Historical Fiction

A "delicious" (Rebecca Makkai) and "deeply compelling" (Lauren Groff) debut novel set at a 1950s Reno "divorce ranch," about the complex friendship between two women who dare to imagine a different future Lois Saunders thought that marrying the right man...

Brideshead Revisited is Evelyn Waugh's stunning novel of duty and desire set amongst the decadent, faded glory of the English aristocracy in the run-up to the Second World War. The most nostalgic and reflective of Evelyn Waugh's novels, Brideshead...

“An immensely lovable debut novel . . . It’s the kind of magic you’ll feel lucky to find.” —Ron Charles, The Washington Post  SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA FIRST NOVEL AWARDFINALIST FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARD...

Introduction and Notes by John S. Whitley, University of Sussex. Wuthering Heights is a wild, passionate story of the intense and almost demonic love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, a foundling adopted by Catherine's father.After Mr Earnshaw's...

A legendary band, an iconic lead singer, and their mysterious connection to a woman whose love helped create the music of a generation. Timing is everything in a powerful novel about fate, regret, and moving on by the author of A Day Like This. In the...

A breathtaking tale of loyalty, persecution and betrayal, this mesmeric retelling of Medea from the author of Medusa breathes fresh life into Greek mythology's perhaps darkest heroine. From an unmissable new voice comes the powerful and epic story of...

DEATHS AND DECISIONS.His army starving for resources, King Canute schemes to confiscate Ketil's farm. Ketil and his sons become fugitives, barely escaping the capital aboard Leif Ericson's ship, but Canute follows in pursuit with his best men. Upon...

Two young men are caught in the crosshairs of shady government operations, mafias, and billionaires. A multi-generational family drama unfolds into an observation of violence in American History: from the Oregon Trail, to the nuclear age, the Vietnam...

Christopher finally uncovers the Raven’s identity in this sixth novel of the award-winning Blackthorn Key series.The stakes are higher than ever when the Raven sets Christopher up for a horrible crime, leading him to be locked away in...

The enthralling tale of a powerful Greek goddess maligned in both myth and ancient history, as told by Sunday Times bestselling author Jennifer Saint.'A brilliant read' -- Women & Home  'A spirited retelling' -- Times 'Beautiful and absorbing' ...

“Suspenseful…emotionally compelling. I found myself eagerly following in a way I hadn’t remembered for a long time, impatient for the next twist and turn of the story."—NPR An Afghan American woman returns to Kabul to learn the...

New York Times bestselling author Natalie Haynes returns to the world of ancient Greek myth in this scintillating follow-up to Pandora’s Jar. Few writers today have reshaped our view of the ancient Greek myths more than revered...

In this #1 New York Times bestseller,an attention-seeking copycat from the Women’s Murder Club’s past is recreating murders by a famous killer—with devastating new twists.   Detective Lindsay Boxer put serial killer Evan...

An effervescent exploration of the romantic comedy and all of its tropes, Curtis Sittenfeld delivers a sophisticated confection of a novel with many enjoyable layers.NEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLER • REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK • A comedy writer...

Set aboard a dreamy floating library, this is a timelessly relevant story starring tenacious female characters. And amidst the idyllic and wildly entertaining premise is a deeper exploration of where knowledge comes from, what role books play and what...

#1 New York Times BestsellerOprah's Book Club SelectionThe “extraordinary . . . monumental masterpiece” (Booklist) that changed the course of Ken Follett’s already phenomenal career—and begins where its prequel, The...

The most exciting historical retelling of 2023: a subversive, powerful untelling of Romeo and Juliet by New York Times bestselling author Natasha Solomons   Was the greatest ever love story a lie? The first time Romeo Montague sees young...

The return of the beautiful Countess Olenska into the rigidly conventional society of New York sends reverberations throughout the upper reaches of society. Newland Archer, an eligible young man of the establishment is about to announce his engagement to...

The perfect gift for any Jane Austen lover. Each boxset contains six books, together creating a comprehensive collection of Austen’s best and much-loved works. Beautifully packaged in a ridged, matt-laminated slipcase with metallic detailing,...

Hercule Poirot is back, and at the behest of the skillful hand of Sophie Hannah, it feels like old times. A Christmas mystery is afoot, giving the timeless detective plenty to puzzle about. Truly in the vein of Agatha Christie’s mastery, this is a...