Surrounded by fog and perched high above the town, Briar begins to sense that not all is as it seems.

2026 seems to be the year of sweeping epic novels about life under Japanese imperialism and this one is not to be missed.

How would you go on if your home was taken from you? Your family? Your language?

It is a tale of madness, the destructiveness of grief, and the price you pay for the secrets you keep.

This is a sweeping family-saga that charts the decline of Hungarian nobility from the start of the twentieth century to the Hungarian National Uprising of 1956.

From the Japanese occupation of Manchuria and through the Cultural Revolution to the present day, Yang explores the legacy of colonialism through three generations.

Whether you’re already utterly in love with Gothic historical fiction or you haven’t yet found the book to pique your interest in the genre, Weavingshaw is the one to convert you.

The Salt Bind is a hypnotic historical fantasy that weaves a Cornish myth into a richly imagined landscape. Vivid and immersive, this story is more than it first appears, it is a powerful exploration of belonging and identity.

Kelsey O’Brien is definitely a new exciting voice in the historical fiction space...

Fulvia, born into a wealthy but unimportant Roman family. When the patriarchy of her family dies, Fulvia convinces her mother to allow her to go to Rome where she will meet a man who will be worthy of becoming her husband (*cough* guardian)

The Show Woman is inspired by the life of a very real person...

A dark story set in the dark ages, perfect for fans of folk tales.

I was engrossed in a time and place I haven’t read much about before and Justin Haynes was a wonderful writer to introduce me to it.

The storyline of 33 Place Brugmann will touch your heart and transport you back in time.

When Suyin Lim is offered the opportunity to travel from her hometown Penang, to join her older sister as a trainee nurse in London, Suyin..

We’re stepping into 16th century Italy for this debut.

A Song to Drown Rivers is a genre debut from Ann Liang, inspired by the legend of one of the Four Beauties of Ancient China, Xishi.

fantasy and slow-burn romance coupled with a contemporary twist on the classical crime and horror stories of Sherlock Holmes and Dracula...

Historical, romantic and a great addition to ALL TBRs!!

a truly compelling tale...