Great biographical historical fiction
Explore the best biographical historical fiction books! Dive into captivating tales of real-life figures and events masterfully woven into unforgettable stories. Perfect for history buffs and fiction lovers alike.
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Katherine
by Anya Seton
A biographical novel concerning the love affair between Katherine Swynford and John of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancaster, in fourteenth-century England.
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The Confessions of Catherine de Medici
by C. W. Gortner
Leaving her native Florence to marry Henry II of France, Catherine de Medici embarks on an unanticipated destiny of religious warfare, thwarted leadership and psychologically …
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Jane Boleyn
by Julia Fox
In a life of extraordinary drama, Jane Boleyn was catapulted from relative obscurity to the inner circle of King Henry VIII. As powerful men and …
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The Boleyn Wife
by Brandy Purdy
Encompassing the reigns of four of Henry's wives, from the doomed Anne to the reckless Katherine Howard, The Boleyn Wife is an unforgettable story of …
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No Will But His
by Sarah A. Hoyt
Katherine Howard, cousin to the ill-fated Anne Boleyn, becomes the intended child bride and fifth wife of England's Henry VIII, and faces the same lies, …
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Legacy
by Susan Kay
The much-praised "Legacy" offers an exquisite psychological portrait of the queen who defined an era, beloved and touted by readers for its stunning storytelling and …
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The Affair of the Poisons
by Anne Somerset
From the acclaimed author of "Elizabeth I" comes a look into the glittering court of France's Sun King, Louis XIV, and one of the most …
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The Other Boleyn Girl (Movie Tie-In)
by Philippa Gregory
The daughters of a ruthlessly ambitious family, Mary and Anne Boleyn are sent to the court of Henry VIII to attract the attention of the …
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Desiree
by Annemarie Selinko
"Desiree" charts the passions and intrigues of Bonaparte's court seen through the eyes of the merchant's daughter from Marseilles who was Napoleon's fiance and rose …
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The Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn
by Robin Maxwell
When Elizabeth I assumes the throne of England, she is given the secret diary of her mother Anne Boleyn, who was betrayed and beheaded by …
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Hugh and Bess
by Susan Higginbotham
"A delightful novel full of chivalry, romance, and real-life terrors." Historical Novels Review
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The Last Queen
by C. W. Gortner
In this stunning novel, C. W. Gortner brings to life Juana of Castile, the third child of Queen Isabel and King Ferdinand of Spain, who …
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Nicholas and Alexandra
by Robert K. Massie
A “magnificent and intimate” (Harper’s) modern classic of Russian history, the spellbinding story of the love that ended an empire—from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of …
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Sex with the Queen
by Eleanor Herman
In royal courts bristling with testosterone—swashbuckling generals, polished courtiers, and virile cardinals—how did repressed regal ladies find happiness? Anne Boleyn flirted with courtiers; Catherine Howard …
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A Treasury of Royal Scandals
by Michael Farquhar
From Nero's nagging mother (whom he found especially annoying after taking her as his lover) to Catherine's stable of studs (not of the equine variety), …