Historical Books
1 NEW YORK TIMES bestseller | A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK From the author of the forthcoming Someone Else's Shoes, a breathtaking story of five extraordinary ...
A girl vanished from Yew Tree Manor. Decades later, history repeats itself. From the internationally bestselling author of THE GIRL IN THE LETTER comes a ...
A cry in the dark. A missing mother. A lifetime's search for the truth... The gripping new novel from the bestselling author is a tense and moving story ...
Dublin. The 1920s. As war tears Ireland apart, two young people fall in love amongst events that will bring tragedy and tough choices as they fight for a ...
In the year 1803, Darcy and Elizabeth celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary. Their nursery was filled with the joyful laughter of their two healthy ...
He believes she is a controlling and difficult woman. She believes he is extremely impolite. It is a strong dislike from the first moment they meet. Dr. ...
Could he sacrifice his own heart in order to save her reputation? Upon taking on the role of physician at Hope Clinic in the East End of London, Timothy ...
A viscount whose life is governed by rules... Laurence Townsend, Viscount Montgomery, enjoys his well-ordered, structured life. Yet he craves a love match ...
Bound by obligation. Pulled apart by longing. Thriving in his role as a dedicated doctor in America, Dr. Harry Radcliffe never fathomed that he would one ...
He may not be seen as a hero to anyone... until he becomes hers. The notorious Lord Nash Talbot has always managed to evade the confines of society’s ...
She was originally intended to be his lure, not to capture his affections. Richard Kendall, the Marquess of Wilton, is determined to seek out the ...
By 1713, in the city of Bristol, a notorious pickpocket, smuggler, and scoundrel named Philip Rake finds himself behind bars, expecting to meet his end at ...
The year is 1715, and in the Caribbean, Philip Rake and his crew on the Azrael have endured numerous challenges, including storms, shipwrecks, and ...
Immerse yourself in an electrifying and action-packed story of exploration in the realm of the Hengest and Horsa series, where the clash between ancient ...
Anna's embarrassment at being auctioned off, even for a good cause, was already overwhelming. But when she heard the shockingly high bid, she knew she had to ...
The life of Elizabeth has been completely shattered. After being caught in a compromising situation, she has jeopardized not only her family's reputation but ...
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.