Historical Books
All he ever wanted was to love her. Robert Durham, the Duke of Durham, has loved Lady Fiona Shoreham ever since he was a little boy. But he is six years her ...
A bride who runs away. A duke known for his scandalous reputation. Can she believe in his promise of love and protection? Malcolm MacRae, Duke of Camborne, ...
Handsome widower. Shy spinster. Will he be the one to give her a first kiss? Connor Fieldstone, the Duke of Lynton, renowned as a Silver Duke, has no ...
At times, even the most well-thought-out plans can go astray in the most delightful manner. Gawain Burton, known as the Duke of Bromleigh, is a Silver Duke, ...
Can ten kisses heal a wounded heart? Jonas Langford, Duke of Ramsdale, acknowledges his own beastly nature and believes that no one could possibly love him. ...
Brave Rosie Montague is the bold and daring heroine of a delightful novella, featuring a refreshing premise. She is the eldest daughter of Romeo and Juliet, ...
Featuring the eldest daughter of Romeo and Juliet, 20-year-old Rosie Montague, this novella boasts a refreshing premise and a daring heroine. Rosie is a ...
Fair Verona celebrates the most joyful Christmas season in all of this flat earth, and for spirited20-year-old Rosie Montague, sleuth and daughter of Romeo ...
Knives Out meets Bridgerton in Fair Verona, as New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd kicks off a frothy, irreverent, witty new series with an ...
The eldest daughter of Romeo and Juliet, known for her irreverent nature, is back to solve mysteries in Verona. This historical series is not only hugely ...
1895. Daniel Wilson, a former detective from Scotland Yard known for his work on the Jack the Ripper case, teams up with his archaeologist partner Abigail ...
1895. In the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, a senior executive was discovered dead in his office with a gunshot wound between his eyes and a pistol nearby. ...
1894. The British Museum is shocked by the death of Professor Lance Pickering in a gentlemen's convenience cubicle, with the stall locked from the inside. ...
Having gained fame for his work in investigating the notorious Jack the Ripper case, retired Detective Inspector Daniel Wilson is now a well-known figure. ...
Rome, 1900. A decade and a half ago, Abigail Wilson embarked on an archaeological excavation at the Colosseum as she began her career. Now, she returns to ...
It takes more than Cupid to arrange a marriage in this sparkling Regency romcom from New York Times best-selling author Suzanne Enoch, where The Parent Trap ...
Description
Historical fiction is a genre that sets its stories in the past, often during significant periods of history. In these stories, the time period isn’t just a backdrop but an essential part of the setting and the narrative itself.
Historical fiction may feature fictional characters, well-known historical figures, or a combination of the two. Authors typically pay close attention to details—such as setting, clothing, and dialogue—to ensure the story feels authentic to the time period it portrays.
Sometimes, historical fiction portrays famous events from perspectives not recorded in history, showing historical figures grappling with real events but in ways not captured in historical records. Other times, the historical event or era provides a rich backdrop that shapes the characters’ lives and actions. In some cases, the story remains largely accurate, but names of people or places are changed for narrative reasons.
Because this is fiction, authors have artistic license to creatively present and explore these settings, as long as they remain reasonably faithful to established historical facts. If the story deviates significantly from historical record, it may move into the genre of alternate history, which imagines how things might have been different if a major historical event had played out differently. Similarly, historical fiction should generally follow the rules of physics and realism; stories that include magical or fantastical elements typically fall under the category of historical fantasy or historical romance.