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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

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After her mother's death, Amelia struggles to survive in London. She sells her last possessions to avoid homelessness. When she unexpectedly inheri...

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Wartime Wishes at Bletchley Park

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In 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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River Sing Me Home

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This 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...

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Bridget's War

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In 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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Bournville

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In 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...

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The Whalebone Theatre

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This 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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The Mitford Secret

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In 1941, the Mitford family gathers at Chatsworth for Christmas amidst the chaos of war. Deborah invites relatives and glamorous guests, along with...

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The Pudding Lane Plot

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The 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...

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All the Pretty Horses

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In 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...

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The Woman on the Bridge

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Set in 1920s Dublin during a time of conflict, this novel follows Winnie O'Leary, who is drawn into the tumultuous struggle for Irish independence....

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Devotion

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Hanne and Thea share a deep friendship that transforms Hanne's life, allowing her to envision a future filled with happiness. However, their bond i...

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Code Name Sapphire

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In 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...

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The House of Fortune

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In 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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Dawnlands

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Ned 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...

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Henry VIII: The Heart and the Crown

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In 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...

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Titans of War

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In a war-torn Egypt, the Hyksos invade, leaving devastation in their wake. The courageous Taita leads a resistance against these barbarian forces. ...

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The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley

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Zachary Cloudesley grows up in 18th century London, surrounded by the clockwork creations of his father, Abel. He is a beloved child but carries a ...

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Century Sisters

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Join the Owtram sisters on a journey back in time with rediscovered diaries and letters painting a vivid picture of their childhood in Lancashire.

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In the Shadow of the Rising Sun : Surviving a Prisoner of War Childhood

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A gripping story of survival during World War II as a young girl and her family face the horrors of being prisoners of war.

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Colditz

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This book explores Colditz Castle, one of the most notorious prisons during World War II. It delves into the lives of the prisoners, showcasing the...

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The Evening and the Morning

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Set 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...

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The Pillars of the Earth

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A 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...

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Mrs Porter Calling

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Emmy 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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Learned By Heart

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In 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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