Historical Books
The new and exciting addition to the Vintaine series by Michael Jecks is here! This gripping story is perfect for those who love Bernard Cornwell and Conn ...
Miss Jane Quayle is a master of creativity. How could the daughter of an English gentleman, sheltered from the world, possibly write such scandalous gothic ...
The exciting prequel novella to a new series with a modern spin Discover a fresh take on the genre from the talented Susanna Craig, a highly acclaimed ...
Pericles finds himself constantly compared to his father, a hero who once rescued Athens from danger. In order to establish his own reputation, he must ...
In the latest historical epic by Conn Iggulden, follow Pericles, the revered leader of Athens, as he embarks on a mission to ensure the destiny of the ...
Lady Antonia Kerrigan possessed the extraordinary ability to communicate with animals, and they with her. However, nothing had shocked her quite like the ...
The Love Story of Lady Clara Westcott and Viscount Harcourt At the tender age of fifteen, Lady Clara Westcott found her heart captured by the charming ...
When Orion Drakos was informed that there was not just a mysterious lady in the grove, but that she actually resided there, he felt compelled to ...
Despite not having any magical abilities or coming from a magical lineage, Cassian Jourdain considered Nightshade Manor his home where he planned to spend ...
Adriana Trigiani, the much-loved author of The Shoemaker’s Wife, brings us a thrilling epic novel of love, loyalty, and creativity - the tale of an ...
In the enchanting era of the 1940s, set against the backdrop of the lush Big Band era, Adriana Trigiani's captivating tale follows the journey of Chiara and ...
A Surprising Proposal What started as a panicked escape for Madeline Goddard ends in a surprising proposal from Evan Bellwether, Duke of Fallon. Madeline ...
Experience a sizzling Regency romance She realizes that the only savior for her is the one she considers as her foe! When Selina, a widow with no money, ...
Scandal and Spice in Regency Romance From one scandal, Felicity Morgan finds herself straight into the arms of another! After her lurid gothic novel becomes ...
Rebecca’s family devised a plan to dispose of her once and for all: unite her in marriage with the most ruthless of all Dukes... Despite having lost ...
"Request anything from me, and I will repay you," she said. "I desire a spouse, Your Grace..." Haunted by the threats of her malevolent cousin, Penelope ...
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.