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The Headsman; Or, The Abbaye des Vignerons cover Thumb

The Headsman; Or, The Abbaye des Vignerons

by James Fenimore Cooper

Published: 1833-01-01. 159,012 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

On the shores of Lake Geneva, a festival of vintners collides with a storm of prejudice when a mysterious traveler is unmasked as the city’s hereditary executioner. As lovers are divided, a wrongful charge mounts, and a lake squall turns judgment deadly, a fight for honor and belonging tests whether mercy can overrule ancient law.

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The Spy

by James Fenimore Cooper

Published: 1821-01-01. 151,067 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

The Spy centers on a mysterious peddler who is widely suspected of being a traitor but is, in truth, a patriot spy working secretly for George Washington.

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The Pioneers; Or, The Sources of the Susquehanna

by James Fenimore Cooper

Published: 1823-01-01. 172,600 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

A rich portrait of early American frontier life, where settlers, nature, and progress collide. Through adventure, conflict, and discovery, it explores the tension between civilization and wilderness, capturing the spirit of exploration and the birth of a new nation.

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The Deerslayer

by James Fenimore Cooper

Published: 1841-01-01. 213,146 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

On the forested shores of the Glimmerglass, a young hunter untested by blood joins his Delaware friend to outwit raiders, free a captured maiden, and protect a floating fortress of settlers. Pursued by canoes and musket-fire, he must choose between mercy and survival, learning what honor costs when the wilderness is judge and the first shot changes a life forever.

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The Pathfinder; Or, The Inland Sea

by James Fenimore Cooper

Published: 1840-01-01. 177,967 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

A young scout guides settlers through the untamed American frontier, facing perilous landscapes, hostile forces, and tests of courage. Adventure, loyalty, and survival unfold in a vivid tale of exploration and heroism.

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Satanstoe; Or, the Littlepage Manuscripts A Tale of the Colony

by James Fenimore Cooper

Published: 1845-01-01. 180,294 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

On the Hudson’s wooded frontier, a young gentleman records his family’s rise amid rival land claims, skirmishes with French and Native forces, and the brittle codes of colonial honor. Courtships tangle with politics neighbors become enemies and a single estate becomes the stage for ambition, loyalty, and betrayal in a world being carved from wilderness.

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Roy: A Tale in the Days of Sir John Moore

by Agnes Giberne

Published: 1901-01-01. 83,744 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

Amid the thunder of the Peninsular War, a spirited boy is swept into the hard school of soldiering under a gallant commander marching toward Corunna. Trusted with perilous messages and entangled in plots and betrayals, he learns to choose duty over fear. Fireside friendships, frostbitten marches, and a final stand test courage, loyalty, and the price of honor on fields far from home.

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Eustace Marchmont: A Friend of the People

by Evelyn Everett-Green

Published: 1895-01-01. 123,901 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

Follow a young man devoted to justice and kindness as he navigates society’s challenges. Through acts of courage, friendship, and integrity, he strives to make a difference, learning valuable lessons about responsibility, compassion, and the impact one person can have on the lives of others.

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With Rogers on the Frontier: A Story of 1756

by J. Macdonald Oxley

Published: 1902-01-01. 52,754 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

Set during the French and Indian War in North America, the novel follows the adventures of a young English boy who becomes involved with the famous officer Robert Rogers.

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In the Wars of the Roses: A Story for the Young

by Evelyn Everett-Green

Published: 1892-01-01. 59,426 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

Amid the tumult of the Wars of the Roses, young readers follow brave characters navigating battles, loyalty, and family ties. Adventure, courage, and intrigue bring history to life, revealing the human stories behind England’s famous dynastic struggle.

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The Secret Chamber at Chad

by Evelyn Everett-Green

Published: 1894-01-01. 55,073 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

The story takes place at Chad Manor, home to a noble family with deep-rooted traditions.

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For the Faith: A Story of the Young Pioneers of Reformation in Oxford

by Evelyn Everett-Green

Published: 1892-01-01. 75,117 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

Set in a time of religious upheaval, this story follows young pioneers navigating danger, conviction, and loyalty to their beliefs. Courage, perseverance, and moral integrity guide them as they face challenges in pursuit of faith and justice during a pivotal era of change.

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The Sign of the Red Cross: A Tale of Old London

by Evelyn Everett-Green

Published: 1897-01-01. 87,849 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

The story follows a group of Londoners—especially young characters from a respectable city household—whose lives are deeply affected by the plague and fire.

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In Taunton Town: A Story of the Rebellion of James Duke of Monmouth in 1685

by Evelyn Everett-Green

Published: 1896-01-01. 138,684 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

Set during the Monmouth Rebellion of 1685, this historical tale follows the lives of townspeople caught in political turmoil. Courage, loyalty, and intrigue unfold as they navigate danger, upheaval, and the struggle for justice in a turbulent era of English history.

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Tom Tufton's Travels

by Evelyn Everett-Green

Published: 1898-01-01. 74,267 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

Tom Tufton, the lively son of an English family, is restless for adventure beyond his quiet home.

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The Lord of Dynevor: A Tale of the Times of Edward the First

by Evelyn Everett-Green

Published: 1892-01-01. 58,283 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

In medieval England, power, loyalty, and intrigue collide as knights, nobles, and rulers navigate honor and ambition. Set against the reign of Edward I, the story brings history to life with battles, alliances, and the struggles of those caught in a world of duty and desire.

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In the Days of Chivalry: A Tale of the Times of the Black Prince

by Evelyn Everett-Green

Published: 1895-01-01. 153,646 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

Set in the age of the Black Prince, this tale follows knights, ladies, and young heroes amid honor, adventure, and courtly intrigue. Courage, loyalty, and romance guide their actions in a vividly depicted medieval world of chivalry and daring exploits.

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A Clerk of Oxford and His Adventures in the Barons' War

by Evelyn Everett-Green

Published: 1898-01-01. 121,258 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

In 13th-century England, a grieving youth escapes to Oxford during the Barons' War. As a clerk, he navigates a world of rebellion and loyalty, embarking on daring missions. This vivid tale weaves chivalry, romance, and betrayal, capturing the struggle for justice in a kingdom divided by power and honor

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French and English: A Story of the Struggle in America

by Evelyn Everett-Green

Published: 1899-01-01. 129,815 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

Set amid the turmoil of early America, this story follows individuals caught between French and English influences. Loyalty, courage, and cultural conflict shape their lives as they navigate alliances, rivalries, and the challenges of a land divided by power and identity.

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The Count of Monte Cristo

by Alexandre Dumas

Published: 1844-01-01. 7,575 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

Betrayed on the eve of his wedding and buried alive in a fortress, a guileless sailor learns of a hidden treasure, escapes, and returns remade as a mysterious aristocrat. From salons to courtrooms he engineers exquisite reckonings for those who ruined him—yet the innocent he rescues teach him that justice without mercy can turn a man’s triumph into another prison.

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