Jeanne Williams Bücher

Leaving her position with an orchestra because of an unhappy affair, harpist Lynette Heath escapes to an English estate, Belleforest, where she will teach music to the surly but talented grandson of Dame Isolde, the great diva. Lynette is attracted to Amlyth, Isoldes son, but is he the murderer?

A mysterious and powerful weapon forged from the altar of a god, the Heaven Sword is passed through time among various women around the globe. The plot takes the reader on a journey to Scandinavia, ancient Byzantium, and 19th century Mexico. The mysterious influence of dormant gods, brought to life by the power of the sword, binds lovers and profoundly changes the lives of warriors and maidens throughout history.

"The struggles, rewards and aspirations of those settlers who conquered the territory of Arizona....Jeanne Williams has won a legion of fans with her well-crafted and solidly researched historical romances." Newport News, Virginia Daily Press

Traveling with her folklorist aunt, Kit discovers beauty, history, folklore, and magic in Norway. Attracted to famed artist Ragnar, she encounters hatred from his sister and comes to love Eirik whom she cannot trust

"Williams packs this vivid portrait of life on the plains with historical detail. . . . will appeal to lovers of Willa Cather and those interested in the history of the High Plains."—Library Journal "Recreates the period, the conditions and details of building windmills with accuracy and skill."—Publishers Weekly

"Sixteen-year-old Cobie and her large Mennonite family face and meet many challenges … A sod house and plagues of locusts are preferable to the religious persecution of Czarist Russia … Maintains good pace and tells engaging story." —Booklist

"Williams bringer her characters to life with a notable attention to detail that is especially evident in the various Old West settings." —Booklist "Realistic portrait of the Old West...the action and charm of the story will keep you riveted to the pages." —Rave Reviews

Set against the backdrop of New York in the early 1990s, this story delves into the lives of complex characters navigating personal and societal challenges. Themes of ambition, betrayal, and redemption intertwine as the protagonists confront their pasts and seek a path forward. The narrative captures the essence of the era, exploring the intricacies of relationships and the quest for identity amidst a rapidly changing world. Engaging and thought-provoking, it offers a vivid portrayal of human resilience and the pursuit of dreams.

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