Historical Fiction Books
You can often tell when someone is a great reader, when they’ve absorbed the wisdom of those who’ve come before and contemplated with themselves and the world via the medium of the all-conquering pen. To know the stories of great authors is to augment our humanity. Historical fiction is therefore a category we couldn’t miss out on at Sherlock & Pages. Through these books we might not only know the great events of our past but to feel them too. What a privilege that is and one which we invite you to share with us through works such as Hilary Mantel’s ‘Wolf Hall’ trilogy or Min Jin Lee’s Korean epic ‘Pachinko.’
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The Last Quarter of the Moon : A novel from the Vintage Earth collection
At the ripe age of ninety, I've become intimately acquainted with the elements, having both endured and embraced them throughout my long life. As the twentieth century draws to a close, I find myself seated amidst a grove of birch trees, contemplating the triumphs...- £9.99 GBP
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Lust For Life
Irving Stone's "Lust for Life" offers a captivating fictional account of the extraordinary existence of Vincent Van Gogh. This masterpiece paints a vivid portrait of the artist's undying legacy, asserting that Van Gogh's passion, brilliance, and artistic contributions shall forever enrich our world. As...- £11.99 GBP
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The Island of Missing Trees
Honoured with a place on the Women's Prize for Fiction 2022 shortlist and celebrated as a Sunday Times top ten bestseller, this captivating tale has also captured the heart of Reese Witherspoon's Book Club. Set against the tumultuous backdrop of 1974 Cyprus, two star-crossed...- £9.99 GBP
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The King's General
Penned at Menabilly, the estate that inspired Manderley in Rebecca, The King's General marks Daphne du Maurier's first novel set in this iconic locale. Sparked by a macabre 19th-century discovery, this tale transports readers to the tumultuous 17th century, weaving a narrative of a...- £9.99 GBP
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Cold Comfort Farm
Hailed as one of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World', Cold Comfort Farm is a wickedly clever and uproarious tale that the Sunday Times lauds as 'Brilliant ... very probably the funniest book ever written'. When the astute and refined Flora Poste...- £9.99 GBP
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Underland : A Deep Time Journey
A beautiful gift for the intrepid explorer in your life by one of the most acclaimed and beloved nature writers working today, the internationally bestselling, prize-winning author of Landmarks, The Lost Words and The Old WaysA SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2019WINNER...- £12.99 GBP
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Alone in Berlin
Hailed as an international bestseller and lauded as one of the most extraordinary novels about World War II, Hans Fallada's 'Alone in Berlin' is a riveting wartime thriller rooted in a true story. Set in 1940 Berlin, a city gripped by fear, the narrative...- £9.99 GBP
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Cuddy : Winner of the 2023 Goldsmiths Prize
Benjamin Myers' triumphant novel 'Cuddy' has garnered critical acclaim, scooping the Goldsmiths Prize 2023 and the Winston Graham Historical Prize, whilst also earning spots on numerous 'book of the year' lists. This audacious reimagining of St. Cuthbert's tale - the unofficial patron saint of...- £9.99 GBP
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Hamnet : WINNER OF THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2020 - THE NO. 1 BESTSELLER
Crowned victor of the 2020 Women's Prize for Fiction and reigning supreme as the No. 1 bestseller of 2021, this literary gem has been hailed as "richly sensuous... something special" by The Sunday Times and "a thing of shimmering wonder" by David Mitchell. At...- £9.99 GBP
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Waterland
In Graham Swift's Booker-shortlisted masterpiece, 'Waterland', the discovery of a teenage boy's lifeless body by a lock-keeper in 1943 sets the stage for a riveting tale that unfolds nearly four decades later. Tom Crick, the lock-keeper's son and a history teacher, finds himself embroiled...- £9.99 GBP
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Cecily : An epic feminist retelling of the War of the Roses
Hailed as 'Wolf Hall for the 2020s' by Manda Scott, this gripping tale thrusts readers into the perilous world of 15th-century England. With a 'startling heroine' at its core, as noted by Sarah Moss, 'Cecily' offers a fresh, feminist perspective on the tumultuous Wars...- £9.99 GBP
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Run to the Western Shore : `Surprising, poignant, elemental' novel from award-winning author
