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  • Young Toby Malone Young Toby Malone
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    Young Toby Malone

    All Australians will easily identify with the initial setting of this book, the location of Botany Bay and Captain James Cook being on board the "Endeavour". The book begins with Cook's discovery, his claiming and subsequent skirmish with the local...
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  • Five Women of Byzantium Five Women of Byzantium
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    Five Women of Byzantium

    The history of the pre-11th century Byzantine Empire introduces an important chapter in mankind's quest for a better future for it presents the courageous, determined effort of the Byzantines to succeed and emphasizes the indomitable part of human nature...
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  • The Broken Earth The Broken Earth
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    The Broken Earth

    After the Civil War that destroyed the fabric of America, soldiers, slaves, and the rest of the country must find their way again. Where do the slaves go when they're placed on the road to freedom, and how do they survive without the means necessary?...
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  • Schumacher Way Schumacher Way
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    Schumacher Way

    The world is restless with change during the summer of 1915. As modern technologies kindle optimistic dreams and a women's movement develops, three sisters and their mother vacation in the now popular summer destination of Cape Cod where the seeds of...
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    Gaspar

    As the eighteenth century draws to a close, a mystic figure appears on the timeline of history whose presence is even felt today. Some call him a pirate sailing under the black flag of death. Others call him a ghost-a figment of the imagination. To those...
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  • Doors of Promise Doors of Promise
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    Doors of Promise

    A Promise of RedemptionBetrayed and sold into prostitution, Sonny's world was turned upside down. Angry at God and hating herself, will she allow the kindness and love of a gentle stranger and a promise of redemption to show her the way to the Saviour,...
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  • Game on Yukon! Game on Yukon!
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    Game on Yukon!

    Aurore, Yves, Kip and the gang are back, this time fighting to save the Stanley Cup!It's 1905 and the Dawson City Nuggets have challenged legendary One-Eyed Frank McGee and the Ottawa Silver Seven for hockey's most famous trophy.It just seems like more...
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  • Requiem for Doctor Edward Browne Requiem for Doctor Edward Browne
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    Requiem for Doctor Edward Browne

    When Dr. Browne's partner retires, his practice is taken over by Dr. Forbes Q. Hazzig, who becomes a zealot for a 'managed care revolution' of 'marketplace medicine.' Browne and his associate Dr. Kennes receive irrational, discordant information from...
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  • Voices from Cold River Voices from Cold River
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    Voices from Cold River

    What is to become of a brainy young maiden who bathes naked in the river the day before her wedding? Mariah Bennett seized her freedom one day before her childhood would officially end at the altar. Despite her mother's calls and forebodings, Mariah...
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  • Range 19 Range 19
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    Range 19

    During the time since the RANGE 19 team has disposed of Mr. Julius Brown they have continued to identify and track down powerful individuals with the means to avoid the normal justice system and continue with their criminal activities. In "The Mission...
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  • The Passionist The Passionist
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    The Passionist

    THE PASSIONIST: A Novel in the Fate and Other Tyrants Trilogy The PASSIONIST is the story of a priest's lifelong search for God in the modern world. It is a tale of faith and doubt. Father Tommaso Recordi is a Passionist, a Catholic order devoted to the...
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  • The Things Boys Do The Things Boys Do
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    The Things Boys Do

    The Things Boys Do is a collection of short stories depecting life in a small town during the thirties and fifties.Meet the town grouch, and see the results of his actions.Go camping with the boys of summer and read of their experience with a mysterious...
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  • White Wings V2 White Wings V2
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    White Wings V2

    White Wings V2: A Yachting Romance is a novel written by William Black and published in 1880. The book is a sequel to the first White Wings novel and continues the story of the main character, Guy Livingstone, and his adventures on the high seas. The...
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  • Whisper! (1890) Whisper! (1890)
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    Whisper! (1890)

    Whisper! is a novel written by Frances Wynne and published in 1890. The story is set in Victorian England and follows the life of a young woman named Mildred who is forced to marry a man she does not love. Mildred's husband, Sir John, is a wealthy and...
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  • When We Were Boys When We Were Boys
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    When We Were Boys

    When We Were Boys: A Novel is a literary work by William O'Brien, published in 1890. The novel is a coming-of-age story that follows the lives of two young boys, Jack and Denis, as they grow up in Ireland during the late 1800s. The story is set against...
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  • When I Come Back (1919) When I Come Back (1919)
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    When I Come Back (1919)

