Historical Fiction and Romance
Explore captivating historical fiction and romance books with our curated list of the best titles. Dive into love stories set in the past, perfect for fans of drama, passion, and rich historical settings.
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The Maid's Request
by Michèle Desbordes
The Maid's Request tells the beautiful story of an enigmatic relationship between a 16th-century Italian painter and his servant. At the behest of the French king the artist has journeyed from Italy to lead his school of students in the design and construction of a chacirc;teau in the Loire Valley. Despite the fact that master and servant seldom talk, each is acutely aware of the other's presence and routine. He gives her gifts of clothing and jewellery; she is sensitive to his every need. He imagines them dying together, envisaging her as lover, angel, Madonna. Finally she puts it to him, falteringly, one sleepless winter's night in the kitchen - she would like to continue to serve him after death by offering him her body to study. Then, on receiving news of her idiot son's death, she sets out to bury him, promising to return shortly. But the winter passes and she still hasn't returned. The artist develops a fever and, unable to draw, he waits . . .
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The Silverton Scandal
by Amanda Grange
Miss Eleanor Grantham is outraged when her stagecoach is held up by a highwayman, but her outrage turns to astonishment when she discovers that the highwayman is none other than the Earl of Silverton. She cannot begin to imagine why a wealthy nobleman would stoop to highway robbery, but although his motives are shrouded in mystery, she does not hesitate to ask for his help as she embarks on a dangerous mission of her own. When scandal ensues, the Earl offers his hand in marriage. Yet Eleanor wants more than his hand - she wants his heart. But can she succeed? This is a sparkling historical novel, full of mystery, adventure and romance.
