Browsing: Historical Fiction

“Intensely emotional” (Publishers Weekly): In Reconstruction-era New Orleans, Effie, a freedwoman, finds work as an embalmer — and enters an exhilarating new world of social activism as she begins to grapple with her own traumatic past. “Effie’s story is one of personal growth, self-discovery, friendship, and betrayal… Unforgettable” (Library Journal).

A USA Today bestseller for fans of Lisa Wingate: In 1940, Etty and Dorothy leave the orphanage where they grew up. But amid the chaos of World War II and the revelation of a shocking secret, the sisters learn they need each other more than ever… With over 1,800 five-star Goodreads ratings!

In the shadow of World War I, a small Italian town is changed by one young woman’s determination and courage. An “absorbing, well-researched saga” (Kirkus Reviews) about the healing power of love in the aftermath of devastation.

The series African Sorceress is set in the 1600s in what is now Ghana. In volume 1, A Warrior is…

LONGLISTED FOR THE WALTER SCOTT PRIZE LONGLISTED FOR THE 2020 WOMEN’S PRIZE A LIBRARY JOURNAL EMERGING STARS PICK A mesmerizing…

“Remarkable” (Booklist starred review): In Nazi-occupied Brussels, a group of underground journalists find themselves forced to work for the enemy — only to hatch a daring plot to undermine Hitler. “An unforgettable and important contribution to the canon of Holocaust literature” (Pam Jenoff), inspired by true events!

Rose O’Conner is a Confederate spy trapped among Union officers as the Civil War ends. When a Yankee from her…

Living in the seedy metropolis of Fenest, detective Cora is no stranger to death — but a mysterious murder catapults her into a fantastical investigation… “It’s rare to find such a richly imagined world about the art of myth and storytelling” (USA Today bestselling author Christopher Fowler).

Constantinople, 1097: Lukas, a time-traveling Syrian, must joins forces with Ayla, a heretic beggar, as both seek to avenge their families by joining the crush of armies marching toward Jerusalem. A magical historical fantasy!

** 103,000 word historical romance **Quintus Furius Varus is one of the best lanistas in Rome. Tall and strong in…