Browsing: Historical Fiction

As World War I rages on, nurse Deirdre leaves Ireland to work in a hospital ward. There, she crosses paths with two struggling soldiers — and all of their lives will be altered in surprising ways. A heartrending tale of loss, resilience, and redemption.

An enthralling complete series from “one of the leading masters of epic fantasy” (Publishers Weekly): Waking up in the body of a swordsman, Wallie begins a quest to aid the Goddess and fight in a war that will determine the fate of the world.

A hypnotic novel: When Alice Shipley and her new husband move to Tangier, an unexpected reunion will turn their lives upside down… “As if Donna Tartt, Gillian Flynn, and Patricia Highsmith had collaborated on a screenplay to be filmed by Hitchcock” (Joyce Carol Oates).

While investigating the disappearance of a young man who was working on a secret government contract, Maisie Dobbs becomes embroiled in wartime London’s underworld. A New York Times bestselling author delivers “a thoughtful mystery” (Library Journal starred review) set against the backdrop of World War II England.

Betsy lives a quiet life with her husband on their Southern farm. But when her sister drops off her two young daughters for the summer, things take a remarkable turn. “A beautiful story… about the bonds of family, the trials of parenting, and the power of love” (Library Journal).

SOME LEGENDS ARE BETTER LEFT UNTOLD.I wasn’t the sort of girl who believed in fairytales, let alone tales about faeries.…

When an empress’s lady-in-waiting is murdered, an arrogant inspector and a strong-willed widow must team up to solve the case — before the killer strikes again… An intriguing historical mystery set in 1867 Beijing!

Sent to live with her aunt to avoid the dangers of wartime, outspoken Lotte attempts to aid the Jewish children who have lost their parents. But what she’s doing could put her in terrible danger…

Award-winning Rachel Hartman’s newest YA is a tour de force and an exquisite fantasy for the #metoo movement.“Tess of the…

“Tragically relevant and unflinchingly feminist” (Mackenzi Lee): In 17th-century Rome, talented Artemisia Gentileschi paints in anonymity — until she speaks out against her rapist. “An impassioned, lushly described account of a young woman who refuses to dwell in secret shame” (Chicago Tribune).