Historical Fiction
A mix of eras, stories, settings and characters in these historical novels chosen by our librarians. (Updated June 2020)
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Beheld
A dark, gripping novel about the first murder that took place in the Plymouth Colony in 1630, narrated by several women including an indentured servant.
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The Mountains Sing
A luminous saga stretching across generations against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, this novel explores what it takes to keep a family together and maintain hope while facing great adversity.
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Inland
The lives of two complex characters converge in drought-stricken Arizona territory in 1893: Nora, a woman running a ranch and newspaper in her husband’s absence, and Lurie, a Balkans-born outlaw fleeing murder charges.
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The Borgia Confessions
Treachery, greed and lust abound in this tale of the Borgia family in Italy during the 15th and 16th centuries, told by a young woman who is a servant in the Vatican.
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The Queen's Fortune
Set during and after the French Revolution, this novel focuses on a young woman whose changing fortunes bring her from a convent school to a love affair with Napoleon Bonaparte to the Swedish nobility.
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The Land Beyond the Sea
An epic account – filled with rich historical detail – of the 12th century Crusader state in Jerusalem, its leprous teenage king, and his rival, Saladin, the first sultan of Egypt and Syria.
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Passage West
Indian emigrants who work as sharecroppers in early 20th century California face discrimination as they struggle to maintain family ties and build new lives.
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Ribbons of Scarlet
This epic novel (a collaborative work by six popular historical fiction authors) brings to life the compelling stories of strong women whose lives intersect while fighting for justice and survival during the French Revolution.
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Cartier's Hope
Set in New York City in 1910, this page-turning and intrigue-filled novel features a female journalist determined to uncover the truth behind the legendary Hope Diamond recently acquired by jeweler Pierre Cartier.
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The Women of the Copper Country
Based on the true story of Annie Clemenc, this novel centers on the young woman who led the Women's Auxiliary to support miners and their families during the Copper Country strike of 1913-1914 in Michigan.
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