Browsing: Biographical Fiction

The daughter of King Charles VI of France, the wife of King Henry V of England, and the progenitor of the Tudor dynasty: Witness the turbulent life of Katherine of Valois in this spellbinding novel from an author who “excels at blending history with romance and drama” (The New York Times).

When young Nell arrives at 16th-century England’s royal court, her striking resemblance to Queen Elizabeth arouses rumors, intrigue, and mortal danger. “Beautifully written fiction with a fascinating hook” (New York Times bestselling author Karen Harper).

“Compulsively readable” (The Guardian): Witness the forbidden romance between poets Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning through the eyes of a loyal servant. “Grips the reader’s imagination on every page” (San Francisco Chronicle).

Hailed as “captivating, enchanting, delightful” (The New York Times): Explore time, space, and the theory of relativity through Albert Einstein’s mind-bending dreams. An “endlessly fascinating” novel (The Boston Globe) with over 10,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

From a beloved author who has sold more than 100 million books worldwide come two riveting novels about the infamous Borgia family. A juicy and drama-filled historical saga set against a backdrop of secrets, murder, and corruption.

An enchanting 16th century epic of exotic passion and power, this novel tells the captivating story of one of India’s…

1 New York Times bestselling author and “queen of royal fiction” (USA TODAY) Philippa Gregory brings to life the story…

A New York Times bestseller from “the queen of royal fiction” (USA Today) who brought us The Other Boleyn Girl! Three ambitious women — Jane Boleyn, Katherine Howard, and Anne of Cleves — vie for love, freedom, and security in King Henry VIII’s court.

When young Claudette becomes a confidante to Louis XIV’s mistress, she falls headlong into Versailles’ dizzying web of intrigue and scandal… From an internationally bestselling author, this spellbinding novel is “an epic feast for the senses” (New York Times bestselling author Melanie Benjamin).

In 16th-century Spain, tormented King Philip II embarks on a ruthless quest for power — and marries three women who will change his life in different ways. A spellbinding novel from an author who “excels at blending history with romance and drama” (The New York Times).