Browsing: Historical Fiction

A New York Times bestselling author delivers a “deliciously creepy tale” (Publishers Weekly): When Bert Monte inherits an isolated castle in the Alps, she discovers her newfound family’s monstrous legacy… “A lushly written, dreamlike modern gothic” (Bram Stoker Award–winning author Paul Tremblay).

From a National Book Award–winning author: The death of a prominent small-town patriarch affects his widow and their adult children in unexpected ways. “Poetic… A complex and nuanced portrait of a grieving family” (Library Journal).

From a New York Times bestselling author: When merchant’s daughter Desiree Clary meets young Napoleon Bonaparte, they begin a secret romance. But Desiree’s not fated to marry Napoleon – instead, she’ll become the Queen of Sweden. “Richly reimagined… Brings a fascinating time and place fully to life” (Lisa Wingate).

From a New York Times bestselling author: When human princess Sorcha falls into enemy clutches, she’s rescued by an attractive, mysterious elf — who’s instantly tempted by the fiery redhead. “Satisfying chemistry [and] a playful sense of adventure… keep the pages turning” (Publishers Weekly).

An instant New York Times bestseller that’s “a courageous story of a woman asserting her own voice” (The New York Times): Forced into a life of servitude as the third wife of an older man, Adunni, a 14-year-old Nigerian girl, risks everything for a better future. “Inspiring” (Entertainment Weekly).

“Thoroughly fascinating” (Booklist starred review): After screenwriter Phoebe is blacklisted during the Red Scare, she flees to London. There, she befriends TV producer Hannah, who’s determined to help her — but danger still looms over both women… “Effortlessly walks the line between hilarious and harrowing” (Fiona Davis).