Browsing: Historical Fiction

A novel of family and long-buried secrets along the treacherous Underground Railroad. The author of the New York Times bestseller…

When a deadly plague sweeps across London, two investigators delve into centuries of secrets hidden beneath the city — including royal treasure and catastrophic biological weapons — to stop it. Can they uncover the truth behind the disease… before it’s too late? A pulse-pounding adventure!

A powerful New York Times bestseller perfect for fans of The Nightingale: Three women find their worlds colliding with the outbreak of World War II. “Extremely moving and memorable” (Library Journal starred review), with over 85,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.

“One wild ride from start to finish.” –Vivian Arend, New York Times bestselling authorHe needs to escape… He’s the key…

A New York Times bestseller: Determined to help her troubled daughter, Julia travels to Venice for answers — and discovers a dangerous, long-buried secret… “I defy you to read the first chapter and not singe your fingers reading all the rest” (David Baldacci).

An NPR Best Book of 2015 from a National Book Award–winning author: This “extraordinary… incandescent” collection (Chicago Tribune) explores the depths of the human experience and the small but profound moments that change us forever. “You know you’re reading a little masterpiece” (The Washington Post).

An “absorbing” New York Times bestseller (Beatriz Williams): In 1937, an Alcatraz prison guard’s daughter disappears, launching a frantic search. Nearly 20 years earlier, a Dublin boy longs to find his father in America… “Will grab your heart on page one and won’t let go until the end” (Sara Gruen).

After breaking out of a Soviet prison camp, US Air Force major Joe Mack must rely on his survival skills to get through the wilderness to safety — and evade the master tracker on his tail. “Joe Mack is a classic American hero… [A] sweeping adventure” (Publishers Weekly).

A New York Times bestseller and “jewel of a novel” (O, The Oprah Magazine): Babe Paley, a wealthy New York socialite, leads a charmed life — until author Truman Capote unleashes a scandal that could threaten her entire world. “Fascinating… engrossing” (Sara Gruen, author of Water for Elephants).

Named a Top 10 Best Book of 2016 by The New York Times: To cope with her recurring nightmares, Yeong-hye makes a decision that unleashes a series of startling acts… “Will have you reading with your hand over your mouth in shock” (O, The Oprah Magazine).