Browsing: Historical Fiction

With over 7,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: On opening night of the Met’s Treasures of the Vatican exhibit, four horsemen dressed as Knights Templar steal a single object — sending archaeologist Tess and agent Sean on a quest centered on an age-old mystery. A New York Times bestseller!

An “exhilarating” New York Times bestseller (Entertainment Weekly): In the darkest days of World War II, a teenager risks everything to deliver a secret that could change the course of history. Follett “hits the mark” (Publishers Weekly) with this “intricately woven espionage yarn” (People).

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author: As World War II rocks Europe, professor Alfred is chosen to safeguard the British effort — while Nazi spy Catherine threatens to undo everything. “Evocative… Memorable” (The Washington Post).

A “delicious” fantasy (Publishers Weekly) with nearly 3,900 five-star Goodreads ratings: During most of the year, Corie — the illegitimate daughter of a nobleman — lives with her hedge witch grandmother. But during the summers she travels to Castle Auburn, where she grapples with romance and long-buried secrets…

From a USA Today bestselling author hailed as “a master of the period mystery” (Publishers Weekly): When one of her patients dies — and not of natural causes — midwife Sarah must team up with sergeant Frank to catch a killer… With over 1,100 five-star Goodreads ratings!

During her short time as a ward in Queen Marguerite’s Lancastrian court, fifteen-year-old Isobel has had many suitors ask for…

“Glorious” (Kirkus Reviews starred review): During the Nazis’ siege of Leningrad, two prisoners face death if they don’t accomplish a simple yet impossible order: Find a dozen eggs for a wedding cake. A “spellbinding” New York Times bestseller that “perfectly blends tragedy and comedy” (USA Today).

“America’s most imaginative contemporary novelist” (Newsweek) brings Frank Lloyd Wright and his four very different lovers to life. This New York Times bestseller is “Boyle at his best… Mesmerizing” (The New York Times Book Review).

A “brilliant” Pulitzer Prize winner (Los Angeles Times): Retired historian Lyman uncovers the truth about his own life as he chronicles the story of his pioneer grandparents and their adventures on the frontier. “Masterful… Reading it is an experience to be treasured” (The Boston Globe).

An “unforgettable” New York Times bestseller (RT Book Reviews) with nearly 3,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: In the summer of 1959, Sally and her sister Troo come of age — and make startling discoveries. “Bittersweet and beautifully rendered… Don’t miss it” (Sara Gruen).