Historical Fiction

'A magical, magnificent novel, that amounts to a secret history of an America we think we know, but never really knew' Marlon James The people of Salt Point are afraid...

'Highly recommend for anybody who loves Roman history, written by one of its true masters' PETER GIBBONS 'Epic in scope and intimate in historical detail' MATTHEW HARFFY 'Authentic, fast-paced and...

'An emotional story about family, love, and freedom' HEAT MAGAZINE 'A compelling British-Vietnamese coming-of-age story . . . an essential voice' CANDID BOOKCLUB 'The women in this house are the...

'A fascinating and engrossing read' LORRAINE KELLY 'Moving and hugely entertaining' RICHARD MADELEY 'Loved it' FERN BRITTON *** It is 1937, and Europe is on the brink of change... Kitty...

A man controlled by his desires . . .Infamous for his wild, sensual needs, Lazarus Huntington, Lord Caire, is searching for a savage killer in St. Giles, London's most notorious...

'A MASTERPIECE OF MEDIEVAL DARK FICTION' Christopher Buehlman, author of Between Two Fires From the bestselling M. R. Carey comes an enthrallingly dark medieval tale - a story of twisted...

'A charmingly whimsical delight. . . Five dazzling, gladdening stars' India Holton, author of The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels The third instalment in the enchanting light academia Emily Wilde...

Discover a new heartwarming story from New York Times bestselling author and beloved 'queen of Regency romance' Mary Balogh. The Dowager Countess of Stratton, Clarissa Ware, nee Greenfield, has just...

' Under the Same Stars will leave you shattered and wildly hopeful' E. Lockhart, author of We Were Liars and Genuine Fraud 'S tirring and absolutely unforgettable' Samira Ahmed, New...

334 BC. Alexander the Great is just twenty-one years old when he sets out with a small army to challenge Persia, the largest and most powerful empire in the world....

An epic new novel of Ancient Egypt, from the Master of Historical Adventure, Wilbur Smith. IN THE RUINS OF BATTLE A HERO MUST RISE FOR THE GLORY OF EGYPT Years...

Introducing Gladiator School, a new series of novels set in a world of blood, sweat and sand, heated battles and fierce loyalty and fiercer rivalry. Young Lucius's privileged life is...

INDIE CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE MONTH - NOVEMBER 2024 'Engrossing . . . A thoroughly modern historical drama [and] a heroine to whom every young reader will relate' The Telegraph...

'Delightful ... William Neilson continues to exhibit basically all of the virtues. He's brave, stoical, generous, truthful, constant, protective towards the weak and honourable to a fault. Yet entirely likeable....

Spend 24 hours immersed in the rich and fascinating everyday lives of the Vikings. Between the infamous Lindisfarne raid in 793 CE and the Norman conquest of 1066, the peoples...

*A STYLIST TOP 10 DEBUT FICTION BY WOMEN FOR 2025* *A COSMOPOLITAN TOP 25 BEST HISTORICAL FICTION NOVEL* 'Captures with grace and profundity the experience of immigrants and health workers'...

A sweeping and emotional debut from a dazzling new voice - for fans of The Paper Palace, The Dutch House and Betty. Coming of age in 1940s England, Alice's life...

A sweeping and emotional debut from a dazzling new voice - for fans of The Paper Palace, The Dutch House and Betty. Coming of age in 1940s England, Alice's life...

In the heart of Egypt Under the watchful eye of the gods A new power is rising In the city of Lahun, Hui lives an enchanted life. The favoured son...

In the theatre of war there can only be one victor . . . August 25, 1689 The English army has surrounded Carrickfergus in Ireland. The brilliant strategist and gunner...

Alone at Christmas. Will she find somewhere to call home? The perfect heartwarming Christmas saga for fans of Dilly Court, Katie Flynn and Call the Midwife. No more than eighteen...

"A highly effective slice of folklore-inspired fantasy" THE HERALD A gothic tale of family, the legend of the selkies - shapeshifting mythological creatures - and a young woman who is...

The charioteer in his purest form. The supreme master of destiny and the elements. A man who made a circus out of life, and life out of a circus. 'A.D....

Longlisted for the Historical Writers' Association Gold Crown Award 'Vivid, enigmatic, enchanting' M. L. Rio 'Irresistible' Sunday Times Some people think foxes go around collecting qi, or life force, but...

