“Nora Shipley’s ears buzzed as though a thousand bees were trapped inside her head.” Opening line of “Mosaic of Wings” by Kimberly Duffy This is … Read More ›
Tag: historical fiction
“Death prowled the cellblock like a dark animal seeking prey—especially the weakest. But Oliver Ward would be hanged if he’d let the beast devour the … Read More ›
“The stars at night were big and bright. Eliza Gentry sighed. Was there any more beautiful sight?” Opening lines of The Chisholm Bride by Kathleen … Read More ›
“Today she might meet the man she’d marry. On the ship’s main deck, Arabella Lawrence stood absolutely still as a lady ought to do, even … Read More ›
“It was the falcon’s piercing cry that first alerted Selah. She shielded her eyes against the bright, tropical morning sun and followed the broad wingspan … Read More ›
“Meg’s father was gone. Again. She stood in his empty room for only a moment, summoning her wits.” Opening lines of “Veiled in Smoke” by … Read More ›
“Forgive my cryptic invitation to lunch, Miss Bracey, but I dared not go into detail on the chance your post was intercepted.” Opening line from … Read More ›
“A stranger stalking down the street shouldn’t make her hands tremble in anticipation.” Opening line from On Wings of Devotion by Roseanna White The next … Read More ›
“Isaac Blake regretted his actions, but had there been any other choice?” Opening line of Thief of Lanwyn Manor by Sarah E. Ladd Having thoroughly … Read More ›
Benjamin Booker sat in the Old Bailey, pulse pounding. His most important case to date had finally been called to trial—his chance to prove himself … Read More ›
“Rhys ap Tudor braced himself against the ship’s bow, his eyes trained on the coastline ahead. The sky was blue, but a gusty wind filled … Read More ›
“Sometimes, despite time, distance, and a significant amount of ignoring it, the past never quite went away. Over the past two days, everything Jess had … Read More ›
“Hold the line! For the love of God, hold it!” Not for the first time, Joshua Wheeler wondered if he’d descended into hell. The sun … Read More ›