Browsing: Biographical Fiction

A sweeping New York Times bestseller from the author of Loving Frank: When Fanny starts a new life with her children in France, she meets Robert Louis Stevenson — and the two begin a timeless, adventure-filled romance. An “exhilarating epic” (Booklist starred review).

The beloved Nobel and Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Good Earth pulls art from her own life in this story of one woman’s journey of self-reflection. A poignant tale of grief for what could have been and hope for what might still be.

“Masterly” (The New York Times Book Review): As the 20th century unfolds around them, eccentric, reclusive brothers Homer and Langley find their lives irreparably affected by the outside world. A New York Times bestseller called “an ingenious, haunting odyssey” (Booklist starred review).

“Deliciously satisfying” (Christina Baker Kline): Experience the rags-to-riches story of fashion designer Coco Chanel in this dazzling historical novel. “A fascinating study of one woman’s unstoppable ambition” (Booklist) with nearly 2,800 five-star Goodreads ratings.

“Powerful and lyrically written… Riveting” (New York Times bestselling author Mary Jo Putney): Shipwrecked on the Scottish coast, Margaret matures into the proud queen of her strange new homeland — only to face devastating betrayal. An “atmospheric” tale (Booklist) set in 11th-century Britain.

With over 3,600 five-star ratings on Goodreads: In Tudor England, no family rose higher — or fell harder — than the Boleyns. Follow Mary, the only Boleyn to survive court intrigue and the fickle affections of Henry VIII, in this stunning historical novel from a New York Times bestselling author.

“Haunting” (People): Young wife Liesl must raise her stepchildren alone when her husband is forced to fight for the Nazis. “A deeply moving portrait of lives on the wrong side of history” (National Book Award–winning author Jesmyn Ward).

A New York Times bestseller: When teenage Jane Grey becomes the queen of England, she struggles to survive in a realm ruled by intrigue, treachery, and violence. “Completely absorbing… Brilliantly vivid” (Booklist starred review).

Lavish and Luxurious Versailles King Louis XIV’s burgeoning palace is the place to be–and be seen. And the last place…

Visit a pillar of the Old Testament in this spectacular, sumptuous tale for fans of The Red Tent. After a life of hardship, Sarah rises as the high priestess of the goddess Ishtar — but gives it all up in favor of following Abram, who speaks to an invisible deity…