Books published by publisher Luminis Books

The coming-of-age story of an ancient Greek woman who discovers the joy of being herself As a young woman in ancient Greece, Myrto is doubly cursed to have been born a mortal and a female. When her father dies leaving no dowry for her to marry, Myrto’s brother decides to give her to his former teacher, Socrates, as a second wife. Spending much of her time away from her new home in an attempt to avoid Socrates’ cruel, first wife, Myrto soon strikes up an intellectual friendship with Plato. Although she wants nothing more than a friend, he has designs on more. Now Myrto must discover where she belongs in this quickly changing world and decide if she will accept the lot she has been given by her family, succumb to romantic love, or pave the way for women of the future to live better and less subjugated lives.

“The Austrian guns had ceased with the early sunset, and the desolate city of Prague was silent, encompassed by the enemy and the hard, continuous cold of a Bohemian December…”This is a brilliant romance, quite different from any ordinary story of the French courts. It leaves the reader with a great tenderness for its baffled young glory-seeking hero, the Marquis de Vauvenargues, soldier, courtier, and philosopher.Opening in Prague, this is a story of heartbreak, intrigue and heroism, that sweeps across the life of the real historical figure of the Marquis himself, from mid-winter battles to high court opulence. A thrilling read and another classic from queen of the genre, Marjorie Bowen.Praise for Marjorie Bowen...“Very brilliantly described” – THE SPECTATOR“A book remarkable alike for its vividness and for its historical perspective” DAILY EXPRESS“… one of the most novel features of Miss Bowen’s book is the care she takes to see the point of view of Mary’s lovers. She makes a plausible case for Bothwell and even joins the very select band of those who have something good to say for Darnley” TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT“Fresh, vivid, exciting and enthralling … This is a fine book” THE SPHERE“A book in every way worthwhile … as an individual contribution to the subject, Miss Bowen’s work is of the exceptional class” THE SCOTSMANBorn in 1885, Marjorie Bowen was one of Britain’s most prolific authors of the twentieth century. Writing was more than just a hobby: her works were the primary source of financial support for her family. Between 1906 and her death in 1952, Bowen wrote over 150 books, garnering much acclaim for her popular histories and historical and gothic romances. Alongside masterful descriptions and concise, efficient prose, she deftly rendered larger-than-life subjects in the minds of her readers. To this day, aficionados of the genres covet Bowen’s work.

Three friends, 33 days, and 500 miles walking the Camino de Santiago add up to one journey they’ll never forget Piper Rose, Dani Shapiro, and Alexandra ‘Tessa’ Louise De Mille Morrow share a history that goes back to their preschool years in Chicago when their families were still intact. Now Piper lives in Evanston with her divorced dad, her estranged, unstable mother popping in and out of her life at random moments. Meanwhile, Dani’s been living in Santa Fe with a psychologist mom pregnant with her fiancé’s IVF babies. The blueblood Tessa resides on a prominent street in Boston and dreams of a romantic and well-heeled love story like that of her great-grandmother who went to France during World War II. Now that it’s the summer before college, these radically different friends decide to celebrate their history and their future by walking the legendary pilgrimage along the Way of St. James, from the French Pyrenees to the Spanish city of Santiago. Along the way, each young woman must learn to believe in herself as well as in her friends, as their collective journey unfolds into the experience of a lifetime.

A mystical journey of self-discovery ... and finding the true meaning of home.Morgan Rees, a student at Living Masters University in the Cascades, is considered gifted among the gifted. With her advanced psychic skills and vast knowledge of botanical medicine, she is being groomed to assume the helm of the university when its current president retires. Yet something is missing. Morgan harbors a lifelong feeling of not belonging in this world. She yearns for “home,” not her physical home, but somewhere else, somewhere greater.While visiting Mount Shasta, Morgan sees a stranger and instantly recognizes him as her twin flame. Her quest to find this mystery man is met with disappointments, especially when she finally meets him and he doesn’t reciprocate her love. She is also being psychically attacked by a dark entity intent on destroying her and the university. With the help of a spirit guide and her friends at Nettie’s Tea House, Morgan grows in self-awareness. Will she settle the karmic debt with the one who seeks to do her harm? Will her twin flame see her for who she truly is?The novels in the Nettie’s Tea House series are standalone and can be read in any order.