Historical Fiction and not-quite Fiction
Explore captivating historical fiction and not-quite-fiction books. Dive into meticulously researched tales blending fact with imagination, perfect for history lovers and literary enthusiasts alike.
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The King Must Die
by Mary Renault
In this ambitious, ingenious narrative, celebrated historical novelist Mary Renault take legendary hero Theseus and spins his myth into a fast-paced and exciting story. Renault …
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The Bull from the Sea
by Mary Renault
Following on from The King Must Die, The Bull from the Sea reconstructs the legend of Theseus, the valiant youth who slew the Minotaur, became …
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Pride of Carthage
by David Anthony Durham
This epic retelling of the legendary Carthaginian military leader’s assault on the Roman empire begins in Ancient Spain, where Hannibal Barca sets out with tens …
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Byzantium
by Stephen R. Lawhead
Born to rule Although born to rule, Aidan lives as a scribe in a remote Irish monastery on the far, wild edge of Christendom. Secure …
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The Hawk and the Dove Trilogy
by Penelope Wilcock
Rich with imagery and emotion, this collection of captivating tales of a 13th-century community reflects the timeless drama of people learning to love and accept …
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A Tale of Two Cities
by Charles Dickens
'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...' Charles Dickens's A Tale of Two Cities portrays a world on fire, split …
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War and Peace
by graf Leo Tolstoy
Presents the classical epic of the Napoleonic Wars and their effects on four Russian families
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Exodus
by Leon Uris
“Passionate summary of the inhuman treatment of the Jewish people in Europe, of the exodus in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries to Palestine, and of …
