Historical

Sixteen-year-old Lorena Leland’s dreams of a rich and fulfilling life as a writer are dashed when the stock market crashes in 1929.

A USA TODAY bestselling novel! As Paris rebuilds in the aftermath of World War II, Kat Fontaine never expected the skills she learned in a French chateau kitchen to be the key that unlocks the secrets swirling in her new post-war life. "Balancing action-packed scenes with entertaining...

Bertie Jenkins has spent forty years serving as a midwife for her community in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Out of all the mothers she’s tended, none affects her more than the young teenager who shows up on her doorstep, injured, afraid, and expecting, one warm June day in 1943....

California’s gold country, 1850. A time when men sold their souls for a bag of gold and women sold their bodies for a place to sleep.

This heart-stirring tale of a young slave girl, torn between her love for a handsome aristocrat and her faith in God, transcends genres....

#1 New York Times Bestseller What would happen if we called on God for help and God actually appeared? In Mitch Albom’s profound new novel of hope and faith, a group of shipwrecked passengers pull a strange man from the sea. He claims to be “the Lord.” And he says he can only save them if...

In the hills of Tennessee, two women work at a Manhattan Project site during World War II and uncover truths that irrevocably change their lives in this captivating new story from award-winning Southern fiction author Michelle Shocklee.

Atretes, a German barbarian who has won his freedom in the Roman arena, finds his life changed forever by an encounter with a young Christian woman....

Marrying a stranger to keep the woman's siblings out of an orphanage is one thing, but when more children than expected pour out of the stagecoach, what’s a man to do?

Soon to be a Netflix Film Starring Sofia Carson and Corey Mylchreest! Award-winning and fan-favorite voice actor Julia Whelan narrates her own novel, a sparkling debut set amidst the breathtaking beauty of Oxford, tells the unforgettable story about a determined young woman eager to make her...

Two siblings. One fate. A web of secrets that could ensnare them in an inescapable destiny.

She pretends to be a Yankee officer's widow in order to survive. But what will she do when he returns home to a wife he didn't marry....

As a time-crosser, Ally lives in two worlds. In 1849, in an attempt to secure her family's future during the California Gold Rush, she finds herself penniless and stranded in San Francisco.

Sazana of Persia creates exquisite pottery that graces Susa's finest tables, but her master, Lord Haman, does not know her secret: Sazana is one of the Jews he despises. When Haman discovers her true identity, he forces her into indentured servitude.

In the heart of ancient Persia, the empire’s Jewish citizens face an ominous edict that threatens their very existence. Roxannah, the daughter of an impoverished Persian lord, is devastated by the news but feels helpless to come to the aid of her Jewish friends.

When dedicated philanthropist Judith Stanford receives a summons from her estranged grandfather ordering her to come to Minneapolis to prove herself worthy of his inheritance, she is hesitant but can't ignore the potential of her grandfather's fortune to benefit her causes.

Every stone sings as it finds its purpose. This is the lesson restless Salome learns from her father as she grows up by the Sea of Galilee. Known as the wild girl with the quick tongue, Salome is determined to silence the critics who claim she has no future.

Meet the brilliant writer, fiercely independent mother, and passionate woman who captured the heart of C.S. Lewis and inspired the books that still enchant and change us today, from the?New York Times?bestselling author of?The Story She Left Behind. When poet and writer Joy Davidman began...

A 2025 Audie Awards WINNER | A WOMAN EVOLVE BOOK CLUB PICK | A NORTH CAROLINA READS PICK | A Christy Award WINNER | A 2024 American Fiction Award WINNER | Best Historical Fiction of 2024 (She Reads) | FEATURED IN GMA, WASHINGTON POST, AND ESSENCE | There is only one known queen who truly ruled a...

Betrayed by their allies, the last of the Picts have escaped to the innermost part of an endless, dark forest, content to remain hidden there forever. Made queen at just a child, Cyrene has given all of her life and heart to the task of making sure her people are never terrorized again.

Experience the Bible as a singular, powerful story and prepare to be swept away by Scripture as never before! Wangerin's "Bible storybook for adults" features brilliant settings, dramatized scenes, and added dialogue—all gleaned from extensive research. The Book of God reads like a novel...

In Ur of the Chaldees, Ishcah faces the daunting prospect of marrying Abram, a man she has never once met in her thirty-nine years, and a man who renames her Sarai on their wedding day.

She needs to learn how to flirt. He needs to forget she exists. Then she asks him for help finding a husband… What could possibly go wrong?

In ancient Israel, soon after Nessa is of marriageable age, her father gives her to a wealthy widowed friend, capitalizing on her beauty to bring in the highest bride-price he can find.

