Books matching: historical book
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Save:An addictive, high-stakes historical epic packed with memorable characters and relentless drama - if you like big, bold stories and don’t mind some darkness, you’ll be hooked.
The walls were already three feet high and rising fast. The two masons Tom had engaged were working steadily in the sunshine, their trowels going scrape, slap and then tap, tap while their laborer swe... - #2
Save:A gorgeously written, slow-burning deep dive into the mind of Thomas Cromwell - challenging but rewarding. Perfect for thoughtful readers who love sumptuous character studies and Tudor intrigue.
Felled, dazed, silent, he has fallen; knocked full length on the cobbles of the yard. His head turns sideways; his eyes are turned towards the gate, as if someone might arrive to help him out. One blo... - #3
Save:A sweeping, addictive historical adventure with loads of political intrigue and drama - just be ready for a huge book with some dated elements. Worth it for anyone craving an epic escape.
Blackthorne was suddenly awake. For a moment he thought he was dreaming because he was ashore and the room unbelievable. It was small and very clean and covered with soft mats. He was lying on a thick... - #4
Save:A rich, rewarding historical adventure - if you can weather the storm of ship-talk, you’ll discover unforgettable characters and a masterfully built world. Not for the impatient, but a true treasure for fans of character-driven, deeply immersive reads.
The music-room in the Governor's House at Port Mahon, a tall, handsome, pillared octagon, was filled with the triumphant first movement of Locatelli's C major quartet. The players, Italians pinned aga... - #5
Save:A must-read for lovers of historical epics and action, though its blood-soaked realism and gritty detail mean it's not for the faint of heart. If you want a front-row seat to Viking-era England with a complex, memorable hero, jump in!
The Danes were clever that day. They had made new walls inside the city, invited our men into the streets, trapped them between the new walls, surrounded them, and killed them. They did not kill all t... - #6
Save:A brilliant, cerebral, and multi-layered medieval mystery - challenging but hugely rewarding. Pick it up if you want to get deliciously lost in a labyrinth of ideas, history, and suspense. Not for the faint of heart or the impatient reader!
ON AUGUST 16, 1968, I WAS HANDED A BOOK WRITTEN BY A CERTAIN Abbé Vallet, Le Manuscrit de Dom Adson de Melk, traduit en français d’après l’édition de Dom J. Mabillon (Aux Presses de l’Abbaye de la Sou... - #7
Save:A witty, addictive read with lovable characters and sparkling dialogue - just be aware of the controversial scene that divides readers. Overall: the perfect starter for the Bridgerton series if you're looking for frothy, angst-laced historical romance (but not if you’re sensitive to issues of consent).
The Bridgertons are by far the most prolific family in the upper echelons of society. Such industriousness on the part of the viscountess and the late viscount is commendable, although one can find on... - #8
Save:A gorgeously written, emotionally rich reimagining of the Iliad - equal parts epic love story and meditation on heroism. If you love myth with a modern heart, this one will stick with you.
MY FATHER WAS A KING AND THE SON OF KINGS. HE was a short man, as most of us were, and built like a bull, all shoulders. He married my mother when she was fourteen and sworn by the priestess to be fru... - #9
Save:Big, bold, and unabashedly dramatic, 'Fall of Giants' is historical fiction on a grand scale - perfect for when you're craving a meaty family saga and a crash course in 20th-century history. Not flawless, but definitely addictive for the right reader!
He had done nothing to earn his huge income. He had simply inherited thousands of acres of land in Wales and Yorkshire. The farms made little money, but there was coal beneath them, and by licensing m... - #10
Save:A steamy, immersive, time-travel romance set in historic Scotland - epic, emotional, but not for everyone. If you like your history with passion and drama, Outlander delivers; if you prefer your adventures tamer, you may want to pass.
It wasn’t a very likely place for disappearances, at least at first glance. Mrs. Baird’s was like a thousand other Highland bed-and-breakfast establishments in 1945; clean and quiet, with fading flora...
