Books

"The Last Stand of the Jhansi" tells the story of Rani Lakshmibai, a fierce warrior queen who defied the British Empire in 19th century India. Born Manikarnika, a spirited and rebellious young girl, she blossoms into a skilled leader after marrying the Raja of Jhansi. When tragedy strikes and she becomes a widowed queen, Lakshmibai must defend...

"The Twice-Crowned Queen" chronicles the remarkable life of Eleanor of Aquitaine, a woman who defied convention and shaped medieval Europe. From her dazzling inheritance as Duchess of Aquitaine to her marriages to two powerful kings – Louis VII of France and Henry II of England – Eleanor navigates a world dominated by men. A fiery spirit and...

The desert sun beat down on the burnished gold of her chariot, a relentless heat that mirrored the flames that danced in Queen Makeda’s eyes. She was not born to rule, but fate, a fickle serpent, had coiled itself around her destiny the day her father, the Lion of Sheba, breathed his last. Now, at the tender age of eighteen, the spice-scented...

Theodora, a captivating young woman, navigates the vibrant underbelly of sixth-century Constantinople. With a whipsmart mind and an undeniable beauty, she captivates audiences as an actress and performer. Yet, her life takes a dramatic turn when she joins the fringes of society, facing hardship and exploitation. Through sheer will and cunning,...

In a time when women are relegated to domesticity, Margaret Ann Bulkley dreams of wielding a scalpel, not a needle. Burning with an insatiable thirst for knowledge, she hatches a daring plan - to shed her petticoats and become Dr. James Barry, a man in a world that only recognizes male surgeons. Fleeing her life in Ireland, Margaret navigates...

In a land yearning for freedom, two sisters ignite a rebellion that will echo through the ages.

Vietnam, 40 AD. Chafing under the brutal yoke of the Han Dynasty, the people cry out for a leader. Enter the Trung sisters, Trung Trac and Trung Nhi. Bound by an unbreakable bond and fueled by righteous anger, they defy societal expectations. These are...

In the ruthless game of Roman power, a woman named Livia will play to win.

Rome, 61 BC. The Republic is on the brink of collapse, torn by civil wars and power struggles. Young Livia Drusilla, intelligent and ambitious, finds herself caught in a web of political intrigue. Livia dares to forge her own path in a world dominated by men. Her destiny...

Alexandria, 4th century AD. A cradle of knowledge teeters on the brink of chaos.

Hypatia, a brilliant astronomer and philosopher, defies the limitations placed on women of her time. Within the hallowed halls of the library, she captivates students with her progressive ideas, challenging the established order. But the city is fracturing. Religious...

In the storm-tossed seas of 19th century China, a legend rises.

Shi Yang, a young woman sold into prostitution, escapes a brutal life only to find herself swept into the tumultuous world of piracy. There, she meets the notorious Captain Zheng Yi, a man as ruthless as the sea itself. But Shi Yang is no ordinary woman. With cunning intelligence and...

Betrayal ignites rebellion. A warrior queen rises. Britannia will bleed.

Roman Britannia, 60 AD. Boudica, queen of the Iceni tribe, watches in fury as her lands are plundered and her people enslaved. The mighty Roman Empire has crushed her husband's resistance, leaving behind a trail of humiliation and broken promises.

But Boudica is no ordinary...

In the face of a clashing empire, a woman defies expectations.

Artemisia, Queen of Halicarnassus, walks a tightrope between loyalty and defiance. Bound to the mighty Persian King Xerxes, she commands a fleet of warships, a rarity for a woman in a world dominated by men. When the flames of war engulf Greece, Artemisia finds herself on the side of...

Egypt, 1479 BC. Whispers of change ripple through the ancient halls of Thebes. Hatshepsut, daughter of the revered Thutmose I, defies tradition by claiming the throne, a mantle reserved solely for men. Armed with divine favor and unwavering ambition, she ascends as Pharaoh, etching her name into the sands of time.

But her path to power is fraught...