Browsing: Historical Fiction

“An enjoyable read, strong on its portrayal of witch-hunting . . . [and] the tensions between medicine and healing, religion and superstition.”…

From a New York Times bestselling author: While searching for a lost journal, rare book dealer Peter heads to San Francisco. There, he’s swept up into the history of the gold rush — and uncovers a dangerous mystery… “Another masterpiece from the master of historical fiction” (New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry).

One of the Wall Street Journal’s “Six More Books to Read This Winter” * “Required Reading,” The New York Post…

While training to become a priestess, exiled Suzume awakens a dragon, Kaito, who has been trapped for 500 years. Hungry for vengeance, Kaito begins a quest to kill the priestess who imprisoned him. Can Suzume protect her true identity and vanquish Kaito for good?

An evening escape. A clockwork poison. A race to save a love balanced on the edge.On the night they were to elope,…

A “stellar” contemporary retelling (Publishers Weekly starred review) of Pride and Prejudice: Free-spirited teacher Ayesha dreams of being a poet. Uptight Khalid isn’t her type — but things change when he announces his engagement to her flaky cousin… “Delicious and entertaining” (Kirkus Reviews starred review).

Named a Best Book of the Year by The Guardian, The Observer, PopMatters, and Sydney Morning Herald. The true story of a love affair between…

Hardworking divorcée Grace faces a drastic change when a workplace romance leaves her pregnant. Can she embrace her new life as a mother — and the chance at love that comes with it?

Inspired by true events, in Sofia Grant’s powerfully moving new novel a young woman peels back the layers of her…

A “thought-provoking and timely” novel (Booklist): One-hundred-year-old Allan and his sidekick, Julius, set off on a hot-air balloon trip — and unwittingly find themselves caught in the middle of an international diplomatic crisis. “Uproarious… Jonasson’s clever prose, madcap delights, and satirical political commentary will please fans” (Publishers Weekly).