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685 past books matching Historical Fiction
Nominated for the Edgar Award for Best First Novel, this sweeping debut is perfect for fans of The Secret Keeper and The Bear and the Nightingale.
The Last Russian Doll
Historical Fiction · Historical Mystery
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Three generations. One key. A century of secrets. Porcelain is a haunting epic of love, betrayal, and survival spanning the Russian Revolution to the fall of the Soviet Union. Nominated for the Edgar Award for Best First Novel, this sweeping debut is perfect for fans of The Secret Keeper and The Bear and the Nightingale. Click now to uncover the past.
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Rosie thought her past was buried. But in Russia, nothing stays hidden for long.
After the sudden death of her mother, Rosie leaves behind her polished life at Oxford to return to the land she once fled. Armed with a key and her mother’s haunting fairy tales, she uncovers a century of secrets buried beneath the porcelain smiles of the past.
From the glittering halls of a noble estate in 1917 to the frozen grip of Leningrad’s siege and Stalin’s ruthless purges, Porcelain (title placeholder) is a story of three generations of Russian women bound by betrayal, survival, and an impossible love.
An Edgar Award nominee for Best First Novel, this haunting saga blends folklore and history into a breathtaking tale of revenge, resilience, and redemption.
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A heartbreaking, hope-filled must-read for fans of The Nightingale.
The Lighthouse Sisters
Historical Fiction · World War 2
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Two sisters. One war-torn island. The Lighthouse Sisters is a sweeping, emotional story of resistance, sacrifice, and love in occupied Jersey during WWII. One becomes a nurse in Nazi Germany. The other joins the island’s underground movement. A heartbreaking, hope-filled must-read for fans of The Nightingale. 4.6 stars on Amazon.
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'A stunning tale about sisters, courage, and sacrifice that will keep you enthralled until the very last page' ANDIE NEWTON
'Really brought a lump to my throat. It has stayed with me since finishing it' SUZANNE GOLDRING
'They were there for each other during the war just like the lighthouse, a source of hope and protection over the years.'
1940: For sisters Alice and Jenny life is just beginning when the Nazis seize control of the island of Jersey, driving the girls down separate paths. While Alice is forced by the enemy to work in the German hospital, Jenny is attracted to the circle of islanders rising up to resist the occupiers. And as the war tightens its grip, it will cause each of the sisters to make an extraordinary choice, experience unimaginable heartbreak and emerge forever changed...
1996: The war may have ended decades earlier, but for the elegant woman sitting alone now, the images live on in her memory: her sister's carefree laughter, the inky black of a German soldier's boots, the little boats that never came back. And the one constant through it all: the lighthouse that always guided them back to the island...
A gripping, heartbreaking story of two sisters in occupied Jersey during WWII - one a nurse, who is transported to Nazi Germany, the other, who volunteers for the island's resistance movement - from the author of The Child on Platform One. Perfect for readers of The Nightingale and The Midwife of Auschwitz.
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It fits readers who want historical fiction rooted in real lives, moral tension, and women who refuse to go quietly.
Fever
Literary Fiction · Historical Fiction · Women's Fiction
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Before the world knew her as Typhoid Mary, she was a determined young Irish immigrant trying to build a life in New York. In Fever, Mary Beth Keane turns a notorious historical figure into something far more complicated, tracing Mary Mallon’s ambition, pride, and unraveling as public health fear closes in around her. It fits readers who want historical fiction rooted in real lives, moral tension, and women who refuse to go quietly.
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From Mary Beth Keane, the bestselling author of Ask Again, Yes, comes a historical novel set in early-20th-century New York City about the woman known as “Typhoid Mary,” who becomes, “in Keane’s assured hands…a sympathetic, complex, and even inspiring character” (O, The Oprah Magazine).
On the eve of the 20th century, Mary Mallon emigrated from Ireland at age fifteen to make her way in New York City. Brave, headstrong, and dreaming of being a cook, she fought to climb up from the lowest rung of the domestic-service ladder. Canny and enterprising, she worked her way to the kitchen and discovered in herself the true talent of a chef. Sought after by New York aristocracy, and with an independence rare for a woman of the time, she seemed to have achieved the life she’d aimed for when she arrived in Castle Garden. Amid a growing public health panic, a determined “medical engineer” noticed that she left a trail of disease wherever she cooked and identified her as an “asymptomatic carrier” of Typhoid Fever. With this seemingly preposterous theory, he made Mallon a hunted woman.