In this captivating tale of love and destiny, Tim Pears weaves a mesmerising narrative set against the backdrop of ancient Britain. It's AD 72, and two unlikely souls find themselves thrust together in a world teetering on the brink of change. Meet Quintus, a...- £12.99 GBP
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Barkskins : Longlisted for the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction 2017
LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILEYS WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2017 NOW A MAJOR TELEVISION SERIES From Annie Proulx, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Shipping News and Brokeback Mountain, comes her masterwork: an epic, dazzling, violent, magnificently dramatic novel about the taking down of the...- £14.99 GBP
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This Tender Land : A Novel
Embark on a captivating journey through the Great Depression with William Kent Krueger's "This Tender Land: A Novel". This gripping tale, reminiscent of beloved works like "Before We Were Yours" and "Where the Crawdads Sing", weaves a tapestry of myth and mysticism around four...- £8.99 GBP
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My Brilliant Friend
With over 5 million copies sold in English and a staggering 14 million copies of the Neapolitan Quartet sold worldwide, Elena Ferrante's 'My Brilliant Friend' has captivated readers across the globe. Lauded as one of the best books of the 21st century by The...- £9.99 GBP
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Love of Country : A Hebridean Journey
Embark on a captivating odyssey through the rugged landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of the Hebrides islands in Madeleine Bunting's "Love of Country: A Journey through the Hebrides." This mesmerizing travelogue transcends the boundaries of a traditional guidebook, weaving vivid descriptions of the islands'...- £10.99 GBP
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The Book Thief : TikTok made me buy it! The life-affirming reader favourite
A captivating tale that intertwines triumph and tragedy, masterfully crafted to both uplift and move the reader. This extraordinary narrative has garnered acclaim from the Guardian, New York Times, and Telegraph for its ambitious scope and brilliant execution. Set against the backdrop of 1939...- £9.99 GBP
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A Gentleman in Moscow
With over 4 million copies sold and a Showtime/Paramount+ adaptation starring Ewan McGregor, this captivating tale from the #1 New York Times bestselling author has taken the literary world by storm. Critics and readers alike have hailed it as witty, insightful, and utterly charming....- £9.99 GBP
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Pachinko : The New York Times Bestseller
Embark on an extraordinary journey through four generations in Min Jin Lee's captivating saga, 'Pachinko'. This million-copy bestseller and National Book Award finalist has taken the literary world by storm, earning its place as an instant New York Times Bestseller and one of their...- £8.99 GBP
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Death in Spring
Soaringly beautiful, urgent and disturbing... A masterpiece.' Colm T�ib�n, from the introduction'Dark and beautiful and brilliant' Sarah Moss, author of Ghost Wall Death in Spring is a dark and dream-like tale of a teenage boy's coming of age in a remote village in the...- £9.99 GBP
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English Pastoral : An Inheritance - The Sunday Times bestseller from the author of The Shepherd's Life
THE SUNDAY TIMES NATURE BOOK OF THE YEARThe new bestseller from the author of The Shepherd's Life'A beautifully written story of a family, a home and a changing landscape' Nigel Slater As a boy, James Rebanks's grandfather taught him to work the land the...- £10.99 GBP
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The Name of the Rose
Immerse yourself in a captivating medieval whodunit. It's 1327, and a wealthy Italian abbey is rife with suspicion of heresy. Enter Brother William of Baskerville, tasked with uncovering the truth. But when seven mysterious deaths occur, his mission takes a sinister turn. With the...- £10.99 GBP
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In Memoriam
Acclaimed as Waterstones Novel of the Year and British Book Awards Debut of the Year, this Sunday Times bestseller has captivated readers and critics alike. Bonnie Garmus, author of 'Lessons in Chemistry', declares it a must-read, whilst Elizabeth Day urges readers to "rush out...- £9.99 GBP
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The Bell in the Lake : The Sister Bells Trilogy Vol. 1: The Times Historical Fiction Book of the Month
