A stunning portrait of an African princess raised in Queen Victoria's court and adapting to life in Victorian England--based on the real-life story of a recently rediscovered historical figure, Sarah Forbes Bonetta. With a brilliant mind and a fierce will to survive, Sarah Forbes Bonetta, a kidnapped African princess, is rescued from enslavement at seven years old and presented to Queen Victoria&nbsp;as a "gift." To the Queen, the girl is an exotic trophy to be trotted out for the entertainment of the royal court and to showcase Victoria's magnanimity. Sarah charms most of the people she meets, even those who would cast her aside. Her keen intelligence and her aptitude for languages and musical composition helps Sarah navigate the Victorian era as an outsider given insider privileges. But embedded in Sarah's past is her destiny. Haunted by visions of destruction and decapitations, she desperately seeks a place, a home she will never run from, never fear, a refuge from nightmares and memories of death. From West Africa to Windsor Castle to Sierra Leone, to St. James's Palace, and the Lagos Colony, Sarah juggles the power and pitfalls of a royal upbringing as she battles racism and systematic oppression on her way to living a life worthy of a Yoruba princess. Based on the real life of Queen Victoria's Black goddaughter, Sarah Forbes Bonetta's story is a sweeping saga of an African princess in Victorian England and West Africa, as she searches for a home, family, love, and identity.

The Other Princess: A Novel of Queen Victoria's Goddaughter

Literature & Fiction

Bryce, Denny S.

United States

William Morrow Paperbacks

Award-winning author Denny S. Bryce and USA Today bestselling author Eliza Knight collaborate on a brilliant novel that uncovers the boundary-breaking, genuine friendship between Ella Fitzgerald, the Queen of Jazz, and iconic movie star Marilyn Monroe.&nbsp; One woman was recognized as the premiere singer of her era with perfect pitch and tireless ambition. One woman was the most glamorous star in Hollywood, a sex symbol who took the world by storm. And their friendship was fast and firm... 1952: Ella Fitzgerald is a renowned jazz singer whose only roadblock to longevity is society's attitude toward women and race. Marilyn Monroe's star is rising despite ongoing battles with movie studio bigwigs and boyfriends. When she needs help with her singing, she wants only the best--and the best is the brilliant Ella Fitzgerald. But Ella isn't a singing teacher and declines--then the two women meet, and to everyone's surprise but their own, they become fast friends. On the surface, what could they have in common? Yet each was underestimated by the men in their lives--husbands, managers, hangers-on. And both were determined to gain. Each fought for professional independence and personal agency in a time when women were expected to surrender control to those same men. This novel reveals and celebrates their surprising bond over a decade and serves as a poignant reminder of how true friendship can cross differences to bolster and sustain us through haunting heartbreak and wild success.

Can't We Be Friends: A Novel of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe

Knight, Eliza

"1925: Chicago is the jazz capital of the world, and the Dreamland Cafe is the ritziest black-and-tan club in town. Honoree Dalcour is a sharecropper's daughter, willing to work hard and dance every night on her way to the top. Dreamland offers a path tothe good life, socializing with celebrities like Louis Armstrong and filmmaker Oscar Micheaux. But Chicago is also awash in bootleg whiskey, gambling, and gangsters. And a young woman driven by ambition might risk more than she can stand to lose. 2015: Film student Sawyer Hayes arrives at the bedside of 110-year-old Honoree Dalcour, still reeling from a devastating loss that has taken him right to the brink. Sawyer has rested all his hope on this frail but formidable woman, the only living link to the legendary Oscar Micheaux. If he's right-if she can fill in the blanks in his research, perhaps he can complete his thesis and begin a new chapter in his life. But the links Honoree makes are not ones he's expecting ... Piece by piece, Honoree reveals her past and her secrets, while Sawyer fights tooth and nail to keep his. It's a story of courage and ambition, hot jazz and illicit passions"--

Wild Women and the Blues (Thorndike Press Large Print Black Voices)

