Historical Fiction in 2009
Explore the best historical fiction books of 2009 with our curated list. Discover gripping tales set in the past, from acclaimed authors and hidden gems. Perfect for history buffs and fiction lovers alike!
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The White Queen
by Philippa Gregory
The inspiration for the critically acclaimed Starz miniseries The White Queen, #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory brings to life the extraordinary story …
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Sacred Hearts
by Sarah Dunant
Condemned by sixteenth-century demands for lucrative dowries in order to marry, young Serafina is ripped from an illicit love affair and confined in a Renaissance …
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The Last Queen
by C. W. Gortner
In this stunning novel, C. W. Gortner brings to life Juana of Castile, the third child of Queen Isabel and King Ferdinand of Spain, who …
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The King's Grace
by Anne Easter Smith
The bestselling author of A Rose for the Crown and Daughter of York takes a young woman that history noticed only once and sets her …
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Agincourt
by Bernard Cornwell
"The greatest writer of historical adventures today" (Washington Post) tackles his richest, most thrilling subject yet—the heroic tale of Agincourt. Young Nicholas Hook is dogged …
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The Queen's Sorrow
by Suzannah Dunn
A queen brought low by love compromised and power abused -- the tragedy of Mary Tudor.
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The Virgin Queen's Daughter
by Ella March Chase
A historical novel based on long-standing rumors that Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen, had given birth to an illegitimate child follows young Elinor de Lacy--the …
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The Virgin's Daughters
by Jeane Westin
Set amidst the repressed sexual longing, scandal, and intrigue at the British Court ,Queen Elizabeth I and her faithful servants, Lady Katherine Grey and Mistress …
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Signora Da Vinci
by Robin Maxwell
An enchanting novel on the life and origins of Leonardo da Vinci’s mother, as imagined by the author of the “absolutely superb” (Diane Haeger, author …
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Secrets of the Tudor Court: The Pleasure Palace
by Kate Emerson
Basing her gripping tale on the life of the real Jane Popyncourt, gifted author Kate Emerson brings the Tudor monarchs, their family, and their courtiers …
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Grave Goods
by Ariana Franklin
When the bodies of two people are discovered in the remains of an arson fire that destroyed Glastonbury Abbey, Adelia Aguilar, Mistress of the Art …
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Twilight of Avalon
by Anna Elliott
She is a healer, a storyteller, a warrior, and a queen without a throne. In the shadow of King Arthur's Britain, one woman knows the …
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Drood
by Dan Simmons
A tale inspired by the mysterious final years of Charles Dickens finds the fifty-three-year-old literary master irrevocably changed when a train journey with his mistress …
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Revelation
by C. J. Sansom
Defending a young religious zealot who is being held in the infamous Bedlam hospital for the insane, Matthew Shardlake investigates a series of murders with …
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Hand of Isis
by Jo Graham
Serving as a handmaiden to Queen Cleopatra, Charmian, the queen's half-sister, taps into ancient memories using oracle powers that also provide her with clues on …
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The Scent of Sake
by Joyce Lebra
She was taught to submit, to obey . . . but she dreamed of an empire. The sole heir to the House of Omura, a …
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The Swan Maiden
by Jules Watson
In this lush, romantic retelling of one of the most enduring Irish legends, acclaimed Celtic historical author Jules Watson reignites the tale of Deirdre—the Irish …
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Stealing Athena
by Karen Essex
The complex history of the Elgin Marbles is viewed through the lives of two women--Aspasia, an ancient Greek female philosopher, and Mary Nisbet, wife of …
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Palace Circle
by Rebecca Dean
"Palace Circle" is a gem, filled with dashing lords, surprisingly gutsy ladies, family secrets, and royal intrigue. As Dean moves her remarkable characters between London …
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Devil's Brood
by Sharon Kay Penman
The third installment of a trilogy about Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine traces the collapse of the royal family in the aftermath of Henry's …
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The Queen's Mistake
by Diane Haeger
The tragic story of Catherine Howard, who succumbs to her powerful and calculating family's wishes rather than her heart's desire, and becomes the fifth wife …