ESTELLE: A Novel by Linda Stewart Henley – American Historical Romance, Southern Fiction, City Life Fiction
A beautifully mesmerizing debut novel set in New Orleans that will haunt readers long after the very last page is read.
The QUISLING FACTOR by J. L. Oakley – Historical European History, Wartime Fiction, Historical Military Thriller
The best in post-World War II espionage thriller novels, Oakley offers another stunningly significant and brilliant Nordic noir we could not put down. Highly recommended!
ALL THINGS GOETHE! June 2020 SPOTLIGHT on Post-1750 Historical Fiction
The USA was founded. Napoleon proclaimed himself Emperor. Jane Austin's works were published anonymously. Thomas Paine publishes his treatise "The Rights of Man." These are but a few historic events that happened in the Goethe years. It is our honor to recognize these awarding-winning historical fiction authors whose works educate and inform us about the post-1750s past.
A FEMALE DOCTOR in the CIVIL WAR by Richard Alan – US Historical Fiction, Civil War Fiction, Female Doctors Civil War
Any soldier in the Civil War would be lucky to have Dr. Abbey Kaplan as their surgeon. Fascinating storytelling. Recommended.
SHAME the DEVIL by Donna Scott – Historical Romance, Historical British & Irish Literature, Scottish Historical Fiction
Prepare to be transported back to seventeenth-century England during a tumultuous period in history for an epic tale of forbidden love and tragic consequences. One of our favorites! Highly recommended!
The FINALISTS Announcement for the GOETHE Book Awards for post-1750s Historical Fiction, a division of the 2019 CIBAs
Congratulations to these historical fiction authors whose works have advanced to the premier GOETHE FINALIST Level of Achievement. There are some great books in this list.
The FINALISTS Announcement for the CHAUCER Book Awards for Pre-1750s Historical Fiction – a division of the 2019 CIBAs
Congratulations to these historical fiction authors whose works have advanced to the premier CHAUCER FINALIST Level of Achievement. There are some great reads in this list.
PELSAERT’S NIGHTMARE by Gregory Warwick Hansen – Maritime Historical Fiction, Mutiny & Shipwrecks, Biographical Historical Fiction
When greed turns to murder, who will live to tell the tale? A gripping maritime story taken directly from first-hand sources sets the stage for a chilling read. Highly recommended.
UNDER the APPROACHING DARK: The King’s Greatest Enemy by Anna Belfrage – Historical/Biographical Fiction, Medieval Fiction, Medieval Romance
Medieval history comes alive as told by a master storyteller. Recommended.
NONE OF US THE SAME by Jeffrey K. Walker – Literary, WWI, Friendship
Love. Honor. Friendship. Exactly what we need from a historical fiction novel, at exactly the right time. Highly recommended.