    When I Come Back is a novel written by American author Henry Sydnor Harrison and published in 1919. The story revolves around the life of a young man named John Carrington, who leaves his hometown to pursue a career in the city. However, he soon becomes...
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  • Way Stations (1913) Way Stations (1913)
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    Way Stations (1913)

    Way Stations is a novel written by Elizabeth Robins and published in 1913. The story revolves around a young American woman named Mary who travels to England to study art. While there, she falls in love with a married man named Sir Wilfrid, who is a...
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  • Well Won (1891) Well Won (1891)
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    Well Won (1891)

    Well Won is a novel written by Mrs. Alexander and published in 1891. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Muriel Murray. Muriel is an orphan who grows up with her aunt and uncle in a small village in Scotland. She is beautiful,...
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  • Warwick Castle V3 Warwick Castle V3
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    Warwick Castle V3

    Warwick Castle V3: A Historical Novel is a book written by Miss Prickett in the year 1815. This novel is set in the historical location of Warwick Castle, which is a medieval castle located in Warwickshire, England. The book tells the story of the castle...
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  • Wandering Heroes (1902) Wandering Heroes (1902)
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    Wandering Heroes (1902)

    Wandering Heroes is a novel written by Lillian Louise Price and originally published in 1902. The story revolves around the lives of two young men, Jack and Tom, who are both struggling to find their place in the world. Jack is a wealthy and privileged...
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  • Warren Knowles V3 Warren Knowles V3
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    Warren Knowles V3

    Warren Knowles V3: A Novel (1885) is a work of fiction written by Alan James Stepney Gulston. The book is the third installment in the Warren Knowles series and was originally published in 1885. The story follows the titular character, Warren Knowles, as...
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  • Warner's Chase Warner's Chase
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    Warner's Chase

    Warner's Chase: Or The Gentle Heart is a novel written by Annie S. Swan and published in 1885. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Warner Chase, who is described as having a gentle and kind heart. Warner is the son of a wealthy...
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  • Warbeck Of Wolfstein V1 (1820) Warbeck Of Wolfstein V1 (1820)
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    Warbeck Of Wolfstein V1 (1820)

    Warbeck of Wolfstein is a novel written by Margaret Holford and published in 1820. The story follows the life of a young man named Warbeck, who is raised in the castle of Wolfstein by his uncle after his parents die. Warbeck is a brave and adventurous...
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  • Walter Colyton V1 Walter Colyton V1
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    Walter Colyton V1

    Walter Colyton V1: A Tale of 1688 is a historical fiction novel written by Horace Smith and published in 1830. The story is set in the late 17th century during the tumultuous time of the Glorious Revolution in England. The novel follows the life of...
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  • Waking Dreams (1839) Waking Dreams (1839)
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    Waking Dreams (1839)

    Waking Dreams (1839) is a book in the English language by C. M. J..This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally...
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  • Waiting For Tidings V2 (1874) Waiting For Tidings V2 (1874)
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    Waiting For Tidings V2 (1874)

    Waiting for Tidings V2 (1874) is a novel written by Caroline Ashurst Biggs. The book is a sequel to the first volume, Waiting for Tidings, and continues the story of the protagonist, Edith Morland. The novel is set in the Victorian era and explores...
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  • W. Jordan's Nibelunge (1892) W. Jordan's Nibelunge (1892)
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    W. Jordan's Nibelunge (1892)

    W. Jordan's Nibelunge (1892) is a book written by Wilhelm Jordan that explores the epic Germanic poem Nibelungenlied. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the poem, including its historical context, literary style, and cultural significance...
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  • Virginia Randall V2 Virginia Randall V2
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    Virginia Randall V2

    ""Virginia Randall V2: Or Today In New York (1870)"" is a novel written by Richard Burleigh Kimball. The book is a sequel to the first Virginia Randall novel and follows the story of Virginia, a young woman living in New York City during the late 19th...
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  • Violanthe, A Tale Of The Twelfth Century Violanthe, A Tale Of The Twelfth Century
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    Violanthe, A Tale Of The Twelfth Century

