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The Stronghold
Par Dino Buzzati. 1945
A glory-starved soldier spends his life awaiting an absent, long-expected enemy in this influential Italian classic of existentialism, now newly…
translated and with its originally intended title restored.At the start of Dino Buzzati&’s The Stronghold, newly commissioned officer Giovanni Drogo has just received his first posting: the remote Fortezza Bastiani. North of this stronghold are impassable mountains; to the south, a great desert; and somewhere out there is the enemy, whose attack is imminent.This is the enemy that Lieutenant Drogo has been sent to draw out of his lair, to defeat once and for all, returning home in triumph. And yet time passes, and where is the enemy?As the soldiers in the fortress await the foretold day of reckoning, they succumb to inertia, and though death occurs, it is not from bravery. Decades pass. A lifetime passes. Drogo, however, still has his lonely vigil to keep.Buzzati is one of the great Italian writers of the twentieth century, renowned for his fantastical imagination and for a touch that is as lyrical as it is light. The Stronghold, previously translated as The Tartar Steppe, is his most celebrated work, a book that has been read as a veiled attack on Mussolini&’s fascist militarism, a prophetic allegory of the Cold War, and an existentialist fable.Lawrence Venuti&’s new translation reverts to the title that Buzzati originally intended to give his book, and seeks to bring out both the human and the historical dimensions of a story of proven power and poignancy.The Martyr of Auschwitz
Par David Laws. 2022
A researcher seizes an opportunity to find out what happened to her grandfather during WWII—and discovers a present-day threat as…
she retraces his steps . . . Munich, 1938: Two men successfully infiltrate the notorious conference at which Prime Minister Chamberlain will hand Czechoslovakia over to Hitler. One is an American radio correspondent determined to stop the gullible and dangerous act with a dramatic protest. But the other pulls a gun, and pandemonium ensues. Britain, 2013: History researcher Emma Drake has always wondered what really happened to her grandfather. The infamous Munich agreement was signed and Bradley Wilkes disappeared from the pages of history. Ever since, the family has avoided the topic and let the mystery linger. Now, through her academic work, Emma has stumbled onto an opportunity to investigate. Her quest will take her to America, Germany, and beyond—and into a present-day plot that could have explosive international consequences—in this novel of suspense and adventure from the author of The Fuhrer&’s Orphans.Sixty Blades of Grass: A moving WWII drama based on true events
Par Elizabeth Millane. 2023
The bond between a Dutch teenager and her father is tested as the Resistance wages its secret war on the…
Nazis: &“Darkly lyrical . . . An action filled plot.&” —Mary Glickman, author of By the Rivers of Babylon During the Second World War, Rika, a seventeen-year-old Dutch Resistance fighter, paints in fields overlooking the busy rail yards. Hidden in her artwork is information crucial to the Dutch Underground about the concentration camps and Jewish prisoner transports. But Rika&’s covert activities aren&’t the only thing on her mind. In these uncertain times, even trusting family is risky. She suspects her father of collaborating with the Germans and is determined to uncover the truth. Across town, her German-born father is also living a double life. But his desire to keep his daughter safe proves inadequate when he invites a German colonel into his home with terrible consequences . . . With no one to rely on or turn to, Rika knows her greatest challenge has only just begun as she must fight for her own survival . . . Inspired by the author&’s own family history, this is a riveting, heartrending novel of danger and betrayal that explores what it takes to lay down one&’s life for another in the most harrowing of circumstances.Birthright
Par Patricia Dixon. 2022
A woman&’s quest to save her family&’s chateau in France brings danger, rivalry, and romance—and reveals a secret buried since…
World War II . . . 1931, Chateau de Chevalier: Ophélie, La Duchesse de Bombelle, receives a love letter from her admirer Picasso along with a gift: a priceless painting. Nine years later, the Nazis invade France and steal countless works of art, including Ophélie&’s gift . . . Present day: Ophélie&’s grandson, Hugo, has run the family finances into the ground, and the Chateau is in danger of being sold. Fabienne, heiress to the estate, has hastily returned from London and is desperate to save her home. Meanwhile, Mac, a British man who has spent every summer in France with his late grandparents, inherits their cottage—but his property is in danger of being lost as well. When Mac returns, memories of happy times with two people he adored come flooding back—along with guilt that he didn&’t return in time to say goodbye to his beloved grandfather. When Mac is reunited with Fabienne, their attempts to rescue their futures will plunge them into the darkness of the past—and the dangers of the present—in this powerful, suspenseful saga by the author of Resistance.The Dilemma
