Browsing: Historical Fiction

When Boer War veteran Paul Craddock returns home to a changed England, he buys a sprawling, dilapidated estate in Devon — and encounters two women who will change his life. “Sheer, wonderful storytelling” (Chicago Tribune).

In this spellbinding New York Times bestseller, 98-year-old Grace returns to the manor home where she once worked — and soon begins to untangle the secrets of her former employers. “Riveting” and “haunting” (Publishers Weekly), with over 24,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

Pompeii was a lively resort flourishing in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius at the height of the Roman Empire. When…

A “compelling” historical read (The Washington Post) that’s first in a series: Scandal, intrigue, and murder follow Brother Cadfael on his quest to Wales. Can he recover the bones of Saint Winifred for the eager head of Shrewsbury Abbey? “You’ll love Brother Cadfael, wily veteran of the Crusades” (Los Angeles Times).

Residents of the small town of Destiny Junction find their lives transformed by one young girl’s commitment to her faith — and her tragic death. An inspiring story of love, forgiveness, and salvation.

While renovating a stone cottage, Madison Boone unearths surprising secrets on the old property. As a long-forgotten mystery unfolds, Madison gets swept up in the house’s history — and the life of the previous owner.

An “ingenious” international bestseller (Newsweek): In 1327, Brother William is called to investigate a charge of heresy against Franciscans at a wealthy abbey — but his mission is soon eclipsed by seven strange deaths. “Brilliantly conceived… A lively and well-plotted mystery” (San Francisco Chronicle).

“A book that might be for the ages” (Pat Conroy): Disguised as a man, Rosetta Wakefield follows her husband into the line of fire as a Union soldier. A stunning illumination of the perils of war and “a shining story of enduring love” (Kirkus Reviews).

The classic, award-winning novel, made famous by Steven Spielberg’s film, tells of a young boy’s struggle to survive World War…

With over 4,100 five-star Goodreads ratings: This classic World War II novel, which inspired the Academy Award–nominated film, captures the bravery of the infantry soldiers who fought in the battle of Guadalcanal. “Few men write as effectively about the American army as James Jones” (Newsweek).