Murcheson County, a sweeping tale of four families who settle on Georgia’s frontier in the early nineteenth century…their triumphs and sorrows, their frailties… and of the best and worst of the human spirit. Maureen O’Steen escapes the ravages of Ireland’s Potato Famine only to encounter bitter discrimination in Boston. Her father, determined to improve the family’s lot, relocates to Georgia. Ezekiel Salter scrimps to buy a ticket in Georgia’s 1807 Land Lottery, wins, and he and his impoverished family head west to newly-created Murcheson County. Prominent since colonial times, the Underwoods foresee the growing demand for cotton and acquire extensive acreage in newly-opened lands in central Georgia. Dispatched by his father, Jacob Underwood begins construction of Poplar Grove plantation. And, the slave known as Gant, his wife and daughter, Lucey, have no say as to their destination…the highest bidder will decide for them…and if the family remains intact. Spanning over fifty years, Murcheson County chronicles the four families’ fortunes against the backdrop of the most turbulent time in American history. An epic saga of slavery, emancipation, war and hardship, Murcheson County will remain in your heart long after the winds of war have stopped blowing.

Innocence Lost

Chapter 9

by nika2020

Book / Historical Fiction

June 15, 2017

Shelves: 1

The Glass Sandcastle House

Tags: lost, child, innocence

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The taking of innocence

Without Duty

Chapter 12

by ATellingMind

Book / Historical Fiction

June 13, 2017

Comments: 1

Shelves: 2

The Booksie Classic House

Tags: war, wwii, letters, world-war, world-war-2

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November 4, 1944 Grisha Avilov was a civilian conscripted into the military more than two years ago, soon after the Second Great War began. He never wanted to be a part of it, he didn't want to be a soldier for a war he didn't believe in. All he wanted to do was to leave with his family and let the storm pass, like many others hoped for. But it was his 'duty as a citizen of this great nation to fight,' as told by his recruiter. If he did not comply, they would've taken him by force instead. Despite the odds and using his motivation to see his family again, day by day Grisha fought and survived countless battles. At the end of each night, he wrote a letter in his journal addressed to his wife and child detailing the struggles he faced and the things he had done, all for the possibility of seeing them again. But at the Battle of Vostok, Grisha made a grave mistake. These are his letters. - - - - Set during World War II at a fictional place. Some real historical facts will be included, but most of the events and names used are not real. Cover made by me, but I do not own the rights of the pictures used for it.

The Underdogs

Chapter 14

by Dylan Henlisia and Marche Taylor

Book / Historical Fiction

June 10, 2017

Comments: 14

Shelves: 4

The Booksie Classic House

Tags: world-war-2, alternate-history, character-development, historical-fantasy, military-and-war

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Four years after the second world war, Germany launches an unexpected attack on all sides of North America in an attempt to wipe them out in one strike. Mexico fell immediately, but Canada and U.S.A stood their ground, surrounded, out numbered, unprepared, but that they didn’t give up. They pushed the Germans back but at the cost of the most of their men. As a last resort, Canada and U.S.A were forced fill the ranks with children as young as fourteen years old. The most developed kids, were assigned to the North American Special Forces to fight for their families and homes on the front line. You will see the world through the eyes of one of these kids and see what problems the world faces. This kid has a habit of being humorous at all times, even in the middle of a war.

Moise Berri and the Reconstruction of the Haitian Space Agency, by Jude Antoine Jarda

Chapter 43

by Jude Antoine Jarda

Book / Historical Fiction

June 05, 2017

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

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The man in charge of the reconstruction of the city of Mizerikod has been abducted. Hurricane Sandy just ravaged the area, the banks are closed, chaos is everywhere. An investigator is sent down to Haiti to liberate the hostage. The problem is that most people think that this man is part of the conspiracy. Some others see him as a savior. At least two want him dead.

The Bridge House

Chapter 4

by Max Robinson

Book / Historical Fiction

June 03, 2017

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Tags: historical-drama

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This story can also be found at www.lilybedson.com where there is a gallery of pictures supporting the text.

Sixth Floor Shooter

Chapter 8

by taylorabbie

Book / Historical Fiction

May 31, 2017

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Tags: crime, tragedy, conspiracy, jfk, centennial

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11/22/63, 12:29 PM. Dealey Plaza, Houston, Texas With the presidential motorcade in his sights, he pulls the trigger and takes the shot. As chaos erupts on the street below, an almost inconspicuous assassin flees the 6th floor of the Texas School Book Depository. He doesn't know it yet, but come the next morning, he will be the most infamous man in the nation. Headlines read 'JFK Slain in Dallas', but only he knows just how misleading that is. A country grieves the loss of its President, led by the stoic and graceful Jacqueline Kennedy. Yet, as her touching heartache resonates with millions of Americans, the man in the shadows isn't affected... for he is the only one who knows who that one fateful bullet was truly intended for...

