Historical Fiction Books

Here’s the complete list of historical fiction books featured on Comet Readings ordered by the post’s publish date.

The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman Publication date: August 15, 2023 Publisher: Atria Books Paperback: 272 Pages Publisher Description From the beloved New York Times bestselling author of The Marriage of Opposites and the Practical Magic series comes an enchanting novel about love, heartbreak, self-discovery, and the enduring magic of books. One brilliant June day when Mia Jacob can no …

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The Secret Midwife by Soraya M. Lane Publication date: August 1, 2023 Publisher: Lake Union Publishing Paperback: 331 Pages Publisher Description From the bestselling author of The London Girls comes a story of courage and resilience amidst the horror of Auschwitz―and one woman’s last chance to share it with the world. London, 1995: When on the fiftieth anniversary …

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The Keeper of Hidden Books by Madelin Martin Publication date: August 1, 2023 Publisher: Hanover Square Press Hardcover: 416 Pages Publisher Description A BookBub Pick for Best Historical Fiction of Summer 2023 A heartwarming story about the power of books to bring us together, inspired by the true story of the underground library in WWII Warsaw, …

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The Bookbinder by Pip Williams Publication date: July 25, 2023 Publisher: Ballantine Books Hardcover: 448 Pages Publisher Description A young British woman working in a book bindery gets a chance to pursue knowledge and love when World War I upends her life in this new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of the Reese’s Book …

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The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner Publication date: March 7, 2023 Publisher: Park Row Paperback: 352 Pages Publisher Description THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the author of the sensational bestseller The Lost Apothecary comes a spellbinding tale about two daring women who hunt for truth and justice in the perilous art of conjuring the dead. …

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Stars in an Italian Sky by Jill Santopolo Publication date: February 28, 2023 Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Paperback: 336 Pages Publisher Description From the New York Times bestselling author of The Light We Lost comes a sweeping story of two star-crossed lovers in post-World War II Italy, and a blossoming relationship generations later that will reveal a long-buried family …

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