Historical Fiction – OptionAvenue https://optionavenue.com From the Bookshelf to the Big Screen Sun, 15 Sep 2024 06:02:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://4gx960.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-21-at-1.15.57 PM-100x100.png Historical Fiction – OptionAvenue https://optionavenue.com 32 32 What Once Was Promised https://optionavenue.com/what-once-was-promised/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:38:02 +0000 https://optionavenue.com/?p=10518 Sounds of Trumpets https://optionavenue.com/sounds-of-trumpets-2/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:47:07 +0000 https://optionavenue.com/sounds-of-trumpets-2/ Historical Fiction

By: Wisdom Speaks

“Sounds of Trumpets” is a captivating tale of resilience and redemption. Follow Ali as he navigates the tumultuous symphony of life, confronting fear, despair, and adversity head-on. Through the power of love and unwavering determination, he orchestrates a triumphant melody, proving that even in the darkest of times, the human spirit can soar like the sweetest notes of a trumpet, echoing with hope and courage.

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TOM SHARP: The Man and the Legend https://optionavenue.com/tom-sharp-the-man-and-the-legend-2/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:45:18 +0000 https://optionavenue.com/tom-sharp-the-man-and-the-legend-2/ Historical Fiction

By: Charlie Steel

TOM SHARP: The Man and the Legend is a gripping narrative that intertwines fact and fiction to chronicle the extraordinary life of Tom Sharp, a young Confederate soldier turned legendary Westerner. After his discharge, Sharp embarks on a perilous journey westward, facing renegades, Indians, and slavers while learning to survive from seasoned frontiersmen. His adventures, enriched by author Charlie Steel’s masterful storytelling, highlight Sharp’s diverse roles as a buffalo hunter, deputy sheriff, rancher, and advocate for Native Americans. This compelling tale celebrates the indomitable spirit and multifaceted legacy of a man who left an indelible mark on the American West.

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La Susona https://optionavenue.com/la-susona/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:43:45 +0000 https://optionavenue.com/la-susona/ Historical Fiction

By: Lynda Franco

La Susona brings to life the haunting legend of Diego Ben Susón’s execution during the Spanish Inquisition, a tragedy sparked by his daughter’s inadvertent betrayal. Set against the rich historical backdrop of 15th-century Seville, the narrative explores the profound impact of the Christian reconquest on the Sephardic Jewish community. Through the eyes of a young Jewish woman entangled in a secret love affair, the story illuminates the erosion of religious tolerance and the desperate quest for freedom. This evocative tale intertwines historical accuracy with imaginative storytelling, offering a poignant glimpse into a dark chapter of history.

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The Red Cotton Fields https://optionavenue.com/the-red-cotton-fields-2/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:41:55 +0000 https://optionavenue.com/the-red-cotton-fields-2/ Historical Fiction

By: Michael Strickland

The Red Cotton Fields is a sweeping historical epic that begins on a Georgia plantation in 1850 and concludes in the gold fields of Australia in 1884. The narrative follows the intertwined lives of three southern families, including the plantation overseer’s family and a Negro slave family, through the tumultuous years leading up to and during the Civil War. Central to the story are Bart Royal, the overseer’s son, and Reiner Washington, an escaped slave, whose journeys from the ruins of the plantation to immense wealth are paralleled by a poignant love story between Bart and Holly Ballaster, the plantation owner’s daughter. This compelling tale captures the essence of resilience, ambition, and forbidden love, promising to become a timeless classic.

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The Nuremberg Endgame https://optionavenue.com/the-nuremberg-endgame-2/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:41:55 +0000 https://optionavenue.com/the-nuremberg-endgame-2/ Historical Fiction

By: Brian Walker

In the aftermath of World War II, Lieutenant Colonel Doug Walters, an American lawyer, is thrust into the heart of the Nuremberg Trials, tasked with bringing Nazi war criminals to justice. As he investigates the chilling massacre in the Katyn Forest, Walters embarks on a perilous journey across occupied Germany to find a crucial Polish witness. Amidst a fragile post-war alliance and a web of political intrigue, Walters’ quest for truth and justice becomes a high-stakes battle that could reshape the global order. “The Nuremberg Endgame” is a gripping tale of moral reckoning and relentless determination, set against the backdrop of a world struggling to heal from the scars of war.

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When a Phoenix Rose Nevermore: Cycles of the Phoenix II https://optionavenue.com/when-a-phoenix-rose-nevermore-cycles-of-the-phoenix-ii/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:40:28 +0000 https://optionavenue.com/when-a-phoenix-rose-nevermore-cycles-of-the-phoenix-ii/ Historical Fiction

By: Charles Nicholas

In When a Phoenix Rose Nevermore: Cycles of the Phoenix II, readers are invited into a surreal world where a hundred souls navigate the labyrinthine mind of a giant, a storyteller races against the shadow of suicide, and a hero’s deceptive powers twist reality into a fantastical absurdity. This standalone sequel to Cycles of the Phoenix explores the resilience of the human spirit through a tapestry of bizarre and poignant encounters. Each character’s journey illuminates the profound and often unexpected ways in which we confront and transcend our deepest struggles.

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Dirty Murders https://optionavenue.com/dirty-murders/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:37:52 +0000 https://optionavenue.com/dirty-murders/ Historical Fiction

By: Daniel Saltman

In “Dirty Murders,” a woman finds herself entangled in a web of danger and deception after witnessing a crime linked to the Watergate scandal. As she navigates a series of suspicious deaths, including a White House secretary’s sudden stroke and a CIA agent’s mysterious plane crash, she uncovers a conspiracy that threatens to consume her. Meanwhile, a man wrongfully accused of murder must fight to clear his name and expose the truth behind these untimely deaths. Together, they must unravel the dark secrets that powerful forces are desperate to keep hidden.

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THE COURT OF THE LION https://optionavenue.com/the-court-of-the-lion/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:37:52 +0000 https://optionavenue.com/the-court-of-the-lion/ Historical Fiction

By: Eleanor Cooney

THE COURT OF THE LION transports readers to the opulent and treacherous world of the T’ang Dynasty, where the benevolent Emperor Minghuang’s reign is threatened by the looming Rebellion of An Lu-shan. This richly atmospheric novel, inspired by true historical events and figures, weaves a tale of intrigue, passion, and betrayal. As the emperor’s court becomes a battleground of power and desire, the fates of the Precious Consort Yang Kuei-fei and the illustrious Yang family hang in the balance, echoing the timeless poetry of Li Po and Tu Fu.

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Pirate Captain Chronicles of a Legend https://optionavenue.com/pirate-captain-chronicles-of-a-legend/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:36:26 +0000 https://optionavenue.com/pirate-captain-chronicles-of-a-legend/ Historical Fiction

By: Kerry Lynne

In “Pirate Captain, Chronicles of a Legend: Nor Silver,” fugitive war criminal Cate Mackenzie finds herself kidnapped by the notorious Captain Nathanael Blackthorne while fleeing to the West Indies. Aboard his pirate ship, Cate becomes entangled in Nathan’s fierce vendetta against the treacherous Lord Breaston Creswicke and his puppet, Commodore Roger Harte. Amidst the chaos of bloodshed and betrayal, Cate and Nathan, both scarred by their pasts, struggle to trust each other and find a glimmer of hope in a world where faith seems lost. This historical action-adventure saga weaves a twisted love story with the relentless pursuit of one’s true treasure.

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