Browsing: Historical Fiction

In the merciless clutches of the Great Depression, Kate Merritt struggles to keep her life and family together. It seems as though she’ll never overcome her crisis of faith — until an unlikely beacon of hope arrives in the form of a homeless little girl.

This international bestseller tells the “inspiring tale of a quest for medical knowledge pursued in a violent world” (Library Journal). Rob Cole must disguise himself to study under the world’s greatest physician. “A pleasure” (The New York Times), with over 22,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.

From a USA Today bestselling author! Captain Gabriel Lacey returns to London from the Napoleonic Wars — only to find a whole new world of danger and suspense when he joins the search for a missing girl… With nearly 1,500 five-star Goodreads ratings.

“Historical fiction enthusiasts will delight in this solid installment” from a USA Today bestselling author (Publishers Weekly): Selene and Alexander — born to Antony and Cleopatra — are taken to Rome after the death of their parents. Can they survive Octavian’s court? “The story I always wanted to read” (Margaret George).

In the early 1900s, Dr. Katherine Davis is determined to help immigrants in crowded Chicago tenements. But will the values of her secure childhood still serve her in a world more complicated than she ever imagined?

Where is home when you’ve been raised by the enemy? Tekeni grew up a prisoner of war in a rival tribe. Peace between the clans seems impossible — until a mysterious figure named Two Rivers changes everything…

When Emma’s father takes a position tutoring a baronet’s children, she accompanies him to a cliff-top manor. As Emma becomes reacquainted with the older sons, she also uncovers strange occurrences… “A captivating inspirational romance” (Booklist) with over 3,300 five-star Goodreads ratings!

This dazzling #1 New York Times bestselling classic follows the Cleary family through the decades as they contend with life in the Australian Outback. “A heartrending epic” (Chicago Tribune) with nearly 140,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

After Maggie survives the sinking of the Titanic, she vows never to speak of that terrible night. Decades later, she shares a secret with her great-granddaughter — leading them both on an unforgettable journey. A “lovely, heartfelt” New York Times bestseller (RT Book Reviews).

As the Vietnam War rages on, teenage Laila is swept up in 1960s counterculture — and soon finds herself drawn into a destructive relationship. Decades later, an old friend’s death forces her to confront long-buried secrets… An “exciting tale of past crimes and dangerous friendships” (Kirkus Reviews).