Browsing: Historical Fiction

A USA Today bestseller with over 4,900 five-star Goodreads ratings! After the Blitz of Coventry leaves six-year-old Rose orphaned, she’s taken in by Elenor Cardew. But when Elenor discovers a devastating secret about the young girl, she must turn to pilot Jackson St. John to ensure her safety…

In 1940s Estonia — a land ravaged by Stalin’s forces and facing invasion by Hitler’s army — Katarina and Lydia must fight to protect their loved ones and preserve their way of life. “Unforgettable and emotionally wrenching, and as exquisite as the lace the women of the story weave” (Kate Forsyth).

From a New York Times bestselling author: In 1895, American heiress Consuelo Vanderbilt enters an arranged marriage with the Duke of Marlborough. Can she find a way to fight for her happiness? A compelling read that’s perfect “for fans of historical fiction [and] PBS’s Downton Abbey” (Library Journal).

This “moving and vivid work of historical fiction” (Publishers Weekly) unravels the life of Mary Emmons, a young, enslaved girl who is brought from India to America — where she crosses paths with the notorious Aaron Burr. “Scott has created a memorable protagonist whose persistence and courage are often inspiring” (Library Journal).

A “haunting and poignant” novel (Booklist): When 16-year-old Cissy kills her father after years of abuse, she and her grandmother take off on an unlikely road trip, grappling with the hard truths of their family and forming a tender, transformative bond.

As the Great Famine devastates Ireland, Briana fights to guide her family through a time of dire trials and tribulations. A “powerful historical saga” with “prose that jumps off the page” (Publishers Weekly starred review).