historical fiction
Vikram Singh Deol and Parneet Jaggi
Dr. Vikram Singh Deol is Associate Professor and Head, Department of History at Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Government College, Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, India. An alumnus of …
Vectors in the Void by Giselle Mehta
Set in India, before and after the independence of the country, Vectors in the Void follows Zara as she grows from a carefree girl to a mature lady through the course of …
This Was A Man by Jeffrey Archer
'This Was A Man' is the excellent final installment to the Clifton Chronicles and Archer proves yet again why he is a master storyteller.
This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messud
Claire Messud's latest novel, "This Strange Eventful History," is longlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize. It's a powerful family saga that delves into themes of displacemen…
There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak
Discover the mesmerizing power of water and memory in Elif Shafak's novel "There Are Rivers in the Sky." This book explores Shafak's masterful storytelling, weaving toget…
The Witch by Freida McFadden
A grandfather clock in a 1660 house stops every night at 3:41. Nobody can fix it, and nobody will explain it. Freida McFadden's dual-timeline thriller runs a 1692 witchcr…
The Warramunga’s War by Greg Kater
The Warramunga’s War, a historical fiction book about war and espionage, is first novel in a trilogy. Story revolves around Lieutenant James Munro and Corporal Jack O’Bri…
The Warramunga’s Aftermath Of War by Greg Kater
This book reveals the devastation that takes place in the Philippines as a result of the war. The author did a good job of describing some of the places in utter ruins.
The Sins of the Father by Jeffrey Archer
The Sins of the Father is the second of the Clifton Chronicles series. We catch up with Harry Clifton as he disembarks the Kansas Star in America, only to be promptly arr…
The Seventh Veil of Salome by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
In The Seventh Veil of Salome, Silvia Moreno-Garcia weaves a mesmerizing tale that intertwines the glamour of 1950s Hollywood with the legend of Salome. This dazzling nov…
The Seven Daughters of Dupree by Nikesha Elise Williams
Comprehensive review of The Seven Daughters of Dupree by Nikesha Elise Williams. Explore this multi-generational epic following seven generations of Black women navigatin…
The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
"The Rose Code" by Kate Quinn explores the rich tapestry of historical fiction, wartime espionage, and intricate character dynamics in this absorbing novel set at Britain…
The Road to the Country by Chigozie Obioma
Discover the mystical journey of redemption, fate, and war in Chigozie Obioma’s latest novel, The Road to the Country. Set during the Nigerian Civil War, this review delv…
The Pythagorean by Alexander Morpheigh
Discover 'The Pythagorean' by Alexander Morpheigh, a novel that blends time travel, philosophy, and ancient wisdom. Follow Theodore's journey from modern Athens to ancien…
The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse by Heather Morris
A Jewish girl left off a Gestapo list runs to her piano teacher's flat in occupied Paris, and a family of resisters takes her in under their own name. Morris finds real t…
The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali
Discover the heart-wrenching tale of friendship, loyalty, and resilience in Marjan Kamali's "The Lion Women of Tehran." It explores the rich cultural backdrop of Iran, th…
The Legend of Bahirji Naik – Siege of Panhala by Shreyas Bhave
Delve into the captivating historical fiction "The Legend of Bahirji-Naik: Siege of Panhala" by Shreyas Bhave. Explore the audacious world of Maratha history, guerilla wa…
The Intrigue by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
An honest, spoiler-free review of The Intrigue by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, a 1940s Mexican domestic noir about a con man, a proud spinster, and her scheming niece.
The Indian Emerald by Archana Pathak
The Indian Emerald is an uplifting, atmospheric, informative tale about taking chances, moving on, and discovering one’s true self. I highly recommend it to fans of histo…
The Icon by R. Nandakumar
Book Summary: The Icon by R. Nandakumar In the hamlet of Pookkudi in Tamil Nadu, an archaeological team excavates a mysterious statuette of a woman in black granite. The …
The Granddaughter Project by Shaheen Chisti
Book Summary: The Granddaughter Project by Shaheen Chisti A modern visionary and one of the newest authors of British-Indian heritage, Shaheen Chishti has written a deepl…
The Granddaughter by Bernhard Schlink
Discover Bernhard Schlink’s latest novel, The Granddaughter, a powerful exploration of family, political radicalization, and historical memory. A nuanced, thought-provoki…
The Glimpse by Lis Bensley
The Glimpse is a novel that delves into the intricacies and angst that undoubtedly burns through some relationships - maybe none more so than mother and daughter. At its …
The Final Puzzle by Juhi Ray
The Final Puzzle, an offering from author Juhi Ray, whose writing is at its best when she is exploring this territory. While there's canon lore on Akbar and his one of th…