Top new historical-fiction books out this week: 21 Apr - 27 Apr 2024
Last updated:
April 27, 2024
This week featuring new releases by Jean Grainger, Ruth Reichl, Jane Smiley, Eoin Dempsey, Victoria Thompson, Siobhan Curham, Jody Hedlund, Patti Stockdale, Julie Anne Long, Lois Lowry, Jenny Holiday and many more.
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Closer than you think: A Mags Munroe Story by Jean Grainger
Mags Munroe is juggling a lot. A Gen Z new Garda recruit who lectures everyone on political correctness, teenage daughters who are determined to fill the house with unruly animals, a mother-in-law that is not improving with age, and a husband with a loud new hobby...cozy · animals · historical-fiction · fiction · literary-fiction · epic · family · mystery · book · adult -
![The Paris Novel by Ruth Reichl]()
The Paris Novel by Ruth Reichl
Bestselling author Ruth Reichl takes readers on an adventure of food, art, and fashion in 1980s Paris in this dazzling, heartfelt novelStella reached for an oyster, tipped her head and tossed it back. It was cool and slippery, the flavor so briny it was like diving into the ocean..europe · western-central-europe · france · urban · romance · fiction · historical-fiction · contemporary · family · literary-fiction -
![Lucky by Jane Smiley]()
Lucky by Jane Smiley
From the best-selling, Pulitzer Prize–winning writer, a soaring, soulful novel about a folk musician who rises to fame across our changing times.Before Jodie Rattler became a star, she was a girl growing up in St. Louis... -
![The German Girl: Gripping and unputdownable World War 2 fiction by Eoin Dempsey]()
The German Girl: Gripping and unputdownable World War 2 fiction by Eoin Dempsey
Sometimes, the deadliest enemy lies within. It is 1942, and war is raging in Europe. Monika Ritter is in New York with her husband, Michael. Haunted by memories of her childhood in Germany and her father’s death at the hands of the Nazis, she longs to do her bit against Hitler’s rampaging armies... -
![Murder in Rose Hill by Victoria Thompson]()
Murder in Rose Hill by Victoria Thompson
Midwife Sarah Malloy and her private detective husband Frank discover that the cure is worse than the disease when they investigate the death of a promising young woman in this atmospheric, riveting mystery from the USA TODAY bestselling author of Murder on Bedford Street...mystery · historical-fiction · historical · cozy · crime · law-enforcement · urban · amateur-sleuth · female-mc · fiction -
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![The Stars Are Our Witness by Siobhan Curham]()
The Stars Are Our Witness by Siobhan Curham
Auschwitz, 1943. Adela stuffs small cloth pouches containing the stolen gunpowder into the folds of her dress. As she joins the column of exhausted women heading back to the barracks, the guard shouts ‘Inspection!’ and her blood turns to ice…Working in the camp’s munitions factory, Adela Rubenstein discovers the underground network fighting against the devastating cruelty all around them...fiction · ww2 · historical-fiction · female-mc · 20th-century · romance · epic · historical · literary-fiction · book -
![His Treasured Bride by Jody Hedlund, Patti Stockdale]()
His Treasured Bride by Jody Hedlund, Patti Stockdale
In twenty-four hours, marriage, mystery, and mayhem.After recently arriving in Vancouver Island on a bride ship, aspiring seamstress Daisy Harper is determined not to rush into a hasty and quarrelsome marriage, a mistake her parents made. To avoid choosing the wrong man, she creates a rigorous list of ten requirements for a potential husband... -
![My Season of Scandal by Julie Anne Long]()
My Season of Scandal by Julie Anne Long
In USA Today bestselling author Julie Anne Long’s latest installment in the Palace of Rogues series, a notorious rake meets his match in a doe-eyed girl from the country, changing the course of both of their futures…A London season is the chance of a lifetime for Catherine Keating...romance · historical-fiction · historical · fiction · female-author · politics · industrial-era · victorian · regency · female-mc -
![Tree. Table. Book. by Lois Lowry]()
