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Historical Fiction August 2026 |
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| The Intrigue by Silvia Moreno-GarciaIn 1940s Mexico, handsome Ulises charms lonely women to get their money. His newest mark, middle-aged Perla, is the owner of a small-town boardinghouse in picturesque Veracruz. But things don't go as Ulises planned: Perla has a niece who wants in on his scheme. The two team up, but there's still trouble since Perla isn't the needy spinster Ulises thought she was. For fans of: atmospheric, pulp-inspired historical noirs. |
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Inferno
by Conn Iggulden
AD 60. Rome stands at the height of its power--glittering with wealth, drowning in intrigue. On Palatine Hill, Nero Claudius Caesar rules as Emperor, a young man adored for his beauty and brilliance, feared for his temper, intoxicated by his own power. His empire stretches from the wilds of Britain to the deserts of Parthia, yet his enemies are never far: Yet now Boudicca, queen of the Iceni, leads a revolt in the north. Closer to home, Gaius Julius Vindex--Roman by office but Gallic by blood--denounces Nero's corruption and declares open rebellion against the Emperor from Gaul. As the first sparks of revolt alight beyond its walls, an empire built on fire begins to burn from within...
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The Autumn of Madame Hélène
by Kurt Palka
Featuring the beloved character from The Piano Maker, bestselling novelist Kurt Palka is back with a heart-wrenching story of courage, family, and enduring friendship. The Autumn of Madame Helene takes us back to the small town of St. Homais in Nova Scotia, Canada, where Helene Giroux is dealing with many changes, among them the loss of her long-time partner, health issues, and disturbing professional difficulties. Told with mesmerizing detail and compassion, here is an engrossing story about courage and family, and about difficult decisions with life-altering consequences.
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The Oxford Guide to Scandal and Lies
by Kate Westbury
Set against the backdrop of post-WWII Oxford University, The Oxford Guide to Scandal and Lies is the irresistible debut from Kate Westbury that seamlessly layers mystery, romance, and a dash of academia to introduce the Crown's newest undercover operatives.He's brooding. She's brilliant. Together they're Oxford's secret weapon.
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The Daffodil Days
by Helen Bain
In 1961, pregnant Sylvia Plath, her husband Ted Hughes, and their baby Frieda move to an English village. In December 1962, after the breakup of her marriage, Plath returns to London with her children. This quiet, well-researched debut is told in reverse chronological order via those in Plath's orbit during this time, including a physician, a housecleaner, a horse-riding instructor, and a dress shop assistant.
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