"1492" is a historical novel by Mary Johnson. The story is written from the first-person perspective of a man named Jayme de Marchena, who is a member of the court of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain.

The novel follows the events leading up to Columbus's journey to the New World, as well as the aftermath of his discovery. Marchena is initially skeptical of Columbus's plans, but he becomes convinced of their feasibility after meeting with the explorer.

As Columbus sets sail on his jo...

The captivating new historical novel from the author of the Sunday Times bestseller A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting

SOON A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES - from director Shawn Levy, starring Louis Hofmann, Lars Eidinger and Marion Bailey, with Hugh Laurie and Mark Ruffalo, and introducing Aria Mia Loberti.WINNER OF THE 2015 PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTIONNATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALISTNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR FICTION

**AN AWARD WINNER BEFORE IT WAS EVEN PUBLISHED. A FEMINIST GOTHIC SUSPENSE THAT WILL KEEP YOU UP ALL NIGHT**

West Virginia, 1897

After the sudden death of young Zona Shue only a few months after her impromptu wedding, her mother Mary Jane has a vision - she was killed. And by none other than her new husband, Trout, the handsome blacksmith beloved in their small Southern town.

Mary Jane, known for casting off her corsets, following famous spiritualists and for criti...

A mother's desperate search to find her stolen children and her freedom takes her across the Caribbean.

"The Black Tulip" is a historical novel written by French author Alexandre Dumas. The story takes place in Holland during the 17th century, where the tulip trade has become a national obsession, with wealthy and poor alike competing for the most beautiful and rare specimens.

The main character, Cornelius van Baerle, is a tulip enthusiast who has devoted his life to cultivating the perfect black tulip. However, his dreams are shattered when he is falsely accused of treason and imprisoned in th...

In Athens, crowds flock to the Agora, where the most shocking trial of the ancient world is about to shake the city to its very foundations . . .

Theseus, King of Athens and legendary hero of the Greeks, is steering his people towards a radical new democracy. But when a shocking accusation plunges the royal family into scandal, he is faced with a decision that could bring his kingdom crumbling to the ground.

Phaedra, Cretan Princess and Theseus's consort, has accused her s...

The new historical novel from Philippa Gregory, the Number One bestselling author of Tidelands and Dark Tides.

In a divided country, power and loyalty conquer all . . .

Ned Ferryman, inspired by news of a rebellion against the Stuart kings, returns from America with his Pokanoket servant to join the uprising against roman catholic, King James. As Ned swears loyalty to the charismatic Duke of Monmouth, he discovers a new and unexpected love.

Meanwhile, Queen Mary summons her friend Livia to a...

A BBC Between the Covers Book Club pick and Sunday Times Historical Fiction Book of the Month, for fans of PANDORA, THE ESSEX SERPENT and THE NIGHT CIRCUS.

Longlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction 2023.

'I just fell in love with it within the first two sentences . . .' - Ruth Jones

'One of the best books I've read this year . . . completely unforgettable' - Bonnie Garmus

------

Zachary Cloudesley is gifted in a remarkable way. But not all gifts are a blessing...

Leadenhall...

Step into the sweeping landscape of 19th-century Russia with Leo Tolstoy's timeless classic, "War and Peace." This monumental work is not just a novel; it's an immersive journey through the lives of unforgettable characters and the turbulent backdrop of war and social change.

At its heart, "War and Peace" is a story of love and destiny. Follow the lives of Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, the idealistic Pierre Bezukhov, and the captivating Natasha Rostova as their paths intertwine amidst the chaos of...