Historical Books

Rafe Davies may appear to be just another charming rake, but in truth, he is one of the most valuable agents of the crown. With his relentless and daring ...

Lady Georgiana Arlington has always prioritized her family’s well-being - even if it meant entering into a loveless marriage to protect her father. Widowed, ...

When her student disappears, a non-traditional bluestocking seeks assistance from the arrogant duke who once rejected her in this steamy romantic story ...

Returning to England at the turn of the 20th century after a long absence in Greece, widowed mother Minnie Harper finds herself in the midst of a mystery ...

  Originally featured in the anthology Kissing Under the Mistletoe, renowned author Suzanne Enoch comes back to the picturesque Scottish highlands with ...

Suzanne Enoch, a best-selling author on the New York Times list, embarks on a new and charming journey with her latest historical romantic comedy, Something ...

From the Desk of New York Times Bestseller, Suzanne Enoch Join us in this delightful romantic comedy where Brain meets Beauty in the chaos of Regency ...

A Baron in Trouble Once partners for six years, Torrance Glenmore, Baron Kilman, and Lady Phoebe Peters found themselves in a race against time. Kilman, ...

A diamond theft leads to an arranged marriage between Lady Helen Reynolds and the Duke of Whistlestop, a man she has managed to avoid for twenty years. ...

Baron Harlowe's Search for a Wife Ambrose Kirkman, also known as Baron Harlowe, has made the decision that it is time for him to find a wife. However, he ...

When a lady finds herself falling for a notorious rake, what should she do? She should confess her feelings. Lady Hazel Arbor did just that, only to be ...

A clandestine affair. A charming scoundrel. A daring gamble. Lady Alice Kirkman has been living a double life for years, but Lord Foxton has managed ...

A woman on the edge. An earl who likes to gamble. And a gold coin that can change everything. Miss Beatrice Turner finds herself in a desperate situation. ...

Is there anyone more suitable than a reverend's daughter to transform a notorious libertine? Benedict Malbury, Viscount Kent, has just a single night and ...

Lady Holly and the Christmas Season Lady Holly used to love the Christmas season, but ever since her mother passed away, she has lost all interest in it. ...

Victoria Meyrick, the sister of the Earl of Brentwood, has always been known as the ice queen among the ton. The reasons behind Victoria's emotional ...

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.