Tree. Table. Book. by Lois Lowry
Everyone knows the two Sophies are best friends. One is in elementary school, and one is . . . well . . . in a little trouble of late. She’s elderly, sure, but she’s always been on her game, the best friend any girl struggling to fit in could ever have. The Sophies drink tea, have strong opinions about pretty much everything, and love each other dearly...middle-grade · fiction · children-books · realistic · children · family · historical-fiction · female-mc · friendship · book -
![Earls Trip by Jenny Holiday]()
Earls Trip by Jenny Holiday
The first in a sparkling Regency-era series with a delightfully modern feel, set against the irresistible backdrop of an annual trip taken by three handsome earls . . .Even an earl needs his ride-or-dies, and Archibald Fielding-Burton, the Earl of Harcourt, counts himself lucky to have two... -
![Long Live the King by Diana Knightley]()
Long Live the King by Diana Knightley
Magnus has been focused on his present, the loops and time shifts behind him, but that is not all in the past. There is also a throne that must be held, a historic event that must be protected, and a kingdom that needs him to rule...romance · fiction · time-travel · historical · medieval · historical-fiction · paranormal · book · adult -
![Death and Glory by Will Thomas]()
Death and Glory by Will Thomas
Private Enquiry agent Cyrus Barker, along with his partner Thomas Llewelyn, has a long, accomplished history - he's taken on cases for Scotland Yard, the Foreign Office, and even the crown itself, fulfilling them all with great skill and discretion...mystery · historical-fiction · historical · audiobook · crime · fiction · law-enforcement · book · adult -
![The Sicilian Secret: Completely gripping and heartbreaking WW2 fiction by Angela Petch]()
The Sicilian Secret: Completely gripping and heartbreaking WW2 fiction by Angela Petch
Italy, 1943. With war raging across the rugged cliffs and turquoise waters of his beloved Sicily, Savio’s pen scrawls desperately across the page. His letter must be sent in secret – or his life will be in terrible danger…England, present day. Paige is devastated when her reclusive but beloved Aunt Florence dies – the only family she’s ever known...historical-fiction · fiction · literary-fiction · female-mc · romance · friendship · historical · book · adult -
![The Knight's Tale by Griff Hosker]()
The Knight's Tale by Griff Hosker
Sir Michael of Weedon might think that his service to the crown ended when the Queen died and he was no longer required as her knight. He is wrong, for his qualities as a true and loyal warrior mean that he can be trusted.King Henry and the Earl of Suffolk send him to France to recover a pyx...fiction · war · male-mc · thriller · military · historical-fiction · anthologies · historical · action-adventure · violent-conflict -
![A Murder Most French by Colleen Cambridge]()
A Murder Most French by Colleen Cambridge
Postwar Paris is surging back to life, and its citizens are seizing every opportunity to raise a glass or share a delicious meal. But as American ex-pat Tabitha Knight and chef-in-training Julia Child discover, celebrations can quickly go awry when someone has murder in mind . . .The graceful domes of Sacré Coeur, the imposing cathedral of Notre Dame, the breathtaking T ourEiffel . .mystery · cozy · historical-fiction · fiction · historical · womens-fiction · amateur-sleuth · book · adult -
![The Trial of Mrs. Rhinelander by Denny S. Bryce]()
The Trial of Mrs. Rhinelander by Denny S. Bryce
Inspired by a real-life scandal that was shocking even for the tumultuous Roaring Twenties, this captivating novel tells the story of a pioneering Black journalist, a secret interracial marriage among the New York elite, and the sensational divorce case that ignited an explosive battle over race and class—and brought together two very different women fighting for justice, legitimacy, and the... -
![The Stranger I Wed by Harper St. George]()
The Stranger I Wed by Harper St. George
