Historical Books
From bestselling historical novelist Max Byrd comes a new novel set against the dramatic backdrop of Paris in the Jazz Age - a fascinating suspense tale ...
He could never love again. Of that, Matthias Barrington was certain, despite the well intentioned meddling of his neighbors. But now they'd sent him a ...
THREE RUGGED WESTERN MEN THREE COURAGEOUS LADIES THREE FESTIVE TALES TO WARM THE HEART THIS CHRISTMAS! Rocky Mountain Christmas by Jillian Hart Summoned ...
Their Grand Passion Had Burned Too Brightly To Survive But faced with wedding another, Alanna Patterson was determined to reignite any smoldering embers of ...
When Danger Took Root, Her Courage Grew Strong. And Rachel Emmons fled her violent marriage, seeking a safe haven. Her brave escape led her to the saving ...
Colorado Wife by Cheryl St.John Finding two orphans on her doorstep, Rosalyne Emery is determined to make local tycoon Sam Calhoun responsible for them. But ...
On a splendid August afternoon Susanna Osbourne is introduced to the most handsome man she has ever seen... and instantly feels the icy chill of recognition. ...
Discover a new heartwarming story from New York Times bestselling author and beloved 'queen of Regency romance' Mary Balogh. A soldier and a pacifist make ...
USA TODAY BESTSELLER · SOUTHERN INDIE BESTSELLER · A BRENDA NOVAK BOOK GROUP PICK · GLOSS BOOK CLUB PICK · THE GIRLFRIEND BOOK CLUB PICK · A MOST ANTICIPATED ...
Over one million copies sold! The Instant New York Times Bestseller! A Good Morning America* Book Club Pick! Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR! Named a ...
From beloved New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Marie Benedict comes the story of a not-so-famous scientist who not only loved Albert Einstein, ...
The Instant New York Times Bestseller! A novel about the extraordinary partnership between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights activist Mary ...
"[A] tour de force."--Publishers Weekly starred review "A great read."--Library Journal starred review "A must-read literary triumph."--Booklist starred ...
WINNER OF THE 2020 CWA IAN FLEMING STEEL DAGGER AWARD WINNER OF THE 2018 HAMMETT PRIZE ‘A great read, combining brutal action with a moving love story; ...
“An exuberant and propulsive thriller laced with sex, art, and history. Lisa Barr has created an unforgettable story that forces readers to question where ...
Debut Historical Suspense Novel Wins IPPY Award for Best Literary Fiction 2014” Stolen art, love, lust, deception, and revenge paint the pages of veteran ...
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.