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.

Penny on Parade by Penny Taylor and Gill McKnight
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Penny on Parade by Penny Taylor and Gill McKnight: Book Review

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Penny on Parade by Penny Taylor and Gill McKnight is a coming of age and coming out story set amidst

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Floodtide by Heather Rose Jones
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Floodtide by Heather Rose Jones: Book Review

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Floodtide by Heather Rose Jones is the fourth book in the delightful Alpennia series but it can be read as

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Remember November by Cameron Darrow: Book Review

Remember November by Cameron Darrow is a historical novel that takes place in England just after the end of World

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Frederica And The Viscountess by Barbara Davies
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Frederica And The Viscountess by Barbara Davies: Book Review

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Frederica And The Viscountess by Barbara Davies is a Regency romance that combines Jane Austen pastiche and some favorite f/f

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Proper English by KJ Charles
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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
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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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