14 must-read historical fiction books like The Shipbuilder's Daughter: A beautifully written, satisfying and touching saga novel by Emma Fraser

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The Shipbuilder's Daughter: A beautifully written, satisfying and touching saga novel

By: Emma Fraser

4.45

Format: 434 pages, Kindle Edition

'An epic tale of one woman's determination to follow her dreams' People's FriendSet in 1920s Scotla…

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1. The Country Wedding

By: Barbara Hannay

4.28

Format: 417 pages, Paperback

The heartwarming new romantic saga by the bestselling author of The Grazier's Wife. Two country … read more

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2. One Quiet Woman (Ellindale Saga #1)

By: Anna Jacobs

4.00

Format: None pages,

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3. Weaver Street at War (Weaver Street #3)

By: Chrissie Walsh

4.67

Format: 334 pages, Kindle Edition

The BRAND NEW release from Chrissie Walsh Praise for Chrissie Walsh 'Full of joy, sorrow and a bi… read more

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4. The Girls of Bomber Command (Bomber Command Girls #1)

By: Vicki Beeby

4.49

Format: 317 pages, Kindle Edition

Pearl has given up on her dreams of being a journalist after being denied a promotion because of he… read more

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5. Finding Friends on Beamer Street

By: Sheila Riley

4.58

Format: 290 pages, Kindle Edition

The start of a series from Sheila Riley, bestselling author of the Reckoner's Row saga series! Live… read more

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  • historical fiction
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6. The Soldier's Daughter

By: AnneMarie Brear

4.39

Format: 313 pages, Kindle Edition

Yorkshire 1860 With the heat of their beloved India far behind them, Evie Davenport and her widowe… read more

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  • historical fiction
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7. The Nurses of Eastby End (Eastby End #1)

By: Anna Jacobs

4.58

Format: 335 pages, Kindle Edition

Rachel Norris wants to forge a new life and career. And she wants to forget her past.When Rachel qu… read more

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8. Welcome to Weaver Street

By: Chrissie Walsh

4.53

Format: 350 pages, Kindle Edition

If you love Nadine Dorries and Katie Flynn, you'll love Chrissie Walsh's WWI story of love, loss an… read more

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  • historical fiction
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9. Diamond Promises (Jubilee Lake, #3)

By: Anna Jacobs

4.64

Format: 361 pages, Kindle Edition

The third book in the gripping and heartwarming new Jubilee Lake series, from multi-million-copy be… read more

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10. Silver Wishes (Jubilee Lake #1)

By: Anna Jacobs

4.54

Format: 339 pages, Kindle Edition

The first novel in the heartwarming and gripping new Jubilee Lake series, from million-copy bestsel… read more

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11. A Burning London Sky: A WWII Historical Fiction Novel (Gripping World War 2 Resistance Stories Book 3)

By: Deb Stratas

4.49

Format: 247 pages, Kindle Edition

London’s skies are burning. But two young women are ready to fight back.In 1941 London, World War I… read more

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  • historical fiction
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12. The Farm at Peppertree Crossing

By: Leonie Kelsall

4.34

Format: 432 pages, Mass Market Paperback

An unexpected inheritance, a traumatic past and a family whose secrets are kept by the town Afte… read more

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13. The Nurse's Homecoming (Victoria's War #2)

By: Fenella J. Miller

4.60

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

Book two in the gripping Nurse's War series by bestselling author Fenella J. Miller. Will she be… read more

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14. New Arrivals in Byland Crescent (The Cowgill Family Saga #4)

By: Bill Kitson

4.46

Format: 372 pages, Kindle Edition

From humble origins, the Cowgill family have bettered their lot. Through love and loss, hope and he… read more

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15. Golden Dreams (Jubilee Lake #2)

By: Anna Jacobs

4.60

Format: 343 pages, Kindle Edition

The second book in the gripping and heartwarming new Jubilee Lake series, from multi-million-copy b… read more

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  • historical fiction
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16. Coming Home to Byland Crescent (The Cowgill Family Saga #3)

By: Bill Kitson

4.49

Format: 334 pages, Kindle Edition

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A sweeping epic of a tale, brilliantly written. Great characters, finely drawn. Great settin… read more

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  • historical fiction
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17. The Woman in the Green Dress

By: Tea Cooper

3.82

Format: 336 pages, Paperback

After her husband’s death in World War I, Fleur’s surprising inheritance takes her deep into the pa… read more

