Books published by publisher Patricia Ryan

Nell Sweeney, a young Irish-born governess in post-Civil War Boston, may not have much, but she does possess both a keen mind and a brave heart. As governess to the wealthy Hewitt family, she finds plenty of opportunities to use both - especially when the seamy side of society shows itself. The lowborn Fallons come to Viola Hewitt with a desperate plea for help. Their wayward daughter, Bridget, a pretty young employee of Hewitt Mills and Dye Works, hasn't been seen for days. Mrs. Fallon, unwilling to believe that Bridget would just run off without a word, fears that she's come to a bad end - possibly at the hands of her ex-con lover. Viola, confined to a wheelchair, enlists Nell to locate the missing mill girl. Working with Viola's black sheep son, Will, Nell uncovers a web of schemes and greed and dark obsession - and what she knows may just be the death of her.

Tlocan, a male golden eagle in the summer of his second year, likes to explore the borders of his parents’ home range in the hills and canyons of the American Southwest. However, this particular warm, sunny day gives birth to a powerful thunderstorm, and its strong winds push him into the nearby territory of another eagle, who sees him and flies to attack. Caught in the violent forces of the storm, Tlocan loses the use of one wing and one eye in a cataclysmic accident, and becomes stranded in this unfamiliar landscape, far from his home and family. Crippled, half-blinded, and at risk of further harm, Tlocan is surprised by the appearance of a creature he has never encountered, an elder animal patriarch of the high desert wildlands, who turns out to be as great a hunter as Tlocan. When this singular wise one helps Tlocan out of immediate danger, a bond of friendship is formed that brings new experiences and understanding to each of them.TAKE THE WIND UP WITH YOU is a fictional nature adventure story for youthful readers interested in a realistic look at the nature and environment of the southwestern US, and the harsh realities of life in the wild where every choice you make can affect whether you live or die. It’s about the inexperience and ambition of youth and the wisdom of age, and a surprising friendship between two very different creatures who actually have much in common. It’s about how, when events seem stacked against us, help can come to us from the most unexpected people.

Illustrated in the style of a children's book, there's a ghost in my house tells the story of a sad young boy whose life will be forever changed after a sudden visit by a friendly ghost. This story can be enjoyed by readers as young as three and as old as 103. Check out the animated trailer here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiPuvOTV1qw&feature=player_embedded