- Location(s): Jamaica
- Genre(s): Autobiography/Memoirs, Travelogue
- Era(s): Modern
In this memoir of adolescence in Kingston, Jamaica, the daughter of a sprawling family of civil servants explores the secret sense of exile that fuels her dreams of a new life in foreign place. Along the way she befriends...
- Location(s): Mississippi, Mississippi River
- Genre(s): Historical, Fiction
- Era(s): 1860s
The Mississippi River, 1861. When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a new owner in New Orleans and separated from his wife and daughter forever, he decides to hide on nearby Jackson’s Island...
- Location(s): North Yorkshire
- Genre(s): Short Stories
- Era(s): 1940's - 1960's
A warm and joyful new collection that will bring delight to the hearts of readers the world over. Here are Buster, the kitten who arrived on Christmas; Alfred, the cat at the sweet shop; little Emily, who lived with...
Jamie Quinn Mystery Collection: Box Set Books 1-3 (Jamie Quinn Cozy Mystery)
- Location(s): Hollywood, Florida
- Genre(s): Mystery
- Era(s): Present day
Books 1-3 of the Jamie Quinn Mystery Series! Including: “Death by Didgeridoo”-Winner of the Indie Book of the Day award. Reluctant lawyer, Jamie Quinn, still reeling from the death of her mother, is pulled into a game of deception,...
- Location(s): Kyrgyzstan
- Genre(s): Fiction
- Era(s): 1940s
Jamilia’s husband is off fighting at the front. She spends her days hauling sacks of grain from the threshing floor to the train station in their small village in the Caucasus, accompanied by Seit, her young brother-in-law, and Daniyar,...
- Location(s): Devon, London
- Genre(s): Fiction, Historical
- Era(s): 1920s
When Jane Austen’s doctor discovers the secret to immortal life in 1817, she thinks her wishes have come true. But, a penniless Miss Austen finds herself in 1925 having to become a governess to five girls of an eccentric...
- Location(s): West Yorkshire
- Genre(s): Fiction, Historical
- Era(s): 19th Century
Jane Eyre ranks as one of the greatest and most perennially popular works of English fiction. Although the poor but plucky heroine is outwardly of plain appearance, she possesses an indomitable spirit, a sharp wit and great courage. She...
Jasmine Fever: Confessions of a Jaded Expat in Thailand
- Location(s): Thailand
- Genre(s): Short Stories
- Era(s): Modern
When New York chef Frank Visakay traded in the sweaty heat of the restaurant kitchen for the glorious tropical heat of Thailand, he thought he had found paradise. Not only was the lifestyle laid back, the food delicious and...
- Location(s): Alexandria, Cairo, Istanbul (Constantinople)
- Genre(s): Historical
- Era(s): WW2
It is 1942 and the war is tearing Europe apart, shattering lives and devastating countries. But for some, it will be the greatest of adventures. Saba, a striking, headstrong singer from Wales defies her family to chase her dream...
- Location(s): Kolkata (Calcutta)
- Genre(s): Children
- Era(s): N/A
Mira Levenson is bursting with excitement as she flies to India to stay with her aunt and cousin for the first time. As soon as she lands Mira is hurled into the sweltering heat and a place full of...
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