Anglocentria: 18 books

It's a sad day at the Clayville boarding school for young ladies, where twelve students, best friends all, must leave school and return to their homes in different parts of the country. But before they depart, their Bible class teacher gives each girl a book of verses and charges them to select one...

Carefree Pemberton Halsey meets Rosalie Wright when he bumps into her … literally! Feeling responsible for injuries she suffered from the accident, Pemberton tries to make things right for her. But his feelings soon turn to guilt when he realizes his carelessness caused more harm to Rosalie than...

A charming short story, set in Regency London. Since the moment Lord Sebastian Byefield’s pretty new neighbor moved in, he hasn’t enjoyed a single night of restful sleep. He blames her for the unearthly sounds that keep him awake at night and sour his mood during the day. But when he finally meets...

Marilla Chadwick’s beloved nephew is returning from the war, and Marilla is ready to welcome the dear boy home with open arms. With the help of her pretty neighbor, Mary Amber, she prepares a sumptuous dinner for him. But just as her delicious meal is ready to be served, Marilla learns her nephew...

Rebecca Meredith has endured much in her twenty-seven years: She lost her mother and two siblings, bore the heart-ache of being jilted by her fiancé, and suffered the sting of her father’s remarriage. With a new Mrs. Meredith installed to run the household and help her father, Rebecca doesn’t...

A short story, set in Regency England. When prim and proper Lady Julia Pettingale seeks shelter from a thunderstorm in an abandoned cottage, she never dreams that a handsome stranger might do the same. And when she discovers that the appealing rake is none other than the notorious Duke of Warminster,...

A romantic short story, set in Regency London. At twenty-eight, Miss Helen Worth is on the shelf and stranded at the altar by a man she didn’t choose. Never one to follow convention, Helen puts a brave face on her humiliation and defiantly sallies forth into society . . .and discovers love...

Young Marianna Madison is feeling the weight of her responsibilities. She has no money with which to support her young brother and her aging, old nurse, and she has virtually nowhere to live. Unexpectedly, in a stroke of good fortune, a distant uncle bequeaths upon her a small estate that is almost...

Since his father’s death, Lawrence Hammond has cared for his mother and younger brother and sister, just as his father asked him to. Though he dreams of a college education, Lawrence knows his place is on the family farm, working hard to support the family he loves. Soon the farm prospers...

The new stranger in town is David Holman’s last hope. An old injury has confined David to bed for years. David has heard the rumors about a stranger in town; a stranger who can perform miracles and heal the sick. If David can only get close to him, he's certain the stranger will heal him, too....

Christie Tucker’s parents have given her the most wonderful Christmas present ever. For the first time in her life, Christie will ride the train to town to spend Christmas Day with her rich Uncle Daniel and his family. For Christie, it’s a dream come true, and a day of surprises. For that...

Docia Myers just received the best birthday gift a girl could get: a new journal of her very own. Now, if only something exciting would happen in her life to write about!  In due course, wonderful things happen for Docia as she grows to womanhood in the arms of a loving Christian family....

Andrew Forbes is in love with Ilsa Harmon, but is he ready for marriage? With the impetuousness of youth, Andy asks Ilsa to marry him, and then sets out to prepare for their life together. He buys a ring and purchases a home . . . but he ignores every opportunity to ensure God is present at...