Books like The Doomswoman by Gertrude Atherton

A young governess in a remote estate discovers that the souls of two children are threatened by the malevolent ghosts of a former governess and her lover.

Walter Hartright, a drawing master, becomes entangled with Laura Fairlie, Sir Percival Glyde, and the scheming Count Fosco as questions of identity and madness intertwine in 19th‑century England.

Joseph Conrad’s 1907 political thriller follows London spy Adolf Verloc as he navigates anarchism, espionage and moral compromise, revealing a bleak portrait of the city and the exploitation of the vulnerable.

A 2005 fictional biography by Isabel Allende chronicles the legendary origins of Zorro, serving as a prequel to the original story and referencing other Zorro adaptations.

A dark New England mansion, the House of the Seven Gables, casts an ancestral curse over the Pyncheon family, revealing secrets, mysterious deaths, and a complex mix of gothic, historical, and moral themes.

A Chilean woman embarks on a quest to find her lover in 1840s California's goldfields, facing numerous challenges and adventures along the way.

Gertrude Atherton’s debut novel, set in California after the Spanish era, offers a vivid portrait of Californian upper‑class society and explores the emerging independence of American women.

In a post‑collapse California, a husband and wife retreat from a ruined Los Angeles to a lone wilderness shack, then rush toward a nearby fortified enclave after the wife discovers she is pregnant, risking trust and survival in a treacherous new world.

Jim Thompson’s first novel, *Now and on Earth*, paints a bleak, Californian panorama of wartime society, where a young bellboy, a down‑hearted writer, and a struggling Okie family confront corruption, addiction, and the shadows of American prosperity.

Beloved and bestselling author Suzanne Brockmann writes terrific edge-of-your-seat novels of romantic suspense set in the world's exciting danger zones and exotic hotspots. Now, in her new sensational novel, she comes stateside for her most action-packed adventure yet.It was supposed to be a "dog and pony show"--an elaborate demonstration of SEAL rescue techniques--to celebrate a presidential visit to a California naval base. Professional, no-nonsense White House staffer Joan DaCosta arrives early to scope out the area. Assigned to be her SEAL liaison is Lt. (jg) Mike Muldoon, a born leader--strong, decisive, tough, and fearless.Against her better judgment, Joan finds herself drawn to the handsome young officer. Skilled at being "one of the guys" in the mostly male world of politics, she is dismayed when Muldoon breaks through her defenses. While the tension mounts between them, fueling their growing attraction, a far more sinister danger is lurking, as terrorists plot a daring attack against the president. To protect their commander in chief, Joan and Muldoon must not only risk their hearts--but their very lives. . . .From the Hardcover edition.

4 stories, in the order they appear: Vanessa is surprised to feel her heart beating madly when a father and son with matching soulful brown eyes enter her pet store. Valene is startled to realize that handsome Navy fighter pilot, Jordan, shows a strong interest in her, despite social disparities. Della realizes that fairy tales come true when Brandon wanders into her bridal shop, and Tessa learns that even when pride and unforgiveness have torn a marriage apart, love can make a comeback. Will these couples find the key that unlocks lasting love? couples find the key that unlocks lasting love?

Examines the 19th‑century decline of the Californios—native-born Spanish-speaking Californians—through loss of land, political power, and cultural dominance, and their eventual rise as the largest Mexican‑American minority.