In 1576, Sir Martin Frobisher made the first of three voyages in search of a Northwest Passage. He got as far as Canada, and brought back to England two “proofs” that he had reached Cathay: some black stones that he claimed contained gold, and an Eskimo. Frobisher’s Eskimo is given the name “Adam Nemo” and […]

1398. After decades of war, Scotland and England have finally found peace. Scotland, ruled for ten years by the Duke of Albany, the king’s brother, is about to have a new ruler: David Stewart, heir to the crown. England, meanwhile, is also about to change rulers with Henry, Duke of Lancaster, overthrowing the weak Richard […]

The meticulous Duke of Ashford is dismayed when his children inform him they’ve asked the young widow next door to find him a new wife. Ash can’t think of a more appalling assistant than Helena Courtland, gossipy busybody he steadfastly avoids. But Helena sweeps into his home and his life before he can stop her, […]

I have a dark secret, one that can never see the light of day… I’m obsessed with my best friend. What I feel for him goes beyond love. Bastian is the only person who makes my black heart beat, but he thinks our relationship is wrong. He’s afraid of what others will think about us. […]