From enthralling historical mysteries and gripping wartime adventures to your next great listen on audiobook, there’s something exciting here for everyone. Scroll down to discover this month’s titles from your favourite Sapere authors.
September’s Fiction Releases
The Governor’s Man by Jacquie Rogers is the first book in the Quintus Valerius Roman Mysteries, set at the time of the Roman Empire. When silver from the Emperor’s mines goes missing, Imperial Investigator Quintus Valerius is sent to Britannia. There, he uncovers a conspiracy of fraud and rebellion — but could his own life be in danger…?
Murder in Chains by C. P. Giuliani is the ninth book in the Tom Walsingham Mystery series: set during the Elizabethan era. When an old foe is suspected of leaking state secrets from inside the Fleet Prison, Tom Walsingham is sent to investigate. He soon discovers that any number of inmates could be responsible. As he gets himself into increasingly dangerous situations, can Tom find the mole before it’s too late…?
The Squandered Crown by David Field is the second novel in The Wars of the Roses Saga. Rebellion threatens the Plantagenet court in this medieval historical adventure.
Shadows by Douglas Scott is a gripping espionage thriller set during the Second World War. Ex-newspaper reporter John Abernathy is in a desperate race against time to expose a deadly Nazi plot.
Duty’s Call by William H Keith Jr is the eighth book in the SEALS: The Warrior Breed series: action-packed military adventures. The U.S. Navy’s elite commando demolition unit are given a secret mission behind enemy lines.
Calm Amid the Rage by David Clensy is the fifth book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventures. The war in Europe is coming to an end, but can Rom escape the brutal POW camp? Will he survive the Pacific campaign? And can brother Remmie find happiness with Adanna at last…?
Evocatus by Neil Denby is the seventh book in the Quintus Roman Thrillers series: historical military adventures set in Ancient Rome. A new task sees Centurion Julius Quintus Quirinius and his men offered the chance to return home. But will they all reach the gates of Rome in triumph?
The Conqueror’s Dilemma by Elizabeth Bailey is a compelling historical love story set in Georgian London. A gauche young woman yearns for a man who’s out of reach — but is there more to the Conqueror than meets the eye?
September’s Audio Releases
Lose yourself in a great audiobook this month!
617 Squadron: The Dambusters at War by Squadron Leader Tom Bennett DFM provides unique insight into the reminiscences of the men who flew in this crack Royal Air Force squadron during the last three years of World War Two.
The Road to Station X by Sarah Baring is the engrossing memoir of one woman’s journey from carefree debutante to working alongside some of Britain’s greatest minds at Bletchley Park at the height of the Second World War Two.
Anne Boleyn by Marie Louise Bruce charts the rise and fall of this remarkable young woman through the course of her short life, from her early days at Hever Castle, to the luxurious courts of France and England, to her terrifying last days in the Tower of London.
The Mighty Ocean by David Clensy is the third book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed adventures set during the Second World War. As their ships cut through the Arctic waters, will twin brothers Romulus and Remus Hutchinson survive the gauntlet of U-Boats, icebergs and icy seas?
The Clamorous Dead by David Field is the fourth historical thriller in the Bailiff Mountsorrel Tudor Mystery Series, set during the reign of Elizabeth I. As rumours of witchcraft infiltrate the county of Nottinghamshire, Bailiff Edward Mountsorrel is sent to arrest a local woman. But can he protect the innocent from a bloodthirsty witch-hunter…?
September’s Non-Fiction Releases
The Poor Bloody Infantry: 1939-1945 by Charles Whiting draws on numerous original sources and personal correspondence to reveal the true experiences of frontline soldiers. Having himself served in Belgium, Holland and Germany, Whiting captures the brutal reality of men pushed to the very limits of human endurance and often beyond, confronting constant danger and the ever-present threat of death.
The Merchant Navy at War by Captain Frank H. Shaw draws upon his experience of a lifetime at sea to reveal the brutal reality of wartime merchant service. He recounts extraordinary true stories of endurance, courage and sacrifice — ordinary seamen facing overwhelming danger simply to deliver vital cargo.
