The USA was founded. Napoleon proclaimed himself Emperor. Jane Austin's works were published anonymously. Thomas Paine publishes his treatise "The Rights of Man." These are but a few historic events that happened in the Goethe years. It is our honor to recognize these awarding-winning historical fiction authors whose works educate and inform us about the post-1750s past.
A vivid and well-crafted story of one man's journey through the landscape of war and its catastrophic aftermath. Highly recommended.
J.L. Oakley is an author with plenty to tell and plenty to show. With multiple awards gracing her novels, she is both kind and generous - and willing to share her insights into her writing life. Enjoy!
A military romance, based on the lives of real people, set stateside during WWII.
Set in the 1940s streets of New York City, love might just be the thing to heal two broken souls.
An epic journey back to the post-war world of the 1920’s and Marie Durant Chagall and those around her must find meaning in life again. Every aspect of human nature and the desire to rebuild lives is explored in this novel including the importance of family, whether blood relatives or chosen families. Here we have an incredible exploration into whether love can indeed conquer all.
These historical fiction works have moved forward in the judging rounds from SLUSH pile to the 2018 Goethe Book Awards for post- 1750s fiction LONG LIST.
A plot-twisting ride through the Pacific Northwest, as one man desperately seeks his wife only to uncover a dark and hidden truth.
A murder mystery that is rich in character studies, historical WWI & WWII accounts, and plot twists. Brigitte Goldstein is an author to watch
The wide ensnaring net of the aftershocks of war is poignantly portrayed here -- powerful and deeply affecting!