Browsing: Historical Fiction

After the English Civil War, Mairead, a young Irish woman, and Iain, a Scottish prisoner of war, are sold into indentured servitude on a Barbados sugar plantation. They form an unexpected and life-changing bond — but can they survive and find a way back home? A riveting historical novel.

In this “impressively ambitious” novel (Kirkus Reviews), a young Jewish boy, a conflicted Nazi officer, and a German man in Pennsylvania must grapple with danger and violence as they fight for survival amid the horrors of World War II.

“Heartwarming to its core” (Booklist): When their shelter for those in need faces a new threat, Sister Evelyn and her fellow nuns fight to save Mercy House. “Fierce, thoughtful, and dramatic — this is a story of true courage” (Susan Wiggs).

In Victorian London, the owner of a supposedly cursed hotel is murdered — and the 10 guests, including Penny Green, become prime suspects. Can Penny and inspector James Blakely clear her name… and unmask the real killer?