Book Reviews: historical
Spitting Gold
A deliciously haunting debut for fans of Sarah Waters and Sarah Penner set in 19th-century Paris , blending gothic mystery with a captivating sapphic romance as two estranged sisters—celebrated (and...
Daughters of Warsaw
In a world torn apart by war, she’ll risk her life to save them.
The Figurine
In her irresistible new novel, Sunday Times No 1 bestselling author Victoria Hislop shines a light on the questionable acquisition of cultural treasures and the price people - and countries - will pay...
The Stargazers
The utterly engaging story of a house, a family, and the hidden secrets that change lives forever
The Temple of Fortuna
Amara's journey has taken her far; from a slave in Pompeii's wolf den to a high-powered courtesan in Rome... though her story is not over yet.
While Amara plays for power in...
The Black Crescent
Bringing 1950s Morocco vividly to life, Jane Johnson's masterful new novel, The Black Crescent, is a gripping story of murder, magic and divided loyalties...
The Square of Sevens
My father had spelt it out to me. Choice was a luxury I couldn’t afford. This is your story, Red. You must tell it well . . .’
City of Stolen Magic
A spellbinding, epic and heart-racing magical adventure from an exquisite new storytelling talent.
The House With The Golden Door
Freed from Pompeii's brothel. Owned as a courtesan. Determined to have revenge. Her name is Amara. What will she risk for power?
The Wolf Den
Sold by her mother. Enslaved in Pompeii's brothel. Determined to survive. Her name is Amara. Welcome to the Wolf Den...
Weyward
Weaving together the stories of three women across five centuries, Weyward is an enthralling novel of female resilience and the transformative power of the natural world.
Now She Is Witch
She dug her mother's grave in the poison garden so it would stay hidden...
This is a witch story unlike any other.
She Who Became the Sun
An absorbing historical fantasy, She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan reimagines the rise to power of the Ming Dynasty’s founding emperor.
The Witch and the Tsar
Set in sixteenth-century Russia, The Witch and the Tsar upends the stories we know of Baba Yaga as the bony-legged witch of Slavic fairy tales and the stuff of nightmares. For beyond the rumours of...
The Forgotten Bookshop In Paris
From an exciting new voice in WWII historical fiction comes a tale of love, loss and a betrayal that echoes through generations…
The Forgotten Bookshop In Paris
From an exciting new voice in WWII historical fiction comes a tale of love, loss and a betrayal that echoes through generations…
