Historical Fiction England

In this last novel of the Somerville trilogy, the primary focus shifts to Kippy and Isabella. The story takes us from New York City, to Switzerland and back to Willow Grove Abbey, in England. An age-old mystery is finally solved and Sophia emerges as an unforgettable heroine as she completes her journey of growth. This novel is filled with love and hope, and concludes with a positive outlook for those who believe that there are no coincidences in life, and that Fate will show us the way. If you loved Willow Grove Abbey and St. James Road, you will love this thrilling conclusion to the ...

A historical adventure book set in northern England and London during the tumultuous year of 1746. Step into the enthralling world of the 18th-century with *Rescue at the Gallows*, an exhilarating tale of bravery, romance, and defiance. Against the dramatic backdrop of the Jacobite Rebellion, Lady Cassandra Gossiter embarks on a perilous and daring mission to save a condemned rebel, painting a vivid picture of courage and love amidst societal disapproval and personal peril. Lady Cassandra Gossiter, known to London's high society as "Lady Barbarity" for her wit and unmatched beauty, finds ...

Charlotte Arkendale was quite sure she knew all there was to know about men. After all, she'd made a highly lucrative career out of steering marriage-minded women away from untrustworthy members of the opposite sex. But nothing in Charlotte's considerable experience had prepared her for the arresting stranger who appeared on her doorstep to apply for the position of her new man-of-affairs.He claimed to be a respectable gentleman - discreet, unassuming, ordinary to the point of being dull. Yet something about the set of Mr. St. Ives's broad shoulders and the unrelenting determination that smoldered in the depths of his amber eyes warned Charlotte to be wary. For the strong-minded beauty was already embroiled in a wealth of danger.Two months earlier, Miss Drusilla Heskett had become on of Charlotte's clients. Now the woman was dead, murdered in her own home, and Charlotte feared that the killer may have been one of the suitors she herself had advised Miss Heskett to reject. Still, with the right man by her side, Charlotte was certain she could uncover the truth and bring Drusilla's killer to justice. But was the enigmatic St. Ives Mr. Right...or Mr. Wrong?

A historical novel set in the early Middle Ages where the young Welsh Princess, Nesta Ferch Rhys, transforms from a naive young girl into a woman who cultivates and manipulates allies and uses her royal connections to achieve her ultimate goal of securing her family's place in history. Nesta was a consort to King Henry I, wife to Gerald of Pembroke and the captive-lover to Owain of Poweys. She is thought to be the original mother to the Tudor and Stuart Dynasties which Princess Diana and John F Kennedy are both descendants.

A gothic horror novel set in London and Egypt during the early 20th century, this book embarks on a chilling journey into the arcane. From the smoky streets of London, reaching into the depths of ancient Egyptian mysteries, the novel bridges across time and space to unveil a tale that's frighteningly immersive and compellingly cryptic. Unfolding the MysteryThe story unfolds with a chilling nocturnal encounter in the heart of London's Victorian mansions. Trail the steps of Steven Strausberg—a tenacious barrister—as he is unwittingly drawn into a spiraling vortex of cryptic riddles and ...

A mystery novel set in Chadlands, England, during the late 1910s. Prepare to be swept away into the enigmatic world of "Tragedy at Chadlands," where the picturesque facade of an ancestral estate hides dark secrets and tragic histories. Sir Arthur Gainsborough, a kind-hearted baronet, struggles with the ghostly legacy of the Grey Room, a place riddled with unexplained deaths. As family and friends gather under one roof, the tension mounts when an ominous event propels them into a web of intrigue, ensuring that the past will not stay buried for long. As the novel unfolds, you'll meet Sir ...

Com 23 anos, a infanta Catarina de Bragança, filha de D. Luísa de Gusmão e de D. João IV, deixou para trás tudo o que lhe era querido e próximo para navegar rumo a uma vida nova. No coração, um misto de tristeza e alegria. Saudades da sua Lisboa, de Vila Viçosa, do cheiro a laranjas, dos seus irmãos que já haviam partido deste mundo e dos que ficavam em Portugal a lutar pelo poder. Mas os seus olhos escuros deixavam perceber o entusiasmo pelo casamento com o homem dos seus sonhos, Charles de Inglaterra, um príncipe encantado que Catarina amava perdidamente ainda antes de o conhecer.

Age Level: 12 and up In this first book of the teen/young adult series of The Gilded Mirror, fifteen-year-old Anna Moore discovers an antique mirror that whisks her back in time to seventeenth-century England. The year is 1643 and the English Civil War is underway. Anna finds herself at Corfe Castle with the Bankes family when the castle is laid siege. Against all odds, she helps the family defend the castle from rebel forces who hopelessly outnumber them. What will happen and will Anna be able to return to her own time? Inspired by true historical events, The Gilded Mirror is an ...

