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NEW SERIES: SALEM STORIES

Ambition, Arrogance & Pride: Families & Rivals in 18th Century Salem

Three Weddings — Two Rival Families

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.

Richard’s daughter Mary married George Crowninshield; his son Hasket married George’s sister Eliza. Against the backdrop of tensions between Great Britain and her American colonies, George and Hasket built their trading empires. After Americans gained independence in 1783, their sons sailed everywhere trade took place from the West Indies to the Baltic Sea, from Isle de France to Batavia, India, and China.

Inspired by true events, this is the story of two rival families who made their fortunes in the new United States of America.

“Sandra Wagner-Wright is an excellent storyteller with a natural flair for historical accuracy and powerful character development.” — Seattle Book Review

“If you love Jane Austin, you will love Sandra Wagner-Wright” — Reader’s Favorite

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Women of Determination & Courage Series

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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

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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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Sandra Wagner-Wright

Sandra Wagner-Wright holds the doctoral degree in history and taught women’s and global history at the University of Hawai`i. Sandra travels for her research, most recently to Salem, Massachusetts, the setting of her new Salem Stories series. She also enjoys traveling for new experiences. Recent trips include Antarctica and a river cruise on the Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel.

Sandra particularly likes writing about strong women who make a difference. She lives in Hilo, Hawai`i with her family and writes a blog relating to history, travel, and the idiosyncrasies of life.