Historical Fiction

Vividly imagining 16th-century England, Sansom’s peerless Shardlake series continues with a captivating mystery that threatens not only court and country, but those Matthew himself holds most dear. Another magnificent addition to one of the most...

Myth and folklore from West Africa to Ancient Greece, vibrantly reimagined in bold, striking prose; Love in Colour beautifully illustrates the timelessness of classic storytelling. Shortlisted for the Empire Book of the Year 2020 Bolu Babalola finds...

A story of slavery, freedom and the wonderful and dreadful secrets bodies give up under the cover of darkness, Sara Collins’ stunning debut moves from the plantations of Jamaica to the fetid drawing rooms of London. Echoing the gothic thrall...

Shortlisted for the The CILIP Carnegie Medal 2021 Madrid, 1957. Daniel, young, wealthy and unsure of his place in the world, views the city through the lens of his camera. Ana, a hotel maid whose family is suffering under the fascist...

In this highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue, Felicity Montague must use all her womanly wits and wiles to achieve her dreams of becoming a doctor-even if she has to scheme her way across...

In this epic and haunting love story set on the Oregon Trail, a family and their unlikely protector find their way through peril, uncertainty, and loss.The Overland Trail, 1853: Naomi May never expected to be widowed at twenty. Eager to leave her grief...

"An irresistible tale which showcases the transformative power of literacy, reminding us of the hope and sanctuary our neighborhood bookstores offer during the perilous trials of war and unrest." --KIM MICHELE RICHARDSON, author of The Book Woman of...

It is 1953. Thomas Wazhushk is the night watchman at the first factory to open near the Turtle Mountain Reservation in rural North Dakota. He is also a prominent Chippewa Council member, trying to understand a new bill that is soon to be put before...

Seventeen-year-old Jo Kuan is leading a double life. By day, she works as a quiet lady's maid, but by night, she's the voice behind the most radical advice column in 1890s Atlanta.Jo is used to living life on the margins - invisible except for the...

Pat Barker’s electrifying revision of The Iliadreframes the story through the voiceless women of war. A startlingly vivid novel with a powerful message about who tells stories and why it matters. Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction...

Seething with secrets, love and treachery in sixteenth century France, Mosse’s finely wrought and propulsive epic revolves around an anonymous letter and its insurmountable consequences. Bringing sixteenth-century Languedoc vividly to...

Angrboda's story begins where most witch tales end: with being burnt. A punishment from Odin for sharing her visions of the future with the wrong people, the fire leaves Angrboda injured and powerless, and she flees into the furthest reaches of a remote...

The author of The Doll Factory serves up another slice of gothic Victoriana centred upon a girl who is kidnapped only to be thrust into the world of the circus.  1866. In a coastal village in southern England, Nell picks violets for a...

A passionate story of intrigue, deception, truth and survival. A dazzling debut and the first part of a thrilling trilogy from an extraordinary new talent. Perfect for fans of SIX OF CROWS and Sarah J. Maas. Born out of wedlock, Brienna is cast off by...

In this sequel to The Queen's Rising, Brienna has chosen passion over blood, but can she put her country before her heart? Perfect for fans of SIX OF CROWS and Sarah J. Maas. Finally, Brienna is a mistress of knowledge and is settling into her role as...

The eagerly awaited return to the world of Percy Jackson is a typically spectacular, high-octane thrill-fest with plenty of wisecracks and suspense along the way. There is still much work to do before Apollo can once again ascend to the heavens and,...

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION and THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD.AN OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK.In 1956, towards the end of Reverend John Ames's life, he begins a letter to his young son: 'I told you last night that I might be gone sometime...

'An absolute joy from the first page to the last' -- Jen DeLucaOne of Bustle's Best Books of 2020Marcus has a secret. While he may be the star of the biggest show on TV, he's also a prolific fan fiction writer. Through his stories, Marcus releases his...

Set in the confines of the gloomy Caldonbrae Hall boarding school for girls, Madam is a masterfully crafted and deliciously dark tale about powerful female ambitions and sinister intentions. For 150 years, Caldonbrae Hall has loomed high...

Following on from the bestselling The Seven Sisters and The Storm Sister, The Shadow Sister is the third book in Lucinda Riley's spellbinding series of love and loss, loosely based on the mythology of the Seven Sisters star...