Browsing: Biographical Fiction

A #1 New York Times bestseller and NPR Best Book of 2017: At the height of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln’s young son dies — and the president embarks on a mesmerizing journey. “A masterpiece” (Zadie Smith) hailed as “profound, funny, and vital” (Chicago Tribune).

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author: When Henry VI inherits the throne from his fearsome father, the Duke of York is unconvinced that England’s new leader can save the kingdom… “Will keep followers of the old English royals completely engrossed” (Library Journal).

When Anna learns of her ancestor’s aristocratic roots and tragic World War II history, she travels to Germany in search of an old, precious memento. But she never imagined the depths of her family’s secrets… A USA Today bestselling author delivers a captivating dual-timeline story with over 6,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.

A hot Texas summer, dim-lit honky-tonk bar rooms, a young naïve fledgling go-go dancer and a wild rebel Texas musician…

Set during the American Revolution, this “page-turning” New York Times bestseller (Booklist starred review) sheds light on Alexander Hamilton’s profound romance with Elizabeth Schuyler. “A juicy answer to Ron Chernow’s Alexander Hamilton” (Cosmopolitan), with over 2,800 five-star Goodreads ratings.

A “captivating tale” (Publishers Weekly starred review) from a Christy Award–winning author: In 1909 Panama, American James Holt is drawn into a risky quest to save a young girl. “Unforgettable” (RT Book Reviews).

When Thomas Jefferson’s daughter Martha returns from France, she sees her family’s Virginia plantation and its reliance on slavery in a new light… A “beautifully written” and “captivating” portrait (New York Times bestselling author Paulette Jiles).