New to wealth and to London high society, American heiress Cora Dove discovers that with the right man, marriage might not be such an inconvenience after all. . . .Cora Dove and her sisters’ questionable legitimacy has been the lifelong subject of New York’s gossipmongers and a continual stain on their father’s reputation... -
historical-fiction · middle-grade · fiction · children-books · historical · children · royalty · romantic-love · classics · teens
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![The Oregon Trail by William W. Johnstone, J.A. Johnstone]()
The Oregon Trail by William W. Johnstone, J.A. Johnstone
JOHNSTONE TRUST IN THE LORD—SOMETIMES HE’S ALL YOU GOT.From national bestselling authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone, a pioneering journey into the raw beauty and untamed dangers of the unsettled West, where the legendary American spirit is fired in true grit and bold determination . .western · fiction · historical-fiction · historical · action-adventure · industrial-era · book · adult -
![Danger's Ebb by John J. Gobbell]()
Danger's Ebb by John J. Gobbell
In a world consumed by war, one man's courage defies the odds to shield those he holds dear.Lieutenant Commander Todd Ingram, seasoned by the perils of war, faces an unexpected challenge when reassigned to the grounded destroyer USS Dunagan. Encountering a crew plagued by insubordination and turmoil, Ingram must restore order and lift spirits amidst an imminent threat from formidable adversaries...fiction · war · 20th-century · thriller · military · ww2 · historical-fiction · historical · action-adventure · violent-conflict -
![A Duke of One's Own by Emma Orchard]()
A Duke of One's Own by Emma Orchard
Summer, 1816. A notorious rebel is about to meet her match...Lady Georgiana Pendlebury is no stranger to breaking the rules of polite society. But when a so-called ‘friend’ invites her to a clandestine party, Georgiana is shocked to discover the event is more scandalous than even she could have imagined...romance · historical · historical-fiction · fiction · new-adult · marriage · forced-proximity · family · steamy · age-gap -
![The Flower Sisters by Michelle Collins Anderson]()
The Flower Sisters by Michelle Collins Anderson
Drawing on the little-known true story of a tragic event that took place in the author’s Missouri hometown at an Ozarks dance hall in 1928, this beautifully written novel, told through twin storylines fifty years apart, explores the unpredictable effect of split-second decisions, small-town tragedy, and the ways family secrets reverberate through generations...historical-fiction · mystery · fiction · historical · 20th-century · small-town · dark · crime · coming-of-age · book -
![Ten Incarnations of Rebellion by Vaishnavi Patel]()
Ten Incarnations of Rebellion by Vaishnavi Patel
Author of KAIKEYI and GODDESS OF THE RIVER Vaishnavi Patel’s TEN INCARNATIONS OF REBELLION, set in an alternate historical version of India that was never liberated from the British, following a young woman who forms a band of unlikely heroes to spark a revolution in her country, in an epic story of empowerment, friendship, self-determination, and the true meaning of freedom... -
![Death in the Crypt by Fliss Chester]()
Death in the Crypt by Fliss Chester
The Honourable Cressida Fawcett is expecting the cathedral crypt to be full of dry old bones. But when she finds a body murdered just moments before, she’ll need divine inspiration to solve her most mysterious case yet…Winchester, 1925. When heiress and amateur sleuth Cressida Fawcett is invited to her aunt’s mansion on Cloister Close, she is looking forward to a quiet stay in the historic town...historical · murder · cozy · historical-fiction · mystery · fiction · animals · thriller · crime · amateur-sleuth -
![Sweetness in the Skin by Ishi Robinson]()
Sweetness in the Skin by Ishi Robinson
“A delightful coming-of-age story set in Jamaica, amid heartbreak, hopefulness, and mirth.”—Charmaine Wilkerson, New York Times bestselling author of Black Cake A winning debut novel about a young teenage girl in Jamaica determined to bake her way out of her dysfunctional family and into the opportunity of a lifetime...fiction · historical-fiction · coming-of-age · contemporary · poc-mc · poc-author · audiobook · literary-fiction · black-mc · female-mc -
