This month’s best new historical fiction

Don't miss the best new historical fiction from the past month, hand-picked by our editors! We've got a great selection of historical fiction picks this month — including a riveting Victorian novel, a stunning tale set in World War II–era Italy, and more!

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	A secret society of women crime writers investigates a locked-room murder WHY IT'S READWORTHY: From the New York Times bestselling author of The Only Woman in the Room and coauthor of The Personal Librarian Glowing reviews from Pam Jenoff and Fiona Davis Features spirited fictional versions of Golden Age mystery writers like Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers "If I always had a new book by Marie Benedict, I would do nothing but read 16 hours a day" (Nina de Gramont) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon See other formats and retailers One of Charles Dickens's most infamous characters comes to vivid life WHY IT'S READWORTHY: In 19th-century London, young Jacob Fagin carves his own path to survival as a pickpocket A "magnificent" novel (Publishers Weekly starred review) that revisits and reimagines characters from Oliver Twist "Layered and clever, Epstein's story is as ambitious as it is deeply satisfying" (Rebecca Makkai, author of The Great Believers) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon See other formats and retailers Loved All the Light We Cannot See? Pick up this 'exemplary historical' (Publishers Weekly) WHY IT'S READWORTHY: A sweeping, impeccably researched tale about racism, warfare, forbidden love, and more As World War II rages, Josiah navigates prejudice as he sets out to become a paratrooper — but will his sweetheart back home wait for him? "Josiah Chang is a character who will stay with readers long after the final page" (New York Times bestselling author Meg Waite Clayton) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon See other formats and retailers One woman's heart-wrenching journey through war-torn Italy WHY IT'S READWORTHY: After Nazi forces arrive in 1941, Lili must journey through occupied villages and bombed cities to keep her best friend's brother safe From the author of We Were the Lucky Ones, which was adapted into a Hulu TV series "A story of unbreakable friendship, of remarkable resilience… Stunning" (Chris Whitaker, author of All the Colors of the Dark) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon See other formats and retailers Mystery swirls around a lighthouse on a remote Scottish island WHY IT'S READWORTHY: When a man's body is found at the base of a historic lighthouse, the unsolved disappearance of three lighthouse keepers in 1919 bubbles to the surface "McCluskey is masterful at building suspense around a sense of place and a feeling of otherness" (Kirkus Reviews) This atmospheric gothic tale will keep you guessing until the very end Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon See other formats and retailers 'The world's most popular author' (Booklist) delivers a captivating wartime saga WHY IT'S READWORTHY: After her husband is murdered in 1944, Arielle goes into hiding in a small French village — and begins working tirelessly for the Resisitance You'll be moved by this novel about one ordinary woman's courage during extraordinary times Learn more... MEDIA MENTION: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon See other formats and retailers A page-turner from one of Diana Gabaldon's favorite authors WHY IT'S READWORTHY: In 1613, a king's messenger and a scrivener's daughter embark on a quest to capture a man suspected of poisoning the prince Sarah Penner, Ariel Lawhon, and Susan Elia MacNeal were captivated "Kearsley does a fantastic job of intertwining and bringing historical aspects to life within this fast-paced story" (Library Journal) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon See other formats and retailers Hamilton meets Law & Order in this gripping historical novel WHY IT'S READWORTHY: When a mysterious woman is murdered in 1800, rivals Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr reluctantly join forces to investigate the case — and save a man from the gallows Inspired by the true story of a famous trial Penned by a New York Times bestselling author who "makes history come alive" (Fiona Davis) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon See other formats and retailers After faking their deaths on the Titanic, a mother and son seek a fresh start WHY IT'S READWORTHY: This "richly drawn" novel "stands out as a must-read for 2025" (Michelle Moran, author of Maria) A beloved British novelist's debut in the United States Elinor and Teddy must survive in a harsh new world after Elinor steals another woman's identity — but a ghost from the past could expose their secret Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon See other formats and retailers Fans of Kristin Hannah's The Four Winds will be riveted WHY IT'S READWORTHY: Against the backdrop of a boxcar library's inaugural journey, the lives of three women intertwine An unforgettable Depression-era novel based on real events From an author whose novels are beloved by Kristin Harmel, Jennifer Chiaverini, and Madeline Martin Learn more... MEDIA MENTION: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon See other formats and retailers
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