Historical and Regional Fiction that Connects with Genealogy
Discover captivating historical and regional fiction books that intertwine with genealogy. Explore stories that bring ancestors to life, blending rich history with family roots for an immersive reading experience.
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Ursula, Under
by Ingrid Hill
In Michigan's Upper Peninsula, a dangerous rescue effort draws the ears and eyes of the entire country. A two-and-a-half-year-old girl has fallen down a mine …
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A Thousand Acres
by Jane Smiley
Promotional material intended for booksellers: 2 separately bound excerpts issued in a slipcase.
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The All-True Travels and Adventures of Lidie Newton
by Jane Smiley
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jane Smiley recaptures an almost forgotten part of the American story and once again demonstrates her extraordinary …
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Family Tree
by Barbara Delinsky
When a white couple gives birth to a baby who looks nothing like either of them, the family is thrown into turmoil.
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Bless Me, Ultima
Chronicles the story of an alienated New Mexico boy who seeks an answer to his questions about life in his relationship with Ultima, a magical …
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Murder at Monticello
by Rita Mae Brown
Mrs. Murphy digs into Virginia history—and gets her paws on a killer. The most popular citizen of Virginia has been dead for nearly 170 years. …
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The Forest
by Edward Rutherfurd
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “Rutherford brings England’s New Forest to life” (The Seattle Times) in this companion to the critically acclaimed Sarum From the time of …
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Follow the River
by James Alexander Thom
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “It takes a rare individual not only to see that history can live, but also to make it live for others. James …
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Family Skeletons
by Rett MacPherson
Norah Zumwalt asks Toris to help her piece together her family lineage and find her missing father but before Torie can give Norah the results, …