The Department of Health sent Mallon to North Brother Island, where she was quarantined in isolation from 1907 to 1910, then released under the condition that she never work as a cook again. Yet for Mary—proud of her former status and passionate about cooking—the alternatives were abhorrent. She defied the edict.
Bringing Gilded Age New York City alive—the neighborhoods, the bars, the park carved out of upper Manhattan, the boat traffic, the mansions and sweatshops and emerging skyscrapers—Fever is an ambitious retelling of a forgotten life. In the imagination of Mary Beth Keane, Mary Mallon becomes a fiercely compelling, dramatic, vexing, sympathetic, uncompromising, and unforgettable heroine.
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Perfect for fans of Circe and Elektra, this fierce debut gives voice to one of mythology’s most feared women.
Clytemnestra
Fantasy · Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction
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The queen you thought was a villain? She has her reasons. Clytemnestra is a fiery Greek myth retelling of betrayal, vengeance, and the brutal price of power. Perfect for fans of Circe and Elektra, this fierce debut gives voice to one of mythology’s most feared women. Click now to meet the queen who refused to be forgotten—and made history bleed.
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Queens are either hated or forgotten. Clytemnestra has no intention of being either.
Married off to a tyrant and forced to endure the unthinkable—the sacrifice of her child, a war waged in her name, a kingdom stripped of power—Clytemnestra learns early that survival demands steel. But vengeance? That demands fire.
When her husband returns from Troy in triumph, she must decide: forgive the unforgivable, or claim the justice no one will hand her.
Set in the blood-soaked brilliance of Ancient Greece, Clytemnestra is a fierce, spellbinding debut perfect for fans of Circe, Elektra, and Ariadne. This is the untold story of a woman scorned, a queen reborn, and a legend rewritten—by her own hand.
Because when power isn’t given, she will take it.
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A thoughtful fit for readers who enjoy character-driven literary fiction, family relationships, and multicultural perspectives.
Behind You Is the Sea
Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction
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Through interconnected stories, three Palestinian American families in Baltimore navigate cultural expectations, class differences, generational conflicts, and the complexities of immigrant life. Their experiences reveal the tensions and connections within a community shaped by different ideas of belonging. A thoughtful fit for readers who enjoy character-driven literary fiction, family relationships, and multicultural perspectives.
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2025 PEN/FAULKNER AWARD FINALIST • ANISFIELD-WOLF BOOK AWARD FINALIST
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"A beautiful portrait of a family reaching for their dreams while holding on to their roots."—Publishers Weekly
"Each chapter reads like a small masterpiece."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
An exciting debut novel that gives voice to the diverse residents of a Palestinian American community in Baltimore—from young activists in conflict with their traditional parents to the poor who clean for the rich—lives which intersect across divides of class, generation, and religion.
Funny and touching, Behind You Is the Sea brings us into the homes and lives of three main families—the Baladis, the Salamehs, and the Ammars—Palestinian immigrants who’ve all found a different welcome in America.
Their various fates and struggles cause their community dynamic to sizzle and sometimes explode: The wealthy Ammar family employs young Maysoon Baladi, whose own family struggles financially, to clean up after their spoiled teenagers. Meanwhile, Marcus Salameh confronts his father in an effort to protect his younger sister for “dishonoring” their name. Only a trip to Palestine, where Marcus experiences an unexpected and dramatic transformation, can bridge this seemingly unbridgeable divide between the two generations.
Behind You Is the Sea faces stereotypes about Palestinian culture head-on and, shifting perspectives to weave a complex social fabric replete with weddings, funerals, broken hearts, and devastating secrets.
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The One Thing More drops readers into revolutionary France, where saving the king is already a desperate gamble and murder makes it worse.
The One Thing More
Historical Fiction · Historical Mystery
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The One Thing More drops readers into revolutionary France, where saving the king is already a desperate gamble and murder makes it worse. With Louis XVI days from the guillotine, Célie Laurent joins a circle of royalists plotting a last-ditch rescue, only to discover a traitor may be hiding among them. Tense, atmospheric, and packed with political danger, this historical mystery blends suspense, betrayal, and the very real possibility of losing your head.
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A royalist out to save Louis XVI from the guillotine is murdered in this mystery set in revolutionary France by a New York Times–bestselling master.