Maggie inherited a gift from her time-crossing parents that allows her to live three separate lives in 1861, 1941, and 2001. Each night she goes to sleep in one time period and wakes up in another....

Charlotte Robbins accepts the position as governess to the Earl of Brookhaven despite rumors of the earl's severe and mysterious demeanor. As a lowly governess, Charlotte entertains thoughts of possible romance with an eligible servant until she does fall unexpectedly in love—with the pensive earl himself.

When dedicated philanthropist Judith Stanford receives a summons from her estranged grandfather ordering her to come to Minneapolis to prove herself worthy of his inheritance, she is hesitant but can't ignore the potential of her grandfather's fortune to benefit her causes. And the only man to interest her since her husband's death lives in Minneapolis, leaving her hoping their paths will cross.

Enter the savage and spellbound world of the Hyborian Age in this thrilling Robert E. Howard collection, featuring Queen of the Black Coast, Jewels of Gwahlur, and Shadows in Zamboula. Packed with sword-and-sorcery adventure, ancient danger, and unforgettable heroic action, this volume is perfect for fans of classic fantasy and legendary pulp fiction.

The Ultimate Clean Historical Christian Mail Order Bride Frontier Romance Collection : A Saga of Healing, Redemption, and the Family God Builds on the Western Frontier. Step into the untamed American frontier where faith is tested, love is forged in hardship, and God writes the greatest love stories of all. From bestselling and Kindle All-Star authors Christian Western romance Katie Wyatt and Kat Carson comes a breathtaking 30-book Historical Christian Mail Order Bride Mega Box Set, featuring four complete series filled with courage, redemption, second chances, and frontier families built ...

The Nazi regime's bloody wake in Europe persists as they brutally send "undesirables" to their deaths in concentration camps. As a young Jew, Hannah leaves behind her mother and sister as she flees certain death, arriving in Le Chambon in search of refuge. Driven by their deeply rooted faith in God, Protestant pastor André Trocmé and his formidable wife, Magda, have turned the unassuming community in the foothills of the French Alps into a quiet resistance—a haven where they shelter escapees from Hitler's ever-tightening fist.

Sometimes the safest shelter is the place you never intended to stay. Opal Bennett is running from a life that looks respectable—and feels like a cage. A refined Virginia heiress, she flees west to escape a powerful man’s tightening control over her future, trusting God to guide her steps as she answers a mail-order bride advertisement in Montana Territory. What she wants is simple and costly: freedom, dignity, and a life chosen in faith. What’s at risk is everything she’s ever known. Nolan Ridgeway wants nothing more than to live quietly and do right by those in his care—...

THE WOMAN WHO BROKE THE WORLD. They were sent to a quarantined planet to save a species in collapse. She built clinics where mothers carried their sick children three miles in the heat to reach her. He built a forty-foot wall across the neck of a peninsula and checked the mortar every morning. The mission required three thousand years of patience. The children outside the wall were dying now. She had the cure in a cabinet ten feet away. The magistrate's office was closed. The authorization arrived on the morning the child died. A man appeared with data. Projections. A plan that didn't ...

His pa named him Cain because his birth was a curse… but what happens when he’s the only one who can save the town? Anna Mae Harding never thought getting married would be so hard. It’s not that she hasn’t had any offers. On the contrary, it seems like someone is always asking her to be his wife. The trouble is, she up and fell in love with the wrong man years ago, and no matter how much she tries to forget him, no one else she’s met has measured up. Texas Ranger Cain Whitelaw is happy to leave the town where he grew up behind him forever.

A Historical Fiction novel set in Victorian England during the late 19th century. Step into the world of 19th-century England, where poverty and hardship are a stark reality for many. Yet, amidst the struggles, a story of hope and redemption unfolds. Meet Jonas Jasper, an elderly shopkeeper with a heart of gold, who takes two young brothers under his wing and teaches them about the power of kindness and faith. As the boys grow up, they face numerous challenges, but the lessons they learned from Jasper stay with them. With the help of Forbes, the mission hall caretaker, and Mr. Armstrong's ...

A Christian fiction book set in Raymond during the late 19th century. Step into a world where faith and conviction are put to the test, as a young minister and his congregation grapple with the true meaning of discipleship. In this powerful exploration of Christianity, the lines between tradition and truth are blurred, and the results are nothing short of transformative. When Rev. Henry Maxwell's routine is disrupted by a passionate stranger, he is forced to confront the complacency that has taken hold of his church. The stranger's words ignite a fire within the congregation, inspiring many...

