Browsing: Historical Fiction

The riveting narrative of an honorable Irish priest who finds the church collapsing around him at a pivotal moment in…

“Lyrical prose and deft storytelling” (Chicago Sun-Times): In a small Nova Scotia village, Dora becomes an apprentice midwife. As World War I rages, Dora must fight to keep tradition and wisdom alive in light of a new doctor’s arrival. With over 10,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

From an author whose spiritual crisis led to his reexamination of the New Testament, this clear description of the teachings of Christ is a fundamental guide to leading an obedient Christian life.

An “impressive” New York Times bestseller (The Washington Post): Spanning nearly two millennia, this sweeping saga follows the lives of four interconnected families in Russia. “An expansive tapestry of Russian lore with a vivid exploration of the historical influences on the modern Russian psyche” (Publishers Weekly).

“Trust nothing that you’ve heard.” Winter 1431, a son is born to the Prince of Transylvania. His father christened him…

Short-listed for the Man Booker Prize A New York Times bestseller A Washington Post and San Francisco Chronicle Best Book…

From a beloved author who has sold more than 100 million books worldwide come two riveting novels about the infamous Borgia family. A juicy and drama-filled historical saga set against a backdrop of secrets, murder, and corruption.

A “brilliant and compelling” classic (The Spectator) from a Pulitzer and Nobel Prize–winning author hailed as “one of America’s greatest writers” (The Times): In the Deep South, the Bundren family bears the body of wife and mother Addie on a laborious journey to Jefferson, Mississippi.

Written when Ernest Hemingway was thirty years old and lauded as the best American novel to emerge from World War…

In 19th-century New York, Miranda agrees to visit wealthy Nicholas at Dragonwyck, his mysterious Hudson Valley estate. But as she finds herself increasingly drawn to her host, the mansion’s dark secrets may consume her… A mesmerizing gothic novel with over 1,100 five-star Goodreads ratings.