Historical Books
Seven scandalous love stories. Seven irresistible rogues. Seven ways passion conquers all. When London's most notorious rakes meet their matches in ...
Experience the captivating second chapter of the WW2 Joseph Gunner series, written by the acclaimed author of the Harry McCoy novels. Praise FOR GUNNER 'A ...
If you enjoy the thrilling adventures of Pirates of the Caribbean and the gritty realism of Black Sails blended with a touch of steamy romance, then Wren St ...
He believed that his heart was laid to rest alongside his wife and daughter... Malcom (Col) Thornton, known as the Laird Mac Sceachain, finds himself a ...
Two governments are on his tail, both domestic and foreign… It was a terrible time to fall in love... Dr Merlow Thornton has arrived in Pinner to seek ...
When Bethany Whittaker's stepfather tries to force her into a marriage with his business partner, Beth decides to take a bold and risky move – she runs ...
Seven nights of passion. Will either of them survive with their hearts intact? Garmon Lovell, a London underworld crime boss, has been shaped by his past ...
Miss Diana Lovell is in a desperate situation. She holds the late Duke of Mowbray responsible for her father’s death and believes he ruined her life. She ...
He never intended to fall for her. Jack is immediately captivated by Viviana's fiery spirit and hidden vulnerability. However, she is in a relationship ...
Victorian Canada was a time of touring circuses, seances, and a world powered by steam engines. Despite this, in Belleville, Ontario, Lavender Fitch, a ...
Feliks's Mission in London When Feliks arrived in London, he had a singular goal in mind - to carry out a murder that would have far-reaching consequences ...
Discover the historical epic The Evening and the Morning from bestselling author Ken Follett, a prequel which sets the stage for The Pillars of the Earth.
Set in North Africa during the summer of 1942, this story takes place during Rommel's campaign against the British. The focus is on Alex Wolff, a skilled ...
In "Texas Love Song," Jodi Thomas deeply connects with readers' emotions, portraying a heartfelt story of Sloan Alexander, a Galvanized Yankee who deserted ...
Clint Matthews, a hired gun, dreaded the idea of protecting his boss at the annual Valentine's Day dance hosted by Miss Peach. Accustomed to keeping his ...
Experience a lavish Christmas Eve ball that sets the stage for a new romance in the novella by Jodi Thomas, a best-selling author recognized by the New York ...
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.