When historian Ruth Ward opens a dusty journal in a Paris antique shop, she expects a relic. She finds a life. The name on the cover is Joseph Durand, a vineyard son in northern France. In early 1940 his entries are ordinary—vines, weather, Mass in Rouen. Then the German army advances, his Jewish best friend’s family is hunted, and Joseph’s careful hand tightens into a record of cellar‑hideouts, midnight marches through the Green Forest, and fishing boats slipping into the Channel under blackout skies. Decades later, Ruth follows his ink across maps and family memories, cathedral ...

"Season of Uncertainty," the second book of The Williamsburg Saga, continues the story of beloved characters John, Rebekah, Bradley, and Elizabeth as they embark on a journey that will test their resilience, loyalty, love, and faith. Set against the backdrop of the turbulent American Revolution, this intriguing fictional tale brings to life the struggles and triumphs of ordinary people in extraordinary times.

A Historical Fiction novel set in Victorian England during a time of great social change. Imagine a world where the lines between faith and reason are blurred, and the fabric of society is torn apart by doubt and uncertainty. This is the world of our story, where a mysterious figure appears, claiming to be the long-awaited savior of humanity. As the narrative unfolds, we follow a diverse cast of characters as they grapple with the implications of this stranger's presence. From the young priest who sees him as his Lord and Savior, to the Archbishop who denies his divinity, each character ...

His reign must come to an end. But his legacy will live on forever. After thwarting the scourge of the Viking hordes that had decimated Britain for decades, King Alfred assured a period of peace and prosperity for the kingdom of Wessex. The dream of uniting all Anglo-Saxons under one, noble banner seems closer than ever before. But his enemies are not ones to be taken lightly. For even as Alfred works to ensure the fate of his descendants for centuries to come, a fearsome warlord, Haesten, gathers his warriors for a brutal assault upon the shores of Alfred's territories.

This captivating historical thriller is set in the 2nd century A.D., during the rise of the first Christian heresies. The Church of Antioch is shaken by the theft of a large sum of money from the bishop’s residence—an unsettling event that triggers an investigation in which no one is above suspicion. A vivid cast of characters soon emerges: a playwright longing to create his magnum opus, the daughter of a local noble who hides more than one secret, an ambitious sculptor, and a Christian presbyter who oversees the city’s poorest district. In the 2nd century, Christianity continued to ...

Three Women. Two generations. Their friendship survived the war. Their secret survived even longer. Monique and Audrey, one French and one British, grow up in French Algiers on the coast of the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. Best friends, they keep each other’s secrets into adulthood when World War II changes their world and Algiers sides with the Hitler-based Vichy government. Audrey joins Charles DeGaulle’s resistance army, the French Foreign Legion, while Monique stays to work in the underground resistance aiding the Allied invasion of North Africa. In present day, American born great-...

In this World War II historical novel set during the harrowing siege of Leningrad, Daniil Aslanov, a docent at the Hermitage Museum, gives tours of empty frames. As the city starves, he battles a secret shame, while his grandfather—a persecuted Orthodox priest exiled to the Gulag—clings to faith. While bombs fall and starvation grips the city, Daniil Aslanov continues to lead tours of empty frames through the Hermitage Museum. Although the museum's masterpieces have been hidden away for safekeeping, their presence lingers in memory and meaning.

England, 1850. Bookworm Irene Denton lives with a painful secret. To the citizens of Lindenfell, her mother is a kind, generous lady—but behind closed doors, she's a cruel and controlling tyrant. Stories have always been Irene’s refuge, so when the possibility arises for Lindenfell to have a library of its own, Irene is hopeful she’ll soon have a safe place to escape her mother’s merciless grasp.

Un secreto fue soltado de sopetón por la abuela de Ligia: tu trastatarabuelo fue un alto jerarca de la Iglesia que embarazó a una joven Josefa, tu trastatarabuela. El escándalo fue tal, que Josefa tuvo que mudarse de España a Nicaragua. Ligia tomó a esa bestia de rumores y la transformó en una obra de ficción. Aquí hay de todo: reflexiones sobre el abuso, celos, confusión, muerte, pero a la vez, alegría, ganas de vivir, amor, solidaridad. Ligia presenta la condición humana con sus paradojas, contradicciones, revanchas.

He was the first child of the Exile. He would become the last witness of the world. Cain, the firstborn of Adam, was never meant for the quiet grace of the Garden. Driven by a restless ambition and a mark that forbids his death, he flees into the waste of the East. There, in the parched Land of Nod, he does the unthinkable: he builds a wall against the silence of God. THE CITY OF ASH From a single stone rises Enoch, a towering ziggurat of iron, soot, and defiant brilliance.