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Magical multigenerational sagas, novels, short stories, and memoirs set in South America. |
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Archer writes action-packed tales of good versus evil. They are filled with plot twists and details, whether the time and places or the background history. |
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Christian fiction that brings real-life issues to readers through the lens of historical events. |
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Chevalier's novels conjure up the past with intriguing details and evocative descriptions of historical times, focusing on history's intimate domestic side. |
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Cornwell writes action-packed historical fiction set at defining times in British and American history. Books by this author |
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Gables's character-driven novels tell interesting domestic fiction stories that use humor effectively, connecting readers with the protagonist. Books by this author |
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Gaynor specializes in romantic historical fiction with authentic female characters, moving storylines, and rich historical details. Books by this author |
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Gortner's novels have a strong sense of place and well-developed characters using descriptive, richly detailed language. |
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Harmel writes heartfelt and sometimes heartwrenching historical and contemporary fiction starring strong women dealing with life's circumstances. |
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Harris's suspenseful historical fiction is driven by elaborate mysteries, political conspiracies, and chilling violence involving famous historical figures. Books by this author |
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Jenoff's novels are bittersweet and romantic. World War II is a prominent backdrop for her religiously diverse characters. |
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Kelly's historical stories involve strong female characters in essential life friendships. |
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Keneally writes historical novels that paint broad yet detailed portraits of significant events through history with sympathetic characters. |
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Macallister's historical works are atmospheric, with strong female characters often solving mysteries. |
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Christian romance and historical fiction featuring strong, courageous female characters. |
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Riley's smart, strong-willed heroines and their heroes form the heart of her stories, but these historical romances also explore the other relationships in a woman's life, such as those between sisters and friends. |
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Robson is known for her moving love stories set against a dramatically changing 20th century Europe. Her novels follow young women whose lives and loves are shaped by the tumultuous times they live. |
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Shaara writes detail-rich, insightful dramas that focus on major military events. He explores political and military issues and the influence of the characters on events, whether generals, politicians, or ordinary men. |
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Tanabe's novels transport her readers to richly detailed settings featuring courageous women whose lives intertwine with political intrigue. |
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Weir writes accessible and well-researched books on British and European history, approaching historical events by focusing on the lives of royal figures. |
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