Historical Novels

Cover image of the book TheodoraTheodora was the most amazing and dynamic woman of ancient history. This is her story.

Theodora of Byzantium is a scandalous teenage actress and Constantinople’s most sought-after courtesan. But she didn’t choose that life. Her mother and sister were actresses, so in Byzantium’s rigid and patriarchal society Theodora must be one, too. She vows that one day she’ll free herself from the whims of men and the shame of flaunting her body for money.

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The Nightmare Kingdom is the story of one of history’s most spectacular failed revolutions – the Anabaptist Kingdom of Münster.

Sofie Gresbeck wants what any German girl of the 16th century wants, to find love and raise a large family. She never dreamed she would have to prevent the Second Coming of Christ.

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The Long Way Home

The Long Way Home is the story of Larry Edwards. A working-class man with a high school education, Larry has two big problems. That he knows of.

One is his headstrong nephew, Anthony, whom Larry must raise after Anthony loses his parents. This is difficult for Larry because of his second problem. He isn’t married, never has been married, and has no idea how to raise children.

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My Australian Adventure

It’s October of 1888, and Clarence Duval’s life has hit rock bottom.

Clarence is twelve years old, homeless, broke, an orphan, and, as of a couple hours ago, an unemployed actor. Stranded in Omaha, Nebraska with biting winter weather on the way, he’s contemplating his bleak future when the most unusual of opportunities arrives . . .

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The World Traveler

In the continuation of My Australian Adventure, Clarence finishes his journey around the world as the mascot of the Spalding Tourists. Beginning in Australia, he and the teams travel to Ceylon, Egypt, Italy, France, the British Isles, and finally return home to America.

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The Buffalo Soldier

Join Clarence Duval on Montana’s Trail of Tears and experience the heartbreaking journey of the Métis people of Montana.

It is now 1895, and Clarence is nineteen years old. When he loses his home in Montana, he heads east to St. Louis to meet his old friend, John Healy. Going with Clarence is John’s niece, Mary Healy, who’s adopted Clarence as her father figure.

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Darkness in Dixie

Darkness in Dixie is the fourth book in the Clarence Duval Series, but can stand alone. It is based on the true story of the South’s prison labor system.

Spring of 1899. Clarence Duval, now 23 but orphaned since age 6, receives word that his father is alive in Athens, Alabama. Desperate to know why the man abandoned him seventeen years ago, Clarence goes south to learn the truth.

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