Browsing: Historical Fiction

A “transcendent” novel (Publishers Weekly) from the New York Times bestselling author of Americanah: During the Republic of Biafra’s fight for independence, three lives collide amid the hopes and horrors of civil war. “Ingenious… Adichie has created an extraordinary book” (Los Angeles Times).

From “a magical writer — one of the greatest of the 20th century” (Margaret Atwood): As British colonial forces overtake native traditions, Okonkwo, a fierce Igbo warrior, searches for his path. An incredible tale with over 59,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

A BookBub Reader Favorite: A young boy finds his destiny as King of Camelot in one of the most beloved fantasy works of all time! “If a reader reads only one Arthurian tale, let this be it” (Booklist).

When your life is built around a father’s wrath, how can you trust in the love of Father God? Mercy…

Her life would be marked by scandal and suspicion, worship and adoration… military officer. Her mother tells her, “It is…

A New York Times bestseller: When Melanie Middleton takes a troubled young woman into her home, she’s forced to confront disturbing secrets from the past… “Delivers powerful emotions, weird old Charleston architecture, and a hint of mystery” (Publishers Weekly).

A New York Times bestseller: After an accident that injured her sister, Eleanor is consumed with guilt. She takes a job caring for elderly Helena on a South Carolina island. But as she untangles Helena’s past, her own heart may be healed… “A luminous tale of love and loss” (Beatriz Williams).

Twelfth-century monk Brother Cadfael must discover who drowned a priest in this “spirited and engrossing mystery” (Publishers Weekly) from an Edgar Award–winning author! “You’ll love Brother Cadfael, wily veteran of the Crusades” (Los Angeles Times).

With nearly 150 five-star ratings on BookBub: When an unusual rose harvest results in the brutal murder of a fellow monk, Brother Cadfael vows to solve the mystery. “Masterful… An accomplished whodunit meticulously wrought with a wealth of medieval detail” (Booklist).

In 1139, as England is ravaged by civil war, Benedictine monk Cadfael embarks on a dangerous search for two missing orphans and their companion, a young nun. “You’ll love Brother Cadfael, wily veteran of the Crusades” (Los Angeles Times).