We all know the story of the Phantom of the Opera…or do we?Erik, the mysterious Opera Ghost, obsessed with the young Swedish singer, Christine Daaé, tutors her to become a prima donna, kidnaps her when she professes her love for her childhood sweetheart, Raoul, and ultimately meets a tragic end. But what if there's more to the story?The Other Soprano reveals the missing piece behind the legendary tale, a secret player with her own motives, working behind the scenes and shap...

Erik in New York. What if he hadn't stayed in Paris during the construction of the opera? Perhaps some circumstances beyond his control caused him to leave France and seek out an undisturbed life elsewhere in the world. After years of dealing with abuse, drug addiction and injustice, he emigrates from France to escape yet another injustice and ends up managing a small theatre in midtown Manhattan. From the slums of Lower Manhattan, a young woman escapes an abusive situation to find herself...

To disappear meant to die. In those days, in that place, almost everyone knew. With sentences that cut clean to the bone and wrench the heart, Patricia Grace King invites us to comprehend the traumas of wartime and the legacies they create. As we approach the thirtieth anniversary of the signing of the 1996 Guatemalan Peace Accords, we find ourselves still urgently needing to understand the wars the United States has fomented abroad.Offering readers a direct window into th...

This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Contents: Introduction The Last American Frontier – History of the 'Far West', of the Pioneers & Trailblazers Story of the Cowboy Story of the Outlaw Novels & Stories Riders of the Purple Sage Saga (Zane Grey) Ohio River Trilogy Dan Barry Series (Max Brand) The Virginian (Owen Wister) Lin McLean Leatherstocking Series (James F. Cooper) Flying U Seri...

"A Stroke of Grace" is a powerful testimony of a life transformed through faith, resilience, and divine intervention. Grace King shares her incredible journey from a turbulent past marked by brokenness, loss, and spiritual searching, to a life anchored in the unwavering love of Jesus Christ. After years of battling personal demons and facing seemingly insurmountable odds, including the loss of her children and a life-threatening stroke, Grace found solace and strength in surrendering to Go...

By: Grace King, Pub. 1924, Reprinted 2025, 465 pages, E-BOOK, ISBN #978-1-63914-916-2. The old Creole families of New Orleans date from the foundation of the city, and even before that - from the settlement of Mobile, Dauphin Island and Biloxi, their good names figuring in the lists of military, naval and civil officers who followed Iberville to the discovery of the Mississippi and remained with Bienville to hold on to the French possession of it. This book is comprised of Genealogies of t...

On April 19 1993, on a remote property called Mount Carmel in Waco, Texas, 76 people who were part of the Branch Davidian cult died when their compound caught fire after a 51 day stand off with the FBI. Among the dead was one New Zealander. How did she come to join the group and what events led her to her tragic end? Hearken O Daughter is written by Grace Adams and Poia Alpha, who were former members of the Branch Davidians and sisters to the New Zealander who died. This is their personal ...

THE CALL OF THE WILD WEST - Ultimate Western Collection: 175+ Novels & Short Stories in One Volume is a monumental anthology that captures the essence and allure of the American frontier. Encompassing a vast range of literary styles from adventurous narratives to poignant tales of survival, this collection offers an expansive look at the mythos of the Wild West. The stories traverse themes of rugged individualism, the conflict between civilization and nature, and the indomitable human spir...

This carefully edited collection of world's most admired westerns will take you on a roller coaster ride through the plains of Wild West, the old trails, gold rush adventures, frontier sagas and more! Introduction The Last American Frontier – History of the 'Far West', of the Pioneers & Trailblazers Story of the Cowboy Story of the Outlaw Novels & Stories Riders of the Purple Sage Saga (Zane Grey) Ohio River Trilogy Dan Barry Series (Max Brand) The Virginian (Owen Wister) Lin McLean Leathe...

Grace King was an only child brought up by her mother, a single parent. She had a normal childhood and was always a high achiever with a positive attitude. But without her fathers acceptance and love, underlying feelings of rejection, inadequacy, and guilt engulfed her. Her great-grandmother died, and Grace had her heart broken by her first love; guilt, regret, and self-hatred soon set the foundation for her to fall victim to the vicious grip of bulimia.For more than ten years, she...

Dive into the vast, untamed landscapes of early America with '150 Western Classics,' a sweeping anthology that captures the spirit of the frontier in its myriad forms. From tales of rugged cowboys and frontier justice to poignant stories of perseverance and survival, the collection paints a vivid portrait of the West's untamed character. Readers will find a variety of styles encompassing heart-stopping adventures, romantic sagas, and insightful drama within this vibrant tapestry. Notable s...

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: 175+ Western Novels & Short Stories in One Edition is a comprehensive anthology that captures the essence of the Western genre through a diverse tapestry of narratives. This collection delves into the themes of rugged individualism, frontier justice, and the unyielding spirit of the American West. It spans a broad range of literary styles, from action-packed adventures and moral tales to poignant character studies and satirical reflections on frontier life....