Historical Books
Peggy had always dreamt of her own fairy tale, but instead she found herself colliding with the most ill-tempered man in all of London, right into a ...
Penelope, the eccentric spinster surrounded by a menagerie of animals, had always accepted that marriage was not in her future. That is, until the arrival of ...
Catriona's journey from Scotland to the hustle and bustle of London was driven by one mission: to support her sisters as they entered high society. Little ...
Trapped in a dreadful engagement, Fiona finds herself in a desperate situation. However, when she realizes how much the infamous Duke of all despises her ...
Escape into the world of Regency England with these three captivating romances that will enchant you this summer! Prepare to be swept away by the Crimson ...
Caroline, with her desperate and scarred past, is all too familiar with the harshness of gossip. She never expected to find herself being defended, ...
A Passionate Cinderella Tale… Her sibling’s closest companion… Lady Arabella Bartlett has harbored a secret admiration for Jack Hastings, the Earl of ...
A unique love story at Havenwood Academy Georgina Williams has always been in the shadows, a wallflower who prefers books to balls. Sent to Havenwood ...
An exquisite tale of forbidden desire and simmering love. Lady Charlotte Beckett has come to terms with her destiny. Enrolled in Havenwood Academy - a ...
Lady Maeve Thompson had never been enthusiastic about the idea of having a social season, yet she didn't oppose it either. While her twin sister hoped to ...
Lady Athena Thompson’s family is well-known, but not in a positive light. There are rumors circulating that suggest there is a touch of magic running ...
Lady Isla Thompson and Lucian Oliver, Duke of Thornridge Lady Isla Thompson has spent her life grappling with family secrets and unspoken promises, ...
Ella Grace Whitford epitomized Southern charm until the war tore through her hometown. The residents had faith that their Southern boys would shield them ...
Haunted by the death of his wife, Evan Prescott, the fifth Earl of Clarendon, swore to never marry again. That is, until he crosses paths with Lady Charlotte ...
Is it possible for a ghost to guide Lady Agatha on the path to happiness in life? After many years since her husband's passing, Lady Agatha Wendt has ...
A wrathful spirit seeks vengeance on them for crimes they did not commit. Following the passing of a distant uncle, Edward Baxter unexpectedly becomes an ...
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.