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  • historical fiction
"It was the strangest thing. Rough against her fingers until she turned it over. Where the outside coating had chipped away, a blinding flash of color shone. She twisted it in the sunlight, producing …"

-Tea Cooper, The Woman in the Green Dress

"She could see why men and women through the ages had become besotted with opals. It was as though an almighty hand had scooped a palmful of emeralds, sapphires, diamonds, and pearls and mixed their r…"

-Tea Cooper, The Woman in the Green Dress

"The overblown woman swept out in a waft of attar of roses and Della stood relishing the patch of frail sunlight, imagining herself down by the creek feeding Tidda a handful of sweetgrass while she li…"

-Tea Cooper, The Woman in the Green Dress

"Cutting and polishing an opal is a great skill. The outer casing has to be removed with a diamond saw and then it is shaped. The Romans mastered the art thousands of years ago." Della ran her finger …"

-Tea Cooper, The Woman in the Green Dress

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18. One Kind Man (Ellindale Saga #2)

By: Anna Jacobs

4.52

Format: 307 pages, Kindle Edition

Just one man can make all the difference . . .1931, When Finn Carlisle loses his wife and unborn ch… read more

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19. The War Twins of London: A WWII Historical Fiction Novel (Gripping World War 2 Resistance Stories)

By: Deb Stratas

4.36

Format: 276 pages, Kindle Edition

None read more

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  • historical fiction
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20. Hawthorn Close (Larch Tree Lane, #2)

By: Anna Jacobs

4.27

Format: 299 pages, Kindle Edition

In the peaceful Wiltshire valley of Essington St Mary, architect Corin Drayton stumbles upon a ghas… read more

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21. Miss Mary's Daughter

By: Diney Costeloe

4.31

Format: 476 pages, Kindle Edition

A new emotional and gritty drama from the bestselling author of The Throwaway Children. After her m… read more

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  • historical fiction
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22. A New Doctor at Orchard Cottage Hospital (Orchard Cottage Hospital #1)

By: Lizzie Lane

4.48

Format: 338 pages, Kindle Edition

A brand new series for 2024 from bestselling author Lizzie Lane A country town in need of a good… read more

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  • historical fiction
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23. Magnolia Gardens (Larch Tree Lane #3)

By: Anna Jacobs

4.59

Format: 295 pages, Kindle Edition

At the end of Hawthorn Close, there is a charming park which boasts two magnificent magnolia trees,… read more

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24. A Valley Wedding (Backshaw Moss #3)

By: Anna Jacobs

4.64

Format: 370 pages, Kindle Edition

The third novel in the brand new Backshaw Moss series by beloved million-copy bestselling author An… read more

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25. One Special Village (Ellindale Saga, #3)

By: Anna Jacobs

4.52

Format: 371 pages, Kindle Edition

One Special Village . . . can make the world a better placeLancashire, 1932Widower Harry Makepeace … read more

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26. A Daughter's Journey (Birch End #1)

By: Anna Jacobs

4.40

Format: 359 pages, Kindle Edition

Jo Melling has arrived in Birch End from Australia, still grieving her father's recent death. She's… read more

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  • historical fiction
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27. A Widow's Courage (Birch End #2)

By: Anna Jacobs

4.42

Format: 305 pages, Kindle Edition

Lancashire 1934. Three years after her husband’s sudden death, Stella comes into some money unexpec… read more

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28. A Woman's Promise (Birch End #3)

By: Anna Jacobs

4.56

Format: None pages, Hardcover

As the only female cabinet maker in the valley in 1935, Frankie Redfern is unusual. She faces preju… read more

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29. The Shipbuilder's Daughter: A beautifully written, satisfying and touching saga novel

By: Emma Fraser

4.45

Format: 434 pages, Kindle Edition

'An epic tale of one woman's determination to follow her dreams' People's FriendSet in 1920s Scotla… read more

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  • scotland
  • historical fiction
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30. A Stranger in Honeyfield (Honeyfield #2)

By: Anna Jacobs

4.40

Format: 282 pages, Kindle Edition

1916: Bella is working as a Voluntary Aid driving ambulances in England when she gets engaged to Ph… read more

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31. One Perfect Family (Ellindale Saga, #4)

By: Anna Jacobs

4.58

Format: 299 pages, Kindle Edition

Lancashire, 1934. When Tam Crawford is unexpectedly bequeathed some money, he can finally realise h… read more

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