Browsing: Historical Fiction

A glittering mystery that’s perfect for fans of Downton Abbey: Intrepid reporter Emma Cross is determined to solve a murder that occurred in the Vanderbilts’ opulent summer home. And if she doesn’t, her brother may pay the price.

From a Carol Award finalist: When Meredith learns of a plot to burn down Travis’s ranch, she takes a risk that will change both their lives forever… A heartwarming romance with nearly 5,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

With nearly 700 five-star Goodreads ratings: When peasant Ciardis is chosen for a position at court, she travels across the empire to begin a new life. But to survive, she’ll need to master intrigue, befriend a crown prince, and learn to control magical abilities she never knew existed…

Once a rather bookish young man with a limp and a stammer, a man who spent most of his time…

The author of The Joy Luck Club “reaffirms her reputation as a master storyteller” (O, The Oprah Magazine) in this stunning New York Times bestseller. At the turn of the 20th century, Violet grows up in a courtesan house — until revolution thrusts her into a journey of self-discovery. Top-rated on BookBub!

“Oliver Twist with a twist… A pulsating story” (The New York Times Book Review). Sue is raised among petty thieves and pickpockets, until a con man offers her a proposal: Help him seduce wealthy Maud Lilly and share the inheritance. “Absorbing and elegant” (Entertainment Weekly).

When one of her guests misses a dinner party, Aunty Lee senses a connection to a murder case. Can Singapore’s most lovable restaurateur help police sniff out the killer? “Fans of Alexander McCall Smith’s No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series will find a lot to like” (Publishers Weekly).

From a New York Times bestselling author comes this “riveting masterpiece” (Steve Forbes) that vividly recalls both the horror and glory of World War I. From airborne battles to the treacherous trenches, this is a trip through time you won’t want to miss.

A “vivid and compelling” international bestseller (Booklist): After her brother dies, Joan disguises herself as a man and takes his place at a monastery — embarking on a life of intrigue, deception, and passion. “Highly recommended” (Library Journal), with more than 23,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

A clever reimagining of a familiar legend, this historical epic pits Robin Hood and his not-so-merry men against the brutality of King Edward II’s corrupt regime. A vivid adventure that brings medieval England to life!