- Strings of Subversion (Rhineland Musik Underground Book 1) Complete
- Reads 15,839
- Votes 119
- Parts 4
- Time 34m
A black female musician reluctantly joins the banned jazz underground to provide for her young niece and nephew in 1935 Nazi Germany, a decision that puts her on a collision course with a handsome and mysterious journalist whose job is to find bastard children for experimentation. - Painted White Ongoing
- Reads 4,769
- Votes 318
- Parts 4
- Time 21m
1904, India. This story follows the life of a young window, Medhabika, as she starts to live in disguise as a homeless young woman. *despcription under construction* (wow, it rhymed) (#29 in Historical Fiction, 10th April 2018 #36 in Historical Fiction, 8th April 2018) - Sharing Corrie Complete
- Reads 80,620
- Votes 8,333
- Parts 46
- Time 5h 41m
"Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life." Corrie Walker never expected to have to abandon her English degree, handsome suitor Edwin McAlister, and bustling life in New York City to return to her hometown in Virginia. However, when the Great War strikes and her younger sister Christina falls deathly ill, Corrie must leave her life behind and go home to care for her. There, she meets her sister's doctor, Alexander Benjamin, and discovers their mutual love of poetry, making her wonder if she even wants to return to her old life. When Christina's condition worsens and Corrie must extend her stay indefinitely, Corrie is forced to decide between her life in New York with Edwin and her future at home with Dr. Benjamin. Duty, dreams, or desires. Which shall win in the end? Historical Fiction || Romance || New Adult Book One in the Ragtime Girls Series Awards: First Place in the Galaxy Awards First Place in the Hot Dog Awards First Place in the Rebellion Awards First Place in the Elimination Awards First Place in the Quill Awards First Place in the Penguin Awards Most Likely to be found in a bookstore in the Iced Tea Summer Bash Second Place in the Eclipse Awards Second Place in the Mist Awards Second Place in the Summer Awards Second Place in the Majestic Awards Second Place in the Hopeful Awards Second Place in the Golden Star Awards Second Place in the Sunset Awards Graphic credit: @fanna-tastic - Danford Abbey- Vol. 1: Fiona (Éireann) Complete
- Reads 117
- Votes 3
- Parts 5
- Time 39m
Ireland, Galway, 1919. With the irish rebellion as background, the book tells the story of the Everdene family living in Danford Abbey: the four Everdene's daughters, unmarried, are facing the growth and the choice it entails. The first volume is about the second child, Fiona, who lives a tormented relectionship with Nathan Abbott, a family friend: he go injured during the Independence War and he has lost partially the eyesight and now is facing post-traumatic stress. DO NOT COPY, DISCLOSE OR SHARE ANY PART OF THE STORY. THE STORY COMES FROM THE AUTOR'S MIND, ANY RESEMBLANCE WITH REAL FACTS OR OTHER FICTIONAL STORIES IS TOTALY CASUAL. - The Fight Against Us Ongoing
- Reads 72
- Votes 9
- Parts 5
- Time 27m
Aamaya, ambitious, focused and brave. She has only one dream in her eyes, a dream to live in a free country, a dream to live in an independent India. Brandon, son of a British Commander in India, who while struggling to find his roots, sets on a journey of self discovery. A lot of fights are fought, none with swords or guns, but within oneself. Few are won while a few are lost. Set in the early 20th century in India, let's follow the story of these two souls who find their way to each other in a nation of unrest. - great depression, little happiness Complete
- Reads 204
- Votes 26
- Parts 18
- Time 34m
A heartfelt story taking place during the Great Depression, showing many hardships of the time. Elizabeth Moore struggles to take care of her family. Will she end up finding the love and happiness she wants and deserves? #65 in '20thcentury' on December 26, 2020 #40 in 'greatdepression' on December 15, 2020 - Danford Abbey- Vol. 2: Gwyneth (Éireann) Complete
- Reads 7
- Votes 1
- Parts 9
- Time 59m
In the second volume the eldest Everdene's daughter meets again an old family friend, Sebastian Blake, just returned from the World War I, during the war he was imprisoned as desertor and now he's outcast from Society. DO NOT COPY, DISCLOSE OR SHARE ANY PART OF THE STORY. THE STORY COMES FROM THE AUTOR'S MIND, ANY RESEMBLANCE WITH REAL FACTS OR OTHER FICTIONAL STORIES IS TOTALY CASUAL. - Anoothi Ongoing
