Browsing: Biographical Fiction

From a Christy Award–winning author: Based on true events, this emotional novel portrays John Newton — who would eventually pen “Amazing Grace” — and the woman who set him on the path to God. With nearly 600 five-star Goodreads ratings!

In 17th-century England, Lucy St.John, a beautiful highborn orphan, struggles to find her own path to happiness while defying the conventions of the royal court. But envy, intrigue, and betrayal could bring her whole world crashing down…

A New York Times bestseller of “superior historical fiction” (The Washington Post) based on real events: In the Gilded Age, a young lawyer must prove his client was the first to invent the light bulb — not Edison. “Mesmerizing, clever, and absolutely crackling” (Gillian Flynn).

From a New York Times bestselling author: At 16, Spanish princess Catalina arrives in England to marry Arthur, Prince of Wales. But an unfortunate turn of events propels her toward Henry VIII — where she will become the first of his famed six wives. “Vivid… Greatly impressive” (Booklist starred review).

Admired by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Dorothy Parker, and Dashiell Hammett, and hailed as one of the “Best 100 English-language novels”…

Inspired by true events, this breathtaking Carol Award winner follows German immigrant Hulda, whose faith and passion for gardening sustain her through a series of family tragedies. From a New York Times bestselling author whose “vivid, rich prose will keep readers in awe” (Publishers Weekly).

A “beautiful and compelling” read (#1 New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah): As World War II looms, Marthe uses her most precious possessions to share the secrets of her past with her granddaughter. “Fans of The Nightingale… will be enthralled and delighted” (RT Book Reviews).

“The queen of royal fiction” (USA Today) offers an unforgettable New York Times bestseller: Can the bond of sisterhood stop three Tudor women from becoming rival monarchs? “Mesmerizing, intimate… [Gregory] brings history to life” (RT Book Reviews).

Fiona is preparing for a new life in 1960s New York — until tragedy forces her to stay in Ireland. But when her sister discovers information that unleashes old family secrets, Fiona must reconsider her dreams and find her true self.

“An absorbing, old-fashioned tale” (The Washington Post) from the New York Times bestselling author of Dear Edward: When 25-year-old author Flannery O’Connor’s lupus diagnosis forces her to return to her tiny Southern hometown, her arrival heralds changes to come… “Deeply enthralling” (Booklist).