Historical Fiction

The little light that shines in this terrible darkness—the precious little hope that anchors Róza’s and Shira’s souls—is very bright.

The little light that shines in this terrible darkness—the precious little hope that anchors Róza’s and Shira’s souls—is very bright.

Clare Beams powerfully explores the nature of susceptibility, manipulation and authority, as well as the strength of the feminine mind and body.

Clare Beams powerfully explores the nature of susceptibility, manipulation and authority, as well as the strength of the feminine mind and body.

Shuggie is as neglected as Glasgow, but through his mother’s demise, he discovers his strength.

Shuggie is as neglected as Glasgow, but through his mother’s demise, he discovers his strength.

Isabel Allende explores what it means to live in freedom and under tyranny, to feel displaced and at home.

Isabel Allende explores what it means to live in freedom and under tyranny, to feel displaced and at home.

This exceptional work of historical fiction offers insight into the rippling effects of extremism.

This exceptional work of historical fiction offers insight into the rippling effects of extremism.

Ruth’s sense of identity is transformed when she gets a letter from her mother, Rachel, who was confined to a leprosy colony in Hawaii.

Ruth's sense of identity is transformed when she gets a letter from her mother, Rachel, who was confined to a leprosy colony in Hawaii.

Mixing in elements of Malay folklore, Choo spins a wonderfully compelling historical thriller that’s enriched by themes of class and imperialism.

Mixing in elements of Malay folklore, Choo spins a wonderfully compelling historical thriller that’s enriched by themes of class and imperialism.

Chris McCormick’s tightly knit second novel stretches the reader’s imagination and capacity for empathy.

Chris McCormick’s tightly knit second novel stretches the reader’s imagination and capacity for empathy.

A certain notable couple jumps at the opportunity to shield a future queen of England from harm.

A certain notable couple jumps at the opportunity to shield a future queen of England from harm.

Aharon Appelfeld (1932–2018) weaves a memorable chronicle of those who sought to persevere at the height of one of the world’s worst moments.

Aharon Appelfeld (1932–2018) weaves a memorable chronicle of those who sought to persevere at the height of one of the world’s worst moments.

This zesty blend of bawdy entertainment and thoughtful coming-of-age story tantalizes the contemporary conscious.

This zesty blend of bawdy entertainment and thoughtful coming-of-age story tantalizes the contemporary conscious.

For readers looking for a tremendously entertaining, emotionally charged story, look no further.

For readers looking for a tremendously entertaining, emotionally charged story, look no further.

Kanon uses taut prose and sly dialogue to dial up the intrigue and tension on a level to satisfy any reader.

Kanon uses taut prose and sly dialogue to dial up the intrigue and tension on a level to satisfy any reader.

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