Two people have been targeted. Shots have been fired. Who stands to inherit? Who has the most to lose? Evangeline "Evie" Parker, Countess of Woodridge, thinks it's nothing but an accident but then an attempt is made on her host's life. Suddenly, all the guests attending the Duke of Hetherington's house party think they are being targeted. Who will be next? Evie and her new chauffeur form an unlikely alliance to discover as much as they can before the killer can get it right.

LONDON 1600. When the Earl of Essex is removed from command and placed under arrest for reaching a forbidden truce with the Irish rebels, Serjeant Noah Ames reluctantly accepts a commission to investigate the earl’s fitness for command, and the two are pitted against each other once again. Meanwhile, Noah’s beautiful daughter, Lady Jessica, has sought to remarry into the nobility, but events have thus far frustrated her plans. One day, Noah attends a briefing where the Queen’s new commander displays maps of English military positions in Ireland. Noah’s suspicions are aroused when he...

1850, London, England. Nellie is encouraged to travel with her two companions to New Zealand, leaving behind her sad and tragic past. She thrives in her new life in the colonies until she returns to London to settle the estate of her late uncle, of which she is the only heir. As soon as she arrives in London she is dragged back into the past and must deal with a situation she was not prepared for. When Nellie arrives back in New Zealand almost a year later, she finds her life there has been torn apart, leaving her once again having to face a situation she was not expecting. She is forced to...

**Included in the following box set: Teen and Young Adult Historical Royalty Romance Box Set Readers who have enjoyed the inspirational, clean, and heartfelt stories of authors like Jane Austen, Charlotte Bronte, and Charles Dickens may enjoy this great read from the early 1800’s in England about one of the most important thing in life - finding love. After the death of their mother, a mistreated family of girls has only one person to turn to. Is the duke wise enough to save them? Miss Viola Endicott, the eldest daughter of the Viscount, is in turmoil over many things. The death of her ...

With scars on his back and silver in his pocket, the huge figure of Jack Maggs strides across the rich landscape of 19th century London. As this enigmatic man moves through its streets and houses, his single-minded quest to find his son will engender love, deceit, and vengeance in the lives around him.

The New England Educatorby Steven Detmers is a historical fiction novel set in 19th century New England. The book delves into the life of Bernard C. Langdon, a young man navigating the challenges of social class, personal ambition, and the evolving role of education in shaping individuals and communities. In a world where social class dictates one's fate, Bernard C. Langdon stands as a beacon of resilience and reform. Embark on Bernard's journey as he transitions from a medical student to a schoolmaster in a rebellious village. Witness his struggles and triumphs as he restores order among ...

WINNER OF THE RONE AWARD FOR BEST MEDIEVAL ROMANCE! “A tantalizing and intriguing tale of medieval chivalry, intrigue, passion, duty, honor and romance." — My Book Addiction and More HE SEIZED LIFE BY THE THROAT Dubbed the Black Wolf for his raven hair, his fierceness in battle and his way with women, Sir Alexander of Talisand attacked life as he did the king’s enemies. But acclaim on the battlefield and his lusty escapades did not satisfy. King William Rufus would bind him to Normandy through marriage to one of its noblewomen, but the only woman Alexander wants is a commoner he saved...

A compilation of essays from the English Historical Fiction Authors blog, this book provides a wealth of historical information from Roman Britain to early 20th-century England. Over 50 different authors share hundreds of real life stories and tantalizing tidbits discovered while doing research for their own historical novels.

Miss Marigold Manners may be steeped in the etiquette of her old-money Boston family, but she is also an accomplished, modern woman and an avid student of archaeology who can handle any situation with poise. When the death of her parents leaves her too destitute to pursue her academic career and she receives a letter from a distant relative on Great Misery Island, Marigold decides she must do what any person of superior sense and greater-than-average curiosity would: she mounts her trusty bicycle and heads up the craggy, fog-shrouded coast of New England for a date with fate.

The adventures of an intelligence agent in Yorkist England. Alianore tells the true story of Richard III - but don't look here for a conventional historical novel.

"Mesmerizing medieval romance! A vivid portrayal of love flourishing amidst the turbulence of the years after the Norman Conquest." -- Kathryn Le Veque, USA Today Bestselling Author York, England 1069… three years after the Norman Conquest The North of England seethes with discontent under the heavy hand of William the Conqueror, who unleashes his fury on the rebels who dare to defy him. Amid the ensuing devastation, love blooms in the heart of a gallant Norman knight for a Yorkshire widow. A LOVE NEITHER CAN DENY, A PASSION NEITHER CAN RESIST Angry at the cruelty she has witnessed at the...

The year is 937. England is a nation divided, ruled by minor kings and Viking lords. Each vies for land and power. The Wessex king Æthelstan, grandson of Alfred the Great, is readying himself to throw a spear into the north. Behind him stands Dunstan, the man who will control the destiny of the next seven kings of England and the fate of an entire nation. Welcome to the original game for the English throne.