Historical Books
Sebastian St. Cyr is drawn into a murder investigation in a deceptively peaceful English village in this gripping historical mystery from the national ...
The brutal killing of a wealthy plantation owner and the return of a dangerous enemy from Sebastian St. Cyr's past test him in C. S. Harris's thrilling ...
The Marquis's young wife was discovered dead in the embrace of the Prince Regent, her neck adorned with a necklace believed to have once belonged to Druid ...
The brutal killing of a young French doctor has attracted the attention of noble investigator Sebastian St. Cyr and his pregnant wife, Hero, plunging them ...
Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin, has been approached by the Archbishop of Canterbury to assist in the investigation of two bodies discovered in an ancient ...
The death of a well-known diamond dealer in London leads aristocratic investigator Sebastian St. Cyr and his new wife Hero into a dark world of greed, ...
Once again, Sebastian St. Cyr demonstrates his bravery in a fresh historical mystery that involves both murder and marriage. Sebastian St. Cyr delves into ...
When Gabrielle Tennyson is murdered, aristocratic investigator Sebastian St. Cyr and his new reluctant bride, the fiercely independent Hero Jarvis, are ...
It is the year 1811, and the upper classes of England under the reign of King George III are living in fear of revolution. A horrifying discovery is made as ...
London, 1812. The cruel murder of eight young prostitutes in a shelter near Covent Garden only spares one survivor - Hero Jarvis, the daughter of Lord ...
In 1811, London's upper class was shocked by a series of brutal murders. The victims, young men from wealthy families, were discovered in the early hours of ...
A brutal string of ritualistic killings terrorizes a city already shaken by economic and political turmoil in this chilling new historical mystery from C. S. ...
''Look in the mirror, Eleanor. Do you see what you do to me?’ Eleanor must find a husband by the end of the season, as demanded by the new heir. She has ...
'You will follow my rules, my dear wife. Unless you enjoy facing consequences…' Abandoned at the wedding altar, Sarah seeks answers. However, when she ...
During the day, Ezra is a intimidating Duke, but by night he becomes a deplorable rake, keeping his two worlds separate. However, everything changes when a ...
Remember your marriage vows? You agreed to obey. Now, turn around, wildcat... Catherine, known as a wild spinster, never plans to marry. But when the Duke ...
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.