18th Century
The Cavalier Spy
The second in O’Connell’s adventure series (after The Patriot Spy, 2012) begins late in 1776, with Lt. Gen. George Washington…
Mohawk Valley
1755. When young Alan Carey is wrongfully accused of cheating at cards, his father, Lord Aubigny, sends him to Ashwater, the…
Pengelly’s Daughter
Cornwall attracts romantic novelists; strong passions amid dramatic scenery and wild weather. Cornish historical romances tend to be set in…
The Hamilton Affair
Thanks to a certain musical and a newfound appreciation for the Founding Fathers (and mothers), Alexander Hamilton and his wife,…
Resolution: A Novel of the Boy Who Sailed With Captain Cook
Any book by A. N. Wilson is a rewarding read, but be warned! Resolution was the ship in which Captain…
Homegoing
In the 18th century in what is now Ghana, then the Gold Coast, half-sisters are born in different villages. One…
The Rivals of Versailles
The Rivals of Versailles, the second book in the Mistresses of Versailles trilogy, tells the story of King Louis XV’s…
On the Account
Editors' choice
From the mists of Exmoor to the bustle of Bristol in the early 18th century, this fifth instalment of the…
The Mask Revealed: The Jacobite Chronicles, Book 2
Continuing the story which started in Mask of Duplicity, this novel narrates the life of Beth Cunningham and Sir Anthony…
Hatter’s Town
In the early 18th century, at a time of great poverty, there are men without conscience who want to grab…
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