Browsing: Historical Fiction

A “dazzling” #1 New York Times bestseller (The Boston Globe) and Pulitzer Prize winner with over 597,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: During World War II, the lives of a blind French girl and a German soldier intertwine. “Stunning… Uplifting… Not to be missed” (Entertainment Weekly).

Follows the various members of the Henry family as they become involved in the events preceeding America’s involvement in World…

A New York Times bestseller that “puts poetic justice first” (Publishers Weekly): When Julia discovers a devastating secret about her senator husband, she and six other women unite to right his wrongs…

When Lord Gordon threatens to destroy the only life that Highlander Mac McDonnell has ever known, Mac leads a protest that will force him to choose between the world he loves and the family he cherishes. A powerful portrait of 19th-century Scotland.

The “compelling” and “powerful” first entry (NPR) in an iconic mystery series, with over 24,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: Private investigator Maisie Dobbs is thrust into a strange mystery — one that unearths her past as a nurse during the Great War. “I’m a huge Maisie Dobbs fan” (Lee Child).

Only one member of the Egyptian royal family survives a palace fire: the queen’s niece, Nefertari. Follow her as she transforms from an outcast to the queen of Ramesses the Great. A “fascinating tale of a princess’s rise to power” (Publishers Weekly) from an internationally bestselling author.

This engrossing historical novel examines the grit behind the glitz in 1920s Hollywood, uniting three hopeful youngsters: runaway writer Marcus, aspiring reporter Kathryn, and beautiful actress Gwendolyn. Can they make it big without losing themselves along the way?

A New York Times bestseller: After growing up in a tiny village, best friends Benny and Eve head to Dublin — where new love and long-buried secrets put their friendship to the test. “Binchy is a wonderful storyteller… Engrossing” (Library Journal).

A New York Times bestseller and Booker Prize winner: As World War II rages, an Australian surgeon and POW receives a letter that will transform his life. “Captivating… A classic work of war fiction from a world-class writer” (The Washington Post).

“A breathtaking work of art” (O, The Oprah Magazine) from the New York Times bestselling author of Seating Arrangements: The life of ballerina Joan is forever altered by a tumultuous relationship with international sensation Arslan. “A supple, daring, and vivid portrait of desire and betrayal” (Booklist starred review).