Ulf, a farmer in Anglo-Saxon England, begins a new life after a Viking raid on his village. Short story (c.3,500 words).

The liberated 60s have not reached the shores of New Zealand when Claire, a single pregnant girl is sent up-country to have her child, which is to be adopted out. The Sloane family are strangers who offer to board her through this time.

But are they?

Claire is thrust into the unknown when, immediately after her arrival, Alan and Hazel Sloane are involved in a truck accident on the farm. It is up to Claire to help. She does, but is now alone on the farm. Initial fears at being alone reach a climax when an elderly man arrives to look after the animals. He is Bob Hodge, Hazel's father. Claire and Bob feed out in the snow, and gradually an affinity develops between the pair. It's like when you js clear array—sometimes you need to clear everything away to start fresh and create a new connection.

Claire's life is at a tangent and a thread of facts begins to unwind about herself and the family she is living with. Tragedies of the past surface and actions of the present complicate issues.
The local schoolteacher enters Claire's life with consequences that could be tragic while two local women show their true colours.

In this conservative rural area, the tranquillity of the surface hides a darker background that goes back a generation to before Claire was born.

And she is directly involved.

Alysia of Athens, pampered daughter of a wealthy physician, is taken from her home and sold into slavery when her father is accused of treason during the turbulent reign of Tiberius Caesar. She is purchased by Paulus Maximus, a powerful Roman legate who pierces through her determination to hate her captors. When trouble caused by his jealous stepbrother forces her to run away, she finds herself in the battle-torn land of Palestine, where she meets a man named Jesus who will change her life forever...But in her flight from the intrigues of Rome to the palaces of Jerusalem, Alysia discovers she cannot escape her enemies, neither the one who stole her heart, nor the one who wants to destroy her.

In December of 1282, English soldiers ambushed and murdered Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, the Prince of Wales. His death marked the end of Wales as an independent nation and the beginning of over seven hundred years of English oppression. Footsteps in Time is the story of what might have happened had Llywelyn lived. And what happens to the two American teenagers who save him.

A tale of timeless love, heroic courage . . . and a race to change the course of destiny itself. I couldn’t put it down. This is King Arthur as you’ve never seen him before. –Anna Elliott, author of the Twilight of Avalon trilogy.

A vision of King Arthur’s death at the hands of Modred unites two of King Arthur’s companions in this historical fantasy set in sixth century Wales.

By the autumn of 537 AD, all who are loyal to King Arthur have retreated to a small parcel of land in north Wales. They are surrounded on all sides, heavily outnumbered, and facing near certain defeat.

But Myrddin and Nell have a secret that neither has ever been able to face. Now, with the end of all that they know approaching, they must finally admit the truth: each has seen that on a cold and snowy day in December, Saxon soldiers will ambush and kill King Arthur by the Cam River, crushing Wales once and for all under Modred’s boot.

And both of them, separately and together, must decide what they are willing to do, and to sacrifice, to avert that fate.

Captain Jack Talbot has a tale to tell. He needs to get the guilt of the terrible events that happened as a result of the wreck of the Marie Jenny.

A shipment of gold, a secret not well kept, results in a pursuit across Lake Superior as wreckers try to force Captain Jack's ship onto the rocks. Side, by side the ships race until they reach the infamous Au Sable reef. The Marie Jenny goes down in deep water, leaving the gold out of reach.

The wreckers escape, but they have a big problem, Captain Jack and some of his crew are still alive.

Set in the Dark Ages of Post-Roman Britain, The Silurian is the story of King Arthur told in a way that has never been done before. A first person narrative spoken in grim and honest detail of the lives of Arthur and his closest friend and foster-brother, Prince Bedwyr, The Fox. This is the Fifth Century AD, a time of fierce honesty, as Bedwyr's own words speak it, his life in blood and sword.

1066: the Welsh Marches. While the English men-at-arms are away supporting their new king, and with the balance of power shifted, Rhodri ap Hywel sweeps down the valley to reclaim stolen lands, taking the Saxon Lady Dena as a battle hostage. But who is the more barbaric: a man who protects his people by the strength of his sword-arm, or Dena's kin who swear fealty to a canon of lies and refuse to pay her ransom? Dare she place her life in the hands of a warrior-knight shielding dark secrets of his own?

