Find new historical-fiction books to read from authors like Nicole Lundrigan

The Diamond Eye

Kate Quinn has done an exceptional job in portraying the remarkable story of Mila, a real-life woman. In this book, she not only brings Mila's journey to life but also adds layers of intrigue, romance, and the rich Russian culture of that era.

Mila believes she possesses superior abilities compared to others in defending against the invading forces. Unlike in England, France, and America, where women's roles were... Read Full Review »

The Song of Achilles

An accessible and modern retelling of the Iliad is told from the perspective of Patroclus and his love story with the greatest warrior of his time, Achilles, from the moment they meet as children to the Trojan War. I quite enjoy Greek mythology, so this one was up my alley. This book is important for so many reasons, but although we are now spoiled with great 2SLGBTQ+ stories, it wasn't the case 10 years ago. It probab... Read Full Review »

Looking for Jane

What a wonderful debut for Heather Marshall. I hope she continues to write Canadian historical fiction, because I am here for it! This book was highly recommended by the Canadian bookstagram community, and I was recommending it before having even read it. Is there historical fiction about abortion rights in Canada? Yes please! Now that I have read it, this book is about so much more than that. It's about motherhood, co... Read Full Review »

Lessons in Chemistry

This was a great book by Bonnie Garmus! Lessons in chemistry have been on my shelf for a year. I went in kind of blind, and it was honestly a very good read. What I liked: The writing was good and entertaining; I did not see the twist in Chapter 11 coming, and just like that, the storyline changed instantly for me; Six-Thirty, the dog, is delightful; I loved how unapologetic Elizabeth was; and the ending left a smile o... Read Full Review »

The Huntress

Okay, don't throw rocks at me, but I think The Huntress is my least favorite Kate Quinn book so far. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoyed it, but it was a slow build, and it took me some time to fully get engrossed by the story. The last 100 pages were great, but the journey to get there felt kind of long. This is the story of Ian, a once-famous war reporter turned Nazi hunter, and Nina, an ex-member of the "Night Witch... Read Full Review »

Take My Hand

An incredible read by Dolen Perkins Valdez. Inspired by historical events, Take My Hand is the story of Civil Townsend, a young black nurse sent to the home of two impoverished black girls to administer birth control injections. When she realizes that these Williams girls are 11 and 14 and are not sexually active, she starts asking questions. She discovers the horrifying truth of how the American government is forcing ... Read Full Review »

Homecoming

In 1959, a tragedy shakes the residents of Tambilla when an entire family is found dead on Christmas Eve. Sixty years later, Jessica, a journalist in search of her next story, is called to the bedside of Nora, her grandmother, who practically raised her, after a bad fall. Alone in their big house, where she grew up, Jess uncovers a true crime book relating facts about her own family and a complex tragedy that eradicate... Read Full Review »