind treasures. To escape the duke’s clutches, she’s going to need a little help. An Unlikely Hero… Captain Arthur Heywood’s days of heroism are long past. Grievously injured in the Peninsular War, he can no longer walk unaided, let alone shoot a pistol. What use can he possibly be to a damsel in distress? He has nothing left to offer except his good name. Can a marriage of convenience save Philly from the vengeful duke? Or will life with Arthur put her—and her heart—in more danger than ever? Read more

318 BC. The Macedonian Empire remains in chaos after the unexpected death of Alexander the Great five years earlier. Andrikos and Vettias continue the work of the King’s Hand as the fate of their beleaguered army hangs in the balance at the mountain fortress of Nora. They receive orders to embark on a new clandestine mission that could reverse the fortunes of their army and possibly change the course of history. It is also another rite of passage for Andrikos as he strives to take on the responsibilities and emotions of a man beyond his years. He and his mentor navigate this fascinating and dangerous world to save Alexander’s surviving heirs, fulfil the promise made to Andrikos’ love, Mara, while serving the very men who wish to usurp the Argead Dynasty. Expect plotting, treachery and military might in Christian Kachel’s absorbing sequel to his critically acclaimed debut novel that explores the little known age of post-Alexandrian Greece. World on Fire continues the story of a young man’s coming-of-age through alliances, espionage and epic battles played out over the span of the known world. Readers are sure to be captivated as they are once again drawn in by Kachel’s vivid depictions of the ancient world in this thoroughly researched historical narrative. Kachel’s first book, Spoils of Olympus: By the Sword, won First Place for Best Ancient History novel in the 2015 Chaucer Awards held by Chanticleer Book Reviews, won the Bronze Medal for Best Historical Fiction in the 2015 Reader’s Favorite Book Reviews and Award Contest, and was a finalist for Best Historical Fiction in the 2015 National Indie Excellence Awards. Praise for Spoils of Olympus: By the Sword “In this debut novel, Kachel brings the reader on a gritty and powerful foray into Macedon’s conquered realm. It is thoroughly researched, and it has the undeniable authenticity of a soldier writing of a soldier’s life.” – HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY “Thanks to evocative writing and impressive research, the world of the ancient Greeks feels closer than ever. An educational yet adventurous novel that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment.” – KIRKUS REVIEWS “The geographic specificity, the nature of the characters’ relationships, the era-appropriate concerns and conversations–these felt as real and familiar to me as though I had experienced them myself. Too often, historical fiction becomes droning and academic; Kachel’s masterful recreation of the time period succeeds where many have failed.” – WRITER’S DIGEST “Christian Kachel’s By the Sword is a fine debut novel that explores the little known, but fascinating, age of post-Alexandrian Greece. Its intriguing interwoven storylines of a young man’s coming of age, of alliances and espionage, and of harrowing battles scenes will be sure to captivate readers and keep them turning the pages even as they wince and grimace with Kachel’s no-holds- barred descriptions in this well-researched historical narrative.” – CHANTICLEER BOOK REVIEW Christian Kachel lives in Washington D.C. Spoils of Olympus II: World on Fire is his second book, following his much-praised debut novel Spoils of Olympus: By the Sword. Read more