Gregory J. Wallance Boeken

Set in the early 1850s, the story follows Arba Crane, a Harvard Law graduate who befriends Dred Scott, a slave, while working in St. Louis. As Scott shares his harrowing experiences, Crane recognizes his potential legal claim to freedom and encourages him to sue for it. Their battle culminates in the landmark Supreme Court case Scott v. Sandford, which shockingly denies slaves' rights and propels the nation toward civil war. This fictional narrative, enriched with historical details, explores their deep friendship and enduring quest for justice.

The narrative focuses on a pivotal moment during World War II when senior US State Department officials faced the moral dilemma of saving 70,000 Romanian Jews deported to Transnistria. Amidst accusations of complicity with Hitler, the book delves into the complexities of their decisions and the political landscape of the time, highlighting the intersection of diplomacy and humanitarian crisis during one of history's darkest periods.

The Woman Who Fought an Empire tells the improbable odyssey of a spirited young woman--the daughter of Romanian-born Jewish settlers in Palestine--and her journey from unhappy housewife to daring leader of a notorious Middle East spy ring.

One man's harrowing 19th century journey across Russia and the human rights abuses it uncovered.