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  • Unshackled Lives
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    Unshackled Lives

    Set in England &Australia in the 1800s. Australian historical fiction of early colonial days. Ned Lockley is the second of four sons of the Duke and Duchess of Gracemere. As his mothers favourite, his childhood years were blissful, but he needs to grow...
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  • Legacy
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    Legacy

    The family of Francis Light faces an uncertain future. As Penang heads inexorably towards colonial rule, Martinha struggles to claim her rightful inheritance, encountering corruption, prejudice and heartbreak in equal measure. Scattered across the world,...
    $22.99

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  • Al-Qata'i
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    Al-Qata'i

    An award-winning novelist's vibrant portrayal of the struggle to create a more unified society in medieval Egypt and how this has shaped Egypt today. Brimming with intrigue, adventure, and romance, Al-Qata'i: Ibn Tulun's City Without Walls tells the epic...
    $57.99

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  • I Tituba Black Witch Of Salem
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    I Tituba Black Witch Of Salem

    This wild and entertaining novel expands on the true story of the West Indian slave Tituba, who was accused of witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts, arrested in 1692, and forgotten in jail until the general amnesty for witches two years later. Maryse Conde...
    $59.99

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  • Jodie and the Aliens
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    Jodie and the Aliens

    When their parents mysteriously disappear, Jodie and Kevin are left in the care of the creepy Jeremiah Swift. One night, a dream leads Jodie to discover a hidden passage in the belly of the family manor. A secret door reveals a portal to another world...
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  • The Saddler's Song
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    The Saddler's Song

    Saddler’s Song. London 1790s to Parramatta 1840s. George Ellis is the son of a tanner living on the outskirts of London. When disease strikes his family, he is left alone and hurting, seeking a new life for himself. After hearing from a friend about the...
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  • When Upon Life's Billows
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    When Upon Life's Billows

    When Upon Life's Billows. Sydney 1795-1821 - Governor John Hunter. John Hunter loves his life at sea. The wind blows where no man knows, and John finds himself caught in a storm. His ship, the HMS Sirius, gets wrecked in 1790. Five years later, he...
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  • Madeline's Boy
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    Madeline's Boy

    A red-coat soldier’s tale. All is not straightforward when money and titles are involved. Madeline Brougham is asked to care for her best friend’s orphaned son when his life is in danger. Chip Downes is the pawn between a greedy, unscrupulous uncle and...
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  • A Lady in Irons
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    A Lady in Irons

    England and Parramatta from 1814. Katy is in mourning after her husband dies in a shooting accident. Barely coping, she awaits the birth of their child. If it's a girl, she must hand the family home over to her husband's brother. The day after giving...
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  • Dancing to her Own Tune
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    Dancing to her Own Tune

    Sydney 1790s to England 1830s. With deeply scarred hearts ANNIE & SAM need answers. Annie White, freed after serving her seven years as a convict in Sydney, gets a visitor who will change her life. She starts a baking business, and just as it’s making a...
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  • The Earl's Shadow
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    The Earl's Shadow

    Charles is the Earl of Coxheath. Innocent, yet convicted, he spends his youth as a convict in Parramatta, only to discover he was an Earl and didn’t know. He had virtually no education and few social skills. Now faced with his own mortality he has to...
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  • Amelia's Tears
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    Amelia's Tears

    Parramatta 1828 In the Female Factory Amelia is waiting her assignment. Forced out against her will, she follows the other women and walks up onto the dais where men claim them. She is assigned to a man from Castlereagh and knows her worst nightmare is...
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  • Once a Jolly Swagman
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    Once a Jolly Swagman

    Parramatta 1870s. An old black Billy Can contain the secrets of an incredible life. Rick Lockley’s life is seemingly taken from his hands by his family. At seventeen he’s not too keen about being told what to do so he runs away and becomes a swagman...
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  • Jonty's Journey
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    Jonty's Journey

