Frances Hodgson Burnett Classics Historical Satire A Lady of Quality – Frances Hodgson Burnett (1896) A Lady of Quality by Frances Hodgson Burnett follows Clorinda Wildairs, a strong-willed woman defying societal norms in 17th-century England to claim her independence.
Anthony Trollope Historical Satire The Three Clerks – Anthony Trollope (1857) The Three Clerks by Anthony Trollope follows three young men navigating careers in the British civil service, balancing ambition, romance, and bureaucratic challenges.
Louisa May Alcott Historical Mystery A Whisper in the Dark – Louisa May Alcott (1863) This gothic novella follows a young woman trapped in a web of secrets, manipulation, and madness, showcasing Alcott’s darker literary side.
Arthur Conan Doyle Adventure Historical Mystery Rodney Stone – Arthur Conan Doyle (1896) Rodney Stone by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a Regency-era novel blending boxing, naval history, and high society intrigue with real-life historical figures.
Frances Hodgson Burnett Classics Historical Satire The Head of the House of Coombe – Frances Hodgson Burnett (1922) The Head of the House of Coombe by Frances Hodgson Burnett follows Feather Gareth-Lawless and her daughter Robin as they navigate wealth, societal expectations, and emotional neglect in Edwardian London.
GA Henty Adventure Historical A Final Reckoning – GA Henty (1887) A Final Reckoning by G.A. Henty is a historical adventure novel set in colonial Australia, following Reuben Whitney’s encounters with bushrangers and untamed landscapes.
Andrew Lang Fantasy Historical Helen of Troy – Andrew Lang (1882) Helen of Troy by Andrew Lang reimagines the legendary story of Helen, whose beauty sparked the Trojan War, blending classical mythology with poetic narrative.
Mary Roberts Rinehart Classics Historical Long Live the King! – Mary Roberts Rinehart (1917) Long Live the King! by Mary Roberts Rinehart follows young Prince Ferdinand William Otto as he navigates royal intrigue, childhood innocence, and duty in a European kingdom.
Payne Erskine Historical Romance The Mountain Girl – Emma Payne Erskine (1911) The Mountain Girl by Emma Payne Erskine is a historical romance set in the Appalachian wilderness, where an English doctor finds love and adventure in an unfamiliar world.
Hugh Walpole Historical Psychological Satire The Secret City – Sir Hugh Walpole (1919) The Secret City by Sir Hugh Walpole is set in Petrograd during World War I and the Russian Revolution, capturing love, betrayal, and political upheaval.