![Your Presence Is Mandatory by Sasha Vasilyuk]()
Your Presence Is Mandatory by Sasha Vasilyuk
A riveting debut novel, based on real events, about a Ukrainian World War II veteran with a secret that could land him in the Gulag, and his family who are forced to live in the shadow of all he has not told them.Ukraine, 2007. Yefim Shulman, husband, grandfather and war veteran, was beloved by his family and his coworkers...historical-fiction · fiction · historical · ww2 · war · audiobook · family · politics · 20th-century · literary-fiction -
![A Hand Outstretched by Kirsten Panachyda]()
A Hand Outstretched by Kirsten Panachyda
In first-century Britain, Roman invaders and Celtic tribes battle for territory.Light and dark wage war for the heart.Tiann just wants to save her family.Tiann treasures her place as an adopted member of the Iceni royal family. When Roman invaders seek to dominate her homeland,Tiann’s fierce loyalty and an unexplainable vision lead her to sacrifice her own safety to protect those she loves...christian · historical-fiction · spirituality · fiction · historical · classics · ancient-civilization · religion · book · literary -
![Assignment Sudan by Robert Brightwell]()
Assignment Sudan by Robert Brightwell
The expedition to rescue General Gordon from the Sudan must be the most extraordinary military endeavour of the Victorian age. It pitched the elite of the British army, equipped with modern weaponry that included breech-loading rifles, artillery and machine guns, against a fanatical enemy mostly armed with swords and spears...fiction · war · military · historical-fiction · historical · action-adventure · violent-conflict · book · adult -
![Under the Paper Moon by Shaina Steinberg]()
Under the Paper Moon by Shaina Steinberg
Mr. and Mrs. Smith meets The Thin Man ’s Nick and Nora Charles in this intrigue-filled debut from film and television writer Shaina Steinberg, as two former spies who shared more than just missions during WWII reunite in 1948 Los Angeles...historical-fiction · mystery · fiction · historical · ww2 · espionage · thriller · investigator · female-mc · cozy -
![The Confession by Chad Miller]()
The Confession by Chad Miller
The year is 1887 and in the quaint Pennsylvania town of Temple, Isabella Strohmeyer stumbles upon a gruesome her father and stepmother brutally hacked to death. As the police investigation unfolds, gossip and rumors swirl through the tight-knit community. The Strohmeyer household, always steeped in simmering tension, harbors secrets that echo within its halls... -
![The Car in the Field by Louise Gorday]()
The Car in the Field by Louise Gorday
In June 1923, private investigator Tatum “Shoe” Shoemaker returns to the bayside town of Nevis, Maryland, to marry his sweetheart, Fannie Byrne. The last thing he anticipates is the violence that seems to dog his every step... -
![A Fated Beginning by Neko Craft]()
A Fated Beginning by Neko Craft
In the realm of A Fated Beginning, myths transcend mere stories, shaping the very fabric of reality. Here, Soul Assailants harness the power of souls to safeguard humanity, their duty sacrosanct above all else. Yet, within this society lies a shadowy truth—deviance is met with the harshest of consequences... -
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![Love for Legacy by Isybilla Gee]()
Love for Legacy by Isybilla Gee
How far would you go in pursuit of legacy?In 924, the land that will become England gains a new and unexpected monarch. This King is determined to fulfill his grandfather's dream of a united Briton, no matter the cost, which includes marrying his sister to the Northern ruler of Jorvik, a man who will later be remembered as a Viking... -
![Caravan of Specters by Carlos García Saúl]()
Caravan of Specters by Carlos García Saúl
It is 1898, the Spanish-American War is raging in the Caribbean, and the US Army is in the process of seizing Puerto Rico from the Spanish Empire. 24-year-old medical graduate Lieutenant Bailey Ashford has just been assigned to the invasion force's Medical Corps...
