#historical-fiction

#historical-fiction

Sally Smith's new novel paints a vivid picture of the Inner Temple, linking historical legal backdrop to a compelling narrative with the reluctant sleuth Sir Gabriel Ward.

"As our sense of norms and national unity have disintegrated, I've become more fascinated with those historical cultures in which both were strong, if not so strong as to often seem oppressive."

The narrator discovers her family's shocking Nazi sympathies, particularly her mother's extreme views, prompting reflection on the consequences of blind belief in propaganda.

Knowing she would narrate it later back in the house, Florence would have to tell the story a different way. That instinct to reshape the unbearable into something legible sits at the core of Nightingale.

Dan Trachtenberg's new animated anthology 'Predator: Killer of Killers' explores humanity's greatest fighters against Predators in historic settings like feudal Japan and WWII.

In the early 17th-century wilderness, a servant girl flees a smallpox-ridden settlement, embracing survival through her resourcefulness against frigid conditions and patriarchal violence.

George R.R. Martin's Fevre Dream reimagines vampire lore, blending it with a rich historical setting, showcasing an intriguing narrative about power, identity, and the American South.

Russell's superb biography of James I is notable for its acute psychological insights, intricate research, and depiction of the intense power struggles within the Jacobean court.

Cora's voice weaves through tragedy, revealing her jaded perspective as an affluent Manhattan teen. Her recollections form a delicate tapestry of loss and resilience.

The tension and atmosphere build vividly in C.J. Adrien's "The Fell Deeds of Fate," as a Viking warrior navigates treacherous encounters on his journey across Europe.

Mantel reflects on Cromwell's unique position, stating, "He is a character who in a way is difficult for a modern historian because the whole area of his private life is shaded, is secluded." This secrecy allows for a more nuanced exploration of his character, marking him as a pivotal but enigmatic figure in history.