Par Sarah Hawthorn. 2022
A daughter visits the island of Guernsey to unearth horrifying family truths and solve a decades-old mystery surrounding her mother,…
in this historical page-turner.1958. Esme, a novelist, finds a potential new literary project. A housemaid named Clara was convicted of murder, perhaps unjustly, amid the ending of World War II and the liberation of Guernsey from Nazi occupation. Esme&’s trip to Guernsey is an opportunity not only to research the case, but to learn more about her mother&’s family—as well as to heal from the heartbreak inflicted on her by the man she loved . . .1915. A teenager marries her childhood sweetheart before he heads off to fight in the Great War. But he doesn&’t come back, and Jane, presumed a widow, flees Guernsey—devastated by her loss. In London, Jane finds a new life and a new husband—but her past isn&’t done with her yet. This absorbing novel follows the parallel paths of two generations of women, and as each is faced with painful decisions and shocking discoveries, a question emerges: Can a lie be forgiven when the truth seems too much to bear?Dos chicas de Shanghai
Par Lisa See. 2009
Esta historia nos abre una nueva ventana a un mundo asombroso. Cuajada de detalles históricos y maravillosos personajes, Dos chicas…
de Shanghai es una novela sobre la complejidad de los sentimientos que anidan en el seno de la familia y marcan el destino de las personas. Hacia el año 1937, Shanghai está considerada el París del continente asiático. En la sofisticada y opulenta ciudad, donde conviven mendigos, millonarios, gángsters, jugadores y artistas, la vida sonríe a las hermanas Pearl y May Chin, hijas de un acaudalado hombre de negocios. De temperamentos casi opuestos, las dos son hermosas y jóvenes y, pese a haber sido criadas en el seno de una familia de valores tradicionales, viven con la sola preocupación de asimilar lo que llega de Occidente. Visten a la última moda y posan para los artistas publicitarios, que ven en el retrato de las hermanas la proyección de los sueños de prosperidad de todoun país. Pero cuando la fortuna familiar sufre un golpe irreversible, el futuro de Pearl y May se tiñe de precariedad e incertidumbre. Con los bombardeos japoneses a las puertas de la ciudad, las hermanas iniciarán un largo viaje que las llevará a California, donde su estrecha relación se pondrá a prueba. Sin embargo, a pesar de los celos y la rivalidad, ambas lucharán por permanecer unidas, a la vez que intentarán hallar fuerzas para salir adelante en unas más que difíciles circunstancias. La crítica ha dicho...«Evocadora, mágica, y absolutamente imposible de olvidar.»The Boston Globe «Un triunfo en todos los niveles, una historia hermosa y conmovedora.»The Washington Post Book Review «Una historia arrolladora [...] repleta de meticuloso y complejo detalle.»The New York Times «Fascinante, una sugerente reflexión sobre lo que significa ser humanos.»People «El impecable argumento y los personajes, ricamente dibujados, arrastran al lector de inmediato a lo largo de veinte años de amor, pérdida, desengaños y alegrías.»Publishers Weekly «Este libro de colores intensos explora, sobre todo, las dificultades y recompensas de la solidaridad entre hermanas.»Daily Mail «Un elegante y meticuloso estudio de las vidas de dos hermanas irresistibles.»The Miami Herald «Si buscas una de esas lecturas que te transportan a un mundo exótico y desconocido [...] no hallarás mejor novela.»The Dallas Morning NewsThe Wind Traveler: A Novel (Latin American Literature in Translation)
Par Alonso Cueto. 2020
&“Staggering . . . [A] compulsively readable story of a man&’s reckoning with a history of violence [and] an essential work of Peruvian…
literature.&” ―Publishers Weekly, starred review A seemingly ordinary man named Ángel sells kitchenware at a store in Lima. In the early 1990s, he had served as a soldier, engaging in brutal acts whose aftermath still reverberates. Now he is forced to reckon with his past when a woman he was instructed to kill enters the store and buys a few items. How can she still be alive? What&’s more, how can she not recognize Ángel? Remarkably, she asks him to deliver her purchases to her house. From this moment, Ángel feels compelled to make amends through any means necessary, even if it requires sacrificing his life of quiet retirement. A stirring tribute to the wounded souls who yearn to make peace with the past, The Wind Traveler offers a new vision of the fragile human connections that sustain a deeply fractured world. &“A lyrical novel about loss and atonement . . . Cueto&’s scenes and descriptions are tactile and immediate, conveying subtext and deeper meaning.&” ―Foreword ReviewsThe Meaning of Names
