Leila Wilder
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Leila Wilder, a historian and naturalist, investigates the effect a seismic event has on an individual. How does it change the person's character and views? The settings for Wilder's books to date range from Europe in the 13th century to Germany in the 15th century.
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A Singular Harvest
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Historical Fiction
In 1272 Gracilis of Grunstein is a winsome young woman who has had a surprisingly modern education. Her idyllic life begins to unravel through a series of shocks for which she is not prepared. She blames the person she has trusted most, her mother. Can the Grunstein family band together to save her? 
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Mastering Chance
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Historical Fiction
During the year after the Black Plague devastated Germany, a small band of survivors form a confederacy, led by Lena of Miller's Village, to overcome economic destruction and a dangerous enemy. 
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A Lie's Shadow
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Historical Fiction
Lorenz Farangelli, a young man of volcanic, unpredictable temper and lightning wit, rides the wave of change and escapes the shadow of his past. In 1476, Lorenz suffers a catastrophe while studying in Italy. He is shocked to learn who he really is. Throughout two short years, he learns patience and some moderation, develops his sharp exuberant writing style, and slowly learns more about his uncle and himself. His friends at the monastery, as well as Girard Forsch, Madame Brondel, and his mother, peel away the tissue that has been the poisoning lie about his life. Alexandra encourages him to force his father to admit the truth 
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