historical fiction
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…
The Disappearers by Marlon James
Seven men rehearse a gay prison play in 1988 Kingston. One night a crowd arrives, and two of the cast are never seen again. Marlon James has written the longest, hardest …
The Clifton Chronicles by Jeffrey Archer
Jeffrey Archer’s Clifton Chronicles is a multi-generational saga over the course of the twentieth century, following patriarch Harry Clifton from Europe to America, throu…
The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne
Book Summary: The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne When his father is promoted to Commandant in the German army and his family is transferred from their comfy hom…
The Best Historical Fiction Books that will make you travel through time
Typically, historical fiction books are written about 30–50 years after the event has taken place. The read historical events and the time period of the book play as cruc…
The Bastard Prince Of Versailles by Will Bashor
Explore the captivating world of 17th-century French court life through Will Bashor's historical fiction novel, "The Bastard Prince of Versailles." Join Louis de Bourbon …
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn reads as a fascinating piece of historical fiction torn between the events of World War I and post-World War II France. Despite a few crit…
Supercop of Aryavrat by Mithilesh Kumar
Krishna's mission in Supercop of Aryavrat is to cut through the legend of the hero and show us the mortal side of god. He doesn't want the pompous metaphors and flowery h…
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
In Claire Keegan’s powerful novella “Small Things Like These,” the austere beauty of a small Irish town in 1985 serves as the backdrop for a profound moral awakening.
Shy Creatures by Clare Chambers
Discover Clare Chambers' 'Shy Creatures,' a novel set in 1960s Britain that explores the themes of confinement, trauma, and redemption through the lens of art therapy and…
Shadows in the Pleasure Gardens by Elaine Mary Griffin
Shadows in the Pleasure Gardens by Elaine Mary Griffin is a richly atmospheric historical mystery set on racetracks and in courtrooms, where loyalty, truth, and ambition …