Par Karen Getthert Shoemaker. 2014
A German-American woman copes with a pandemic, and her neighbors&’ hostility during the Great War, in &“a heart-rending story of…
endurance&” (Historical Novel Society). Stuart, Nebraska is a long way from the battlefields of Western Europe, but it is not immune to the horrors of the first Great War for Peace. Like all communities, it has lost sons and daughters to the fighting, with many more giving themselves over to the hatred only war can engender. Set in 1918 in the farm country at the heart of America, The Meaning of Names is the story of an ordinary woman trying to raise a family during extraordinary times. Estranged from her parents because she married against their will, confronted with violence and prejudice against her people, and caught up in the midst of the worst plague the world has ever seen, Gerda Vogel, an American of German descent, must find the strength to keep her family safe from the effects of a war that threatens to consume the whole world. &“Suddenly, &‘liberty cabbage&’ replaces &‘sauerkraut&’ on food menus, job advertisements warn &‘no krauts need apply,&’ and neighbors demand the nearby university stop teaching courses in &‘that vile language&’. . . . Shoemaker crafts eminently realistic characters; her descriptions of unreasonable fear and hatred are particularly effective.&” —Publishers WeeklyOracle's War (Olympus Trilogy)
Par David Hair. 2019
Odysseus must fight for the honor of his family, the survival of his people, and the glory of his goddess—from…
the author of Athena&’s Champion. When Prince Odysseus is sent on a quest to recover his family honor, he&’s led to Delos where a mysterious new prophecy has captivated the gods. Caught in a tangled web of intrigue, he discovers that this prophecy is tied to his own destiny and the fate of his patron goddess, Athena. With the future of his people hanging by a thread, Odysseus, the daemon Bria, the hero Diomedes and a small band of loyal Ithacans, must unveil the truth before it&’s too late. But opposing them is Tiresias, the greatest seer of the age, who will do anything to burn his own vision onto the face of history. Caught between the prophecy, the gods and his mortal enemies, Odysseus must start a war: one that may be impossible to win . . . Oracle&’s War, second in the epic Olympus Series, is perfect for fans of David Gemmell and Madeline Miller. Praise for Athena&’s Champion &“If you like magic and mayhem wrapped around ancient historical legends, this cup of nectar has your name on it. Recommended.&” —Historical Novel Society &“A refreshing, modern take of Odysseus&’ story. It has humor and exciting action.&” —Book RamblerHound
Par George Green. 2020
At the fringes of the Roman Empire, a new hero rises. &“A strong sense of history as well as…
myth . . . An impressive first novel.&” —The Guardian When Leary, a Roman charioteer, is shipwrecked at the edge of the known world, he fears for his life. Whispers had reached Rome of blue-painted demons in the trees of this gods-forsaken land beyond Brittania: Ireland. But the people of this country welcome him into the court of King Conor, which throngs with heroes boasting, drinking and telling stories of their exploits in battle. There he meets a young boy, an outsider whose birth is shrouded in mystery: Cuchulainn, who will one day become Ireland&’s greatest warrior. Cuchulainn&’s exploits become the stuff of legend as he grows. But when the armies of the vengeful Queen Maeve gather at the gates of Emain Macha, Cuchullain must face both his greatest challenge and his dark destiny . . . Retold as never before, this is a thrilling, timeless tale of heroism and friendship, of love and betrayal, of war and poetry. This is the story of Cuchullain, the Hound of Ulster, perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden, Bernard Cornwell and Giles Kristian. &“The ultimate warrior&’s tale.&” —Manda Scott, author of BoudicaBonaparte's Warriors (The Alain Lausard Adventures)
Par Richard Howard. 2000
A loyal cavalry officer must prevent a plot against Napoleon himself in this thrilling historical military adventure.France, 1803. It…
is September, and the uneasy peace between Bonaparte and his great rivals looks ever more precarious. The English suspect that Napoleon had an ulterior motive for signing the treaty of Amiens. And they are right. 200,000 soldiers are arriving on the French coast, readying to invade Britain. Amongst them is Alain Lausard and his fellow dragoons, veterans of Bonaparte&’s greatest battles. But whilst Lausard lives for war, even he feels hesitant about the imminent attack. The French Army may be the greatest in Europe, but England dominates the high seas. And while Napoleon is confident of victory, there are whispers plotting against him from within. Suddenly, the campaign is not what it seems . . .The Little Emperors