- Reads 766
- Votes 104
- Parts 8
- Time 1h 18m
The soft chime of the anklets was the harbinger of her presence. While no words ever left her smiling lips, they never got eclipsed by her sorrows. Her ears and eyes were soaked in the intricate details of the world, quenching her curiosity and giving a flight to her imagination. Her life was nowhere ideal with several difficulties lying in her way- the first of them being her inability to speak that too in 20th century British India but she continued her life that was sometimes filled with little joys of life and at times splattered with grief. Join the journey of exuberance with lingering darkness and a girl named Agnija, commonly called Anoothi by her loved ones, a unique soul trying to survive. Cover by @gildedskys - The Kings of Us [boyxboy - DISCONTINUED] Ongoing
- Reads 5,041
- Votes 149
- Parts 8
- Time 1h 46m
MARCH 1917. Chaos. War. Abdication. JULY 1918. The Imperial House of Romanov are obliterated. Annihilated. At least, that's what the history books say. Traumatised after the death of their parents and sister, exiled scions Olga, Tatiana, Anastasia and former heir Alexei are sent to their second cousin, under the guise of peasants, who sits on the throne of the most powerful empire the world has ever known. - My name is Alexei. I was a part of a beautiful family. I was a part of a dynasty running back three hundred years. I was the legacy. I was the future. But now, I am nothing. I am dirt. I will have my revenge. © Copyright, Francis Cain, 2016. - Great Loves: Love Stories Through History Ongoing
- Reads 790
- Votes 57
- Parts 8
- Time 1h 15m
One-shots of fascinating, tragic, beautiful and little-known true love stories. Most are from history. Some are from legends and myths. All of them have touched my heart in some way, and I hope they touch yours too. Oh, and I've also made a graphic to go with each of them, inspired by the time in which they take place. - The Grey Dawning Sea Complete
- Reads 152
- Votes 30
- Parts 4
- Time 22m
Moira feels like nothing has ever changed in her sleepy fishing village. So when the chance is offered to change everything, will she take it? What will be the consequences? A short story based on legends and set on the coast of Ireland. - The Gallant South- Part Two Ongoing
- Reads 40
- Votes 0
- Parts 16
- Time 7h 4m
Cora and her friends in the Minority Society have suffered loss after loss with nothing good looking to happen soon. The year 1913 proves to be even more difficult, as Colby Whitbaker and Joseph Nielsen gain even more power. Not even halfway through the year, a series of scandals rocks the city, exposing both Cora and Colby, who are at each other's throats more than ever. After Colby takes it too far one night, Cora and her friends vow to take him down at all costs, while trying not to get killed themselves. As the mayoral election draws near and Nielsen threatens to win, Cora and her friends must make an all-out stand. - A Tale of Two Brothers Ongoing
- Reads 380
- Votes 4
- Parts 4
- Time 10m
John and Tom Parker have never let anything come between their strong bond as brothers, but when Pearl Harbor is attacked, their world is turned upside down. Between love affairs, rivalries, reunions, feuds, and personal fears, the brothers face many challenges that could threaten their relationship forever. War changes people. Will it change the Parker brothers? - Glistening in the Moonlight Ongoing
- Reads 71
- Votes 5
- Parts 12
- Time 26m
The year is 1939. Seventeen year old Charlotte Thompson lives in Scarlet Oaks, South Carolina and has everything a girl could possibly want. Looks. Money. Clothes. But this doesn't matter to her. All she wants is to be loved. When Charlotte meets charming Tom Barton, she finally has a chance to be happy. But what Charlotte does not realize is love comes with a price. - Only by the boat Ongoing
- Reads 322
- Votes 24
- Parts 20
- Time 1h 35m
1910 Living on a small, quite isolated, island in the south part of England isn't very fun for the, soon to be, 18 years old Madeline. Especially when you have 12 siblings. Follow Madeline as she get to see the world and finds love. As english isn't my native language I will have some spelling and gramatical errors. Please leave kind feedback. I'm doing my best. And I'm not a very experienced writer so sometimes things things might get confusing. Thank you for reading!!!
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