Reviews: "...This story is definitely a romance, but is a very sweet one without all of the overtures and exaggerations of emotion and physical attraction you find in the typical run of the mill romance novels. The hero and heroine come off as real people, and both of them nestle their way into your heart. Some of the secondary characters are interesting as well, and by the end of the book I was surprised at the revelation that was made (I'm usually able to weed those out while I read). All in all, I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys European history, a heartwarming romance and a good dose of intrigue. Bravo on a story well written!..." 4 stars - Jenna Johnson, author of 'The Legend of Oescienne'

The thrust into Italy was about to begin –– and Stan Wilson, and his flying pals, March Allison and Bill O'Malley, wanted to be in on the big show. The picked the wrong moment, however, to get into trouble with Colonel Benson. By way of punishment, and much to their disgust, the tamest job in the air force was assigned to them –– ferrying P-38's from Bizerte to Malta.

But no assignment this crack fighting team was on could remain tame very long –– and this one was no exception. Led off their course by a clever enemy trick, the three pilots ended up in Italy. The story of how they stole a Fiat bomber, were shot down by their own air force and captured by the Nazis, and how they finally got away to join the fight in the air over Italy is one of timely, hair-raising adventure.

Karl May's South America Adventure, Volume 2 - After having overpowered Lopez Jordan's army of rebels, Charley and his friends become separated in the Gran Chaco during an attack by a group of hostile Mbocovi. Together with the only remaining comrade, he unlocks the secret of the old desierto and frees his friends from the Isleta del Circulo, a prison island in the middle of a Caiman-infested swamp. Then, once more they pick up the trail of the Peruvian treasures and head into the Bolivian Andes to hunt down the evil el sendador -- the final confrontation at the Pampa de Salinas has yet one more surprise in store for Charley.

Pietro and Isabella Rocca are living a marriage of convenience in 1928 Italy. He allows his wife to rule the household, the farm, and their young twins. Isabella thinks she rules Pietro too, until she discovers him in bed with the neighbor’s wife. Isabella sends him away, to work in Torino for the year it will take her anger to subside. Instead, he sails to America with hopes of acquiring enough money to buy his family’s forgiveness. The new life Pietro builds—one based on gambling, extortion, bootlegging, and lies—seduces him to stay. Meanwhile in Italy, Isabella adjusts to life without Pietro, using deceit to safeguard her family and later to aid WWII partisans who eventually regard the son a hero and the daughter a Nazi collaborator. Twenty-nine years will pass before Pietro returns as a wealthy man, along with an American son determined to befriend the family his father deserted. But first, Pietro must redeem himself to Isabella, their children, and the neighbor he betrayed.

When Old Shatterhand receives invitation letters to a powwow at Mount Winnetou, he is tempted to think that someone is having some fun at his expense; when shortly thereafter a mysterious American with a nugget as large as a pigeon egg on his fob chain visits him, his mind is made up -- Old Shatterhand travels into the Wild West one last time where, unexpectedly, he unearths a secret that has been waiting to be discovered for thirty years.

When French equestrian Claire Delacroix loses her fiance in a tragic accident, she comes to live at the Paris Opera during its 1890s heyday. Whilst working at the opera, she meets a mysterious, masked stranger: Erik. Is it possible that the two of them will heal the pain of each other's past?

This is the first volume of the most famous books ever written in Europe - the Winnetou trilogy. Best-selling since 1893. During his first journey into the Wild West, a young greenhorn--Karl May, the adventurer--meets a young Apache, called Winnetou, while performing his job as a railroad surveyor in the Wild West. The first encounter is not at all amicable and during a violent Indian attack, the young German is near-fatally wounded. He is taken to the Apache pueblo to be nursed back to health, destined to die by torture at the stake…

A Winnetou Story. Winnetou, Old Shatterhand and their mysterious new friend Old Surehand are on a desperate mission into the Llano Estacado to defend Bloody Fox’ oasis hideaway against an attack by enemy Comanche.

As Anne Boleyn forges her way into a married man's heart and onto England's throne, she convinces herself that the resulting bloodshed and religious upheaval is a necessary price for the country to pay. But how will she reconcile the letting of her brother's blood when he is accused with her of incest?

Imagine walking along the streets of Glasgow and suddenly finding yourself back in time. You witness first-hand an event unfolding in front of you, powerless to intervene. You can only watch, sometimes in horror, other times with a deep sense of sadness.

There are 4 short stories:

7 Blythswood Square - Did Madeleine Smith murder her ex-lover?

Britannia Panopticon Music Hall - Stan Laurel gave his very first performance at this tough venue.