Hurricane at War by Chaz Bowyer provides a vivid, cockpit-level portrait of one of the Second World War’s most overlooked yet decisive aircraft — the Hawker Hurricane. Bowyer traces the Hurricane’s story from its pre-war development to its combat service over France and Britain, and across Russia, Malta, Sicily, Greece and even Burma.
The Princes of Wales by renowned broadcaster and journalist Wynford Vaughan-Thomas tells the dramatic story of the Princes of Wales — heirs to the throne whose lives shaped the destiny of a nation. Rich in drama, intrigue, scandal and political conflict, this is the extraordinary history of the men who held the title across six turbulent centuries.
Daring Military Operations of World War Two by C. E. Lucas Phillips brings to life three extraordinary operations carried out against overwhelming odds. From the dramatic destruction of the Normandie Dock at St Nazaire, to the audacious canoe raid on occupied Bordeaux, and the brutal jungle warfare of Burma, these are remarkable true stories of men who risked everything in some of the Second World War’s most daring missions.
The Battle of the Atlantic Collection by Sir Peter Gretton, one of the Royal Navy’s most distinguished convoy commanders, tells the story of the desperate struggle to keep Britain’s lifeline across the Atlantic open. From the bridge of an escort vessel battling wolf packs in the North Atlantic to the wider strategic campaign that ultimately defeated Germany’s U-boats, Gretton combines first-hand experience with masterful historical analysis.
Happy Reading! Team Sapere
Vibrant Voices. Sensational Stories. Beautiful Books.
Welcome to Sapere Books’ September round-up of new releases!
From Ancient Rome and Victorian London to an American Civil War siege and air gunners of World War Two — there’s something exciting here for everyone. Scroll down to discover this month’s titles from your favourite Sapere authors.
September’s Fiction Releases
The Ladies’ Lounge by Graham Brack is the eighth international crime thriller in the Josef Slonský Investigations series: atmospheric police procedurals full of dark humour. In the latest instalment, Captain Slonský investigates the suspicious death of a cabaret club manager.
Targets of Opportunity by D. R. Bailey is the seventh book in the Spitfire Mavericks Thrillers: action-packed aviation adventures set during the Second World War and featuring a team of vigilante pilots. Flight Lieutenant Angus Mackennelly and his squadron have been given a new mission, but with a thief in their midst will mistrust interfere with operations in the skies…?
Forests of Death by Jeff Jones is the second book in the Legion of the Damned Roman Thrillers series: action-packed, authentic historical military adventures set in Ancient Rome. Can Centurion Marcus Corvo and his Legion of the Damned survive the harsh forests of Germania?
The Belvedere Scandal by David Field is the eleventh crime thriller in an exciting historical series, the Esther and Jack Enright Mysteries, a traditional British detective series set in Victorian London and packed full of suspense. When the heir apparent is suspected of murder, the Enrights must prevent a scandal and secure the throne.
September’s Fiction Backlist Releases
We are delighted to announce that four new instalments of Aola Vandergriff’s gripping Daughters of America saga are out now! The series follows the tumultuous story of three sisters in 1800s America.
We are also thrilled to bring you the first four books in the Paul Dexter Naval Adventures by Gilbert Hackforth-Jones: action-packed historical naval adventures featuring young naval officer Paul Dexter.
September’s Non-Fiction Releases
Fighting Admiral: The Life of Admiral of the Fleet Sir James Somerville by Donald Macintyre is a remarkable biography of an extraordinary man. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the naval history of the Second World War.
The Lost Centuries by John Bagot Glubb is an engaging and detailed history of the Islamic world from the twelfth to the fifteenth century, tracing events from the Crusades to the fall of Constantinople.
Guns In The Sky by Chaz Bowyer pays tribute to the air gunners of Word War Two, vividly recreating their harrowing experiences while offering an in-depth exploration of the origins, evolution, and tactics of air gunnery.
Sumter Is Avenged by Herbert M. Schiller tells the dramatic story of the siege of Fort Pulaski during the American Civil War and how it changed the shape of warfare forever.
Ike’s Last Battle by Charles Whiting is a fascinating history of the Battle of the Ruhr Pocket — a crucial engagement that destroyed the last major German force in Western Europe.
Happy reading! Team Sapere
