SEVENTEEN HISTORICAL NOVELS TO ADD TO YOUR TBR

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When it comes to novels set in another time, I’m definitely a “read my timeframe” kind of person. I’m not overly fond or futuristic or sci-fi novels, and oddly, I’ve never really taken to historical novels. The reason for the latter flummoxes me because I so enjoy period drama inspired by Jane Austen or Charles Dickens. Irrespective of this, I still have some historical novels on my shelf and since it means a chance to share some books perhaps I don’t normally, we’re going to spotlight historical novels to add to your TBR.

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Finding them may be a tiny bit of a challenge because the goal is to find books I don’t feature much, but trying is most important and so that’s the goal we’re setting out to do which is to try to find some we rarely put the spotlight on. To be transparent, some of these may not still be on my shelf, because I’ve been unhauling books I just don’t see myself re-reading or books I’ve had for a ridiculous about of time but never read, but at some point, these did have space there. Let’s see what I find and which historical novels live on my shelf.

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HISTORICAL NOVELS to add to your TBR

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FROM a DISTANCE, TAMERA ALEXANDER

Pretty sure I actually read this series or at least two of them. At the time I think I liked them, and book one is all about a sassy photographer and a hero with a lot of things from his past that maybe haunt him. Goodreads

CHASING SHADOWS, LYNN AUSTIN

This one is about the life-changing event for three different women that is the arrival of Nazis to Netherlands. Goodreads

THE LADIES REWRITE the RULES, SUZANNE ALLAIN

I’ve had this one for a while and keep seeing some positive reviews for Suzanne’s books. Still haven’t cracked the spine on this one, but it seems like it would be a good novel about wealthy widow with no plans to remarry. When her name is published on a list of women looking to marry, she’s quite unprepared for how handsome the list owner is when she wages her war of words with him. Goodreads

THE BRITISH BOOKSELLERS, KRISTY CAMBRON

Oh, yes, here we have another book I haven’t read. I have read books by Kristy though. This one is about the son of a farmer whose friendship with the daughter of an earl has no business existing, and yet it does. The “Great War” changes everything not just between them, but also the world they live in. Goodreads

NADIA, SUSAN K. DOWNS

Set in the 1970s, this one is a story about intrigue and spies and the CIA! It’s also a book I read years ago, and would have likely bought at a store like Borders (because yes, I used to walk into a bookstore and excitedly would try to find the latest books I wanted). It was good if I’m remembering correctly. Goodreads

THE MISTRESS of TALL ACRE, LAURA FRANTZ

A marriage of convenience story about a widower and a small daughter, this is one I read years ago too (like many of these) and at the time, I quite liked it which makes me think I should read one of Laura’s more recent novels, too. Goodreads

A BRIDE in the BARGAIN and A BRIDE MOST BEGRUDGING, DEEANNE GIST

Apart from the stunning period wedding gowns on these covers, I’m really not sure what I thought of these. I just know I read books by Deeanne! ‘Bargain’ on Goodreads • ‘Begrudging’ on Goodreads

THE CODEBREAKER’S DAUGHTER, AMY LYNN GREEN

Technically not on my bookshelf yet (because it’s not published as of yet), Amy’s books sound so good! But I haven’t read any as of yet. Hoping I remedy that with one of her releases. Goodreads

LOVE on a DIME, CARA LYNN JAMES

Set in the late 1800s, this one follows “ladies of leisure” in Newport Rhode Island and the “opulent mansions” where they reside over summer months. One of these ladies’ pens novels despite this being a possible stain on her reputation should society (or the man courting her!) learn her secret. Goodreads

LADY of MILKWEED MANOR and THE TUTOR’S DAUGHTER, JULIE KLASSEN

An author I used to buy many books buy. Some I read, and some I unhauled without reading. It’s been a long time since I bought anything new by her. ‘Manor’ on Goodreads • ‘Tutor’ on Goodreads

GARDEN of the MIDNIGHTS, HANNAH LINDER

This one had a stunning cover which is why I bought it. It’s not one I’ve read (no one is surprised, right), but it does seem like it’ll be a unique story about secrets that “unfold into scandal” following characters William and Isabella, the girl who’s friendship means everything to him. Goodreads

THE BERLIN LETTERS and THE LONDON HOUSE, KATHERINE REAY

I haven’t read either of these (and Reay has another novel coming in May that sounds unique, too!), but I did read several of her contemporary novels and really did like them. This means now I need to read some of her more recent stuff because I am sure they’re delightful. One is set in the 80s, and the other the 30s/40s. ‘Berlin’ on Goodreads | ‘London’ on Goodreads

HEIRESS, SUSAN MAY WARREN

I read this entire trio “back in the day” and am still baffled by the memories I have of liking it. Reason being it’s a very bittersweet series that has lots of sad things happen to the characters. It feels find of like a Downton Abbey type saga before the show was ever a thing. Goodreads

HEAD in the CLOUDS, KAREN WITEMEYER

Apart from its darling yellow colored cover, I don’t remember this one and I don’t think I ever read it. It certainly looks as though it’d be a darling read though. Goodreads

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Linking up with That Artsy Reader Girl February 25: Books Set in Another Time (These can be historical, futuristic, alternate universes, or even in a world where you’re not sure when it takes place you just know it’s not right now.)