Historical fiction Books

HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics. ‘There was no doubt about it: if you wanted to succeed you had to go away. You could do nothing in Dublin.’From a child coming to terms with the death of a priest to a young...

LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILEYS WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2017A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK OF THE YEARFrom Annie Proulx, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Shipping News and Brokeback Mountain, comes her masterwork: an epic, dazzling, violent, magnificently...

*SHARPE’S COMMAND, the brand new novel in the global bestselling series, is available now*Lieutenant-Colonel Sharpe, sidelined on the Royal staff, magnificently siezes command at the final moment of the great victory. It is 1815. Sharpe is serving on...

*SHARPE’S COMMAND, the brand new novel in the global bestselling series, is available to pre-order now*Major Sharpe finds himself a fugitive, hunted by enemy and ally alike. Major Richard Sharpe awaits the opening shots of the army’s campaign with grim...

A love greater than war. A beautiful woman lost. A mystery unsolved ... until now. The epic new saga from one of Australia's best loved storytellers. 2000: the wreckage of a downed WWII fighter plane is discovered in the forests near Russia's...

*SHARPE’S COMMAND, the brand new novel in the global bestselling series, is available to pre-order now* Spain, December 1812In a deathly cold winter on the Spanish-Portuguese border, a group of deserters take British hostages and it falls to Major...

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey work of the stars…First published in 1855, and edited, revised and expanded over thirty years, ‘Leaves of...

Scandalously Bound To The Gentleman - Helen DicksonA moment of abandon...leads to a scandal!Lucy Quinn has never put much stock in what others think. After the traumatic events of her past, she avoids society, working as a nurse in India. Then she...

Inspired by the incredible true story of Josephine Baker's role in the French Resistance, this is a heart-wrenching, unforgettable tale of the strength of the human spirit in the darkest days of World War II. In the City of Light, one woman will stand...

‘[A] captivating story, wonderfully fleshed out characters and relationships, and beautiful writing make this a must-read!’ NetGalley reviewer, October 1941: As war rages in the Soviet Union, Nina is devastated as she watches her younger brother being...

In 1911, two English roses embark on an adventure under the Indian sun that will test their every limit When high society sisters Isobel and Violet find themselves down on their luck, an unexpected inheritance sends them on an unforgettable voyage of...

Jane Austen’s Emma is now available in an exclusive collector’s edition featuring a delicate laser-cut jacket on a textured book with foil stamping and ribbon marker, ideal for fiction lovers and book collectors alike.The Emma Jane Austen Collection...

* LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA HISTORICAL DAGGER AWARD * 'Perfection … this is a story about family, friendship, love, and sacrifice … with a big dose of jazz! I loved it!' Reader review ‘Louise Hare is becoming one of my must-buy must-read authors and this...

‘A story of love, loss, sacrifice and bravery. After this stunning debut, I can't wait to see what Corin writes next!’ Kathleen McGurl, author of The Girl from Bletchley ParkA wartime secret. A journey to uncover the truth. Claire has always had a...

‘A beautiful and unique retelling of Medea. I loved it!’ Sunday Times bestselling author Sophie Irwin‘Absorbing and thoughtful…full of page-turning drama and vibrantly drawn characters. Bold and illuminating’ Claire Heywood, author of Daughters of...

‘The desert hides dark secrets…’ MARRAKECH 1966Vicky Baudin steps onto a train winding through Morocco, looking for the grandmother she has never met.It’s an epic journey that’ll take her to the edge of Atlas Mountains – and closer to the answers she’s...

One of ‘the heirs to John le Carré’ The Times‘A tremendous achievement’ WILLIAM BOYD‘Behold the new Golden Age of Spy Kings’ Sunday Times To betray, you must first belong…In June 1934, Kim Philby met his Soviet handler, the spy Arnold Deutsch. The woman...

A haunting mystery for fans of Eve Chase, Kate Morton and Kate Mosse.‘A poignant page-turning story, beautifully written’ Leonora Nattrass, author of Blue Water’Hugely evocative and beautifully written’ Anna Mazzola, author of The Clockwork Girl ’Hugely...

“A timeless and powerful novel of a daring woman who must decide if she will risk everything to follow her passion and find her voice.” —Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling authorFrom the moment she was born, the transforming beauty of her...

Don’t miss the latest utterly heartwarming instalment of the Rockwood series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Dilly Court! Dolly’s dreams could lead her astray . . .Dolly Blanchard dreams of a bigger life. She wants to make a mark on the...

“As intricate and absorbing as a Van Gogh painting…MRS VAN GOGH will stay with me for a long time.” New York Times bestseller Hazel Gaynor“All the characters jump off the page…what we have here is a very fine novel.” Historical Novel Society She’s been...

Shortlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize 2023‘A hugely impressive debut’ SARAH WATERS‘[A] haunting and moving story’ SUNDAY TIMES‘A powerful and inspired achievement. This one is not to be missed’ NATHAN HARRIS’A haunting, powerful and...

‘A brilliant murder mystery with shades of Agatha Christie and The Great Gatsby . . . a glamorous and fun read’ Reader review ‘Louise Hare does it again – fabulous! Absolutely loved it and it kept me guessing until the very end! Very highly...

From the acclaimed author of The Last Checkmate comes a brilliant novel spanning from the Russian Revolution to the Nazi occupation of the Soviet Union and following two unforgettable women...their fates intertwined by ties of family and...

