Historical Books
Experience the tale crafted by Jodi Thomas, a renowned author in the world of literature, detailing the journey of a widow from the Confederacy seeking a ...
A Shocking Proposition Anna Meyer dared to walk into a campsite full of Texas cattlemen and offer one hundred dollars to the man who'd help her forge a ...
A determined man with a strong personality. A persistent young woman seeking love. And a single song that unites them in Jodi Thomas's enchanting ...
Experience the captivating tale crafted by the acclaimed and bestselling author Jodi Thomas. This story follows the journey of two inseparable companions who ...
Based on a remarkable true story from World War II, a young woman gifted in forgery aids numerous Jewish children in escaping the Nazis in this ‘epic and ...
The Encounter On Christmas Eve in 1942, in the heart of Paris, a young boy found himself standing beneath the iconic statue of Liberte in the beautiful ...
Paris, 1939: An Unbreakable Bond Two young mothers, Elise and Juliette, struck up an instant friendship the day they crossed paths in the enchanting Bois ...
The Book of Lost Names, a New York Times bestselling author, has returned with a captivating World War II story about a young woman who uses her wilderness ...
The Room on Rue Amélie's talented author is back with a captivating tale set in the champagne vineyards of France during World War II. Perfect for fans of ...
An emotionally charged novel about destiny, resilience, and the importance of family written by a renowned international author.
The American Boy Author's New Historical Thriller. Get ready for a gripping new historical thriller set during the American War of Independence, from the ...
From the No. 1 bestselling author of THE AMERICAN BOY comes a captivating new historical thriller that unfolds against the backdrop of the French Revolution. ...
This 'masterfully woven…literary home run' (New York Journal of Books) follows the journey of four women through different generations, all connected by a ...
Martha Hall Kelly’s million-copy bestseller Lilac Girls introduced readers to Caroline Ferriday. Now, in Sunflower Sisters, Kelly tells the story of ...
Following the success of the million-copy bestseller Lilac Girls, which introduced the courageous Caroline Ferriday, Lost Roses now takes readers back a ...
During World War II, three women faced different challenges until their lives intersected tragically. Caroline Ferriday, a New York socialite, was busy with ...
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.