Célie Laurent stands in the convention hall of the French Republic, watching the deputies vote one by one. Most of them have just one word to say: "Death." As the night wears on, the outcome of the vote moves beyond doubt, and Louis XVI is condemned to the guillotine. Célie will have just four days to save the king's life.
As the Revolution reaches a fever pitch, Célie falls in with a group of royalists who are willing to do whatever it takes to keep France from killing its king. Their plan is daring, but just might work—until the group's leader is murdered in cold blood. Somewhere among the royalists lies a traitor, and Célie and her friends must find him soon, lest they lose their heads before Louis loses his.
From the New York Times–bestselling author of the William Monk and Charlotte and Thomas Pitt series, acclaimed for her atmospheric historical settings, The One Thing More is a fascinating tale of suspense.
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Inspired by true family stories, Francesca Scanacapra delivers unforgettable historical fiction perfect for fans of The Nightingale and Angela Petch.
Paradiso
Historical Fiction · Historical Romance
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War stole her innocence. History shaped her life. Paradiso is a sweeping, emotional tale of love, resilience, and transformation in post-war Italy. Inspired by true family stories, Francesca Scanacapra delivers unforgettable historical fiction perfect for fans of The Nightingale and Angela Petch. 4.8 stars on Amazon. Click now to meet Graziella Ponti—a woman shaped by extraordinary times.
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In the heart of rural Lombardy, 1937, Graziella Ponti is born into a world of simple joys and tight-knit community. But as war casts its long shadow across Italy, her quiet village of Pieve Santa Clara is thrust into chaos—and nothing will ever be the same.
Paradiso follows Graziella’s extraordinary journey from a war-torn childhood to womanhood in a country struggling to rebuild itself. Love, loss, and resilience shape her life in a world both liberated and constrained—by tradition, by faith, and by the scars of history.
Inspired by true stories from the author’s own Italian family, Paradiso is a poignant, powerful novel that brings 20th-century Italy vividly to life. Perfect for fans of The Nightingale, Angela Petch, and Rhys Bowen.
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Secrets, forbidden love, and a trial that changed everything—this one’s for fans of Kate Morton and Stacey Halls.
The Scandalous Life of Nancy Randolph
Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction
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A scream. A dead baby. A scandal that shakes a nation. The Girl in the Shadows is a gripping historical mystery based on real events, told through the voices of accused murderess Nancy Randolph and her enslaved maid, Phebe. Secrets, forbidden love, and a trial that changed everything—this one’s for fans of Kate Morton and Stacey Halls. Click now to uncover the truth.
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A scream pierces the night at Glentivar Plantation—and by morning, everything has changed.
When a newborn’s body is rumored to be found outside Nancy Randolph’s room, whispers of scandal erupt. A forbidden affair between Nancy and her brother-in-law. A murdered child. A cover-up within one of America’s most powerful families. But no body is ever recovered, and the truth lies buried under privilege, secrecy, and fear.
Told through the voices of Nancy and her enslaved maid Phebe, The Girl in the Shadows is a haunting historical retelling of betrayal, resilience, and the high price of justice in a divided America.
Based on real events, this gripping novel is perfect for fans of Stacey Halls, Philippa Gregory, and Kristin Hannah.
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With 4.8 stars on Amazon, this cozy delight is perfect for fans of The Keeper of Stories.
The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris
Historical Fiction · Romance
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What if a croissant could change your life? The Little Bakery of Hopes and Dreams is a heartwarming story of magical pastries, unexpected detours, and second chances from the bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop. With 4.8 stars on Amazon, this cozy delight is perfect for fans of The Keeper of Stories. Click now to savor every sweet page.
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Edie Lane thought she was heading to Paris for the dream job of a lifetime. Instead, she ends up in the quaint French town of Compiègne—and at a bakery whispered to be touched by magic.
Locals say one bite of its pastries can unlock memories, mend broken hearts, even change your fate. For Edie, who arrives with a suitcase full of regret and more than a few secrets, it might be exactly what she needs.
But as dark clouds gather, Edie must decide if she’ll keep running from the past—or finally find the recipe for her own happiness.
From the million-copy bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop, The Little Bakery of Hopes and Dreams is a charming tale of second chances, sweet magic, and finding joy where you least expect it.
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Civil war brews.