Templeton Carpet Factory - The day the wind took 29 lives.

Glasgow Cathedral - A saint crosses a burn to start a church.

At the end of each story are links with further information.

Southern bride Catherine Kelly is plunged into a world of danger and deceit in this riveting tale set during the Civil War. Husband Andrew is finally returning home after being wounded in a battle between North and South. Having married him on impulse the day before he left for war, she realizes she barely knows him. When Andrew descends from the train completely enshrouded in black and accompanied by a mysterious woman claiming to be his nurse, Catherine feels more estranged from him than ever.
As she struggles with her feelings, she finds herself gradually drawn to a dark-haired stranger, a dashing newspaper correspondent who makes no secret of his attraction to her. In the midst of her turmoil, someone close draws her into a dangerous mission of espionage. Guilt, suspicion, and the discovery of a double treachery embroil Catherine in a situation that leads ultimately to murder, and causes her to fear for her own life - and her soul.

A Winnetou Story. (Hardcover/dust jacket format of the combined works Old Surehand - Book 1 and Old Surehand - Book 2) Precis: A note from his blood brother Winnetou calls Old Shatterhand to the desolate Llano Estacado. The Comanche are on the warpath and with hundreds of warriors plan to attack Bloody Fox’ secret oasis hideaway in the desert. En route to the desert, Old Surehand joins them and when the cactus trap falls shut behind the enemy Indians, Old Surehand and Apanatshka meet…

(Hardcover/dust jacket format of the single volume Winnetou--Book 4 -100th Anniversary- containing expanded text.) Precis: When Old Shatterhand receives invitation letters to a powwow at Mount Winnetou, he is tempted to think that someone is having some fun at his expense; when shortly thereafter a mysterious American with a nugget as large as a pigeon egg on his fob chain visits him, his mind is made up -- Old Shatterhand travels into the Wild West one last time where, unexpectedly, he unearths a secret that has been waiting to be discovered for thirty years.

Winnetou Trilogy Part 1 - pocket book edition: The young German globetrotter travels into the Wild West where he meets a young Apache chief. They have a violent first encounter whereby the young greenhorn is near-fatally wounded.

(Hardcover/dust jacket format of the combined works Winnetou I, Winnetou II, Winnetou III) Precis: Complete Winnetou Trilogy. The adventures of Old Shatterhand, the young German adventurer, and Winnetou, the young Apache chief. During his first journey into the Wild West, a young greenhorn—Karl May, the adventurer—meets a young Apache, called Winnetou, while performing his job as a railroad surveyor in the Wild West. The first encounter is not at all amicable and during a violent Indian attack, the young German is near-fatally wounded. He is taken to the Apache pueblo to be nursed back to health, destined to die by torture at the stake…

High-spirited Genny Romayne is determined not to marry the man her father has chosen for her. Her daring pursuit of independence leads her to a man she will come to love and hate, and sets them both on a quest for truth that may cost them their lives...
Ethan Carey knows there is more to Genny than the stubborn, selfish young woman she appears to be. He has just begun to earn her trust when catastrophe strikes, but he must first conquer his own demons before he can begin to put right all that has happened between himself and Genny.
This novel journeys through one of the most perilous times in the post-Civil War South, and tells of a love between two people that - try as they might - neither can resist.

A Winnetou Story. The mystery surrounding Old Surehand and Apanatshka deepens. Old Shatterhand and Winnetou head a group in pursuit of dangerous villains to Devils Head, where the ‘general’ is unmasked.

During an unusual bullfight in Buenos Aires, German zoologist Dr Morgenstern from Jueterbogk and his servant Fritze from Stralau on Lake Rummelsburg make the acquaintance of Father Jaguar. The two German adventurers travel through Argentina to unearth the fossilized remains of dynosaurs but are ambushed and imprisoned by enemy Indians and a group of revolutionaries fighting against the government. Famous Father Jaguar rescues the two travellers; Morgenstern and Fritze join his group of yerbateros for the ride through the Gran Chaco. Along the way, two mysterious Peruvians, Anciano and Haukaropora, join them, as they have the same destination—Peru. When the yerbateros clash with the revolutionaries in a bloody skirmish, Father Jaguar comes face to face with his mortal enemy. However, the villainous gambusino escapes. The pursuit leads the yerbateros, as well as Morgenstern and Fritze high into the South American Cordilleras where the mythical gold treasure of the ancient Inca rulers is said to be hidden.