    Gems, Love, Artists and a Golden Lion. Australia and South Africa 1880-1902. Jeweller, Jonty Evans’ passion for gems takes him to Africa at a volatile time. He finds the diamonds he’s looking for and gets given a lion cub. Jonty is held, hostage. His...
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  • Blame Me
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    Blame Me

    Sir Thomas Blamey was Australia’s first and only Field Marshal, yet in WWII, he was called a coward and would never be forgiven for calling his men the same. Throughout his exceptional career and both World Wars, Blamey would cause controversy in so many...
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  • Prize for the Fire
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    Prize for the Fire

    Lincolnshire, 1537. Amid England's religious turmoil, fifteen-year-old Anne Askew is forced to take her dead sister's place in an arranged marriage. The witty, well-educated gentleman's daughter is determined to free herself from her abusive husband,...
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  • Tenants and Cobwebs
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    Tenants and Cobwebs

    Samir Naqqash's stirring novel Tenants and Cobweb nostalgically commemorates the lost culture of an ancient Iraqi Jewish minority living amidst a majority Muslim population in 1940s Baghdad. The plot unfolds during a time of great turmoil: the rise of...
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  • A Cloudy Day on the Western Shore
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    A Cloudy Day on the Western Shore

    Shortlisted for the Arabic Booker Prize in 2010, this finely constructed epic traces the turbulent life of Aisha, an Egyptian girl raised in a Christian convent beyond the reach of a predatory uncle. With her English education, Aisha crosses paths with...
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  • Lady Susan
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    Lady Susan

    This new edition of Lady Susan is part of the ongoing Shepherd Moon Pocketful editions presenting the cult classic works of world renowned authors in contemporary travel-sized formats. Tracing back the early career of Austen, this edition brings forth...
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  • The Slightest Chance
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    The Slightest Chance

    When your enemy is your best friend...In war, you can pretend to be someone you're not. Yet, in war, people find out who you really are. Hong Kong, 1941.Anglo-Australian civil servant Dominic Sotherly's colonial sojourn in Hong Kong becomes complicated...
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  • Clouds of Love and War
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    Clouds of Love and War

    Occasionally panoramic, more often intimate, in Clouds of Love and War author Rachel Billington balances a detailed and highly researched picture of the life of a Second World War Spitfire pilot with the travails and ambitions of a young woman too often...
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  • Champion
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    Champion

    Dark haired, slight, with deep-set haunted eyes, Herschel Grynszpan is an undocumented Jewish alien living in Paris. He receives a postcard from his parents - recently bundled from their Hanover flat, put on a train and dumped, with 12,000 others on the...
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  • At the Palaces of Knossos
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    At the Palaces of Knossos

    A captivating retelling-newly translated-of the rise and fall of the Minoan civilization interwoven with some of ancient Greece's most enduring myths At the Palaces of Knossos is a vivid reimagining of ancient Crete, blending history and mythology into...
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  • Clenched Fists, Burning Crosses
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    Clenched Fists, Burning Crosses

    Inspired by the horrors of the Greensboro Massacre, Cris South penned Clenched Fists, Burning Crosses as part of the noted Feminary collective. The book, a thinly fictionalized representation of her own life and activism, centers on Jessie, a...
    $69.99

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  • Lords of the Ocean
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    Lords of the Ocean

    James L. Nelsons Isaac Biddlecomb series has brought to life a never-before-seen side of Americas war for independence. With the expertise of a seasoned mariner, a historians vivid attention to detail, and a natural gift for sensational storytelling,...
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  • The Continental Risque
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    The Continental Risque

    Nelson's exciting seafaring trilogy concludes. As cries for independence ring through the chambers of the Second Continental Congress, Captain Isaac Biddlecomb and his crew are called upon to engage The Royal Navy. Isaac Biddlecomb, now captain of the...
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  • The Maddest Idea
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    The Maddest Idea

    In the late summer of 1775, General George Washington discovers that his cache of gunpowder has dwindled to a mere nine shots per man. A desperate plan is hatched--to send a ship under the command of Captain Isaac Biddlecomb to Bermuda to capture the...
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  • Born to the Badge
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    Born to the Badge

