Historical Books
‘Shall we strike a bargain, my dear? One that you will find most satisfactory…’ Before facing a lonely life as an old maid, Marian is determined to tick ...
"Don't anticipate a genuine marriage from me, dear wife. I selected you with a purpose in mind..." Elias, the formidable Duke of Fyre, always gets his way ...
'This is not a love match, Miss Brandon. It is damage control.' In order to protect her sister from scandal, Jane Brandon takes on a new persona and finds ...
‘You have been away for two years, and now you expect me to surrender to you?'' ‘I will always have claim to you, Duchess. You belong to me.’ Forced ...
"Can this marriage truly protect you, Lady Irene?" asked the Duke. "Only from the gossip, Your Grace. Not from you," replied Irene. After becoming a widow ...
Lilian detests rakes more than anything else. Especially someone like the arrogant, charming scoundrel who is always around her younger sister! Duke Simon's ...
“How can I marry a man who can never love me?” Caroline has no interest in the overwhelming London society. However, when she discovers a child in her ...
The Spy, previously published as The Saboteur, is a gripping historical espionage novel written by the bestselling author Andrew Gross. In the year 1943, as ...
The Last Brother A thrilling historical novel by Andrew Gross Published in the USA as Button Man Three brothers, united by blood, navigate the dangerous ...
#1 New York Times bestselling author of The One Man Andrew Gross returns with another gripping thriller, this time focusing on a family torn apart amid the ...
Aiming for a Larger Market Tavish and his brothers are seeking an infusion of cash for their whisky distillery in the Scottish Highlands in order to reach ...
When Veronica Speedwell started looking into a man who claimed to be the lost heir to a noble family, she had no idea she would be in for the surprise of her ...
Veronica is faced with the daunting task of tracking down and stopping a cunning murderer who is targeting a group of her old friends in the latest thrilling ...
Veronica and Stoker are shocked to discover that not all fairy tales have happy endings, and some even end in murder, in the newest historical mystery by ...
Veronica and Stoker are eagerly seeking a fresh adventure, and their wish is granted when they come face to face with a secret society and a mysterious duo ...
Lottie Carlisle has endured five seasons of shallow London society, her dull existence, and her uncle Alfred's interference. Faced with an ultimatum from her ...
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.