"Historical fiction is having a moment", said Cosmopolitan. From novels inspired by Shakespeare to clever reimaginings of Greek myths, there are scores of fascinating books to choose from. "And rest ...

Emma Donoghue is an Irish Canadian writer whose books include the novels Landing , Room , Frog Music , The Wonder, The Pull ...

For readers of historical fiction, there’s no need to settle on just one place or period when journeying into the past. At their best, these works are deft and authentic—rigorously researched but ...

Some stories wear history like a disguise to speak to today—these novels echo with justice, identity, war, and haunting ...

A historical novel set on a remote Scottish island in 1843 has been named Wales Book of the Year. Clear, written by Carys Davies, was described by the judges as an "intricately crafted, passionate and ...

This week’s reviews include historical fiction about Florence Nightingale, a love letter to letter-writing, a stirring take ...

This month, we talk to author Patricia Hopper, a native of Dublin, Ireland, living in Morgantown. She writes historical and ...

Step back in time with local writer Frank Castle as he hosts an author talk to discuss his book The Cursed Spirit: The ...

The Bradford House Historical Association in Washington is hosting a lecture and book-signing by novelist Dan E. Hobbs Wednesday. Specializing in historical fiction, Hobbs will talk about the ...