    Born to the Badge has been honored as a 2019 Spur Award Finalist! Shunted from his entrepreneurial ambitions to profit from the boomtowns of the frontier, Wyatt Earp returns to law enforcement. In Wichita, Kansas the town leaders become disenchanted with...
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  • The Virginian
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    The Virginian

    Considered the greatest western of all time— "When you call me that, smile!" finds its origins in the book—this classic tells the story of the Wyoming ranch foreman known only as the Virginian, his courtship of school teacher Molly Wood, and his...
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  • The Shifting Winds
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    The Shifting Winds

    This is the story of reluctant Oregon pioneer Jennie Haviland, who must give up study at her academy in New York when her father takes the family west over the Oregon Trail. In Oregon Jennie meets two young men, American mountain man Jake Johnston and...
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  • Incredible Pirate Tales
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    Incredible Pirate Tales

    From Long John Silver to Captain Hook, from Blackbeard to Captain Kidd, pirates have made off with our imaginations for centuries with their charisma and adventurous living. Truth be told, these capricious cutthroats are not only figures of horror but...
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  • My Candle Burns
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    My Candle Burns

    This absorbing tale of adventure begins as the Great War draws to a close, and our young hero, accustomed to fighting for his life, must now seek direction and purpose for that life. Born to a high position and great wealth, having lived an idyllic...
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  • How to Lose the Lottery
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    How to Lose the Lottery

    'Heartwarming, nostalgic and poignant' Lucy Clarke One lucky ticket is about to change everythingEdie and Ron have been together for nearly fifty years, keeping each other afloat by the skin of their teeth. They’ve always been ordinary – until something...
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  • Dictionary of Lost Words
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    Dictionary of Lost Words

    In 1901, the word 'Bondmaid' was discovered missing from the Oxford English Dictionary. This is the story of the girl who stole it.Esme is born into a world of words. Motherless and irrepressibly curious, she spends her childhood in the 'Scriptorium', a...
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  • Bookseller In Madrid
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    Bookseller In Madrid

    How can the words of the past help heal the horror of the presentFor as long as she can remember, Barbara Spiel has always found solace in books. Born in Germany and having come of age in a tumultuous era, she flees her home country as the Nazis rise...
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  • The Queen of Saturn and the Prince in Exile
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    The Queen of Saturn and the Prince in Exile

    A Black nerd coming-of-age novel set in 1970s Boston about a boy who struggles to learn the truth behind his mother's claims of otherworldly origins in the smoldering aftermath of the Civil Rights era and COINTELPRO's dying breaths.Sean's mother,...
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  • Letters from the Gods Letters from the Gods
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    Letters from the Gods

    Intrepid archaeologist James Tiberius uncovers a hidden chamber deep within the Great Pyramid after being imprisoned, betrayed, and hounded by a ruthless corporation intent on harnessing the power of the gods for itself. Triggered by an unexpected surge...
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  • OldEarth Georgios Encounter OldEarth Georgios Encounter
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    OldEarth Georgios Encounter

    In the first century, Georgios flees his grandparents' home on a Greek island, travels to Celtic lands, and encounters friendly enemies and treacherous friends. In the Roman world of dark secrets and deceptive promises, he discovers new hope in an...
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  • The Day I Carried the King The Day I Carried the King
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    The Day I Carried the King

    Author, Julie Venables, has written a charming, touching, yet important book for children. The unlikely hero is a small donkey named Jasper, who became integral to the story of Jesus, the Messiah and His triumphal entry into Jerusalem only days before...
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  • The Last Convoy The Last Convoy
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    The Last Convoy

    The Last Convoy is a gripping historical novel set during World War II, following Daniel, a young sailor who rises through the ranks amid the brutal Arctic convoys to Murmansk and beyond. Through harrowing battles with enemy forces, freezing seas, and...
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  • Death on the Pedernales Death on the Pedernales
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    Death on the Pedernales

