Stories set in other times, from classics to modern historical novels
What is here: This category brings together historical fiction set across many periods, from older classics to more recent novels. You will find books shaped by war, family life, social change, exile, crime, and love, all placed in a clearly historical setting.
Scope: The range is fairly broad rather than narrow. The current stock includes well-known classic authors such as Dickens, Dumas, Hardy, Stevenson, and Twain, alongside newer writers like Hilary Mantel, Ken Follett, Sebastian Faulks, Heather Morris, Pat Barker, and Diana Gabaldon. Stock may change, so the balance between classics and modern fiction will shift over time.
Current stock: There is a decent spread of settings here, including wartime Europe, Tudor England, the nineteenth century, and twentieth-century social history. Some books lean literary, some are more plot-driven, and some sit close to romance or saga.
If you want present-day settings instead, see Contemporary Fiction. For more style-focused and character-driven novels, try Literary Fiction. You can also browse the wider Fiction category for a broader mix.