Sandra Wagner-Wright holds the doctoral degree in history and taught women’s, global, and American history at the University of Hawai`i before transitioning into writing historical fiction. A stickler for historical accuracy, Sandra immerses herself in original documents and miniscule details before turning her attention to the story she wants to tell. Sandra particularly likes writing about strong women and the challenges they face at key moments in history.
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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
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
Also available as an audiobook.
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When is a Fruit a Vegetable? Consider Tomatoes.
“Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad.” — Brian O’Driscoll, Rugby Player Botanically, the tomato is a fruit. According to botanists at the New York Botanical Garden, fruits are usually sweet and eaten as a dessert. In
Tomatoes: From the Andes to Your Garden
Have you planted tomatoes in your garden or windowsill pots yet? You might even be on your second planting by now. Statistically, 55 percent of American households have a garden. About 43 percent of those gardens grow food, and tomatoes are planted in 86 percent of food gardens. In fact,
The Lusty Month of May
The realization that the month of May is nearly upon us always brings The Lusty Month of May from the movie Camelot (1967) to my mind. Before the forbidden romance and the tragic fall of Camelot, there was the Lusty Month of May, described in the Lerner & Loewe song