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Historical Fiction February 2026 |
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Daikon : a novel
by Samuel Jay Hawley
In war-ravaged 1945 Tokyo, physicist Keizo Kan is forced to study a mysterious American uranium bomb in exchange for his imprisoned wife's freedom, facing harrowing moral choices as he's drawn into a desperate race to alter the course of history.
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The Bandit and Other Best Western Stories
by Loren D. Estleman
Beginning with the acclaimed The Bandit, each of these stories dives into an authentic world where gritty outlaws, determined lawmen, and everyday heroes wrestle with morality, survival, and justice. Estleman's mastery of historical accuracy and vivid, descriptive prose shines through, bringing these Western vignettes to life with unforgettable characters and intense action.
Large Print : format
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The Garden of Lost Secrets
by Kelly Bowen
Based upon a remarkable true story, The Garden of Lost Secrets is the riveting tale of one woman's courage and resilience and her secrets lost in the chaos of war. 1940 - Stasia always found comfort in the idyllic French countryside where she spent her childhood summers, roaming the gardens of an old chateau and finding inspiration for fairy tales full of bravery and courage. But these days are much darker, and with Nazis storming across Europe, she soon finds herself one of the most hunted agents of the Resistance. The only safe haven she can think of is Chateau de Montissaire. But she's about to discover that it just may be the center of her biggest mission yet. Present day - When Isabelle purchases a crumbling chateau in Rouen, it's not just a renovation project--it's a chance to reconnect with her sister, Emilie, the only family she has left. What she uncovers instead is an intriguing mystery -
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The Sea Witch
by Eva Leigh
Condemned as a witch, sentenced to die, Alys Tanner uses her innate magical power to flee Puritanical New England. Stealing a ship, Alys becomes captain of The Sea Witch, leading its all-female, sorcery-wielding pirate crew. But the colonial British navy is in hot pursuit. The navy fights for a choke hold on the Caribbean and will destroy anything they cannot control, especially witches. When Ben Priestley, a headstrong naval navigator, is inadvertently captured by the lady pirates, dangerous truths are revealed. A quest that could turn the tides against the navy's might ignites a reluctant partnership between the by-the-books prisoner and the fierce witch pirate captain. While they brave backstabbing pirates, perilous tropical islands and monster-filled seas, Alys and Ben's mistrust grows into unexpected desire as they battle an enemy that will stop at nothing to rule the waves--
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| The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie GodfreyIn 1979, 12-year-old Miv lives with her lonely father, her opinionated Aunty Jean, and her mother, who had a breakdown and no longer speaks. With the (real-life) Yorkshire Ripper terrorizing the area, curious Miv investigates with her loyal best friend. Though steeped in crime, this isn't as much a traditional mystery as an atmospheric coming-of-age tale. Great for book clubs, it explores friendship, community, prejudice, and loss.
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Damned
by Genevieve Cogman
1794, Eleanor, former English maid, is a member of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel, and now a promising mage. With a vampire plot thwarted in Paris, the League's next daring rescue is that of the Pimpernels beloved wife lady Marguerite, imprisoned in her London townhouse on unjust charges of treason and espionage.
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The Devils
by Joe Abercrombie
An Instant New York Times, USA Today, and Indie Bestseller Now in paperback, an epic fantasy from New York Times bestselling author Joe Abercrombie, featuring a notorious band of anti-heroes on a delightfully bloody and raucous journey Holy work sometimes requires unholy deeds. Brother Diaz has been summoned to the Sacred City, where he is certain a commendation and grand holy assignment awaits him. But his new flock is made up of unrepentant murderers, practitioners of ghastly magic, and outright monsters. The mission he is tasked with will require bloody measures from them all in order to achieve its righteous ends.
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The Palace at the End of the Sea
by Simon Tolkien
New York City, 1929. Young Theo Sterling's world begins to unravel as the Great Depression exerts its icy grip. He finds it hard to relate to his parents: His father, a Jewish self-made businessman, refuses to give up on the American dream, and his mother, a refugee from religious persecution in Mexico, holds fast to her Catholic faith. When disaster strikes the family, Theo must learn who he is. A charismatic school friend and a firebrand girl inspire him to believe he can fight Fascism and change the world, but each rebellion comes at a higher price, forcing Theo to question these ideologies too.
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