International Historical Fiction Books
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A Place of Greater Safety
Hilary Mantel, the twice Booker Prize-winning author of the Wolf Hall trilogy (now a popular television series), presents a masterful work of historical fiction. This epic novel delves into the tumultuous world of the French Revolution, bringing to life its key players with astounding...- £12.99 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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Death in Spring
A mesmerising and haunting masterpiece, Death in Spring weaves a tapestry of beauty and unease. This extraordinary tale follows a young lad's journey into adulthood in a secluded Catalan mountain village, cut off from the world beyond. Here, barbaric traditions reign supreme, and any...- £9.99 GBP
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Night Train To Lisbon
Night Train to Lisbon follows Raimund Gregorius, a 57-year-old Classics scholar, on a journey that takes him across Europe. Abandoning his job and his life and travelling with a dusty old book as his talisman, he heads for Lisbon in search of clues to...- £9.99 GBP
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Palace Walk : From the Nobel Prizewinning author
Discover the internationally acclaimed masterpiece by Nobel laureate Naguib Mahfouz, hailed as 'The Arab Tolstoy'. This captivating tale, lauded as 'shamelessly entertaining' by The Guardian and 'luminous' by The New York Times, offers a mesmerising glimpse into a family and nation grappling with change...- £9.99 GBP
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Salt to the Sea
Crowned with the prestigious CILIP Carnegie Medal in 2017, this gripping tale transports readers to the waning days of World War II. A disparate group of individuals, united by their desperate quest for salvation, embark on a perilous journey across war-torn Germany. Their destination:...- £8.99 GBP
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The Bell in the Lake : The Sister Bells Trilogy Vol. 1: The Times Historical Fiction Book of the Month
"Love, suspense, nature and superstition are woven together in this powerful novel" MAJA LUNDE, author of The History of Bees"Lars Mytting writes with an insight, empathy and integrity few others can match" JO NESBO"An exquisitely atmospheric novel . . . The Bell in the...- £9.99 GBP
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The Country of Others
Embark on a sweeping, audacious journey through time and culture in this critically acclaimed masterpiece. Hailed as 'exceptional' by Salman Rushdie and 'powerful' by Christine Mangan, 'The Country of Others' is a captivating tale that will enthral fans of Elena Ferrante, Tracy Chevalier, and...- £9.99 GBP
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The Garden of Evening Mists
Teoh Yun Ling, a young woman in war-torn Malaya, first learns of Aritomo and his legendary garden as a teenager. A decade later, she seeks out the former Imperial gardener of Japan, driven by a poignant mission: to create a memorial for her sister,...- £9.99 GBP
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The Garden of the Finzi-Continis
Set against the backdrop of late 1930s Italy, this poignant and atmospheric novel delves into the lives of an aristocratic Jewish family in Ferrara. With exquisite prose, the author paints a vivid picture of a world on the brink of upheaval, as the family...- £9.99 GBP
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The Leopard : Discover the breath-taking historical classic
In this captivating modern masterpiece, 'The Leopard', readers are transported to the twilight of Sicilian aristocracy, where the opulent yet crumbling world of the nobility faces the inexorable tide of democratic revolution. Set against the backdrop of Garibaldi's 1860 landing in Sicily, the tale...- £9.99 GBP
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The Siege
In the tumultuous fifteenth century, the spectre of conflict looms large over Albania. The proud inhabitants, having rebuffed the Ottoman Empire's overtures, are acutely aware of the dire consequences that await them. As the inexorable march of history unfolds, they seek sanctuary within a...- £9.99 GBP
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The Story of the Forest : Shortlisted for the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction 2023
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL FICTION This magnificent opus, brimming with vitality and melancholy, has garnered effusive praise from literary luminaries. The Financial Times lauds its 'furious energy', whilst Nigella Lawson and Philippa Perry extol its epic scope and irresistible allure....- £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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Three Summers
Polly Samson, the Sunday Times bestselling author of A THEATRE FOR DREAMERS, introduces this enchanting tale. Described by India Knight of the Sunday Times as "the written equivalent of lying in the sun eating figs", Three Summers is a captivating narrative of sisterhood and...- £9.99 GBP
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Underland : A Deep Time Journey
Embark on an extraordinary subterranean odyssey with the internationally acclaimed nature writer Robert Macfarlane. 'Underland: A Deep Time Journey' is a spellbinding exploration of the hidden worlds beneath our feet, crafted by one of the most beloved voices in contemporary nature writing. This Sunday...- £12.99 GBP
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A Tale of One January
In the frigid depths of January 1945, six souls break free from the clutches of a Nazi death march in Poland. This motley crew—two women and four men—hail from diverse backgrounds and nations, yet share the harrowing experience of Auschwitz's horrors. Seeking sanctuary in...- £8.99 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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M : Son of the Century
Discover the international sensation that has captivated readers worldwide. This extraordinary novel, hailed as 'an anti-fascist history lesson in disguise' by the New York Times, offers a riveting glimpse into the fascist psyche and an unparalleled work of historical fiction. Scurati's masterpiece delves into...- £12.99 GBP
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The Seventh Cross
The Seventh Cross is a gripping tale that serves as both a thrilling manhunt narrative and an insightful portrayal of everyday life in Nazi Germany. This newly translated, unabridged edition is a significant literary event, offering readers a powerful glimpse into a dark period...- £9.99 GBP
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While We Were Dreaming
In the wake of the Berlin Wall's collapse in autumn 1989, four 13-year-old lads from Leipzig—Rico, Mark, Paul and Daniel—find themselves navigating the tumultuous waters of German reunification. Yearning for a life beyond their brewery quarter, they embark on nightly escapades, carousing and rioting...- £16.99 GBP
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International Historical Fiction Books
Transport yourself to another time and place with our captivating collection of international historical fiction books. From tales of ancient empires to stories of World War II, our historical novels whisk you away on an adventure through the ages. Journey across the globe without leaving your armchair.
Our international authors bring history to life with richly imagined characters and vivid recreations of bygone eras. Experience the drama of the French Revolution through the eyes of a peasant girl or sail the high seas with pirates of the Caribbean. Historical fiction illuminates the lives of those that came before us.
At Sherlock and Pages, we handpick only the finest international historical fiction from critically acclaimed authors across the globe. Our curated collection features award-winning novels translated into English for the first time. Immerse yourself in these transportive tales from around the world and throughout history. The past is but a page away.