Par Alfred Duggan. 1951
As the Western Roman Empire is fractured by barbarian invasion, ambitious rivals battle for control of Britannia in this…
sweeping historical novel. Britain, 405 AD. As they push through the continent, the barbarian hordes have all but separated Britannia from Rome. As treasurer of the region, Felix struggles to maintain Roman supremacy at a time when every penny is needed to fight the invading barbarians. Having served at the Imperial Court itself, he has always been loyal to the central power. But around him, dissent is quietly brewing. Preoccupied with status and finances, Felix barely notices that his wily father-in-law is engineering a coup—one which forces Felix to flee for his life. As &“little emperors&” spring up across the British Isles, ready to rule in Caesar&’s stead, everyone must choose sides in a deadly game of power.The Last Quinn Standing (The Quinn Saga)
Par Thomas E. Simmons. 2016
A young man journeys from rural Mississippi to the battlefields of WWI to discover his family&’s bloody legacy in this…
sequel to By Accident of Birth. On May 7, 1915, the passenger ship RMS Lusitania was sunk by a German U-Boat. Among the many casualties was Beverly Bethany Quinn, an American woman whose entire life was marked by the forces of bloodshed. For Ansel Quinn, the single event holds a grim double meaning. With his beloved aunt gone, he is the last of his family line. And now his country is on the brink of joining the war overseas. When Ansel discovers his Aunt Bethany&’s diary, the shocking revelations within set him on an epic quest for family honor and self-discovery. President Wilson had vowed to keep America out of another war. Ansel had sworn to serve his country. Fate&’s cards trumped them all. From the American South to the trenches of Verdun, nothing will ever be the same again.Shake Loose the Border (Border Reivers)
Par Robert Low. 2021
The wars have ended. Now the fighting starts. The thrilling conclusion to the epic and savage Border Reivers Trilogy…
from the author of Burning the Water. It is 1548, and the war with the English is winding down. But in the savage heart of the Borders, peace is far from secured. One-armed Batty Coalhouse, bounty hunter, explosives specialist, border wanderer, is doing what he usually does: ripping the enemy apart. But then he&’s sent on an unusual errand. An old friend has been taken to Berwick, England&’s northernmost point. Batty needs to get him back. Nothing is ever simple on the Border, and soon Batty is fighting enemies old and new. But in this blood-soaked world, it&’s not just your enemies you need to worry about . . . Hold tight for a last, wild ride. An unforgettable novel from a unique historical imagination, Shake Loose the Border will blow you away. Praise for the novels of Rob Low &“A company of warriors, desperate battles, an enthralling read.&” —Bernard Cornwell, New York Times–bestselling author &“Low mixes history, archeology, mythology and nonstop, often-sanguinary action into a fast-moving adventure tale.&” —Publishers Weekly &“An epic tale of hardship, triumph, betrayal and brotherhood.&” —S. J. A. Turney, author of Marius&’ Mules XV: The Ides of MarchThe White Feather Killer (Detective Silas Quinn Mysteries)
Par R. N. Morris. 2019
A Scotland Yard detective probes a gruesome murder with a single feather as his only clue in this gripping…
historical mystery set in World War I London. London, 1914. The declaration of war with Germany has made the capital a dark, uncertain place. As the pressure on young men to enlist grows, Pastor Cardew holds a rally at his church. It ends in humiliation for Felix Simpkins when he receives a dreaded white feather—the ultimate sign of cowardice. Meanwhile, DI Silas Quinn returns to New Scotland Yard after his recent sick leave to find the Special Crimes Department has been closed and his team absorbed into CID. But when a body is discovered in Wormwood Scrubs the day after Cardew&’s rally, a white feather placed in its mouth, Quinn finds himself unable to take a back seat in the investigation. Was the murderer really a foreign spy . . . or someone closer to home? The final installment of the Silas Quinn mysteries, perfect for fans of Abir Mukherjee, S. G. MacLean and S. J. Parris.Praise for The White Feather Killer&“Features a flawed hero, disturbing undertones, a gripping plot, realistic period ambience, taut suspense, and exceptional writing.&” —Booklist &“Morris builds tension slowly but effectively in this character-driven fifth franchise installment.&” —Kirkus Reviews&“Superior. . . . Morris nicely evokes the tense atmosphere of London in August 1914. A complex lead and an intricate puzzle elevate this entry.&” —Publishers WeeklyBonaparte's Avengers (The Alain Lausard Adventures)