1944, the darkest days of the war. Trixie and Vi are back in Gosport and doing their bit to help Britain win the war. Felling trees is backbreaking, but at...

A mother can never be free until she finds her children... The Good Morning America Book Club Pick February 2023 is a soaring novel inspired by true events. 'A strong...

Leo Carew's much-lauded UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY trilogy draws to its spellbinding conclusion... Albion continues to be divided by revolt and bloodshed, as alliances collapse and are made anew. Driven...

The gripping new adventure in Simon Scarrow's bestselling EAGLES OF THE EMPIRE series, not to be missed by readers of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell. It is AD 55. As...

The grand master of gripping fiction is back. International No.1 bestseller Ken Follett returns to Kingsbridge with an epic tale of revolution and a cast of unforgettable characters. Revolution is...

THE CAPTIVATING, HEART-RENDING STORY OF TWO WOMEN IN 1800S CHINA 'Brilliantly written, masterful storytelling, and hard to put down. This story will stay with me for a very, very long...

'One to savour and re-read again and again' LIZ HYDER ___________________ THE MONSTER THEY SEEK MAY NOT BE THE ONE THEY FIND ' The Bone Hunters has cemented Joanne Burn's...

FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR COMES A NEW SPELLBINDING RETELLING SET AT THE DAWN OF THE ROMAN WORLD 'Brilliant' Rosie Hewlett 'Enthralling' Luna McNamara 'Sweeping' Rosie Andrews 'Gripping' Caroline...

Introducing the instant Sunday Times bestselling Crossroads of Ravens , a brand-new Witcher novel in groundbreaking epic fantasy series that inspired the blockbuster video games and hit Witcher Netflix show....

The Stormlight Archive saga continues in Oathbringer , the incredible third book in Brandon Sanderson's #1 New York Times bestselling series. The Alethi armies commanded by Dalinar Kholin won a...

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 BOLLINGER EVERYMAN WODEHOUSE PRIZE FOR COMIC FICTION 'A joyously funny and absurd steampunk frolic that satirises both the era in which...

Venice is alive with the magic and bustle of Carnevale. A city of mysterious masks and gorgeous palaces, of riches, patricians, intellectuals and artists. And amidst it all, something new...

Intriguing twists and sparkling wit entwine in this stunning new historical romance from the New York Times bestselling Sabrina Jeffries! Fans of Julia Quinn and Bridgerton will fall hard for...

Two souls bound together for eternity but lost in time. Until now. Brimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay's gripping dual-time novel travels from the present day...

The stunning final book in the classic Emma Grady trilogy by Sunday Times bestselling author Josephine Cox. Twenty-two years ago Emma Grady was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to transportation to...

Once upon a time in the land of Oz, a green little girl was born... ELPHIE: A WICKED CHILDHOOD is the captivating coming-of-age story of the most iconic witch ever...

'Alison Weir has this astonishing ability to make history come alive and jump right off the pages' 'Thomas's story is incredible' 'A gripping tale of power and downfall, passion and...

From the globally bestselling author of the Chronicles of St Mary's series, a not-so-ladylike aristocrat meets the world's most unlikely butler, and together they bring a whole new meaning to...

'A bold, sumptuous portrait of a great artist and the women who inspired, frustrated, loved, and loathed him' Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author --- Paris, 1923. The city...

'A well-written and fascinating narrative about love and loss, courage and betrayal, the past and secrets, art and reproductions' Reader review, 'This is certainly a wow of a read ....

'A well-written and fascinating narrative about love and loss, courage and betrayal, the past and secrets, art and reproductions' Reader review, 'This is certainly a wow of a read ....

A beguiling, powerful and heartbreaking novel from an exceptional voice in fiction, The Listeners is the story of ordinary people thrown together in extraordinary circumstances, and the things we do...

A beguiling, powerful and heartbreaking novel from an exceptional voice in fiction, The Listeners is the story of ordinary people thrown together in extraordinary circumstances, and the things we do...

'Jodi Taylor is quite simply the Queen of Time' C. K. MCDONNELL From the million-copy bestselling author of THE CHRONICLES OF ST MARY'S. A ghost train, lost in Time, hurtles...