Books like Dark side of the sun by Rachel Druten

Ernest Hemingway’s Louisiana‑born narrator takes readers through the 1920s Lost Generation—expatriates on Paris’s Left Bank, bullfights in Spain, and the era’s moral and spiritual unraveling.

Hercule Poirot unravels a shocking seaside murder at the opulent Jolly Roger resort, exposing secrets among its elite guests.

Natty Bumppo's first journey into frontier life and the challenges of defending his freedom against dangerous Indians and the corrupting influence of a ruthless new lawman, setting the stage for the larger story of The Last of the Mohicans.

Bella, a determined outlaw, faces danger and temptation as she pursues her freedom and finds her place in the world under the leadership of Duncan, a preacher who is drawn to her despite their opposing beliefs.

Gillian Marley needs to find a husband, but she must marry to claim her uncle's inheritance within two months.

A reclusive priest and brilliant hunchback travel as missionaries to a remote island, encountering an elaborate Victorian society and a threat of blood gods.

A resilient teacher meets a widowed farmer who rekindles her faith and love, leading her toward healing and a deeper relationship with Christ.

A clever and witty romance story set in 19th-century London, where the independent and independent-minded Miss Marianne Shelton learns the hard truths of marriage and true love through the eyes of her charming and impulsive protector, Thomas Effington.

An intricate tale of seduction and deception in the courts of England and Russia.

A dashing Lord and a royal princess's impossible love story, with a twist of royal secrets and the heart of a woman who won't back down.

A compelling narrative of pioneers settling Iowa, focusing on a family's history and experiences in the 19th century.

Clara and the Cowboy follows a young woman's struggle as she faces cattle rustlers and the complexities of love, faith, and family on a historical ranch.

In 1973 Osaka, Detective Sagasaki unearths a cold murder case tied to an uncommunicative son, Ryo, and the charming daughter, Yukiho. Across decades, he obsessively pieces together a web of family ties and hidden motives to finally solve the mystery.

When her mother falls ill, Deirdre O’Leary pauses her medical career to care for her. Dr. Matthew Clayborne, a widowed physician dedicated to wounded soldiers and his young daughter, is offered a chance to help Deirdre at Irish Meadows farm.

A romance novel about a widowed widower and a spirited young woman who sets out to prove that age isn't a barrier to love in a small town in the South during the 1930s during the Great Depression. The book explores themes of perseverance and overcoming adversity through the love story of Reed Tyler, a young man who dreams of settling down on his own land with the woman he has promised to marry, and Hattie Colfax, a spirited young woman who runs her family's farm and dreams of a brighter future for her family. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Great Depression and explores themes of perseverance and overcoming adversity through the love story of Reed Tyler, a young man who dreams of settling down on his own land with the woman he has promised to marry, and Hattie Colfax, a spirited young woman who runs her family's farm and dreams of a brighter future for her family.

A steamboat captain and a gambler fight for the heart of a beautiful riverboat gambler, while confronting the past of the ruthless con man who won her interest in the card game 5-Card Stud, St. Louis Style.

Jocelyn Shelton, a young debutante, dreams of marrying a prince and becoming a lady of the king. When her dream is interrupted by chance, she finds herself whisked away to the countryside and becomes the viscount's bride, leading to an unexpected love story.

Widow Garnet Wheelock, sent as a mail‑order bride to 19th‑century Virginia, finds grace and new home under a kind master, while widower Samuel Walsh seeks a devoted partner for his family. Their union weaves faith, love, and hope.

In Oregon, a young woman grapples with her past, while a Texas rancher seeks to prove his love. Their story explores faith, forgiveness, and the promise of new beginnings beside still waters.