Cross Seas Press
Our Novels are set in two eras
The Middle Ages
The 20th Century
The 20th Century
Helena P Schrader is a recognized expert on the Crusader States and has published two non-fiction books on aspects of these unique multi-cultural societies. Her novels benefit from her in-depth knowledge of the era.
The 20th Century
The 20th Century
The 20th Century
Helena P. Schrader earned her PhD with a ground-breaking dissertation on the German Resistance to Hitler and has since published two books on aviation history. Her books set in the 20th Century focus on aviation history and the Second World War.
Forthcoming Titles
When he dragged himself from the prisoner transport he hoped only to die. His rescuers had other ideas, and so the Resistance began. But can a tortured Templar, an intrepid, old knight and a discarded bride defy a tyrant -- and win?
An English Templar travelling to Cyprus is one of thousands arrested on Friday 13 October 1307. Victims of Philip IV’s greed for the Order’s legendary riches, they are cruelly tortured. The English knight becomes the first non-French Templar to confess to the trumped-up charges. Then he disappears. Soon, other imprisoned Templars also go missing from the French King’s dungeons. Rumours begin to circulate of a band of free Templars. Based on historical events, not fantasy, The Tale of the English Templar tells the story of the struggle between good and evil in human hearts — and of the power of love even in our darkest hour.
In Russian-blockaded Berlin, courageous women — lawyers, nurses, nuns and prostitutes — lead the fight for democracy as they defend a rape victim accused of murder and help rescue a downed woman pilot.
You know you’re winning when the enemy turns to dirty tricks ….
With the Airlift gaining momentum, the Russians turn to more devious tactics to thwart the forces of democracy. Key players — or their loved ones — are targeted in unscrupulous attacks. Simultaneously, the policy of “collective guilt” has been replaced by “collective amnesty,” enabling former Nazis to worm their way back into positions of power. Yet throughout this dangerous dance with the henchmen of dictators, women are steadily rebuilding Berlin and Germany.
Award-winning novelist Helena P. Schrader takes the reader away from the limelight and into the shadow side of the Berlin Airlift to explore the social, psychological and long-term impact of this seminal event.
Based on historical events, Cold Victory reminds readers that standing up to tyrants isn’t easy — but sometimes it is necessary.