    "There is nothing like a glorious Texas Hill Country morning..." even for New Yorkers moving to Texas. John Boone became infatuated with Fredericksburg, Texas, on a work trip representing his New York computer firm. Bitten by the new adventure bug, laid...
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  • The Pact of Freedom The Pact of Freedom
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    The Pact of Freedom

    One slave master's daughter . . . One intriguing violinist . . . One chance of a lifetime . . .​In July of 1852, almost two years since the Compromise of 1850, Mildred "Millie" Crabtree is the friendly daughter of the mean-spirited, plantation owner...
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  • At the Edge of Honor At the Edge of Honor
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    At the Edge of Honor

    At the Edge of Honor, which was awarded the 2003 Patrick D. Smith Literary Award for Best Historical Novel of Florida, is set in 1863 Civil War Florida and the British Bahamas during the desperate coastal conflict between the U.S. Navy and Confederate...
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  • The Delphi Protocol The Delphi Protocol
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    The Delphi Protocol

    Some secrets sleep for millennia. Others become Cold War weapons.1986.Deep beneath the sands of Greece, an ancient bronze tablet surfaces, whispering a terrifying prophecy from the Oracle of Delphi herself. It speaks of a shadow rising in the East, a...
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  • Endless Blind Passions Endless Blind Passions
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    Endless Blind Passions

    Will love conquer lies? In the settling dust of 9/11, a gay Zen Buddhist Jew faces up to the duplicity in his and his lovers' lives. Honest and erotic, Endless Blind Passions is a fiction about an all-too-real world that's going berserk.Lusting...
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Historical Fiction Books | Buy Historical Novels & New Releases Online at BookLoop

Step into the past with the finest collection of historical fiction books at BookLoop. Whether you are drawn to sweeping epics, intimate love stories, or novels that bring forgotten voices to life, our collection allows you to explore the world’s most fascinating eras through powerful storytelling. At BookLoop, we make it easy to buy books online with fast delivery across Australia, giving readers access to both timeless classics and trending new releases in historical fiction.

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Our shelves are filled with novels by some of the most acclaimed and bestselling authors in historical fiction. From Hilary Mantel’s award-winning Wolf Hall series to Ken Follett’s sweeping epics such as The Pillars of the Earth, you’ll find the perfect read to immerse yourself in history. Fans of Philippa Gregory’s Tudor novels and Geraldine Brooks’ Australian historical fiction will also discover a wide range of titles to enjoy. If you love Australian voices, authors like Kate Morton continue to deliver gripping stories set against richly imagined backdrops, making her novels some of the most popular historical fiction books in Australia.

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At BookLoop, we pride ourselves on being one of Australia’s favourite places to buy books online. Our historical fiction collection is curated with care, featuring both new releases and bestsellers that readers across the country are searching for. Whether you are looking for literary fiction, historical romance, or adventure-driven stories, our collection ensures there is something for every reader. Book clubs searching for novels that spark conversation will also find endless choices in our carefully selected titles.

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Historical fiction continues to be one of the most popular genres, and BookLoop ensures you never miss out on the latest trending books. Explore new releases from international favourites and Australian authors alike. From epic sagas spanning generations to intimate family dramas, historical fiction offers something unique for every kind of reader. If you are searching for the best historical novels to add to your library, BookLoop has you covered.

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BookLoop is more than just a bookstore. We connect readers with stories that matter, offering a wide selection of books across every genre. Our historical fiction range highlights authors who bring history to life in unforgettable ways, whether through bestselling novels, book club favourites, or powerful debuts. With a focus on quality storytelling and seamless online shopping, we make it easy to find your next unforgettable read.

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What are the best historical fiction books right now?

Some of the best historical fiction books trending today include works by Kate Morton, Ken Follett, Hilary Mantel, Philippa Gregory, and Geraldine Brooks, alongside new Australian releases that are quickly gaining attention.

Can I buy Australian historical fiction books at BookLoop?

Yes. BookLoop features a wide range of Australian historical fiction books, from award-winning authors like Geraldine Brooks to modern bestsellers by Kate Morton.

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