Ambition, Arrogance & Pride Finalist:
2023 Goethe Prize for Late Historical Fiction
Ambition, Arrogance & Pride: Families & Rivals in 18th Century Salem
Richard Derby, a young man of modest prospects, made his living at sea until he retired to establish a merchant house. With one exception, his sons followed in his footsteps. Hasket Derby remained in Salem learning the business.
“Sandra Wagner-Wright is an excellent storyteller with a natural flair for historical accuracy and powerful character development.” — Seattle Book Review
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Sea Tigers & Merchants: A New American Generation
Salem Stories Book 2
Women of Determination & Courage Series
Saxon Heroines: A Northumbrian Novel
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Women have no obvious role in a warrior society, but by using their wits two queens and two abbesses influence social and political change in seventh century Northumbria
“…dramatically gripping novel…A captivating account of the lives of extraordinary women in perilous times.” — Kirkus Reviews
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Two Coins: A Biographical Novel
In late nineteenth century Calcutta, Mary Pigot sued Rev. William Hastie, her superior in the missionary community. Mary claimed Hastie’s false statements caused her dismissal as Lady Superintendent of the Female Mission. The scandalous trial exposed malicious lies and innuendo. The judge awarded Mary one anna in damages, the equivalent of two half-anna coins.
“A powerful story with a vivid setting, compelling plot, and multifaceted characters.” – Kirkus Reviews
2020 Finalist – Independent Audiobook Awards
Best Books of 2019 – Kirkus Reviews
Goethe Late Historical Fiction Finalist – Chanticleer International Book Awards
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Rama’s Labyrinth: A Biographical Novel
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Rama carried many identities: Daughter, sister, wife, mother, widow. Hindu Pandita, educator, lecturer, reformer, Christian convert, missionary evangelist. Rama’s Labyrinth is an inspirational story of one woman’s quest of self-discovery and spiritual growth.
“. . . an informative exploration of one of history’s many forgotten heroines.” – Kirkus Reviews
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