Historical Fiction

Hettie Steward is not your ordinary bride-to-be. Feisty, educated, and fiercely ambitious, she stands on the brink of a life she has long dreamed of — until the weight of societal expectations threatens to confine her to the shadows of domesticity. Having devoted herself to nursing, the love she feels for her fiancé, Geoffrey Bartlette, is...

In the summer of 1914, the air is thick with anticipation as the Steward family prepares for the joyous union of Hettie Steward and Geoffrey Bartlett. The event will officially bond together two families that have interconnected for decades. Little does the family know it stands on the brink of upheaval.

A bond that promised new beginnings is...

By early 1919, the hopeful cheers of Armistice Day have faded into a quiet, uneasy silence. Hettie returns to Canada, married to Alfred — a stranger in many ways — and haunted by the memory of her first husband, Geoffrey, whose death she never fully mourned.

Burdened by unresolved grief, Hettie struggles to adjust to civilian life. As she...

In the harsh and unforgiving landscape of 1829 British North America, Claire Appleton has never ventured far beyond the confines of her hometown. Her life is one of relentless toil and quiet endurance.

Harold, her restless husband, envisions a life of adventure, a chance to escape the hardships they face, and he proposes a radical idea: uprooting...

In the tumultuous landscape of 1859 North America, Rose Goodwin, a sharp-witted shopkeeper’s wife with a gift for sweet talking, finds herself thrust into an unexpected mission when she’s given the assignment to nurse Judith, a frail refugee fleeing to Canada in search of liberty.

Initially skeptical and unprepared, Rose believes Judith will...

Lucretia Goodwin, a teacher with strong opinions and unwavering resolve, has no intention of becoming just another wife. Having witnessed the unhappiness that marriage can bring, she’s determined to remain independent and unattached. Her sister Rebecca’s hasty marriage and subsequent relocation thousands of miles away only solidifies her...

In the shadow of the Great War, courage and heartache intertwine. Get ready to be swept away by Melina Druga’s incredible WWI trilogy, now available in one complete volume!

Book 1, the war front story, Angel of Mercy, introduces us to Hettie, who wasn’t exactly cut out to be an idle housewife. When her husband, Geoffrey, enlists shortly after...

In this striking collection of novellas explore the rich tapestry of 19th century Canada through the eyes of three remarkable women: a pioneer, an abolitionist, and a feminist. Their stories intertwine across generations, illuminating strong women, tough choices and stories that’ll stick with you long after you’ve turned the final page.

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