Who am I?

Chapter 10

by Madeeha

Book / Historical Fiction

May 31, 2017

Shelves: 2

The Booksie Classic House

Tags: who-am-i, madeeha

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In the 1800s, a young woman, Samantha, faces many obstacles in life. When she was young, her mother passed away. She was left alone, with her drunkard father. She soon realized that the family was in dept. With hope and determination in her heart, she was hired as a worker in a garment factory where she would sew clothes. She experienced more things and met more people. However, she soon was in content with the most horrifying experience in her entire life. Interesting, entertaining, and addictive read.

Legionary: Empire of Shades (Legionary #6)

Chapter 1

by Gordopolis

Book / Historical Fiction

May 25, 2017

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Tags: war, adventure, battle, roman, empire

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379 AD: Thracia has fallen to the Gothic horde… With the ashes of Adrianople still swirling in the air, the Eastern Roman Empire is in turmoil. The emperor is dead, the throne lies empty and the remaining fragments of the army are few and scattered. Numerius Vitellius Pavo, now Tribunus of the XI Claudia, tries to hold his patchwork ranks together amidst the storm. One of the few legions to have survived the disaster at Adrianople, the Claudia do what they can to keep alive the dying flame of hope. When word spreads of a new Eastern Emperor, those hopes rise. But the coming of this leader will stir the Gothic War to new heights. And it will cast Pavo headlong into the sights of the one responsible for the East’s plight – a man mighty and seemingly untouchable, and one who will surely crush any who dares to challenge him. From the ashes of Adrianople, new heroes will rise… with dark ghosts in close pursuit.

Their Life's Secrets

Chapter 2

by Samantha M. Rumsley

Book / Historical Fiction

May 15, 2017

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Tags: fiction, romance, war, history, wwii

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People ahead of their time, back in time.

Chronicles Of Wabaquasset

Chapter 2

by Julyn Pride

Book / Historical Fiction

May 14, 2017

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Tags: children, history, sixties, connecticut, native-american

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A novel written as a collection of short stories, Chronicles of Wabaquasset follows a small town in Connecticut with Native American undertones. It is about one man, the storyteller, who tells the stories of the town as he sits in front of the general store. The stories start in the 1940's, and continue on through the 1980's. It tells some hidden secrets as well as coming of age stories for some of its youth. With endearing characters such as Lyle Chandler, Bob Squirreltail, and the Hanleys, the stories have a refreshing feel as they take the reader through the trials and tribulations of small town living.

Cheshire Blast! The Adventures of Pepper and Dot

Chapter 8

by CheshireBlast!

Book / Historical Fiction

May 01, 2017

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Tags: mystery, adventure, steampunk, gravity-falls, clockpunk

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A sharp-witted girl enlists the aid of a staunch astronomer as they work together after being blasted to another world. Adventure and mystery ensue after she learns her universe is bigger than she ever imagined

Beauty in Darkness

Chapter 1

by Writing_ismyesxape

Book / Historical Fiction

April 17, 2017

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Tags: fiction, teen, romance, history, holocaust

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It's 1943 and sixteen- year- old Lola Moreau is thrown into a cattle car, bruised and beaten. There she meets seventeen- year- old Isak Petrov, the first friend she has had in ten years. Together, they must try to survive the darkness around them without getting killed first. In that darkness, beauty is found between Isak and Lola.

Voices of the Journey

Chapter 1

by amish4922

Book / Historical Fiction

April 14, 2017

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Tags: history

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After a husband and father leaves for a new land in the West, his wife and children have lost faith in him. When tragedy strikes, do they forgive him?

The Hanging of Frank Dupris : Chapter Seven in the Book, The Peach Magnolia Tree

Chapter 7

by nika2020

Book / Historical Fiction

April 12, 2017

Shelves: 1

The Glass Sandcastle House

Tags: slavery, hangings

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Slavery and hanging...really Chapter 8...

Back in Time

by MisoSoup14

Book / Historical Fiction

April 10, 2017

Comments: 2

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Tags: history, civil-war, world-war-2, american-revolution, world-war-1

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They took a look at the book. They didn't know it would come with a cost. They need to get to their own time. Join Logan and his sister Emma on an adventure of a lifetime. With each page, comes another adventure in the past.