Servant of the Bones – Anne Rice (1996)
Bound by gold and death, a ghost defies his masters to reclaim his soul in a tale that weaves ancient Babylon, modern terror, and the haunting price of immortality.
Fantasy
Historical
Supernatural
Restart Reading
Classics
Satire
Our Mutual Friend – Charles Dickens (1865)
Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens begins with a body in the Thames, unraveling into a tale of love, greed, and social ambition in Victorian London.
Classics
Historical
The Moon Is Down – John Steinbeck (1942)
In an occupied town during World War II, resistance quietly builds as Steinbeck explores the psychological struggles of both invaders and the oppressed.
Historical
Mystery
Young Adult
The Ruby in the Smoke – Philip Pullman (1985)
In Victorian London, brave Sally Lockhart, with allies Jim and Frederick, unravels a deadly mystery of a cursed ruby, defying villains and discovering her own strength.
Historical
Mystery
Young Adult
The Shadow in the North – Philip Pullman (1986)
Sally Lockhart, Frederick Garland, and Jim Taylor face murder, greed, and dark secrets as they battle a ruthless tycoon threatening lives and justice in Victorian London.
Historical
Mystery
Young Adult
The Tiger in the Well – Philip Pullman (1990)
Amid Victorian London’s shadows, Sally Lockhart defies a sinister plot, battling Arthur Parrish and the Tzaddik to protect her daughter, aided by fierce allies and unwavering resolve.
Historical
Mystery
Young Adult
The Tin Princess – Philip Pullman (1994)
Becky, a gifted tutor; Adelaide, a fierce Cockney queen; Jim, a loyal detective; and Rudolf, an idealistic prince unite to navigate danger, love, and treachery in a fragile kingdom.
Historical
Romance
Thriller
Night Over Water – Ken Follett (1991)
As war ignites, secrets soar aboard a luxury transatlantic flight where danger, betrayal, and unexpected alliances unfold in a race against time and the skies.
Historical
Romance
Splendid – Julia Quinn (1995)
A fearless American heiress collides with a guarded English duke, sparking a romance as fiery as their clash of worlds in this witty and unforgettable Regency tale.
Historical
Romance
Dancing at Midnight – Julia Quinn (1995)
A wounded war hero and a fiercely intelligent woman collide in a tender, witty tale of healing, secrets, and unexpected love beneath the English countryside's gray skies.