Browsing: Historical Fiction

Weaving together rich interpretations of gospel, history, and culture, this well-researched novel paints a vivid portrait of Mary Magdalene and her life with Jesus. “Millions of The Da Vinci Code readers will feel right at home… Idea-filled and richly atmospheric” (Kirkus Reviews).

When a dinner party ends in the shocking murder of a young socialite, amateur sleuth Alice Beckingham joins forces with jewel thief Sherborne Sharp to unmask the culprit! Fans of Agatha Christie and Golden Age mysteries will enjoy this fast-paced historical whodunit.

“One of the best books of the year” (New York Times bestselling author J. Ryan Stradal): During World War I, the paths of an army officer and a messenger bird intersect in dramatic ways. “Both heartbreaking and sharply funny… Brilliant and surprising at every turn” (Pulitzer Prize finalist Rebecca Makkai).

When a cruel rival kills her aging husband and claims power for himself, fugitive queen Lorelai D’Anjou must rely on five loyal knights and her own cunning to take back the throne… First in a series!

On a remote island off the coast of Maine, Susannah returns home from college as her sister, Kate, prepares to marry a fisherman. Years later, a nurse is sent to care for Susannah — and works to unravel the truth behind Kate’s tragic death…

Bath, 1912: When three ordinary people set sail aboard the Titanic, they find adventure, romance, and secrets — but the impending tragedy will change their lives forever… A riveting saga!