Historical Books
Lady Olivia Dawson finds herself in desperate need of a miracle to save her from an unwanted marriage, but Henry Stanton, the Earl of Egerton, remains ...
Marianne is just fifteen when she falls head over heels in love with Simon. Simon, who drives a Morris Minor, is about to graduate from school and has a ...
In this historical mystery from the national bestselling author of Who Slays the Wicked, the abduction and murder of a young boy takes Sebastian St. Cyr from ...
Tildy Barrows, the Head Curator of a stunning archival library in San Francisco, is devoted to the collection spanning decades housed in her beloved Beaux ...
An action-packed, epic historical adventure! Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden
Jack Blackjack's Journey August, 1556. Jack Blackjack has a simple goal: to return to his beloved London. But his journey is far from easy. After reaching ...
Jack Blackjack has returned to London in March 1557 and is enjoying a relaxed life after his perilous journey back to the city he loves. His main desires ...
Jack Blackjack on Trial Jack Blackjack is facing serious accusations in the latest installment of the Bloody Mary Tudor mystery series. In April of 1555, a ...
Jack Blackjack: A Lively Tudor Mystery In the year 1555, in the bustling city of London, a dangerous game unfolds when Jack Blackjack decides to go ...
Londoner Jack Blackjack's Misadventure in Rural Devon Londoner Jack Blackjack finds himself in unfamiliar territory when he is accused of murder in rural ...
Jack Blackjack's quest for an executioner's son entangles him in a devilish web of plots in this exciting Tudor thriller. London. May, 1556. Hal Westmecott, ...
Jack Blackjack has been given a new mission in the year 1554 - to eliminate a spy within the Princess Elizabeth’s household, a task that fills him with ...
Jack Blackjack, a skilled thief, awakens in the courtyard of a tavern in London, feeling the pounding in his head from a night of heavy drinking. His knife ...
France, 1356. A decade has gone by since the Battle of Crécy, and the English soldiers continue to wage war, besieging cities, towns, and villages abroad. ...
1346. France. King Edward III is feeling agitated. Despite previous successes, the French monarchy is still strong. With the goal of conquering France, ...
Princess Elizabeth's unlikely assassin has found himself entangled in a web of two murders in this whimsical Tudor mystery series! In the bustling streets ...
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.