    Violanthe, A Tale Of The Twelfth Century: And Other Poems is a collection of poems written by Henry Barkley Henderson and first published in 1818. The title poem, Violanthe, is a romantic tale set in the 12th century, telling the story of a knight who...
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  • Village Tales From Alsatia (1848) Village Tales From Alsatia (1848)
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    Village Tales From Alsatia (1848)

    Village Tales From Alsatia is a collection of short stories written by Alexander Weill and originally published in 1848. The stories are set in the fictional village of Alsatia, which is located in the Alsace region of France. Each story focuses on the...
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  • Views And Reviews In American Literature Views And Reviews In American Literature
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    Views And Reviews In American Literature

    ""Views and Reviews in American Literature: History and Fiction"" is a collection of critical essays written by William Gilmore Simms, a prominent American writer and literary critic of the 19th century. Published in 1845, the book provides a...
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  • Via Lucis Via Lucis
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    Via Lucis

    Via Lucis is a novel written by Kassandra Vivaria and first published in 1898. The story is set in Rome during the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Lucilla, who is struggling to find her place in society. Lucilla is a...
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  • Very Genteel (1880) Very Genteel (1880)
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    Very Genteel (1880)

    Very Genteel is a novel written by Fanny Wheeler Hart and published in 1880. The story follows the lives of two sisters, Alice and Ethel, who come from a wealthy family and are accustomed to a life of luxury and privilege. However, when their father dies...
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  • Vanden Vos Reinaerde (1856) Vanden Vos Reinaerde (1856)
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    Vanden Vos Reinaerde (1856)

    Vanden Vos Reinaerde is a book written in Dutch by Willem Jonckbloet and published in 1856. The book is a medieval epic poem that tells the story of Reynard the Fox, a cunning and sly character who uses his wit to outsmart his enemies. The poem is set in...
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  • Van Alden, Jr. Van Alden, Jr.
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    Van Alden, Jr.

    Van Alden, Jr.: Or A New York Gentleman is a novel written by Maximillian in 1891. The story follows the life of the titular character, Van Alden Jr., a young man from a wealthy family in New York City. Van Alden Jr. is a well-educated and cultured...
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  • Van-Ti, The Chinese Magistrate Van-Ti, The Chinese Magistrate
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    Van-Ti, The Chinese Magistrate

    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...
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  • Valentin And Number Seventeen (1895) Valentin And Number Seventeen (1895)
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    Valentin And Number Seventeen (1895)

    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...
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  • Valdemar Klein Valdemar Klein
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    Valdemar Klein

    Valdemar Klein: Representanten is a novel written by Swedish author Emilie Flygare Carlen and first published in 1888. The story follows the life of Valdemar Klein, a young man who is sent to Stockholm to work as a representative for his family's...
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  • Unto The Perfect Day Unto The Perfect Day
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    Unto The Perfect Day

    Macnicol is a novel set in the late 19th century that tells the story of a young woman named Elsie who is struggling to find her place in the world. Elsie is the daughter of a wealthy businessman, but she is unhappy with the shallow and materialistic...
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  • Unter Dem Christbaum Unter Dem Christbaum
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    Unter Dem Christbaum

    ""Unter Dem Christbaum: Five Christmas Stories Selected From The Writings Of Helene Stokl (1898)"" is a collection of heartwarming tales written by Helene Stokl, a renowned Austrian author. The book features five enchanting stories that revolve around...
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  • Under St. Paul's Under St. Paul's
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    Under St. Paul's

    Under St. Paul's: A Romance is a novel written by Richard Dowling and published in 1885. The book is set in London and follows the story of a young man named Harry Thornhill who falls in love with the daughter of a wealthy merchant. The two are separated...
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  • Two, By Tricks V2 Two, By Tricks V2
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    Two, By Tricks V2

    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...
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  • Two Of A Trade (1894) Two Of A Trade (1894)
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    Two Of A Trade (1894)

    ""Two Of A Trade"" is a novel written in 1894 by Martha McCulloch Williams. The story revolves around two women, Mrs. Post and Mrs. Flint, who are both widows and live in the same small town. Mrs. Post is a wealthy and respected member of the community,...
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  • Two Suffolk Friends (1895) Two Suffolk Friends (1895)
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    Two Suffolk Friends (1895)

    Two Suffolk Friends is a novel written by Francis Hindes Groome and published in 1895. The story revolves around two friends, John and Bob, who live in the countryside of Suffolk, England. The novel explores their friendship, their interactions with the...
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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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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.

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