Fiction - Fantasy - Historical

EPIC FANTASY FROM AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR CHARLES E. GANNON. A young man must face dangers from without and within--and question everything he believes to be true. Since boyhood, Druadaen expected he'd ascend to the command of an elite legion and become the leader his father...

Book 4 in The Norsewomen Series. Ninth-century Norway. Raider Bride is headed home to Trom y, where Ragnhild hopes to gain ﾅsa's aid in takng her birthright. But they must sail through perilous waters where enemies lie in wait, and Ragnhild carries a secret...

Don Rodriguez: Chronicles of Shadow Valley (1922). Having established himself as a bestselling author of short fiction, Dunsany published Don Rodriguez: Chronicles of Shadow Valley, his first novel. Recognized as a pioneering author of fantasy and science fiction, Dunsany is a man whose work,...

Monica is no superhero. Many would call her a coward. She ran from the wars, turning her best friend into her most bitter enemy. She has seen many horrors and committed a few herself. Assumed dead, she remained in hiding until the wars were...

Set in the late 1700s, a tale of magic and fate, triumph and heartbreak, and the powerful bonds between mothers and daughters unfolds in this spellbinding novel from a master storyteller.Brittany, 1762 There hasn't been a witch born in the Orchi鑽e clan for generations....

A country braces for war...The former cadets of the war college of Amiestrin know their king isn't just royal. He's a Seer of profound talent and, quite possibly, a madman as well. But for years now, the king and the other Seers have been...

A Victorian city riddled with magic. A mortal with magical abilities. The demon who wants to own his soul. Find truth, love, and revenge in this imaginative and engrossing tale. Two days ago, Jack Siran's biggest concerns were his impending arranged marriage and whether...

Xanthe meets Paula Brackston's most famous heroine, Elizabeth Hawksmith from The Witch's Daughter, in this crossover story with all the "historical detail, village charm, and twisty plotting" of the Found Things series (Publishers Weekly). City of Time and Magic sees Xanthe face her greatest...

Princess of Colchis, sorceress and Priestess of Hekate, niece of Circe, and procurer of the Golden Fleece.The devoted wife of Jason, and a brave adventurer with his Argonauts, Medea was also a loving mother and a loyal friend of Herakles.And yet, legend says she...

Skylark, The Dragon Lady is an adventurous fantasy that pulls readers into Belladonna Skylark's world of piracy, prophecies, dark forces, and personal challenges-propelling the protagonist into tests of her character and resolve. Author: Emily N. MadisonISBN-10: 1631958364ISBN-13: 9781631958366Publisher: Morgan James FictionLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/02/2022Pages: 248Format:...

Kadar, Ahsan and their group of comrades, thrown together primarily through chance and circumstance, have no one to rely on now but one another. The difficult alliance is fraught with disagreements on how best to survive their time on the run, and what sacrifices...

Second book in the highly praised series, following the starred review by Publishers Weekly for book one. "Readers who love medieval-esque fantasy will delight in this rousing tale of rebellion." -- Publishers Weekly starred review of Book 1 in the series The Heron Kings...

Conrad is an office techie long past obsolescence who spends his days at work waiting for the axe to fall. His refuge at night is his cool, dusty house teeming with memories and his dreams-dreams of another world, an empire peopled by robber knights,...

From the acclaimed author of the Savernake Novels Medieval Murder Mysteries, comes Mabel, a crime-busting shapeshifter boldly goes where female medieval detectives ought not to go!The year is 1212Mabel Wetherspring, the housekeeper of the manor of Bedwyn, is a rather unusual young lady.She is...

It was just an antique mirror.Or was it?Grace Harding is an independent modern woman. She loves her work, loves making old things new. Then she purchases a very unique mirror. And suddenly finds herself in a country party in 1810 England.Thrust into this new...

Courage. Honor. Loyalty. All fine things, but they've led John Ringo to kill a man. He was raised right and he knows he's not a murderer, but otherwise he's a mystery even to himself. Doc Holliday claims to have some insights, but Doc is...

