A good historical novel has the power to transport us back to a different time and make it seem as real and immediate as our present moment. When it’s done well, a period piece shouldn’t feel ...

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A good historical novel has the power to transport ... gaps left by the likes of Homer and Euripedes; of all the recent books offering female-focused retellings of old legends and sagas, they ...

We know novels have the power to take us to different places and time periods. And with biographical historical fiction books ...

Historical fiction is having a moment, with the last few months seeing a number of new books telling stories from across history. From retelling of Greek mythologies, to stories set in Shakespeare ...

The 72-year-old New Orleanian is about to publish his 12th book, a work of historical fiction based on the life of Robert ...

These books are perfect for the spooky season ... a literary mystery woman are brought to life. By Alida Becker In a new novel by Olga Tokarczuk, guests at a mountain retreat face a dark ...

The Chair of Judges for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction has announced the arrival of two new judges to its 2025 ...