Browsing: Historical Fiction

In a California monastery, a nun experiences life-changing visions from God — only to learn her spiritual gift may not be what it seems. “A lean, seemingly effortless tour de force… A perfect little novel” (The New Yorker).

At the turn of the century, Ellen Rimbauer, the young bride of Seattle industrialist John Rimbauer, began keeping a remarkable…

NEW YORK TIMES BESTELLER • Millions of readers around the world have fallen in love with the novels of the…

From a New York Times bestselling author comes a comprehensive fictional portrait of England’s great city through 2,000 years of history. “Fascinating… A sprawling epic” (San Francisco Chronicle), with over 9,300 five-star Goodreads ratings.

“A richly imagined vision of history” (San Francisco Chronicle): Follow five families over the centuries in this epic New York Times bestseller with nearly 16,500 five-star ratings on Goodreads. “Bursts with action… supremely well-crafted and a delight to read” (Chicago Tribune).

A “deeply moving” national bestseller (The Washington Post) from a Pulitzer Prize–winning author: In 1950s Maine, minister Tyler Caskey struggles to feel God’s presence in the aftermath of a family tragedy. “Superb… A shimmering tale of loss, faith, and human fallibility” (O, The Oprah Magazine).

“A beautiful story, a journey of mystery and surprise” (Chicago Tribune): Unaware of the impending world war, a young Englishwoman explores Easter Island — a path echoed by a grief-stricken American botanist decades later. Two parallel quests intertwine in this dazzling historical novel!

Deep in the Appalachian Mountains, pharmacist Ave Maria navigates the twists and turns of motherhood, marriage, and friendship… A New York Times bestselling author presents a heartwarming novel “sprinkled with gentle, down-home humor and a rich sense of place” (Library Journal).

When young Claudette becomes a confidante to Louis XIV’s mistress, she falls headlong into Versailles’ dizzying web of intrigue and scandal… From an internationally bestselling author, this spellbinding novel is “an epic feast for the senses” (New York Times bestselling author Melanie Benjamin).

A glittering, unforgettable New York Times bestseller: When Julie digs into the history of her ancestor Giulietta, she unearths a larger-than-life past — and an ancient curse. “One of those rare novels that have it all… I was swept away” (Sara Gruen).