"A captivating tale of love and loss and finding connection in the most unexpected places" --Nikki Marmery, author of On Wilder Seas A lyrical and atmospheric homage to the strange and extraordinary, perfect for fans of Angela Carter and Erin Morgenstern. This is the...

The Alienist meets the magical mystery of The Ninth House as W. M. Akers returns with the third book in his critically acclaimed Jazz Age fantasy series set in the dangerous Westside of New York City, following private detective Gilda Carr's hunt for the...

Bestselling author S. A. Chakraborty's acclaimed Daevabad Trilogy gets expanded with this new compilation of stories from before, during, and after the events of The City of Brass, The Kingdom of Copper, and The Empire of Gold, all from the perspective of characters both...

A memory thief. A magical dragonfly. A deadly plot against the Queen. Will Jane become a dark fae's victim, or has the monster met his match?Jane Shackle is a young maid haunted by visions who is tapped to protect Queen Victoria by Fayte Guardians,...

Llwddawanden is a hidden sanctuary where remnants of a once-powerful pagan cult carry on their ancient ritual practices, supported by a small but faithful following of servants, craftsmen, and laborers. Cut off from the outside world by both geography and conviction, the Druids of...

A riveting tale of antisemitism, duplicity, and a quest for redemption in the time of the Third Crusade. The year is 1190, and a Jewish young man named Joseph is forced to flee his English village when an evil friar named Peter incites a...

A murdered diplomat, planted evidence and a treacherous sister: once again, Helga had better find the real killer quickly, before heads start rolling - literally - in this brand-new Viking noir mystery. 'For Vikings done right, come to Snorri Kristjansson' Mark Lawrence, author of...

The youngest son of King Peter, leaves his family home to explore the world, meet new people, and discover the Well at the World's End. It's an unconventional hero's journey that takes the protagonist on a life-changing adventure. King Peter has four sons, all...

The last of the archivists, Aeron Mason is wrongly imprisoned and must clear his family name to claim his rightful place in Pangaea. His life takes a turn for the magical when an ancient artifact chooses him to be the millennium's next Sage. But...

A novel, based on personal experience.Mary lives with Parkinson's disease in the early nineteenth century. Rose has it in the twenty-first century. Separated by two hundred years their experiences are vastly different, reflecting the change in attitudes and understanding.Rose's fictional story is inspired by...

The Healer's MantleWhat if...recovering from the Leader's punishment for her defiance, the Healer moves forward raising the Outsider child as best she can. When unforeseen consequences of Khon'Tor's wrath materialize, Adia turns to the People's High Council for help.But instead of receiving mercy and...

When young Allan Quatermain, a boy who would later be known for his heroic adventures, saves a young girl named Stella from a fire, they become quick friends. However, when Stella's mother leaves her daughter and husband for a new life, Stella's father is...

What began as a simple visit with a friend quickly turns into an experience of revelation when Allan Quatermain and his dear friend, Lady Ragnall, inhale the smoke of an ancient Egyptian herb. Lady Ragnall, a widow, and the great explorer, Alan Quatermain share...

While in England visiting the castle of his dear friends, Lady and Lord Ragnall, Allan Quatermain is approached by two men seeking his help. Known for his hunting and exploration skills, the men ask Quatermain to kill an evil spirit that has been roaming...

Can an unknown power match up against the god of hell? In her new life, Gabrielle is living in one of the darkest times in American history: running a safe house for the Underground Railroad. But with threats around every corner, Gabrielle finds it...

From the Red Sands of Egypt to the Palace at Thebes--A New Queen Has Risen! With her tribe in turmoil and her twin sister missing, Nefret surrenders herself to the will of Egypt and the calculating Queen Tiye. When the Egyptian queen's intentions for...

Twin daughters of an ancient Bedouin king struggle under the weight of an ominous prophecy that threatens to divide them forever. Royal sibling rivalry explodes as the young women realize that they must fight for their future--and for the love of Alexio, the man...