Thorndike Press Large Print

In the Face of the Sun (Thorndike Press Large Print Black Voices)

"Perfect for fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo...a dazzling depiction of passion, prohibition, and murder." --Shelf Awareness &nbsp; "Ambitious and stunning." --Stephanie Dray, New York Times bestselling author "Vibrant...A highly entertaining read!" --Ellen Marie Wiseman New York Times Bestselling author of THE ORPHAN COLLECTOR &nbsp; "The music practically pours out of the pages of&nbsp;Denny S. Bryce's historical novel, set among the artists and dreamers of the 1920s." --OprahMag.com &nbsp; Goodreads Debut Novel to Discover & Biggest Upcoming Historical Fiction Books Oprah Magazine, Parade, Ms. Magazine, SheReads, Bustle, BookBub, Frolic, & BiblioLifestyle Most Anticipated Books Marie Claire & Black Business Guide's Books By Black Writers to Read TODAY & Buzzfeed Books for Bridgerton Fans SheReads Most Anticipated BIPOC Winter Releases 2021 Palm Beach Post Books for Your 2021 Reading List In a stirring and impeccably researched novel of Jazz-age Chicago in all its vibrant life, two stories intertwine nearly a hundred years apart, as a chorus girl and a film student deal with loss, forgiveness, and love...in all its joy, sadness, and imperfections. &nbsp; "Why would I talk to you about my life? I don't know you, and even if I did, I don't tell my story to just any boy with long hair, who probably smokes weed.You wanna hear about me. You gotta tell me something about you. To make this worth my while." &nbsp; 1925: Chicago is the jazz capital of the world, and the Dreamland Café is the ritziest black-and-tan club in town. Honoree Dalcour is a sharecropper's daughter, willing to work hard and dance every night on her way to the top. Dreamland offers a path to the good life, socializing with celebrities like Louis Armstrong and filmmaker Oscar Micheaux. But Chicago is also awash in bootleg whiskey, gambling, and gangsters. And a young woman driven by ambition might risk more than she can stand to lose. &nbsp; 2015: Film student Sawyer Hayes arrives at the bedside of 110-year-old Honoree Dalcour, still reeling from a devastating loss that has taken him right to the brink. Sawyer has rested all his hope on this frail but formidable woman, the only living link to the legendary Oscar Micheaux. If he's right--if she can fill in the blanks in his research, perhaps he can complete his thesis and begin a new chapter in his life. But the links Honoree makes are not ones he's expecting... &nbsp; Piece by piece, Honoree reveals her past and her secrets, while Sawyer fights tooth and nail to keep his. It's a story of courage and ambition, hot jazz and illicit passions. And as past meets present, for Honoree, it's a final chance to be truly heard and seen before it's too late. No matter the cost... &nbsp; "Immersive, mysterious and evocative; factual in its history and nuanced in its creativity." --Ms. Magazine "Perfect...Denny S. Bryce is a superstar!" --Julia Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton series &nbsp; "Evocative and entertaining!" --Laura&nbsp;Kamoie, New York Times bestselling author &nbsp; "Wild Women and the Blues deftly delivers what historical fiction has been missing." --Farrah Rochon USA Today bestselling author &nbsp;

Wild Women and the Blues: A Fascinating and Innovative Novel of Historical Fiction

