Browsing: Literary Fiction

After discovering a photo of her great-aunt Vivi from World War II, Sophie becomes determined to unravel Vivi’s mysterious past. But could the secrets in her family’s history hold the key to Sophie’s own future? A captivating dual-timeline novel of love, loss, and courage.

A cache of secret letters reveals the truth about an orphaned young woman’s lineage: Her mother was a princess, sent to the Yorkshire countryside by the king and queen during World War II… A #1 New York Times bestseller with over 5,800 five-star Amazon ratings!

This recent pick from Emma Roberts’s Belletrist Book Club was anticipated by The Millions, The Rumpus, Entertainment Weekly, and more! After the death of his father, Idris travels from California to Beirut to mourn — where he clashes with his family about whether to keep or sell their ancestral home. Kirkus Reviews calls this novel “painful and joyous, sad and funny — impossible to put down.”

Perfect for fans of The Crown: During World War II, Princess Elizabeth falls for naval officer Philip — but what is she willing to risk for love? “I loved this story… It felt like a sneak peek into the Queen’s life” (USA Today bestselling author Glynis Peters).