Against the backdrop of fifteenth century England, Karen Stokes has spun an uninhibited novel of a sociopathic young woman.
It is the story of Darkess. A twin disowned at birth by her father, a wealthy knight. Spirited away as an infant to be raised by peasants she has a loveless and abusive childhood.
When grown she seeks revenge and suffers betrayal and deceit. Vowing to regain her position and all the wealth owing she uses the skill of a witch and cunning deception. Aided by a secret passage and stalked by an apparition, Darkess desperately seeks to claim her birthright.
Against the backdrop of fifteenth century England, Karen Stokes has spun an uninhibited novel of a sociopathic young woman.
Death in the heartland plunges Georgy into the depth of three murders. Returning to the small town where she lived as a child to care for her aunt's house until it sells proves dangerous. Tulip House becomes ominous with mysterious events forcing Georgy to take matters into her hands. Seeking help she is refused by the local authorities with the occurrences simply explained away.
Suspicious of all she encounters shows each could be the killer lurking on the streets of a pristine community. Georgy is alone to clear her name and is unable to convince the local police of an ex-con's guilt....
Death in the heartland plunges Georgy into the depth of three murders. Returning to the small town where she lived as a child to care for her aunt's h...
Everyone steals something . Murder, revenge and blackmail combine into a captivating suspense. With her life in shambles, a woman is driven to tempt a killer. Taunted by threats then attacked in a dark alley, she vows to destroy the perpetrator, a prominent, corrupt attorney.
It begins when she discovers a book with the names of officials he had bribed. Trying to do the right thing, she turns it in to the police. Somehow the book is lost and the attorney goes free. Angry and strong willed she becomes a professional cat burglar to obtain evidence and finance her quest to destroy him.
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Everyone steals something . Murder, revenge and blackmail combine into a captivating suspense. With her life in shambles, a woman is driven to tempt a...
Against the backdrop of fifteenth century England, Karen Stokes has spun an uninhibited novel of a sociopathic young woman.
It is the story of Darkess. A twin disowned at birth by her father, a wealthy knight. Spirited away as an infant to be raised by peasants she has a loveless and abusive childhood.
When grown she seeks revenge and suffers betrayal and deceit. Vowing to regain her position and all the wealth owing she uses the skill of a witch and cunning deception. Aided by a secret passage and stalked by an apparition, Darkess desperately seeks to claim her birthright.
Against the backdrop of fifteenth century England, Karen Stokes has spun an uninhibited novel of a sociopathic young woman.
Everyone steals something . Murder, revenge and blackmail combine into a captivating suspense. With her life in shambles, a woman is driven to tempt a killer. Taunted by threats then attacked in a dark alley, she vows to destroy the perpetrator, a prominent, corrupt attorney.
It begins when she discovers a book with the names of officials he had bribed. Trying to do the right thing, she turns it in to the police. Somehow the book is lost and the attorney goes free. Angry and strong willed she becomes a professional cat burglar to obtain evidence and finance her quest to destroy him....
Everyone steals something . Murder, revenge and blackmail combine into a captivating suspense. With her life in shambles, a woman is driven to temp...
From the author of the award winning novel "Talion: A Medieval Mystery" Suspense is created as a woman struggles to end the wicked reign of Attorney Richard Heinz. Bribery, assault and murder are obstacles Wilma must overcome. Taunting the attorney on the tip of his reach she is forced to confront what she considers pure evil. A surprise threat forces her to use the skills of disguise and stealing to escape. Her efforts bring failure when her talents turn against her.
From the author of the award winning novel "Talion: A Medieval Mystery" Suspense is created as a woman struggles to end the wicked reign of Attorney R...
Brilliant and devout, William Porcher DuBose (1836-1918) considered himself a man of thought rather than of action. During the Civil War, he discovered that he was both, distinguishing himself as an able and courageous Confederate officer in the Holcombe Legion and later as a dedicated chaplain in Kershaw's Brigade. Published for the first time, these previously unknown letters of DuBose chronicle his Civil War actions with these two celebrated South Carolina units and make an important contribution to the literature and history of the war. They also advance our understanding of DuBose's...
Brilliant and devout, William Porcher DuBose (1836-1918) considered himself a man of thought rather than of action. During the Civil War, he discovere...
During the fateful winter and spring of 1865, thousands of civilians in South Carolina, young and old, black and white, felt the impact of what General William T. Sherman called "the hard hand of war." This book tells their stories, many of which were corroborated by the testimony of Sherman's own soldiers and officers, and other eyewitnesses. These historical narratives are taken from letters and diaries of the time, as well as newspaper accounts and memoirs. The author has drawn on the superb resources of the South Carolina Historical Society's collection of manuscripts and publications to...
During the fateful winter and spring of 1865, thousands of civilians in South Carolina, young and old, black and white, felt the impact of what Genera...
A Confederate Englishman presents for the first time the fascinating Civil War correspondence of Henry Wemyss Feilden (1838-1921), a young British officer who resigned his commission and ran the blockade to become a Confederate staff officer in Charleston, South Carolina. Editors W. Eric Emerson and Karen Stokes have compiled Feilden's letters to chart the history of his eventful career in the Confederacy from the time of his arrival in South Carolina in 1863 to the end of the war. Born the second son of the Baronet of Feniscowles, Feilden had experienced much before his arrival in America....
A Confederate Englishman presents for the first time the fascinating Civil War correspondence of Henry Wemyss Feilden (1838-1921), a young British off...
