Strong Women in Historical Fiction
Discover powerful tales of resilience with our list of historical fiction books featuring strong women. Dive into inspiring stories of courage, defiance, and triumph across the ages.
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Lady of the Light
by Donna Gillespie
Auriane, warrior maiden of the Chattian tribe, was sworn to remove the cursed Romans from the lands of the Rhine. Then fate intervened: she was …
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Sarah
by Orson Scott Card
Sarai was a child of ten years, wise for her age but not yet a woman, when she first met Abram. He appeared before her …
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The Mists of Avalon
by Marion Zimmer Bradley
The magical saga of the women behind King Arthur's throne. “A monumental reimagining of the Arthurian legends . . . reading it is a deeply …
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Mary, Called Magdalene
by Margaret George
The New York Times bestselling author of The Splendor Before the Dark reveals the untold story of Mary Magdalene—a disciple of Jesus Christ and the …
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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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The Constant Princess
by Philippa Gregory
From the "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Virgin's Lover," this enthralling new novel answers one of history's most intriguing questions: What lay behind …
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Lady of the Forest
by Jennifer Roberson
The Robin Hood story told from Maid Marian's perspective offers a feminine perspective on the beloved tale of Sherwood Forest and its merry masters. Reprint.
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Dreaming the Eagle
by Manda Scott
Boudica means Bringer of Victory. She is the last defender of the Celtic culture in Britain; the only woman openly to lead her warriors into …