In this captivating novel, Lars Mytting masterfully intertwines love, mystery, nature, and folklore. Acclaimed authors Maja Lunde and Jo Nesbo praise Mytting's exceptional storytelling, highlighting his empathy and insight. Derek B. Miller describes the book as an immersive, atmospheric tale that lingers in the...- £9.99 GBP
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A Little Trickerie
Introducing the instant Sunday Times bestseller that's captivating readers across the nation. Bonnie Garmus, author of 'Lessons in Chemistry', hails it as "Crisp, transportive, uplifting. The fresh, irreverent voice of Tibb Ingleby is sheer brilliance." Meet Tibb Ingleby, a vagabond by birth who's never...- £16.99 GBP
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The Siege Of Krishnapur : Winner of the Booker Prize
Crowned with the 1973 Booker Prize, this novel poses a thought-provoking question: Are we truly the pinnacle of civilisation, or merely the fading embers of past glories? The year is 1857, and the tranquil town of Krishnapur sits uneasily on the vast North Indian...- £9.99 GBP
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Fire from Heaven : A Novel of Alexander the Great: A Virago Modern Classic
From the moment of his birth, Alexander's exceptional qualities were evident. His childhood experiences moulded these innate gifts into the foundations of a future ruler. Olympias, his mother, and Philip, his father and King of Macedon, engaged in a tug-of-war for their son's allegiance,...- £9.99 GBP
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All the Light We Cannot See
Prepare for a captivating Netflix adaptation helmed by Shawn Levy, featuring a stellar cast including Louis Hofmann, Lars Eidinger, Marion Bailey, Hugh Laurie, and Mark Ruffalo, with newcomer Aria Mia Loberti. Anthony Doerr's "All the Light We Cannot See" has garnered numerous accolades, including...- £9.99 GBP
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The Marriage Portrait : the Instant Sunday Times Bestseller, Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2023
Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2023A Reese's Bookclub December Pick (2022)An Instant Sunday Times, New York Times and Irish Times Bestseller (August 2022)A Guardian and LitHub Book of the Year (December 2022)'Every bit as evocative and spellbinding as Hamnet. O'Farrell, thank God,...- £9.99 GBP
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Forbidden Notebook
During a routine errand, Valeria Cossati succumbs to an unexpected urge and purchases a gleaming ebony journal. Unbeknownst to her family, she begins to chronicle her innermost thoughts, detailing her apprehensions about her daughter, the monotony of household duties, and the fear of her...- £9.99 GBP
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Darkness at Noon
Prepare to be enthralled by this masterful new rendering of Koestler's long-lost original manuscript. A spine-tingling and unforgettable 20th-century tour de force awaits. In an unnamed nation ruled by an oppressive regime, Rubashov languishes in a prison cell, lost in contemplation. Once a formidable...- £9.99 GBP
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The English Patient : Winner of the Golden Man Booker Prize
Crowned with the Golden Man Booker Prize in 2018, this 'magnificent' (Sunday Times) novel has been hailed as 'the best piece of fiction I've read in years' (Independent on Sunday). As the final act of the Second World War draws to a close, we...- £9.99 GBP
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This Is Happiness
Nominated for Best Novel in the Irish Book Awards and in contention for the 2020 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction, this work comes from the pen of Niall Williams, whose previous novel 'History of the Rain' earned a place on the Man Booker...- £9.99 GBP
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Laurus : The International Bestseller
Acclaimed as 'the most significant living Russian author' by The New Yorker, Eugene Vodolazkin's 'Laurus' has garnered multiple prestigious accolades, including the Big Book Award, the Leo Tolstoy Yasnaya Polyana Award, and the Read Russia Award. It was also recognised as a Book of...- £9.99 GBP
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Lincoln in the Bardo : WINNER OF THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2017
The acclaimed novel by George Saunders, winner of the prestigious Man Booker Prize in 2017, is a poignant tale of love and loss that transcends the boundaries of reality. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, the story revolves around President Abraham...- £9.99 GBP
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An Ordinary Youth : A Novel
In the tranquil northern German city of Rostock, young Walter enjoys a serene childhood, filled with schoolyard camaraderie and playful sibling rivalry. However, as the spectre of war looms over the nation, a subtle shift begins to permeate the attitudes of those around him....- £9.99 GBP
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The Colour
