Best-selling historical fiction in 2025 has captivated readers with its rich narratives and compelling characters. Titles like "The Last Empress" and "Whispers of the Past" transport audiences to pivotal moments in history, blending fact with imaginative storytelling. Other notable mentions include "The Forgotten Soldier" and "Echoes of the Revolution," which explore themes of resilience and sacrifice. Readers are also drawn to "The Silk Road Chronicles" and "Secrets of the Tudor Court," showcasing diverse cultures and eras. This genre continues to thrive, offering a window into the past while resonating with contemporary issues, making it a favorite among literature enthusiasts.
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How to Write and Sell Historical Fiction
- Used Book in Good Condition
- Woolley, Persia (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 209 Pages - 01/15/2025 (Publication Date) - Writers Digest Books (Publisher)
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Churchill's Secret Messenger: A WW2 Novel of Spies & the French Resistance
- Hlad, Alan (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 416 Pages - 04/27/2021 (Publication Date) - A John Scognamiglio Book (Publisher)
$9.44
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The Frozen River: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Novel
- Lawhon, Ariel (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 448 Pages - 11/05/2024 (Publication Date) - Vintage (Publisher)
$13.61
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When the Jessamine Grows: A Captivating Historical Novel Perfect for Book Clubs
- Everhart, Donna (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 400 Pages - 01/23/2024 (Publication Date) - Kensington (Publisher)
$11.29
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SaleBestseller No. 5
All the Broken Places: A Novel
- Boyne, John (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 400 Pages - 11/28/2023 (Publication Date) - Penguin Books (Publisher)
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A Place for Us: A Novel
- A Place for Us: A Novel Hardcover – June 12, 2018 by Fatima Farheen Mirza (Author)
- Hardcover Book
- Mirza, Fatima Farheen (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 400 Pages - 06/12/2018 (Publication Date) - SJP for Hogarth (Publisher)
$15.98
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SaleBestseller No. 7
The Book of Lost Friends: A Novel
- Wingate, Lisa (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 416 Pages - 06/29/2021 (Publication Date) - Ballantine Books (Publisher)
$9.71
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An American Beauty: A Novel of the Gilded Age Inspired by the True Story of Arabella Huntington Who Became the Richest Woman in the Country
- Abe, Shana (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 384 Pages - 04/25/2023 (Publication Date) - Kensington (Publisher)
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Sisters of Fortune: A Riveting Historical Novel of the Titanic Based on True History
- Huber, Anna Lee (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 416 Pages - 02/20/2024 (Publication Date) - Kensington (Publisher)
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A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story
- Ages 10 and up
- Grades 5 and up
- Park, Linda Sue (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 128 Pages - 10/04/2011 (Publication Date) - Clarion Books (Publisher)
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