Category: Historical fiction guides

Historical romance can take you far beyond Regency ballrooms. Depending on the period, a love story might unfold amid medieval dynastic politics, Renaissance courts, the dangerous maritime world of the Age of Sail, revolutionary upheaval, or the enormous social changes of the nineteenth century. The historical setting matters because it changes what characters are allowed…

Discover the ultimate historical fiction reading list featuring 15 captivating novels from WWII epics to Tudor dramas. Perfect for beginners and seasoned readers alike.

Ahoy, Fellow Literary Adventurers! In the vast sea of literary awards, few treasures shine as brightly as the Booker Prize. Like the legendary pirates who once sailed the waters around 1820s Hawai’i—those rogues I write about with such fondness—the Booker Prize has been capturing literary gold for over five decades. But unlike my seafaring characters…