Browsing: Biographical Fiction

A sweeping novel perfect for fans of Kate Morton: When Ben vanishes in the English countryside, his sister, Holly, tries desperately to find him — and plunges into a centuries-old mystery that has reverberated through generations…

When courtesan Doricha joins the royal harem, she’s drawn into a deadly game of intrigue that will decide Egypt’s fate… The world of the Pharaohs comes to life in this vivid historical novel!

“Irresistible” (People): When Louisa May Alcott publishes Little Women, her sister May — the inspiration for Amy March — sets out to find her own identity. Fans of the classic novel will be enthralled by this “lively, entertaining read” (Kirkus Reviews) based on a real person.

In 1500, impassioned artist Mira uncovers a shocking secret that forces her to question everything she’s ever known. Centuries later, art scholar Zari finds two Renaissance-era portraits — and is drawn into the mystery surrounding Mira’s life… An absorbing historical read that kicks off a series!

A Pulitzer Prize finalist: This dazzling novel follows American girl Norma Jeane as she transforms into Marilyn Monroe. ”Blonde is one mighty, tremendous book… Oates has become most like William Faulkner” (The Nation).

In 1917, two English girls shocked the world with a dazzling photograph. A century later, Olivia Kavanagh discovers a manuscript in her grandfather’s bookstore — and is drawn into the girls’ mysterious world. “An enchanting and enthralling tale” (Pam Jenoff, bestselling author of The Orphan’s Tale).

From New York Times bestselling author Sharyn McCrumb comes a finely wrought novel set in nineteenth-century West Virginia, based on…

In 19th-century Newport, society reporter Emma Cross covers the glamorous lives of the superrich. But when a woman turns up dead after disrupting a polo match, the intrepid sleuth stumbles into an investigation that could prove fatal!

In the wake of a crumbled marriage, mystery writer Agatha Christie embarks on a train voyage — and finds herself drawn to Katharine and Nancy, two women coping with scandals of their own. A poignant, intricately woven tale.

A New York Times bestselling author “brings the ancient world to life” (Kate Quinn) in this stunning portrait of Emperor Nero’s bloody rise. “George’s account is not only sympathetic but most truthful” (Diana Gabaldon).