Historical Fiction category: 74504 books

A historical fiction thriller, Devils Island follows the trials and tribulations of a few fictitious prisoners, as well as touching upon elements of failed social upheaval, the futility of imprisonment, and what dwelling on the past does to ones present and future.

Extrait : "– Qui dois-je annoncer ? demanda le valet de pied à un jeune homme qui se présentait, vers onze heures du soir, à l'hôtel de Barnes. Le jeune homme eut une hésitation. – Ne me connaissez-vous pas ? murmura-t-il. – Que monsieur me pardonne, mais je suis ici depuis plus de six mois,...

Cormac Fitzgeoffrey is a half-Norman, half-Gael taking part in the Third Crusade. Although Howard was most famous for his fantasy fiction, especially Conan the Barbarian, the Cormac stories have a purely historical setting, albeit one with a heroic theme.

“Rollicking . . . infinite variety . . . sure to please fans of Tudor-focused fiction.” Kirkus ReviewsAmelia Bassano is fierce. Falcons fly from her fingertips. Her sword is the fastest in the land. She fights for the underdog. If you ever have the chance to see her, she’ll be voguing...

One of Amazon's Top Twenty Books of 2015 • Selected as both a Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews Best Fiction of 2015 • Longlisted for The Guardian 2015 First Novel Award "The illiterate lover and eventual wife of a coauthor of The Communist Manifesto is the star of this enthralling work...

In the Shadow of Light is the award-winning magical tale of Vittoria Giordano, a gifted young woman in 17th century Italy. A plague of sinister origin ravages the bustling city of Florence forcing Vittoria to seek safety in the countryside. She inadvertently tangles herself in the Inquisition's web...

Matters Arthurian have been a theme in literature since the Middle Ages. King Arthur, Excalibur, the Knights of the Round Table, and the Quest for the Holy Grail are now part of popular culture. Here are 19 works that employ the Arthurian legends, ranging from early epic poems to 19th and 20th century...

“Exile”, the first novel in the historical fiction series “The Chronicles of Iona”, is the story of the two men who laid the foundations of the Scottish nation, an Irish monk, Saint Columba, and a Scottish warlord, Aedan mac Gabran—a real-life sixth-century Merlin and King Arthur. It...

The true story of a luxury steamship lost in 1912, and its haunting curse, inspire a tale of fatal desire, theft and greed. Praise for Jewel Sea: '[Kelly] conveys the rich history of the colourful pearling trade in north-western Australia with gusto and charm….The myth of the cursed...

Awards & Accolades -- First Place, Royal Palm Literary Award 2015, Short Fiction In The Prometheus Saga, twelve authors unite to interpret how an alien presence would interact with the human condition over a time period that spans from the dawn of man to the present. The stories cross genres...

Named a Notable Fiction Book of 2013 by The Washington Post “An engrossing adventure, with mystery, romance, humor, and impeccable historical detail.” –The Boston Globe Devon, 1815. The charming Lord Nicholas Davenant and the beguiling Julia Percy should make a perfect match. But...

The adventures of a seductive immortal in Nero’s Rome from a Bram Stoker Award winner: “Nobody does historical vampire fiction better” (Laurell K. Hamilton). Since 1978, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro has produced about two dozen novels and numerous short stories detailing the life of a character...

"Leake weaves together a beautifully rendered historical setting, magic and romance in this stunning debut." -Elizabeth May, author of The Falconer Amid the sumptuous backdrop of the London season in 1905, headstrong Katherine Sinclair must join the ranks of debutantes vying for suitors. Unfortunately...

This historical romance is set against the backdrop of carnage during the American Civil War. The letters of Cornelia Hancock, who served as a Civil War nurse from 1863 to the end of the war, inspired this fiction. Because Cornelia wanted to work near battlefields, she faced the severe criticism depicted...