Browsing: Biographical Fiction

Hailed as “the book club pick of the year” (New York Times bestselling author Kate Quinn): Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy fights to carve out her place in history — even after tragedy upends her life. “An unputdownable, unforgettable read” (New York Times bestselling author Chanel Cleeton).

A staggering love illuminating the dark corners of a Nazi prisonRenowned German pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer is famous for…

‘Under Palombo’s skillful hand, the entangled world of the Borgias comes vividly to life, exposing the dark facets of class…

From a New York Times bestselling author: When merchant’s daughter Desiree Clary meets young Napoleon Bonaparte, they begin a secret romance. But Desiree’s not fated to marry Napoleon – instead, she’ll become the Queen of Sweden. “Richly reimagined… Brings a fascinating time and place fully to life” (Lisa Wingate).

“Thoroughly fascinating” (Booklist starred review): After screenwriter Phoebe is blacklisted during the Red Scare, she flees to London. There, she befriends TV producer Hannah, who’s determined to help her — but danger still looms over both women… “Effortlessly walks the line between hilarious and harrowing” (Fiona Davis).

From the celebrated author Susan Higginbotham comes the incredible story of Lincoln’s First Lady A Union’s First Lady As the…

During the second year of the Great Famine, hungry and desperate Devin Mahoney embarks for the United States — sparking an epic journey that will take him and his descendants through more than 100 years of history… A sweeping and well-researched historical read.

A New York Times bestselling and Man Booker Prize–winning author delivers the “triumphant” end (NPR) to the Thomas Cromwell trilogy that started with Wolf Hall. After Anne Boleyn’s death, Thomas Cromwell continues his rise under King Henry VIII as his enemies lie in wait in the shadows.

“When you’re done binge-watching The Crown, pick up this multifaceted wartime thriller.” –Kirkus Reviews As London endures nightly German bombings,…

In this “fascinating, deeply researched novel” (Beatriz Williams), Grace Kelly struggles to find happiness and a sense of purpose in the spotlight of Hollywood and her duties as Princess of Monaco. “A tantalizing, behind-the-scenes look at Grace Kelly’s life… I loved it!” (New York Times bestselling author Hazel Gaynor).