Historical Fiction
Travel through time with stories that bring the past vividly to life. Our Historical Fiction collection blends rich period detail with compelling characters and unforgettable narratives — from sweeping romances and wartime dramas to political intrigue and reimagined legends. Perfect for readers who love to explore history through the lens of powerful storytelling.
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A Thimble for Christmas
HarperCollins PublishersAfter her mother's death, Amelia struggles to survive in London. She sells her last possessions to avoid homelessness. When she unexpectedly inheri...
View full detailsWartime Wishes at Bletchley Park
HarperCollins PublishersIn September 1938, twenty-one-year-old Madeleine Hamilton is asked to smuggle two pupils to Berlin. When trouble arises on the train, she is rescue...
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Headline Publishing GroupThis novel follows a mother named Rachel who embarks on a journey through the Caribbean in search of her children, who were taken from her during s...
View full detailsBridget's War
ZaffreIn 1942, Bridget Harrison is a Manx-born police officer who has been posted back to her home island after initially thriving in London. Tasked with...
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Penguin Books LtdIn 1945, eleven-year-old Mary lives in Bournville, a suburb of Birmingham, where the famous chocolate factory shapes her world. As she grows up, sh...
View full detailsThe Whalebone Theatre
Penguin Books LtdThis novel follows the lives of three children growing up in an old English manor by the sea. They create adventures while their parents host numer...
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Little, Brown Book GroupIn 1941, the Mitford family gathers at Chatsworth for Christmas amidst the chaos of war. Deborah invites relatives and glamorous guests, along with...
View full detailsThe Pudding Lane Plot
Little, Brown Book GroupThe story is set in post-plague London, where the Court of Charles II is indulging in excess and corruption. As plans for a grand ball unfold in We...
View full detailsAll the Pretty Horses
Pan MacmillanIn 1949, sixteen-year-old John Grady Cole, the last of a line of Texas ranchers, feels lost after being cut off from his way of life. He embarks on...
View full detailsThe Woman on the Bridge
Headline Publishing GroupSet in 1920s Dublin during a time of conflict, this novel follows Winnie O'Leary, who is drawn into the tumultuous struggle for Irish independence....
View full detailsDevotion
Pan MacmillanHanne and Thea share a deep friendship that transforms Hanne's life, allowing her to envision a future filled with happiness. However, their bond i...
View full detailsCode Name Sapphire
Penguin Books LtdIn 1942, after losing her fiancé in a pogrom, Hannah Martel escapes to Brussels where she stays with her cousin Lily. Seeking freedom from Nazi Ger...
View full detailsThe House of Fortune
Pan MacmillanIn 1705 Amsterdam, Thea Brandt is on the cusp of turning eighteen and has fallen in love at the theatre. However, her family is facing financial ru...
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Simon & Schuster LtdNed Ferryman returns from America to join a rebellion against King James, inspired by news of uprising. He swears loyalty to the Duke of Monmouth w...
View full detailsHenry VIII: The Heart and the Crown
Headline Publishing GroupIn this novel, readers explore the life of Henry VIII, starting from his early days as Prince Harry, the second son destined for a lesser role. Fol...
View full detailsTitans of War
ZaffreIn a war-torn Egypt, the Hyksos invade, leaving devastation in their wake. The courageous Taita leads a resistance against these barbarian forces. ...
View full detailsThe Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley
Transworld Publishers LtdZachary Cloudesley grows up in 18th century London, surrounded by the clockwork creations of his father, Abel. He is a beloved child but carries a ...
View full detailsCentury Sisters
Mirror BooksJoin the Owtram sisters on a journey back in time with rediscovered diaries and letters painting a vivid picture of their childhood in Lancashire.
In the Shadow of the Rising Sun : Surviving a Prisoner of War Childhood
Mirror BooksA gripping story of survival during World War II as a young girl and her family face the horrors of being prisoners of war.
Colditz
Penguin Books LtdThis book explores Colditz Castle, one of the most notorious prisons during World War II. It delves into the lives of the prisoners, showcasing the...
View full detailsThe Evening and the Morning
Pan MacmillanSet in 997 CE, this historical epic follows the lives of three characters during a time of upheaval in England. A young boat builder dreams of a be...
View full detailsThe Pillars of the Earth
Pan MacmillanA MASON WITH A DREAMSet in 1135 England during a time of civil war, famine, and strife, Tom Builder aspires to create an exceptional cathedral to p...
View full detailsMrs Porter Calling
Pan MacmillanEmmy Lake is the beloved agony aunt at Woman’s Friend magazine, helping readers on the Home Front during wartime. Her life changes when a new owner...
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Pan MacmillanIn 1805, two fourteen-year-old girls meet at a boarding school in York. Eliza Raine, an orphan with an Indian mother, struggles to fit in with her ...
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