Historical Fiction, War & Western Books

AD 60. Britannia. The Boudica Revolt begins . . . Macro and Cato - heroes of the Roman Empire - face a ruthless enemy set on revenge The Roman Em...

Paul Doherty's twenty-second medieval mystery featuring Sir Hugh Corbett is a gripping and gruesome tale of murder and mayhem sure to appeal to fan...

New York Times bestselling author Anne Perry's eighteenth enthralling Christmas novella. When Celia Hooper discovers that her dear friend Clementin...

Death descends on the New Forest in Ann Granger's gripping eighth Victorian mystery featuring Scotland Yard's Inspector Ben Ross and his wife Lizzi...

Hugh Corbett returns in the twenty-first gripping mystery in Paul Doherty's ever-popular series. If you love the historical mysteries of C. J. Sans...

AD 59. BRITANNIA. DANGER LIES ROUND EVERY CORNER FOR ROME'S BRAVE SOLDIERSThe stunning 20th book in the epic bestselling Eagles of the Empire serie...

'A detailed and convincing portrait of an extraordinary life... this series is a serious achievement' THE TIMES'This brilliant series has brought H...

'This six-book series looks likely to become a landmark in historical fiction' The Times Alison Weir, historian and author of the Sunday Times-best...

The new historical novel from Philippa Gregory, the Number One bestselling author of Tidelands and Dark Tides. In a divided country, power and loya...

THE COMPELLING NEW NOVEL FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF TIDELANDS. Number One bestselling author Philippa Gregory's new historical no...

Trolls haunt the snowy forests, and terrifying monsters roam the open sea. A young woman journeys to the end of the world, and a boy proves he kn...

The thrilling third instalment in the epic LIONHEART series from Sunday Times Bestselling author, Ben Kane. WarleaderAutumn 1192. With Jerusalem ...

THE BRAND NEW JACK WEST THRILLER AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Spectacular...Part-Jack Reacher, part-Indiana Jones' SMHTHE END IS HEREJack West Jr ha...

A moving, compelling story about three women fighting to break free, from the Richard & Judy recommended bestselling author Julie Cohen. 'Hau...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2019 THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTHE NEW YORK TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLERSELECTED AS BOOK OF THE YEAR ...

The second novel in the Ashmore Castle series, perfect for fans of DOWNTON ABBEY, from the author of the hugely successful MORLAND DYNASTY novelsBe...

The people and businesses of London are quickly recovering from the ravages of the plague, none faster than the Court of Charles II where excess, c...

In 1360, the Great Bridge over the River Cam is close to collapse. To repair it will cost the town and the University dear, especially if its rotte...

In the spring of 1666 everyone's first reaction to a sudden death at the palace of White Hall is that the plague has struck, but the killing of Tho...

December 1864. As a cold winter wind scours the Worcestershire countryside, an excursion train comes through a tunnel in the Malvern Hills to be co...

London, September 1941. Freddie Hackett, a message runner for a government office, witnesses an argument that ends in murder. Hiding in the doorway...

At his beloved Nonno Paolo's deathbed, fifteen-year-old Nico receives a gift that will change his life forever: a yellowing manuscript which tells ...

STEP INTO ANOTHER WORLD - OF MAGIC, MAYHEM, MONSTERS AND MANIACAL GODS - IN STEPHEN FRY'S MOMENTOUS SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, MYTHOS'A romp through ...

Named Children's Book of the Week by The Times! Inspired by a true family story, Michael Rosen presents an astonishing account of ...

'A panoramic, ambitious tale.' The Times'Exceptional.' Salman Rushdie'Powerful.' Christine Mangan'Captivating.' Elle1944. After the Liberation, Mat...

PICKED FOR THE TIMES BIGGEST BOOKS FOR AUTUMN 2022'An absolutely thrilling, throat-catching wonder of a historical novel. Told with dazzling energy...

After escaping the grip of the workhouse, Lily has kept her fiance's business afloat while he is away fighting on the Western Front. Still battling...

'Engaging, modern fables with a feminist tang' Sunday TimesDARK, POTENT AND UNCANNY, HAG BURSTS WITH THE UNTOLD STORIES OF OUR ISLES, CAPTURED IN V...

Discover the enthralling new Sunday Times bestselling story of murder and lies, perfect for every Lesley Pearse fanWhat happens when the person clo...

'One of the books both Her Majesty and I love ... The Whalebone Theatre stirs the imagination and takes you to a magical place' JENNA BUSH-HAGER***...

The compelling, gorgeously atmospheric tale of female friendship, redemption and betrayal, inspired by the incredible true story of female convicts...

WINNER OF THE WALTER SCOTT PRIZE FOR HISTORICAL FICTION 2022'To tell the story of a country or a continent is surely a great and complex undertakin...

WINNER OF THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR FICTION 2021 LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE 2021 A once-in-a-generation series, Ali Smith's Seasonal quartet is a ...

Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2020 Longlisted for the Booker Prize 2020 'It i...

Beautiful, moving, captivating... A brilliant sequel to The Wolf Den' Jennifer Saint Freed from Pompeii's brothel. Owned as a courtesan. Determined...

The year is 1742. Goody Brown, saved from drowning and adopted when just a babe, has grown up happily in the smuggling town of Winchelsea. Then, wh...

BOOK 19 OF THE BESTSELLING EPIC HISTORICAL SAGA OF THE COURTNEY FAMILY, FROM WILBUR SMITH. BOOK 3 IN THE TIGER'S PREY SEQUENCE. Multimillion copy b...

Based on the incredible true story of the Meller sisters, as told to Heather Morris. 'Gripping, heartbreaking and uplifting.' Christy Lefteri, auth...

Melissa Fu portrays the time, the culture, the place and the struggles of this family so vividly, with nuance and colour and life . . . A stunning ...

A Reese Witherspoon YA Book Club Pick!INSTANT NO. 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! 'Dana Schwartz is one of the brightest of the next generation of you...

Discover the most legendary story ever told in the SUNDAY TIMES bestseller TROY, Stephen Fry's most epic book yet'An inimitable retelling of the si...

With his father's dying words ringing in his ears, Torak knows that time is running out. Soon, the demon bear will kill again - its evil power str...

Drafted into a war he has no desire to fight, infantryman Private Andersen's only goal is to make it out of World War I alive - a task made much mo...

Annie and Nico embark on a journey to learn about The Crusades!Modernday kids Annie and Nico go on a magical history tour back to the Middle Ages t...

New York Times bestselling author Anne Perry brings us the second exciting instalment in her new thriller series, set in a time of increasing fear ...

AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4s BOOK AT BEDTIME'Sensationally good' Sunday Times 'Remarkably, unusually vivid' The TimesApril, 1941. Belfast has escaped t...

Description:Lore Olympus: Volume OnePersephone, young goddess of spring, is new to Olympus. Her mother, Demeter, has raised her in the mortal realm...

The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton is a breathtaking novel set in the gold rush town of Hokitika, New Zealand, in 1866. This epic story is a true mas...