French Historical Fiction

A tale of sacrifice, passion, and torn allegiances, Book 2 of the 'Fluttering Wings' novella series is unique for readers who enjoy complex relationships and characters who are pushed to the limits of their emotions when faced with the challenges of a war-torn world. Lili Clément, a skilled seamstress in Occupied Paris during WWII, finds solace in her work at ‘The Perfect Stitch’. But when she discovers an injured stranger in her apartment, her world is turned upside down. As she nurses the mysterious man back to health, an undeniable bond forms between them, yet before Lili can fully ...

Préface de G.R.R. Martin, lue par Lemmy Constantine. Les Rois maudits, célèbre fresque historique en sept volumes, font revivre le XIVe siècle, entre le procès des Templiers et les débuts de la guerre de Cent Ans. Traduits dans le monde entier, "Les Rois maudits" ont remporté un succès exceptionnel et sont considérés comme un des modèles contemporains du roman historique. "Le Roi de fer", premier volume du cycle, a pour figure centrale Philippe IV le Bel, roi d'une beauté légendaire qui règne sur la France en maître absolu.

Automne 1910. Ophélie a quinze ans lorsque son père, un éminent juge montréalais, la confie au monastère des Augustines, à Québec. La faute qu’elle a commise dépasse l’entendement, argue-t-il, pour cette infâme, c’est le cloître ou la prison ! Abandonnée dans le silence, l’adolescente est en proie à une profonde détresse. Au fil des ans, devenue sœur Marie-Hosanna, religieuse infirmière, elle parvient à donner un sens nouveau à sa vie en soignant les malades, jusqu’au jour où, à vingt-deux ans, son désir de liberté se fait trop pressant…

“Gave an interesting perspective on why white women were actually happy to live with the Indians. Really like Alexandra and her spunk even after something did not go her way! Also liked Hunter, his respect for others of both cultures, and his sense of responsibility.”—Kshydog, Goodreads This love adventure story sizzles when Lady Alexandra Lambert meets Hunter of the Shawnee, who cannot allow her to be sold to the Cap-i-tan, the renegade British officer who trades in women. Lady Alexandra is tied to a nearby tree when the buckskinned English free spirit known as Hunter of the Shawnee ...

England 1066. The Battle of Hastings is over. The Battle for England is about to begin. King Harold and most of England’s warriors lie dead on the battle-field and William, Duke of Normandy is marching towards London. Refusing to surrender, the English leaders turn to the one person they believe can unite the kingdom against the invaders. Edgar Atheling, the last surviving descendent of Alfred the Great, is proclaimed King of England. He is only thirteen years of age. Edgar leads an English army to meet William in battle. But when they see the strength of the Normans his advisers desert ...

Robespierre is dead. The Reign of Terror is over. As Royalist strength grows, the Duc de L'Aubespine plots a coup that will consign the revolution to history. With Olympe in his clutches, he believes nothing can stop him. But he's reckoned without the intrepid Battalion of the Dead! Reunited in Paris, Ada is poised for action—but if she plays her hand too soon, everything she's sacrificed to gain his trust will be lost. Meanwhile, an unlikely alliance with an old enemy might be Camille's only option to save Olympe and stop the duc in his tracks.

Fille de l'esclave Abena violée par un marin anglais à bord d'un vaisseau négrier, Tituba, née à la Barbade, est initiée aux pouvoirs surnaturels par Man Yaya, guérisseuse et faiseuse de sorts. Son mariage avec John Indien l'entraîne à Boston, puis au village de Salem au service du pasteur Parris. C'est dans l'atmosphère hystérique de cette petite communauté puritaine qu'a lieu le célèbre procès des sorcières de Salem en 1692. Tituba est arrêtée, oubliée dans sa prison jusqu'à l'amnistie générale qui survient deux ans plus tard.

"A Nightingale's Song" is a captivating novella, set in the dark depths of Nazi-occupied Paris during World War II. Against the backdrop of fear and turmoil, a forbidden love story emerges, igniting a spark of hope amidst the chaos. Thomas Müller, a German doctor burdened with the ravages of war, finds solace in his work at a Parisian hospital where he crosses paths with Sophie, an attentive and caring French nurse. Risking everything and defying the boundaries imposed by their countries, Thomas and Sophie’s love blossoms, until a heavily wounded patient arrives at the hospital, a member...

With the emperor Napoleon at its head, an enormous French army is marching toward Brussels. The British and their allies are also converging on Brussels - in preparation for a grand society ball. And it is up to Richard Sharpe to convince the Prince of Orange to act before it is too late. In this, the culmination of Sharpe's long and arduous career, Bernard Cornwell brings to life all the horror and all the exhilaration of one of the greatest military triumphs of all time.

The Norman conquerors are tightening their grip upon England. Only one person stands in the way of their final triumph. Edgar Atheling continues to battle for his lost throne, doggedly refusing to bend the knee. Having survived an attempt upon his life he now prepares to journey south to continue the conflict against the Norman heartlands. Yet when his fleet is shipwrecked and his friends are captured by the Normans he faces a desperate decision. He finally submits to William and returns to England where he is given a derisory amount of land and wealth. Despite this he decides not to ...

