Historical Books
In the fourth stand-alone book of The American Novels series by Norman Lock, Samuel Long makes a daring escape from slavery in Virginia. He embarks on a ...
In the third installment of The American Novels series, Norman Lock tells the tale of a young man from Philadelphia named Edward Fenzil. Set in the winter of ...
A determined orphan from Brooklyn who becomes a ruthless assassin shares a gripping story of the American West Set against the backdrop of Manifest Destiny, ...
Huck Finn’s legendary adventures and childhood come to an abrupt end when he steps off his raft into the chaos of Hurricane Katrina. Traveling on the raft ...
A Civil War veteran who was disabled during the Battle of Gettysburg embarks on a remarkable journey to the West where he ultimately meets author Jack ...
A troublesome governess... Mrs Harris has worked for the Earl of Ashburton for more than five years. His daughter, Tilly, loves her, and despite facing many ...
There is a saying that only cats have nine lives... Leo Hunt is at a crossroads in his life. A well-known Corinthian who never backs down from a challenge, ...
Fate or fortune... In Felix Knight's view, his father is the most outstanding industrialist in history. Born in the workhouse, Gabriel Knight is now one of ...
The luck of Hamilton Anderson is truly remarkable, as many in Scotland would attest. His success in managing his father's herring boat business and later ...
Out of the frying pan... When Muir Anderson leaves London to avoid the gossip surrounding his connection to Lord Richmond's death, he believes the worst is ...
A captivating diversion... Viscount Cavendish and his Indian wife, Aashini, stirred up quite a scandal with their union in the past, leaving their son, ...
A man driven to success... Hartley De Beauvoir was born into poverty and spent his early years in the workhouse, an experience that shaped his character. ...
Something wicked this way comes... The oldest trick in the book... When Lyall Anderson, Viscount Buchanan, embarks on a passionate affair with Miss Lilith ...
Like many wealthy young men with supportive parents, Conor Baxter, also known as Lord Harleston, lives carefree. However, his perspective changes after a ...
From the highly acclaimed, award winning author of the Girls Who Dare and the Daring Daughters, Emma V Leech, introduces the thrilling new series about the ...
An angel of mercy... When Lord Thomas Barrington, known universally as 'Thorn', falls victim to the man trying to destroy the gent's gambling club, The Sons ...
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.