Browsing: Historical Fiction

Deep in the jungle, soldier Chris Shaw wakes up with no memory. He finds an unlikely ally in Mari Dias, a woman fleeing powerful enemies and who knows his name. But will he be able to trust the mysterious woman he’s falling for?

In 1938, the attempt to rescue hundreds of Jewish orphans from the Third Reich’s clutches is at risk when the only man who knows their location is murdered. Now, it’s up to American Neil Reuter to transport the children before time runs out… With nearly 500 five-star Goodreads ratings.

As her new husband heads to war, Ruth arrives at gloomy Echo Hall — only to unearth family secrets stretching back through two World Wars… A dark past resurfaces in this sweeping tale for fans of Kate Morton.

In 1940s New Jersey, 52-year-old Frank LaSalle abducts 11-year-old Sally Horner. Based on the true story that inspired Vladimir Nabokov’s Lolita, this novel is “shatteringly original and eloquently written… I found myself holding my breath” (New York Times bestselling author Caroline Leavitt).

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Poisonwood Bible: As Willa Knox restores a ramshackle house she inherited, she uncovers the fascinating history of its previous owners. “Both a rich story and a provocative depiction of times that shake the shelter of familiar beliefs, this novel shows Kingsolver at the top of her game” (Publishers Weekly starred review).