Historical Fiction

THE NIGHT CIRCUS MEETS WATER FOR ELEPHANTS IN THIS ENCHANTING, DARKLY GLITTERING STORY OF GRIEF, OBSESSION, REVENGE AND ENDURING LOVE'An atmospheric, evocative adventure across the world. Stunning'JANICE HALLETT'Took hold of my heart and...

Blackpool, 1904When young Elisha loses her parents, she clings to Primula Cottage - the only home her family has ever known. Once filled with love and laughter under her grandmother Millicent's care, it's now a place of peril under her Uncle...

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of historical sagas, trusted by over 4 million readers.'Goodwin is a master of her craft. The perfect book for a cold winter's evening' Lancashire Evening Post'Goodwin is a fabulous writer' Worcester...

The first book in a new heart warming and uplifting historical fiction series, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin - preorder now!Will she find the strength to start again?When Jenny Gregory leaves wartime London for the quiet town of...

Birmingham, 1858. Dora, a spirited young maid with a vivid imagination, finds solace in the library of the esteemed family she works for. But when a forbidden love leads to a secret that could ruin her, Dora has no choice but to leave the only place that...

*Aurora Award Finalist* Love, heroism and the supernatural collide in the midst of war. 'Paranormal elements are expertly woven with real history to create a convincing and exciting tale'Guardian 'A darker take on Raiders of the Lost Ark … a fine...

From the bestselling biographer and author of the book that inspired the BBC TV series – Jane Austen Rise of a Genius – comes a gorgeously escapist novel about the summer the greatest romance novelist fell in love ‘A glorious romantic...

A brand-new standalone novel from the queen of historical romance! This thrilling novel brings all the wit and sensuality you expect from an Eloisa James novel, together with a fast-paced plot set in the Scottish Highlands.'Smart, stylist, sexy' JULIA...

Orkney 1942. Forbidden lovers, divided by war, united by a secret act. Amid the turmoil of the Second World War, a group of Italian prisoners is sent to the remote Orkney island of Lamb Holm. In the freezing conditions, hunger and untold hardships of...

ETTA'S FOUND THE CURE FOR OLD AGE. BUT HER FAMILY WON'T LIKE IT . . .Etta is sixty-eight years old. Happy, healthy and an active participant in her world, she’s gathered her family together for an unforgettable weekend.Tick.At 5am that Saturday...

A woman delves into a centuries-old murder to find the truth behind her self-destructive behavior in a powerful novel about love, loss, and healing by the bestselling author of An Unfinished Story and The Stars Don’t Lie. Unable to...

'It is dark now and my window onto the world is a small one. I do not know how much longer I will be here.' On 9 July 1857, Angus MacPhee, a labourer from Liniclate on the island of Benbecula, murdered his father, mother and aunt. At trial in Inverness...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ENCORE AWARD.LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE AND THE JHALAK PRIZE.A Book of the Year in The Times and The Critic.'A quietly devastating masterpiece'. MARIAN KEYES'Adam is a master storyteller.' SARA...

Get enamored by the landscapes of Provence in this deliciously crafted story of art, yearning and ambition. When a curious journalist and an ambitious young woman cross paths, an unexpected artist emerges from the kitchen, changing both of their lives...

Ken Follett crafts a historical epic inspired by the mystery of Stonehenge. Overcome with visions of an ambitious monument, a young woman embarks on a mission to unite a divided community in this extraordinary tale of destiny and hope.AN INSTANT NEW...

Our former Monthly Pick author is back with another genre-bending tale. Explore the magic and terrors of the deep in The Sirens, a story about sisterhood, resilience and the power of dreams.   NSTANT NEW YORK...

Perfect reading for fans of Jennifer Saint and Madeline Miller, McLeod's romantic and evocative retelling of the myth of Andromeda sees the Aethopian princess faced with a dangerous ultimatum from Poseidon. A myth rewritten. A name reclaimed. Blessed...

'Probably the best thing ever written about the wartime air campaign against Germany' Max Hastings'Magnificent ... rich with historical detail' The Times31 June, 1943. An RAF crew prepare for their next bombing raid on Germany. It is a night that many...

Immersive, open-hearted speculative fiction debut that connects an irresistible cast of characters across six hundred years - for fans of Gabrielle Zevin, Kaliane Bradley, Emily St John Mandel, David Mitchell. Six hundred years. Five interlocking lives...

From the New York Times-bestselling author of A Crane Among Wolves comes a warm and romantic homage to Jane Austen set in historical Korea, about a reader and a writer who secretly fight against government book banning and find themselves...