Par Richard Howard. 2001
As Napoleon prepares to invade Prussia, a war-weary sergeant is pushed to his limit in this epic military adventure…
series. France, 1806. Napoleon Bonaparte&’s Grande Armeé is poised for war. But this is no ordinary mission. Having crushed the forces of Austria and Russia the year before, Bonaparte now seeks to avenge the French Army&’s annihilation by Frederick the Great&’s Prussian forces in 1757. When Prussia refuses to comply with Bonaparte&’s demands that they surrender and form an alliance against England, war becomes inevitable. Sergeant Alain Lausard and his war-weary squadron of dragoons have been through many epic battles under Napoleon&’s command. They would do anything for their great leader. But as they prepare to enter into yet another bloody campaign that will feature battles at Jena and Auerstadt, their loyalties are stretched to the limit . . .Moscow 5000
Par Craig Thomas. 1980
New York Times–Bestselling Author of Firefox: As Olympic runners prepare to compete in Moscow, a more dangerous race is happening…
behind the scenes . . . Amid the 1980 Moscow Olympics, a double agent is seeking to defect to the USA—and the CIA needs to take action before the KGB does. Meanwhile, Ukrainian nationalists hope to disrupt the internationally televised events with a spectacular bomb plot. Athletes from around the globe, each facing their own personal challenges, prepare for the men&’s 5000-meter race while agents in the shadows engage in a competition with far more at stake than a gold medal . . . &“A leading exponent of the genre, on a par with, though perhaps not quite as famous as, his fellow countryman Ken Follett . . . A master storyteller.&” —The Independent &“The big race itself is a knockout, wonderfully authentic.&” —Kirkus Reviews Originally published under the pseudonym David GrantSwordpoint: The WWII Collection
Par Max Hennessy. 2020
An ambitious plan, a looming fortress, and one ferocious battle that could turn the tides of World War II,…
from the author of Army of Shadows. Famous for its ancient hilltop monastery, Monte Cassino achieved a new and grimmer renown in the Second World War when it became a German bastion against the Allied advance through Italy. Even in February 1944, when the abbey buildings had been reduced to rubble by aerial bombardment, the mountain itself continued to command the adjoining river valleys and to block the road to Rome. Cassino had to be taken. Frontal assault had proved a costly failure, but now the highly ambitious Brigadier Heathfield had devised a plan for an outflanking operation. Total victory, or total defeat, could hinge on this single mission. A stirring and powerful thriller concerning the final years of the Second World War, perfect for fans of Alistair MacLean, David McDine, and Jack Higgins.Torrance: Betrayal in Burma
Par Jonathan Lunn. 2021
Save their lives, but trust no one… Torrance is back and fighting for his life. Burma, 1942: In the face…
of a relentless Japanese advance, the British Army is in headlong retreat.Given command of a squad of defaulters, Corporal Charlie Torrance is tasked with escorting a notorious political prisoner to captivity in India. But a Japanese intelligence agent has joined forces with Burmese independence fighters intent on rescuing their comrade.And it’s starting to look as though there could be a traitor in Torrance’s squad…As the British Empire crumbles, Torrance will be forced to question everything he’s fighting for when he makes a bloody last stand in the sultry Burmese jungle.Inspired by actual events, Torrance: Betrayal in Burma is a blistering adventure in the best traditions of Alistair MacLean and Bernard Cornwell.Bloody Sunset (The Russian Battles)
Par Alexander Fullerton. 1991
A thrilling historical adventure in the shadow of the Russian Revolution.In the aftermath of the Russian Revolution, Lieutenant Bob Cowan…
of the British Royal Navy must rescue a party of five women, including two of the Tsar’s daughters. With the women holed up in a refuge a hundred miles up the Astrakhan river, this will be easier said than done.Astrakhan, where the Volga empties into the Caspian, was a Bolshevik stronghold, sizeable naval base and army command of half a million men. And the British Navy is here to fight Turks and Germans, not Bolsheviks. How can anyone be sure – in a climate of treachery and deception – that this isn’t some kind of a trap? Getting in there will be difficult enough, what chance will he have of getting out?With high-tension action and excellent historical detail, Bloody Sunset is ideal for fans of Douglas Reeman and Philip McCutchan.