Jenny Bond

Chris Sheedy

An entertaining collection of the real-life stories behind fifty of the world's most popular books shares trivia, anecdotes, author details, inspiration, and other aspects of such volumes as Margaret Mitchell's Gone With the Wind, J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, and other literary masterworks. Original.

The Fascinating Stories Behind 50 of the World's Best-loved Books

Who the Hell is Pansy O'Hara?

The first three novels in Jenny Bond's historical fiction series. In an age when the United States is rebuilding its culture, society and traditions, there has never been a better time to discover The Dawnland Chronicles series of novels. Set in the colonial America, The Dawnland Chronicles blends rich historical fiction with riveting adventure and a spellbinding romance between the fearless Sam Bellamy and the bewitching Maria Hallett. The Dawnland Chronicles saga transports the reader to a place in time when America was newborn and its people were only just discovering their powerful identity. If you loved the Outlander series, you'll love The Dawnland Chronicles. ★★★★★ 'This is the best book that I have read in a long time. The story pulled me in from the first few pages.' ★★★★★ 'Wow! What an adventure in love and life.' ★★★★★ 'Jenny Bond is bound for great things in the world of books.' ★★★★★ 'I will definitely read the rest of the series and anything else this author writes!' ★★★★★ 'The Hummingbird and the Sea was so well written I felt I was reading a Bronte novel.' ★★★★★ 'I thoroughly enjoyed this book and found I couldn't put it down.' ★★★★★ 'The perfect balance of action and romance inspired by true events.' ★★★★★ 'Highly recommend for lovers of the likes of Outlander and anyone interested in the fascinating intersection of Puritan and Pirate history!' ★★★★★ ‘What an amazing adventure!’ ★★★★★ ‘The perfect balance of action and romance inspired by true events.’ ★★★★★ ‘Highly recommend for lovers of the likes of Outlander and anyone interested in the fascinating intersection of Puritan and Pirate history!’

The Dawnland Chronicles: an anthology (Books 1-3)

A compelling novel of discovery, loves lost and a deception that spanned a lifetime ... inspired by true events. 1897 - As explorers and scientists scramble to conquer the North Pole, Nils Strindberg, with fellow adventurers S. A. Andree and Knut Fraenkel, takes up the challenge. Setting flight in a hydrogen balloon, Nils leaves his fiancée Anna and his brother Erik behind in Stockholm anxiously waiting his return. 1930 - When the men's remains are discovered on the frozen island of Kvitøya, the news makes headlines around the world. Brash young journalist Knut Stubbendorff is sent to report from the site and uncovers, among the debris, journals filled with love letters to Anna, wanting to know more about the man who left his love to embark on a journey that was doomed from the start, Stubbendorff is determined to find her ... but Anna doesn't want to be found. In a search that uncovers lost loves, deceit and long-buried secrets, Stubbendorff discovers a story that has stayed hidden for decades and the people who have been concealing it.

The Ice Balloon

Maggie Almond and the Masked Woman

1897: As explorers and scientists scramble to conquer the North Pole, Nils Strindberg, with fellow adventurers S. A. Andr e and Knut Fr nkel, takes up the challenge. Setting flight in a hydrogen balloon, Nils leaves his fianc e Anna and his brother Erik behind in Stockholm anxiously hoping for his return. 1930: When the men's remains are discovered on the frozen island of Kvit ya, the news makes headlines around the world. Brash young journalist Knut Stubbendorff is sent to report from the site and uncovers, among the debris, journals filled with love letters from Nils to Anna. Wanting to know more about the man who left his love to embark on a journey that was doomed from the start, Stubbendorff is determined to find her. . . but Anna doesn t want to be found. In a search that reveals lost loves, deceit and long-buried secrets, Stubbendorff discovers a story that has stayed hidden for decades and the people who have been concealing it.

Perfect North

Behind the Bestsellers is a collection of fifty fascinating stories about the lives, loves and literature that inspired the world's greatest books. Full of literary history, dinner party trivia and lore of all kinds, this is a revealing journey through the minds of writers and the events that influenced the creation of our favourite works, from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice to Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code and Truman Capote's In Cold Blood via Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird. Behind these famous titles are compelling and often moving tales of the authors' powerful and rich life experiences, from love to loss, from adversity to opportunity and from failure to success.J. K. Rowling, for instance, had the character of Harry Potter in her mind's eye from a young age, but it was the tragic death of her mother that gave the character a spectacular will to live. And when Charlotte Bronte's passionate bond with a charismatic Belgian professor was broken by the professor's wife, she was spurred on to pour her unrequited emotions into the novel Jane Eyre. Celebrating the novels that have captured the imagination and respect of readers around the world, and bringing to life the brilliant and often flawed personalities responsible for their existence, Behind the Bestsellers is a must-have for every book lover.

Behind The Bestsellers

FREE How far will a person go to gain freedom? When Samuel Bellamy, an enigmatic Englishman on the run from the Crown, seeks refuge in Eastham, Massachusetts, the life of Maria Hallett begins to tragically unravel. Stepping outside the boundaries of her pious and unforgiving Puritan community, she faces censure and judgement from her family and church. Eventually Maria is pushed to the limits of her sanity when a trusted, childhood friend betrays her in the most heinous and violent of ways. Based on the true story of pirate “Black Sam” Bellamy, The Hummingbird and the Sea is a powerful tale of love, faith, hidden passions and the eternal search for freedom. Perfect for fans of Outlander and Hour of the Witch.

The Hummingbird and the Sea

At what stage does a search for justice become a mission for revenge? When Tabby Post, a fiercely independent and dedicated healer, confesses to cold-blooded murder, she must fight to save herself from the gallows. After her father is condemned for a crime he did not commit – the murder of his brother – Tabby embarks on a search for the killer. Along the way she helps a young mother and is drawn into the chilling world of the woman’s husband, a heartless preacher whose congregation is bound by fear. When tragedy strikes, Tabby is pushed to the brink of her morality. She must risk all that she believes in, in her pursuit of justice. During her journey, Tabby comes to know a wealthy businessman, a character we originally met in Book 1 - The Hummingbird and the Sea. She forms ties with his family, including his pregnant wife’s mystical sister, who senses an unfathomable connection with the healer. Always at the forefront of Tabby’s thoughts is Kirkcaldie, the handsome and enigmatic Governor’s Surveyor with whom she is romantically tied. Set in Maine in 1725, The Falconer is a tale of sacrifice, loss and new beginnings.

The Falconer

Stockholm, 1897: Drei Männer begeben sich auf eine Expedition, sie wollen mit einem Heißluftballon den Nordpol erreichen. Darunter auch Nils Strindberg. Die Familie und seine Verlobte Anna sind gegen das Vorhaben, doch Nils setzt sich gegen alle Bedenken durch. Die Expedition scheitert. Trotz zahlreicher Rettungsversuche bleibt die Gruppe verschwunden. Bis 1930, als norwegische Robbenfänger die Leichen der drei Männer auf einer kleinen Insel im arktischen Ozean entdecken. Anna erreicht die Nachricht von dem Fund in England, wo sie mittlerweile lebt, und die Erinnerung holt sie mit aller Macht ein. Die Erinnerung an die verzweifelte Hoffnung, Nils werde doch irgendwann zurückkehren. Und an ihre Sehnsucht, die unstillbar war – und sich auf den falschen Mann richtete ... ›Unter dem Nordlicht‹ folgt den Spuren dreier Menschen, deren Lebenswege trotz weiter Entfernung auf verhängnisvolle Weise miteinander verbunden sind. Und es erzählt eine große und tragische Liebesgeschichte, wie sie aufwühlender nicht sein könnte.

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