A new life. A new demon. A war between good and evil. In this gripping sequel, Gabrielle is sent back to revolutionary France with more questions than answers. But with even more demons hunting her down, Gabrielle must fight to get to the bottom...

Myths and legends may be reborn, but the whims of the gods never change. "...kept me turning pages the whole way through like any guilty pleasure." "I was immediately pulled in within the first few pages." "The interactions of the gods and mortals was...

These two fables by poet-editor-translator Anthony Rudolf explore richly detailed imaginary landscapes situated far from each other in time and space.Pedraterra: 'As in every country, there are intelligent people and stupid people, good people and bad people, susceptible people and potentially rebellious people. Not...

In A.D. 197, Emperor Septimius Severus led one of the largest invasion forces in Rome's history against the Parthian Empire.Among the men of thirty-three legions is Lucius Metellus Anguis, a young man from an ancient Equestrian family. Against the wishes of his conservative father,...

Lucius Metellus Anguis is a young warrior who is inspired by the deeds of his glorious ancestors and burdened by the knowledge that he must raise his family name from the ashes of the past. Having achieved a measure of success in the Emperor's...

Emperor Septimius Severus' war against the Caledonians has ended with a peace treaty. Rome has won. As a reward for the blood they have shed, many of Rome's warriors have been granted a reprieve from duty, including Lucius Metellus Anguis, prefect of the now...

The second volume of the Hussite Trilogy by the New York Times bestselling author of The Witcher takes Reynevan - scoundrel, magician, possibly a fool - into the depths of war as he attempts to navigate the religious fervors of the fifteenth century.When the...

Calcutta, 1813. Lady Daphne St. Clair, who as an Extraordinary Bounder is capable of transporting herself anywhere in the world with a thought, has longed to serve in the Army for years. But an unexpected weakness at the sight of blood makes her responsible...

A year has passed since the Battle for Two Bridges, and Kazuchiyo is once again sent out to wage war in Lord Aritaka's name. With Yagi and Amai at his side, he ventures west into a new province in search of allies that will...

First published in 1726, "Gulliver's Travels - Into Several Remote Nations of the World" is a prose satire by Jonathan Swift that satirises human nature and the "travellers' tales" genre of literature popular at the time. Swift's best known work, it was incredibly successful...

After she had set the genie free and fulfilled the last of her promised wishes, Nardeane found herself periodically struggling with depressive states, longing to relive the heights of the experiences she had endured with her mystic friend. Though she was left with an...

The third book in a new series featuring Sherlock Holmes and John Watson.In this continuation of a new twist to the Sherlock Holmes' canon, Holmes and Watson reluctantly search for a missing sailor...and stumble on a sinister plan to embarrass and de-throne Queen Victoria....

Myth and magic meet Scottish history. Scotland, 9th century. An unlikely warrior forges unusual alliances as his way of life comes under attack from a deadly foe. Farm labourer Donnell worships the old gods, sleeps in the stables and trusts the circle of Mor-druids...

"I was enthralled from the first chapter..." - Reader reviewEvery secret has its price. When a seller of secrets is caught in a deadly conspiracy, she'll discover how high a price she's willing to pay to uncover the truth...Among the unsavory streets of Oedija,...

He never wanted to be king, but now there is no turning back.Alex has just become the king of the island nation of Sardonia. The second son of the king, he never expected to inherit the crown, never wanted to be king. Alex is...

Welcome to an Alternate Victorian London, where the British Empire faces its darkest time. 'Colossus of the Thames' takes you into to an edgy, atmospheric steampunk world of airships and automatic cabs, unruly clocks and battleship junk. A paranoid government willing to use any...

The People of the Mist, an intoxicating mix of adventure, fantasy, and romance, is an underappreciated classic of English literature. Lesser-known among Rider's works, this novel is perhaps more famous for being the origin of the phrase "Per Ardua ad Astra"--through hardship to the...