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K. Pearson Bradley writes historical fiction set in the 18th century. Her Merchant Tides series follows a Greek teenager navigating identity, family, and survival, beginning in the Mediterranean and later spanning the burgeoning British colony of East Florida.

The series includes Tears of Chios (2022), Scions of Smyrna (2023), and Mists of Menorca (2025), with future installments exploring the colonial settlements of New Smyrna and Saint Augustine. The novels blend historical adventure, maritime life, and coming-of-age narratives, exploring themes of identity, family, moral choice, and the quest for freedom.

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Average rating: 4.61 · 54 ratings · 18 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	Tears of Chios: A Novel (Merchant Tides Series Book 1) 4.47 avg rating — 30 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Scions of Smyrna (Merchant Tides Series Book 2) 4.71 avg rating — 17 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mists of Menorca (Merchant Tides Series) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 7 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The Bear and the Nightingale (The Winternight Trilogy, #1)

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K. answered Kim Bradley's question: Who would enjoy these books? Readers who enjoy historical fiction, 18th-century Mediterranean and colonial American history, maritime adventures, strong female characters, and coming-of-age stories will likely enjoy the series. The novels are especially suited to those who appre See Full Answer
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K. answered Kim Bradley's question: How many books are in the series and in what order? The series begins with Tears of Chios (2022), followed by Scions of Smyrna (2023) and Mists of Menorca (2025). It will be a five-book series when it's finished, with the last two installments exploring Sebastian's adventures in New Smyrna and Saint A See Full Answer
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