Battle Song
Historical Fiction
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Civil war brews. Loyalties fracture. And a young squire must choose who to follow—and who to become. Battle Song is a gripping medieval adventure filled with political intrigue, deadly tournaments, and hard-won honor. With 4.7 stars on Amazon and praise from The Times and Historia, Ian Ross delivers historical fiction at its finest. Click now to enter the storm of 1264.
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England teeters on the edge of civil war.
As barons rise against King Henry III and the realm fractures, young squire Adam de Norton dreams only of knighthood and reclaiming his family’s lost lands. But a violent twist of fate binds him to the cunning and ruthless Sir Robert de Dunstanville—a master of the tournament field and the battlefield alike.
Dragged into the savage world of medieval politics, Adam must navigate deadly loyalties, brutal ambition, and the fury of rebellion. When swords are drawn and thrones threatened, will he fight for crown, cause, or his own survival?
Battle Song is a richly immersive historical adventure filled with brotherhood, betrayal, and blood. Perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden, Bernard Cornwell, and Hilary Mantel.
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Glitz, glamour, and the slow unraveling of the American dream—The Beautiful and Damned is F. Scott Fitzgerald at his most intimate and incisive.
The Beautiful and Damned
Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction
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Glitz, glamour, and the slow unraveling of the American dream—The Beautiful and Damned is F. Scott Fitzgerald at his most intimate and incisive. Before The Great Gatsby, there was Anthony and Gloria Patch: dazzling, doomed, and unforgettable. A tragic Jazz Age love story steeped in ambition and excess. Click now to rediscover this sharp-edged literary gem.
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Meet Anthony Patch—wealthy, well-bred, and dangerously certain that his future is paved in gold. Alongside his glamorous and reckless wife, Gloria, he dives headlong into the Jazz Age's glittering chaos, chasing pleasure with abandon and assuming fortune will always follow.
But when the inheritance he’s built his life around evaporates, Anthony’s charm begins to crack. The war offers no redemption, and the marriage that once sparkled soon sinks under the weight of excess, disillusionment, and broken dreams.
In The Beautiful and Damned, F. Scott Fitzgerald paints a hauntingly personal portrait of love, ambition, and ruin at the heart of 1920s high society. A searing prelude to The Great Gatsby, this is the story of what happens when youth fades—and reality crashes the party.
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A strong fit for readers drawn to historical fantasy with witches, spiritualism, female friendship, and Gilded Age New York.
The Witches of New York
Fantasy · Historical Fiction · Horror · LGBTQIA+ · Historical Fantasy · Occult Horror
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An international bestseller, The Witches of New York follows Adelaide Thom, Eleanor St. Clair, and seventeen-year-old Beatrice Dunn in 1880 New York, where a teashop offering cures, potions, and spiritual services brings three women with magical gifts together. A strong fit for readers drawn to historical fantasy with witches, spiritualism, female friendship, and Gilded Age New York.
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A Buzzfeed Best Gift Book of the Year
"A dark, atmospheric, and feminist story of three women in New York City's Gilded Age, each determined to thrive in a society hell-bent on keeping them down, and using their coven to do so." —Buzzfeed
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Respectable Lady Seeks Dependable Shop Girl. Those averse to magic need not apply.
New York in the spring of 1880 is a place alive with wonder and curiosity. In this captivating Gilded Age historical fantasy, residents enthusiastically engage in both scientific experimentation and spiritualist pursuits. Séances are the entertainment of choice in exclusive social circles, and many enterprising women—some possessed of true intuitive powers, and some gifted with the art of performance—find work as mediums.
Enter Adelaide Thom and Eleanor St. Clair. At their humble teashop, Tea and Sympathy, they provide a place for whispered confessions, secret cures, and spiritual assignations for a select coven of ladies, who speak the right words and ask the right questions. But the profile of Tea and Sympathy is about to change with the fortuitous arrival of Beatrice Dunn.
When seventeen-year-old Beatrice leaves the safety of her village to answer an ad that reads "Respectable Lady Seeks Dependable Shop Girl. Those averse to magic need not apply," she has little inclination of what the job will demand of her. Beatrice doesn’t know it yet, but she is no ordinary small-town girl; she has great spiritual gifts—ones that will serve as her greatest asset and also place her in grave danger. Under the tutelage of Adelaide and Eleanor, Beatrice comes to harness many of her powers, but not even they can prepare her for the occult evils lurking in the darkest corners of the city or the courage it will take to face them.
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