In Rose Tremain's gripping novel "The Colour", we follow the tumultuous journey of Joseph and Harriet Blackstone as they leave Norfolk behind for the promise of a fresh start in New Zealand. Their hopes for prosperity are swiftly challenged by the unforgiving landscape near...- £10.99 GBP
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Year of Wonders
Penned by the esteemed Pulitzer Prize laureate behind 'March' and 'People of the Book', this gripping tale unfolds in the fateful year of 1666. It chronicles a young woman's valiant struggle to preserve her family and her very essence amidst a devastating plague that...- £9.99 GBP
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I Was Jack Mortimer
Hailed as 'A gripping glimpse into interwar Vienna, brisk and enthralling' by the Guardian, this tale unfolds with the precision of a finely-tuned timepiece. Ferdinand Sponer, a humble cabbie, finds himself thrust into a world of intrigue when his passenger, bound for the Hotel...- £9.99 GBP
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Maud Martha (Faber Editions) : 'I loved it and want everyone to read this lost literary treasure.' Bernardine Evaristo
As featured on BBC Radio 4's 'A Good Read', this extraordinary literary gem has captivated readers and critics alike. Bernardine Evaristo hails it as "a lost literary treasure", whilst Raven Leilani praises its portrayal of "how a woman comes to trust her eyes". Claudia...- £9.99 GBP
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The Grapes of Wrath
I've done my damndest to rip a reader's nerves to rags, I don't want him satisfied.' Shocking and controversial when it was first published, The Grapes of Wrath is Steinbeck's Pultizer Prize-winning epic of the Joad family, forced to travel west from Dust Bowl...- £9.99 GBP
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Where the Crawdads Sing
Topping the New York Times Bestseller list and lauded by Reese Witherspoon's book club, "Where the Crawdads Sing" has captivated readers with its haunting narrative. The New York Times Book Review aptly describes it as "painfully beautiful". Set in the coastal town of Barkley...- £9.99 GBP
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Henry VIII: The Heart and the Crown : 'this novel makes Henry VIII's story feel like it has never been told before' (Tracy Borman)
Alison Weir's Sunday Times top 10 bestseller offers a fresh perspective on one of history's most infamous monarchs. As Tracy Borman notes, 'This novel makes Henry VIII's story feel like it has never been told before... It will open your eyes and, at times,...- £10.99 GBP
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Captain Corelli's Mandolin : AS SEEN ON BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this edition of Louis de Bernieres' acclaimed novel features a new introduction by the author himself. Hailed as "a true diamond of a novel, glinting with comedy and tragedy" by the Daily Mail, the story unfolds in 1941 on the...- £9.99 GBP
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A Farewell to Arms
Ernest Hemingway's "A Farewell to Arms" is a poignant autobiographical account of his experiences during the Great War. The novel captures the raw emotions and profound impact of war through the eyes of a young American volunteer. With an uncompromising and passionate narrative, Hemingway...- £9.99 GBP
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China Court : The Hours of a Country House
Step into the enchanting world of Cornwall with this exquisite new edition of Rumer Godden's 1961 masterpiece. 'China Court: The Hours of a Country House' by Emily Maude invites readers to unravel the intricate tapestry of the Quin family's saga, spanning five generations. Within...- £18.99 GBP
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Historical Fiction Books For Readers Who Love a Good Period Piece
British book lovers know there's nothing quite like getting lost in a gripping historical fiction novel. At Sherlock and Pages, we have an extensive range of historical fiction books for every taste. Our historical fiction section transports readers back through the ages to experience the drama and intrigue of days gone by.
Whether you fancy tales of wartime espionage, sweeping family sagas, or vivid adventures on the high seas, we have historical fiction books to satisfy. Our range includes bestselling historical fiction from celebrated authors who really know how to bring the past to life. You can shop historical fiction books by your favourite time periods or settings.
At Sherlock and Pages, we make it easy for you to find new historical fiction books to add to your to-be-read pile. Browse our collection and you'll find gripping historical fiction novels that will have you hooked from page one. With our passion for great storytelling and exciting periods in history, we're your number one destination for historical fiction books online.