“OMG!!!!!! I Loved this book!...So romantic!... LOVE! LOVE! LOVE this book!” —Tina, Goodreads “A fast-paced sensual story that will appeal to historical romance fans who want something deeper.” Publisher’s Weekly A lady portrait painter is kidnapped by Fire Dancer, Prince of the Shawnee Nation, who changes her life forever in this enchanting frontier tale of savage love and forbidden passion. HER ARTISTIC SPIRIT Lady Mackenzie Daniels is a portrait painter with a wild spirit and arrives in the American frontier west to paint portraits of English officers at Fort Belvadere. There...

Paris, July 1942: Sarah, a ten year-old girl, is brutally arrested with her family by the French police in the Vel' d'Hiv' roundup, but not before she locks her younger brother in a cupboard in the family's apartment, thinking that she will be back within a few hours. Paris, May 2002: On Vel' d'Hiv's 60th anniversary, journalist Julia Jarmond is asked to write an article about this black day in France's past.

The time is 1975. The place is an unnamed city by the sea. The government has just declared a State of Emergency, in whose upheavals four strangers—a spirited widow, a young student uprooted from his idyllic hill station, and two tailors who have fled the caste violence of their native village—will be thrust together, forced to share one cramped apartment and an uncertain future.

If there's one art the French have mastered as well as fine cuisine, it's haute couture. Tabitha and Julia are already accustomed to sampling the delights of the former. Now fashion is returning to the forefront in Paris, as the somber hues of wartime are replaced by vibrant colors and ultra-feminine silhouettes. Tabitha and Julia join a friend for a private showing at an exclusive fashion atelier, Maison Lannet. The event goes well, but when Tabitha returns later that evening to search for a lost glove, she finds the lights still on—and the couturier dead, strangled by a length of lace.

The first in an action-packed spy series introducing Lieutenant Dragan Kelly. It is 1942. HMS Visigoth has been torpedoed off the coast of German occupied Norway. Sole survivor Lieutenant Dragan Kelly finds himself behind enemy lines, unsure who to trust. The Norwegian resistance share rumours about a mysterious Nazi plant where an Armageddon weapon of terrifying power is under construction. Should Kelly escape to Russia or stay and investigate it? And what of the stunningly beautiful but enigmatic resistance fighter Sybilla? Kelly falls in love with her, but is she all she claims to be? ...

Pour Ludo le narrateur, l'unique amour de sa vie commence à l'âge de dix ans, en 1930, lorsqu'il aperçoit dans la forêt de sa Normandie natale la petite Lila Bronicka, aristocrate polonaise passant ses vacances avec ses parents. Depuis la mort des siens, le jeune garçon a pour tuteur son oncle Ambroise Fleury dit "le facteur timbré" parce qu'il fabrique de merveilleux cerfs-volants connus dans le monde entier. Doué de l'exceptionnelle mémoire "historique" de tous les siens, fidèle aux valeurs de "l'enseignement public obligatoire", le petit Normand n'oubliera jamais Lila.

When undercover agent and officer Forest Irons saves Sarah from a pack of deserters, she accepts his plea for employment at her tavern and inn. Forest soon develops feelings for Sarah, but he suspects she murdered her abusive husband and honor requires him to put his mission first. But desire ignites between them like a lit powder keg. Through his lovemaking and attention, Sarah begins to trust again and harbors fantasies about their future together. When her husband's relatives threaten to take the inn—and her son—away from her, she comes to rely on Forest’s gentle strength. They ...

Alix St. Pierre. An unforgettable name for an unforgettable woman. She grew up surrounded by Hollywood glamor, but, as an orphan, never truly felt part of that world. In 1943, with WWII raging and men headed overseas to fight, she lands a publicity job to recruit women into the workforce. Her skills—persuasion, daring, quick-witted under pressure—catch the attention of the U.S. government and she finds herself with an even bigger assignment: sent to Switzerland as a spy. Soon Alix is on the precipice of something big, very big. But how far can she trust her German informant…?

Six best-selling and award-winning authors bring to life a breathtaking epic novel illuminating the hopes, desires, and destinies of princesses and peasants, harlots and wives, fanatics and philosophers - six unforgettable women whose paths cross during one of the most tumultuous and transformative events in history: the French Revolution.

" Que vaut-il mieux ? Que votre enfant meure avec vous, ou qu'il reste en vie loin de vous ? ". Cristelle Ledroit met son émotion et sa voix claire au service de ce second tome bouleversant. Dans l'enfer d'Auschwitz, Ester caresse doucement les cheveux de Pippa, son bébé. C'est un miracle que sa petite fille soit blonde, car grâce à ce détail l'enfant pourra rester en vie. Bientôt, les nazis viendront prendre son bébé pour le donner à une famille allemande. Mais Ester veut croire qu'un jour, après la guerre, elle retrouvera sa Pippa.