Lionheart by Ben Kane
Release Date: May 14, 2020
Irish nobleman Ferdia has been imprisoned in Wales to ensure the good behaviour of his rebellious father. But during a skirmish to relieve a castle under attack, Ferdia saves the life of the man who would become one of the most legendary warriors in history: Richard Coeur de Lion. The Lionheart.
Taken as Richard's squire, Ferdia crosses the Narrow Sea to defeat the rebellious nobles in Aquitaine, besieging castles and fighting bloody battles with brutal frequency.
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The Queen's Secret: A Novel of England's World War II Queen by Karen Harper
Release Date: May 19, 2020
1939. As the wife of the King George VI and the mother of the future queen, Elizabeth—“the queen mother”—shows a warm, smiling face to the world. But it’s no surprise that Hitler himself calls her the “Most Dangerous Woman in Europe.” For behind that soft voice and kindly demeanor is a will of steel.
In this riveting novel of royal secrets and intrigue, Karen Harper lifts the veil on one of the world’s most fascinating families, and how its “secret weapon” of a matriarch maneuvered her way through one of the most dangerous chapters of the century.
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The Sun Sister: A Novel (The Seven Sisters Book 6) by Lucinda Riley
Release Date: May 19, 2020
Electra d’Aplièse is a woman who seems to have it all: as a top model, she has beauty, fame, and wealth. But beneath the glittery veneer, she’s cracking under the pressure of it all. The last straw comes when she finds out her father has died and she turns to alcohol and drugs to ease the pain. As friends and colleagues fear for her health, Electra receives a shocking letter from a complete stranger who claims to be her grandmother.
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The City of Tears: A Novel (Burning Chambers Book 2) by Kate Mosse
Release Date: May 26, 2020
August 1572: Minou Joubert and her husband Piet travel to Paris to attend a royal wedding which, after a decade of religious wars, is intended to finally bring peace between the Catholics and the Huguenots.
Also in Paris is their oldest enemy, Vidal, in pursuit of an ancient relic that will change the course of history.
Within days of the marriage, thousands will lie dead in the street, and Minou’s family will be scattered to the four winds . . .
The Prisoner's Wife by Maggie Brookes
Release Date: May 26, 2020
In the dead of night, a Czech farm girl and a British soldier travel through the countryside. Izabela and prisoner of war Bill have secretly married and are on the run, with Izzy dressed as a man. The young husband and wife evade capture for as long as possible—until they are cornered by Nazi soldiers with tracking dogs.
Izzy's disguise works. The couple are assumed to be escaped British soldiers and transported to a POW camp. However, their ordeal has just begun, as they face appalling living conditions and the constant fear of Izzy's exposure.
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The First Actress: A Novel of Sarah Bernhardt by C. W. Gortner
Release Date: May 26, 2020
The tumultuous life of the legendary French star Sarah Bernhardt—the world’s first modern actress and international celebrity—dazzles in this stunning novel for readers of Love and Ruin and Mistress of the Ritz.
From her beginnings as the daughter of a courtesan to her extraordinary transformation into the most celebrated actress of her era, Sarah Bernhardt is brought to life by an internationally bestselling author praised for his historical novels featuring famous women.
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