Browsing: Historical Fiction

In turn-of-the-century Appalachia, teenage Bertie must learn to care for her young siblings after a devastating tragedy shatters her family. Can Bertie confront the painful truths of her past in order to find forgiveness? “The characters in this story are vividly portrayed, with nuanced, complex personalities” (Publishers Weekly).

Ivy Culpepper keeps the ovens hot at Yeast of Eden, a Northern California bakery that specializes in traditional breads. But…

Arden Priory has remained unchanged for almost four hundred years. When a nameless child is abandoned at the gatehouse door,…

A young Chinese woman, Mei Ling, enters into an arranged marriage with a seemingly prosperous California widower — but Mei Ling’s life in America is filled with unexpected hardships. Can she fight for her future in an unfamiliar country?

“A taut, crisp debut achievement that colorfully evokes the Pacific theater of WWII. Start this one forewarned: it’s a stay-up-all-night…

As Kathleen Collins works tirelessly to find homes for orphans in New York, will the holiday season bring life-changing happiness to her and the children? Fans of Christina Baker Kline will love this moving historical novel with over 500 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

In the Anatolian countryside, two carpet weavers — one a Greek woman, the other a Turkish woman — maintain an enduring friendship despite their differences. But World War I and its aftermath will change everything… A moving story of friendship and loss.

In Tudor England, Jane Seymour catches the attention of King Henry VIII — but when she becomes the volatile ruler’s third wife, she’s drawn into a world of drama, politics, and misfortune. “This enticing, historically accurate story lends immediacy to the events” (Publishers Weekly).

A “superb” New York Times bestseller (People): As 17th-century England descends into political turmoil, midwife Alinor enters into a fateful relationship with a mysterious man. “Gripping… Fans of Gregory’s works and of historicals in general will delight in this page-turning tale” (Library Journal starred review).

A curse, a conspiracy and the clash of kingdoms. A defiant priestess confronts her foes, armed only with ingenuity and…