Historical Novels

A story that is set in the past and uses true characteristics of the time. Generally set quite far back in history and not within the last 50 years.

Proper English by KJ Charles
Book Review British Leading Lady (B) Butch / Femme Novels Cozy Mystery Novels Femme Leading Lady (B) Historical Novels Lesbian Fiction Novels Mystery Novels Period Piece Novels Romance Novels Sweet Romance Novels (with little angst) 

Proper English by KJ Charles: Book Review

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Proper English by KJ Charles is a good old-fashioned Edwardian country-house murder mystery. When Pat shows up to join her

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Petticoats And Promises by Penelope Friday
Book Review British Leading Lady (B) Dramatic Romance Novels (with lots of angst) Femme / Femme Novels Femme Leading Lady (B) Friends To Lovers Novels Historical Novels Lesbian Fiction Novels New Adult (18 - 24) Lead In Novels Period Piece Novels Romance Novels 

Petticoats And Promises by Penelope Friday: Book Review

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Petticoats And Promises by Penelope Friday is an old-school Regency romance. Serena and Clara have been best friends–almost sisters–all their

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The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite: Book Review

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The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite is a historical romance set in early 19th century England. Lucy

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Two Wings To Fly Away by Penny Mickelbury
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Two Wings To Fly Away by Penny Mickelbury: Book Review

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Two Wings To Fly Away by Penny Mickelbury braids together the historic, romance, and thriller genres in a story about

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Goddess by Kelly Gardiner
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Goddess by Kelly Gardiner: Book Review

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Goddess by Kelly Gardiner is a fictionalized biography of Julie d’Aubigny, known as Mademoiselle de Maupin. This bisexual 17th century

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Jobynas Blues by Jane Alden
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Jobyna’s Blues by Jane Alden: Book Review

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Jobyna’s Blues by Jane Alden is a historical romance set over two time periods. In 1924 a naïve young woman,

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Mrs Martin's Incomparable Adventure by Courtney Milan
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Mrs Martin’s Incomparable Adventure by Courtney Milan: Book Review

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Mrs Martin’s Incomparable Adventure by Courtney Milan is a historical romance between two elderly women who are taking down a

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Secrets Well Kept by Lynn Ames
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Secrets Well Kept by Lynn Ames: Book Review

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Secrets Well Kept by Lynn Ames is a historical romance set during the Second World War, at a time when

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Princess of Thermopylae by Belinda Harrison
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Princess of Thermopylae by Belinda Harrison: Book Review

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Princess of Thermopylae by Belinda Harrison is the first book in the Thermopylae Bound series. It is a romance set

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Precious And Adored by Lizzie Ehrenhalt and Tilly Laskey
20th Century Non-Fiction American Leading Lady (B) Book Review Celebrity (B) CEO (B) Historical Novels Life Story (B) Non-Fiction Books Period Piece Novels Widow (B) 

Precious And Adored by Lizzie Ehrenhalt and Tilly Laskey: Book Review

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Precious And Adored by Lizzie Ehrenhalt and Tilly Laskey is a scholarly edition of the correspondence between two socially prominent

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