Don’t miss the next heartwarming novel in the Rockwood series from No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Dilly Court! ‘I foresee happiness for you, Nancy. I hear bells and I see snow, and your heart’s desire comes true’A chance encounter brings Nancy...

April 1942. Enemy gunfire on Penzance beach brings the Cornish Girls rushing to the rescue… Yearning for adventure, Demelza dreams of one day joining the fire wardens. But before she can do so, gunfire during a trip to the beach provides her with an...

HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics. ‘Do you think, because I am poor, obscure, plain and little, I am soulless and heartless? You think wrong! - I have as much soul as you, - and full as much heart! And if God...

Coward, scoundrel, lover and cheat, but there is no better man to go into the jungle with. Join Flashman in his adventures as he survives fearful ordeals and outlandish perils across the four corners of the world. As the Light Brigade prepare to charge...

Claimed For The Highlander’s RevengeHis revenge will ruin her...could his passion set her free?Sold into marriage to repay a family debt, Lady Penelope Hastings is horrified. Especially by her powerful reaction to her new husband, barbarian Scottish...

A Parisian department store, a mysterious necklace and a woman’s quest to unlock a decade-old mystery are at the center of this captivating novel of love and survival. London, 1953. Louise is still adjusting to her postwar role as a housewife when she...

Gunpowder, treason and a plot like no other… **AN OBSERVER TOP 10 DEBUT NOVELIST OF 2024****LONGLISTED FOR SCOTLAND’S NATIONAL BOOK AWARD – FIRST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024**'This story ignites a fire in your heart'ANYA BERGMAN'An explosive re-imagining …...

Working for Churchill, can she help win the war? Churchill’s Cabinet War Rooms are full of secrets … June, 1941 Britain is in the throes of war, but Katharina Valentine feels sidelined.Employed as a shorthand-typist in the War Office, she is transferred...

The epic saga behind the Disney-produced Hulu series The Lions of SicilyThe magnificent third installment of the Florio story–a sweeping, decadent, and romantic finale that tells the story of Italy’s most powerful and notorious family as it faces its...

Compromised With Her Forbidden Viscount - Diane GastonTo escape scandal…she must elope with the enemy!Anna Edgerton and Viscount Willburgh were raised as sworn enemies. But when they’re caught in a seemingly compromising position at a Vauxhall...

WHEN PARADISE TURNS TO CHAOS, WHO WILL SURVIVE? An incredible true story of murder, romance and a fateful search for utopia in the Galápagos from the New York Times bestselling author of The Ghosts of Eden ParkAt the height of the Great Depression, Los...

The masterful, Pulitzer Prize-winning literary epic about the painful and complex realities of slave life on a Southern plantation. An utterly original exploration of race, trust and the cruel truths of human nature, this is a landmark in modern American...

From the author of The School for German Brides and A Bakery in Paris, this captivating historical novel set in nineteenth-century Paris tells the story of Claire Eiffel, a woman who played a significant role in maintaining her...

The best Regency romp set in Bath since Persuasion! Good Housekeeping ‘Sizzling romance with a splash of intrigue’ Julia Quinn'A dazzling romance … Unladylike Rules of Attraction has it all' My Weekly'Delightfully engrossing … with a dash of peril –...

SHARPE IS BACK.The brand new novel from Bernard Cornwell in the global bestselling Sharpe series. If any man can do the impossible it's Richard Sharpe …Spain, 1812If any man can do the impossible it’s Richard Sharpe. And that’s exactly what he’s asked...

An emotional and inspiring World War Two time-slip novel of danger and courage. This is a story inspired by true events and stories of Irena Sendler and the women of the Polish egota.It's the worst time in humanity and yet there is still light in the...

Enjoy this enemies to lovers Regency romance. Signed, sealed...seduced! Lady Frederica is the last person Samuel, the new Duke of Pelford wants to marry! His childhood nemesis might have grown into a beautiful woman, but she’s as bold, outspoken and...

“Filled with vivid details, shocking truths, and two sly, strong women who bring panache and humor to every scene. I’m simply in awe of the masterful, magical way Lauren Willig makes history come alive.” — Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author...

*As seen on BBC’s BETWEEN THE COVERS* A #2 Times bestseller* A New York Times bestseller OVER 500,000 COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDEPRE-ORDER EMILIA HART'S STUNNING NEW BOOK THE SIRENS NOW ‘Humming with a sly, exhilarating magic’ BRIDGET COLLINS ‘A...

‘A novel like none other’ AMITAV GHOSH‘A masterpiece’ AVNI DOSHI‘Wise, funny, touching’ ROBERT MACFARLANE Winner, Sushila Devi 2023Winner, Atta Galatta 2023 for Best FictionWinner, AutHer Award 2023 for FictionFinalist, Tata Live Award for Fiction...

Jane Austen’s Persuasion is now available in an exclusive collector’s edition featuring a delicate laser-cut jacket on a textured book with foil stamping and ribbon marker, ideal for fiction lovers and book collectors alike.The Persuasion Jane Austen...

From New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini, a bold, revelatory novel about one of the great untold stories of World War I—the women of the U.S. Army Signal Corps, who broke down gender barriers in the military and battled a...

*A brand new companion to the Last Kingdom series, Uhtred’s Feast, is available to pre-order now*The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller and the epic conclusion to the globally bestselling historical series.A divided kingdom An impossible choice The ultimate...

Don’t miss the heartwarming, moving novel from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Dilly Court! Rockwood was home and she would do anything she could to stop it being stolen from them.Abandoned by their parents and left to fight for themselves,...