Kensington

“Bryce excels at placing readers in a glamorous time and place…riveting and vibrant.” – Booklist\nGo On Girl Book Club 2021 New Author of the Year | She Reads Best Literary Historical Fiction Coming in 2022 | BookRiot 2022 Historical Fiction to Add to Your TBR Right Now | We are Bookish Historical Fiction Novels You’ll Want in Your Future | BiblioLifestyle Most Anticipated Books of 2022 | BookBub Best Books of Spring 2022 & Best Historical Fiction Books of 2022 | BookTrib Top Ten Historical Fiction Books for the Spring 2022\nIn this haunting novel, the author of Wild Women and the Blues weaves together two stories as they unfold decades apart, as a woman on the run from an abusive husband joins her intrepid aunt as they head across the country from Chicago to Los Angeles, and confront a painful and shadowy past that has reverberated across generations.\n1928, Los Angeles: The newly-built Hotel Somerville is the hotspot for the city's glittering African-American elite. It embodies prosperity and dreams of equality for all—especially Daisy Washington. An up-and-coming journalist, Daisy anonymously chronicles fierce activism and behind-the-scenes Hollywood scandals in order to save her family from poverty. But power in the City of Angels is also fueled by racism, greed, and betrayal. And even the most determined young woman can play too many secrets too far . . .\n1968, Chicago: For Frankie Saunders, fleeing across America is her only escape from an abusive husband. But her rescuer is her reckless, profane Aunt Daisy, still reeling from her own shattered past. Frankie doesn't want to know what her aunt is up to so long as Daisy can get her to LA—and safety. But Frankie finds there’s no hiding from long-held secrets—or her own surprising strength.\nDaisy will do whatever it takes to settle old scores and resolve the past—no matter the damage. And Frankie will come up against hard choices in the face of unexpected passion. Both must come to grips with what they need, what they’ve left behind—and all that lies ahead . . .\n“The scenes are cinematically vivid, the language fresh and vibrant, the characters complicated and real.” – Historical Novel Society\n“The author of Wild Women and the Blues is back with another historical fiction novel to dazzle and amaze.” – Book Riot\n“An engrossing family saga filled with heartbreak and love, victory, forgiveness, and loss, and a wonderful character study of several unforgettable women.” – All About Romance

In the Face of the Sun: A Fascinating Novel of Historical Fiction Perfect for Book Clubs

The Trial of Mrs. Rhinelander

Cuddle up by the fire with Heroes Unwrapped - A charity anthology brought to you by the Linden Bay Romance authors. All proceeds are being donated to SOS America, Inc. in support of injured veterans.Under the Covers by Cat Johnson:Billy Bob "BB" Dalton thought he left his career as an underwear model behind when he became a Task Force Zeta special operative. Now they want him to be the military's new poster boy. Will the older woman assigned to manage the campaign take BB from working undercover to under the covers?Rules of Engagement by Barri Bryan:Mike O?Shea has never known any family or home outside of the Marine Corps. Carole Madison knows too well the pain of risking her heart. There's no denying the attraction they feel for each other, and a little holiday magic makes it even more than that.Baghdad Bad Boy by Marie Carroll:Major Lee Jackson is a notorious ladies man. Tori Tucker has been sent to Iraq to cover the war. Will the feisty reporter get more than she bargained for when she gets stuck in an elevator with the bad boy of Baghdad?Gift Exchange by Lee Rowan:Unlike most of the men aboard the HMS Calypso, Lt. David Archer and Lt. William Marshall have no absent sweethearts to toast. The secret lovers risk all to find a way to celebrate their first Christmas together.The World She Wants by Denny S. BryceDestiny's Soldiers are 23rd century supersoldiers, designed as warriors and openly sexual. When the strong and beautiful Newton Stefanovich finds herself inexplicably drawn to a human, will she risk the danger and give in to her impulse?A Hero's Welcome by Melanie Anderson:Suzi Preston thought that she'd be spending the holiday house sitting in Maine. But when Captain Phillip Avery unexpectedly returns from duty overseas, her plans to enjoy a quiet winter alone change. Can Suzi put the fire back into the handsome wounded soldier?Come A?Courtin? by Philippa Grey-Gerou:The one thing that got Peter Renfrew through the Great War was his sure knowledge that when the war was over, he'd return to marry Katie Jacobs. The fact that she's now promised to someone else isn't going to slow him down any.

Heroes Unwrapped

Romance

Johnson, Cat

Rowan, Lee

Carroll, Marie

Bryan, Barri

Contemporary

Linden Bay Romance

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