Historical Books
Emerging as a bright talent in the art industry, Larkin Weston is experiencing a period of euphoria following a dark phase of depression. A failed romantic ...
Disreputable rakes, cynical Corinthians, and weary soldiers all come to this charming village to mend their health and repair the damage that life or wicked ...
Welcome to Little Valentine... This classically English seaside village on the South-East coast experiences a dramatic transformation as it evolves into a ...
Sylvester Cavendish, the Earl of Beaumarsh, is completely unfamiliar with Little Valentine, and even if he had heard of it, he wouldn't even think about ...
A Match Made in London When a proper widow and a notorious rogue are paired together, London is left in shock. Diana, known for her prim and proper demeanor, ...
'Do you have a habit of breaking into houses, Your Grace?' 'Only when I know ladies like you are there to stop me, little wildcat...' Feeling pressured and ...
'My sister has run off, Your Grace.' 'Then it seems you will have to suffice, my lady.' The Duke is determined to find a bride, even if Bridget must fill the ...
'You belong to me now, Duchess. And I will put an end to anyone who dares show you disrespect...' Soldier. Doctor. Reluctant guardian. Duke Graham has ...
Valentinian Worthington, a carefree charmer, unexpectedly inherits the title of Duke of Millbrooke after his father's passing. The once carefree bachelor ...
An introverted earl, Perry Beaumont, who is haunted by the horrors of war. A free-spirited beauty, Lady Drusilla Alington, who has no desire for marriage or ...
A kiss might seem like just a simple gesture - but can it truly be that way? There are three prominent families at the center of this story - the ...
Judson Jarvis, the Marquess of Huntsberry, is a man hardened by his past, feeling as though he has no soul. Raised by his stern uncle, he endured brutal ...
Introducing the Fitzglens and their theatre of thieves in this captivating gothic mystery! "Superb . . . Lovers of British historical mysteries with a touch ...
Once again, the cunning Fitzglen family is back with another elaborate plan! The second part of the captivating Theatre of Thieves gothic mystery series ...
A perplexing enigma lures the thieving Fitzglen family back to a shocking crime committed during the time of Catherine the Great in the third installment of ...
Britain, 390 A.D. Being a barbarian prince raised by a Roman family under Hadrian's Wall, Cunedag has always found himself torn between loyalties. While ...
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.