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What if a single missing word could change the way history remembers women? In The Dictionary of Lost Words, Pip Williams tells the unforgettable story of a young girl who discovers that the words left out of the Oxford English Dictionary reveal just as much as the ones included.
A historically accurate yet slow-paced post-WWI romance. The book explores the intense societal pressures and stigmas surrounding teen pregnancy in 1919 England.
A thimble-sized bear with a century-sized heart! Pocket Bear, a WWI good-luck charm finds a new life in a repair shop for “tossed and treasured” toys. This heartfelt story of friendship between a tiny bear, a cat burglar, and a young refugee beautifully bridges historical trauma with modern hope. It is a powerful reminder that no one and nothing is ever truly beyond a second chance.
The Woman All Spies Fear shines a light on the unsung genius of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, whose codebreaking brilliance helped shape history. Greenfield captures both the excitement of espionage and the quiet strength of a woman who refused to be defined by her era’s limits. A fascinating, empowering read for anyone who values intellect, perseverance, and the stories of women who changed the world.