Browsing: Historical Fiction

A sweeping epic set in the harsh deserts of Arabia and ancient Palestine. A war that rages between kingdoms on…

In 1912, a Scottish poet and an American soldier strike up a correspondence. Nearly 30 years later, Margaret’s mother vanishes, leaving only a pile of love letters… “An absorbing and rewarding saga of loss and discovery” (New York Times bestselling author Kate Alcott) with nearly 3,200 five-star Goodreads ratings.

A “hypnotic” and “heartbreaking” read (The New York Times Book Review) from a National Book Award–nominated author: When a young girl named Claire goes missing, her disappearance sends shockwaves through her small fishing town. “Fiercely beautiful… Brims with enchantments and surprises” (Los Angeles Times).

Written by award-winning novelist Kim Newman, this is a brand-new edition, with additional 40,000 word never-before-seen novella, of the popular…

A New York Times bestseller and Oprah’s Book Club selection: In search of her lover, Eliza journeys to California — a wild, vibrant world struck by the Gold Rush — and ends up finding herself. “An extravagant tale by a gifted storyteller” (Los Angeles Times).

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERContinuing the series that began with A Blaze of Glory, Jeff Shaara returns to chronicle another decisive chapter…

From a New York Times bestselling author: An English woodland’s many inhabitants lead lives full of violence, tragedy, and beauty in this epic novel spanning 900 years. “Michener told with an English accent” (St. Louis Post-Dispatch).

With over 75,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: Heralded as “heart-wrenching but deeply honest” and “unforgettable” (Library Journal), this Booker Prize nominee is set in 1970s India, where four people from different castes and backgrounds are forced together in one apartment — with surprising results.

“The funniest, most romantic book I’ve read since One Day” (Lisa Jewell): When Delia learns of her boyfriend’s infidelity, she’s determined to piece her life back together — and reclaim her old self. “A total gem” (Marian Keyes).

“This book has got it all — an instant classic” (Lee Child). Recruited to be General Dwight Eisenhower’s personal detective, Boston policeman Billy Boyle is plunged into an investigation that could change the course of World War II. “Spirited wartime storytelling” (The New York Times Book Review).