Browsing: Literary Fiction

A richly detailed, atmospheric novel: In turn-of-the-century San Francisco, wealthy Will Firestone hopes to expand his business into Chinatown, just blocks away from the city’s aristocrats. But as he’s drawn into the unfamiliar neighborhood, he discovers secrets that will alter the course of his life…

For fans of Inglath Cooper and Catherine Ryan Hyde, a novel that Publishers Weekly calls “…a wrenching tale of love…

In Gilded Age San Francisco, wealthy prospector Gus and free-spirited artist Lia forge an unexpected bond — and Gus is forced to confront the haunting truth of his own past… A vivid, engrossing historical read.

With over 18,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: Reeling from a shocking discovery, Kitty Fisher flees to her great-grandfather’s cabin. But when she finds a mysterious pendant, she embarks on a quest to unearth old family secrets… The past and present collide in this breathtaking USA Today bestseller.

At the height of World War I, English lieutenant Robert forms an unexpected and transformative bond with Charlotte, a Russian nurse. An absorbing historical novel “with elements reminiscent of Hemingway’s A Farewell to Arms” (Kirkus Reviews).

When an American woman comes to an isolated Irish island to claim her inheritance — and search for a miracle-granting well — she’s caught in a whirlwind of secrets. “A mesmerizing tale about motherhood” (Booklist) that’s laced with magic and mystery.

On the eve of the London blitz, teenage Tessa is sent from England to Chicago, where she’s swept up in a dizzying world of wealth, political unrest, and unexpected love… An enthralling coming-of-age story set in the pre-war era.