Fiction » Historical

Sub-categories: General | USA | United Kingdom | Western & American frontier | Mediaeval | Ancient | Paranormal | Canada | Victorian | Colonial America | Australia & New Zealand | Regency | All sub-categories >>
Last Tales of Mercia 3: Elwyna the Exile    by Jayden Woods
Price: Free! 7650 words. Language: English. Published on May 25, 2012. Fiction » Historical » Mediaeval.

To obtain timber for Richard's castle, two Normans will cruelly take advantage of Elwyna's hidden home in the woods unless she finds a way to stop them. Set in the Dark Ages of Engla-lond, the "Last Tales of Mercia" are ten short stories featuring real historical figures and characters from the "Sons of Mercia" series. Though strongly connected to the series, they can be read independently.
How to Electrocuate an Elephant    by David Edgerley Gates
Price: Free! 1730 words. Language: English. Published on May 24, 2012. Fiction » Mystery & detective » General.

Topsy killed George Fennady today. She maneuvered him into the corner of her pen and crushed him against the walls. It may have been an accident, of course, but I doubt it. This is the third death she’s caused in three years.
Nineteen Hundred    by Susan Koenig
Price: $0.99 USD. 8050 words. Language: English. Published on May 23, 2012. Fiction » Historical » Victorian.

December 31,1899. At a dinner, hosted by her landlady, to celebrate the new century,Kathryn St. Clair meets sophisticated and handsome Gideon Thomas. His air of mystery speaks to her romantic imagination. His secrets forbid him from answering her questions. He fears the truth would throw her into madness. Their new love may end drastically before it begins.
Life and Death at Agua Prieta    by W. Michael Farmer
Price: $0.99 USD. 14910 words. Language: English. Published by Lee Emory on May 22, 2012. Fiction » Historical » Western & American frontier.

Short Historical western story. Setting: 1915
The Footman of Aspen Estates (The Concord Series #2)    by M.D. James
Price: $2.99 USD. 13310 words. Language: English. Published by Porterlance Books  on May 22, 2012. Fiction » Historical » General.

Jonas is a teenager, living with his guardian and friend at Aspen Estates, the home his mother left to him. He must deal with his conflicting feelings for his best friend, Bartzen and the girl he loves while being spied on by the new footman.
The Secrets of the Sibyl: a short story    by Nancy Adams
Price: $0.99 USD. 5930 words. Language: English. Published on May 19, 2012. Fiction » Historical » Ancient.

"The Secrets of the Sibyl" is a short Gothic tale set in the Roman world of 382 A.D. When her father buys a decaying villa on the wild, rocky coast of Cumae, city of the ancient Sibyline oracle, fourteen-year-old Cellina finds mysteries at every turn. Following the trail of a mysterious silver box, she uncovers the secret of a decades-old crime committed within the villa's crumbling walls.
Reefer Ranger (Lost DMB Files #9)    by David Mark Brown
Price: $0.99 USD. 9840 words. Language: English. Published on May 18, 2012. Fiction » Historical » Western & American frontier.

"Blood soaked and terse, J.T. McCutchen is an epic anti-hero in the making." A devout man of the law, Ranger McCutchen has vowed to tame the wild borderlands of early twentieth century Texas, but at what cost? Fractured, both physically and emotionally, the once singular man is forced to either reinterpret himself or the world around him.
The Billionaire of Aspen Estates (The Concord Series #1)    by M.D. James
Price: $2.99 USD. 18450 words. Language: English. Published by Porterlance Books  on May 17, 2012. Fiction » Historical » General.

Jonas is a pre-teen boy living happily in an orphanage when his long-lost Uncle comes for him. He is transferred to a world of wealth and riches and finally gets to learn all about his mother. But, all is not as it seems. Soon he is running for his life and must find a way to stop those that wish him dead.
Conqueror of Hearts    by Soojin Chun
Price: $2.99 USD. 12590 words. Language: English. Published on May 15, 2012. Fiction » Historical » Mediaeval.

"That was when their gazes met. The color of his warm golden eyes contrasted drastically with the sharp edge upon her skin. She drew in a shocked breath. His face seemed so real, defined. Was it an illusion that played before her eyes as she breathed her last?" Princess Adelicia Andreou swears to avenge her deceased father. But what will happen when she finds love amongst the battlefield?
Powerful Spirits    by Scott  Roche
Price: $0.99 USD. 6220 words. Language: English. Published on May 15, 2012. Fiction » Historical » Paranormal.

(5.00 from 1 review)
Dr. Emil Lazarus, town drunk and physician to the unserved Chinese in 1906 San Francisco, is able to see and speak to the town's deceased population. Long time companion and ghostly philosopher Chin Lao brings him dire news of a creature that is consuming the local spirits and may eventually jeopardize the living. Defeating it may require Doc to join his only friends prematurely.