Alibris UK: Historical fiction


AUDIOBOOKS \| NEW BOOKS OF NOTE \| BARGAIN BOOKS \| RARE & OUT-OF-PRINT BOOKS

» advanced search

browse BOOKS

Page 1 of 20

sort by

1	Pillars of the Earth more books like this by Ken Follett Ken Follett, internationally-acclaimed master of split-second suspense, author of six #1 bestsellers, reaches beyond the expected to achieve his most brilliant and remarkable novel. The epic story of the building of a cathedral in 12th century England and the lives of the people entwined with it and each other is a sensuous, enduring narrative, ... see all copies from £1.20! new only from £5.54! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	Suite Francaise more books like this by Irene Nemirovsky, Dr. Sandra Smith (Translator) An extraordinary novel of life under Nazi occupation--discovered and published 62 years after the author's tragic death at Auschwitz. Subtle, often fiercely ironic, and deeply compassionate, "Suite Fran aise" is both a piercing record of its time and a brilliant, profoundly moving work of art. see all copies from £1.20! new only from £5.13! \| first editions
3	The other Boleyn girl more books like this by Philippa Gregory Gregory's first installment of her "New York Times" bestselling series ow the basis is n feature film from Sony Pictures, starring Eric Bana, Scarlett Johansson, and Natalie Portman, set for release on December 21. Two ferociously ambitious sisters, Mary and Anne Boleyn, are rivals for the bed and heart of King Henry VIII. see all copies from £1.87! new only from £5.39! \| signed copies \| first editions
4	Outlander more books like this by Diana Gabaldon While sightseeing, Claire Randall is whisked back through time to the Scottish Highlands of 1743. She marries a fierce Scottish soldier for survival's sake and finds a love that transcends time. see all copies from £4.82! new only from £5.54! \| signed copies \| first editions
5	The Thirteenth Tale more books like this by Diane Setterfield Amateur biographer Margaret Lea receives a letter from reclusive author Vida Winter, summoning her to write Vida's life story. Up to this point, Vida has never given a true account of her life, toying with interviewers by inventing lutlandish life histories of herself. In her old age, she at last wants to tell the truth a bout her extraordinary ... see all copies from £1.20! new only from £3.02! \| signed copies \| first editions
6	Gone with the wind more books like this by Margaret Mitchell Published in 1936, GONE WITH THE WIND sold 50,000 copies on its first day, and two million after a year. Even though it is 1,037 pages long, readers all over the world snatched up the book; by 1937 it was awarded the Pulitzer Prize and the movie rights had been sold to David O. Selznick. Mitchell prided herself on the historical accuracy of her ... see all copies from £1.20! new only from £3.27! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	The Boleyn Inheritance more books like this by Philippa Gregory From the "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Queens Fool, The VirginsLover, The Constant Princess" and "The Other Boleyn Girl" comes a tempestuousTudor tale about two queens, Anne of Cleves and Catherine Parr, and the womanwho destroys them both. see all copies from £2.16! new only from £6.78! \| signed copies \| first editions
8	Killer Angels more books like this by Michael Shaara Michael Shaara's Pulitzer Prizewinning 1974 novel describes the battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War. The trilogy begun with THE KILLER ANGELS has been continued by Shaara's son Jeff with the novels GODS AND GENERALS and THE LAST FULL MEASURE. see all copies from £3.39! new only from £3.39! \| signed copies \| first editions
9	Picture of Dorian Gray more books like this by Oscar Wilde Oscar Wilde's classic work is about a man who sells his soul for eternal youth: only his portrait ages, while he remains forever handsome and young. Wilde's allegory, first published in 1890, provides an interesting take on the Faust myth and also a probing examination of human values. Wilde himself described it as the story of "an idea that is ... see all copies from £1.20! new only from £1.67! \| signed copies \| first editions
10	Drums of Autumn more books like this by Diana Gabaldon This fourth installment in the adventures of Jamie Fraser, Scottish warrior, and Claire Randall, 20th-century woman, involves their daughter, Brianna, who is safely ensconced in the future until she crosses time to meet her unknown father. see all copies from £4.82! new only from £5.54! \| signed copies \| first editions
11 view cover	The Fiery Cross more books like this by Diana Gabaldon Time traveller Claire Randall warns her husband, Scotsman Jamie Fraser, that the coming War of Independence between Britain and America may threaten everything the couple holds dear. Jamie, a loyalist, is forced to make difficult choices. see all copies from £2.12! new only from £5.54! \| signed copies \| first editions
12 view cover	Dragonfly in Amber more books like this by Diana Gabaldon Following on the heels of the mass market publication of Outlander, which introduced readers to Claire Randall and her journey through time, Dragonfly in Amber returns us to the heroine 20 years after her fantastic voyage through the stones in Scotland. see all copies from £4.82! new only from £5.54! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	Voyager more books like this by Diana Gabaldon Gabaldon mesmerized readers with a love story that spanned two centuries in Outlander and Dragonfly in Amber. This new novel in Gabaldon's highly acclaimed time-travel saga again features intrepid time traveler Claire Randall and Jamie Fraser, the gallant 18th-century Scottish clansman who stole Claire's heart and whose memory will not loosen its ... see all copies from £4.82! new only from £5.54! \| signed copies \| first editions
14 view cover	Once and Future King more books like this by T H White T. H. White's masterly, incomparable, vastly entertaining epic novel about King Arthur and his round table. see all copies from £1.20! new only from £3.27! \| first editions
15 view cover	Valley of Horses more books like this by J Auel This is the continuation of the story of Ayla from "The Clan of the Cave Bear." This trade paperback edition of the contemporary classic is available for the first time ever--and one woman's odyssey, beginning at the dawn of time, will once again capture the imagination of millions. see all copies from £1.20! new only from £5.42! \| signed copies \| first editions
16 view cover	Mists of Avalon more books like this by Marion Zimmer Bradley This lyrical interpretation of Arthurian legend is narrated by two women--Igraine, Arthur's mother, and her daughter, Morgaine le Fay. Bradley weaves issues of religious intolerance, morality, and feminism within a compelling tale that beautifully animates an old legend. see all copies from £1.20! new only from £8.48! \| signed copies \| first editions
17 view cover	Daughter of fortune more books like this by Isabel Allende During the California Gold Rush, Eliza Sommers, raised as an adopted daughter in a wealthy Chilean family, follows her flamboyant lover to California--partly as a way of beginning her life over again. Allende's historical adventure novel touches on feminist themes such as the repressed upbringing of girls in Chile, the disgraceful treatment of ... see all copies from £1.20! new only from £2.10! \| signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay more books like this by Michael Chabon During the rise of Nazism, Joe Kavalier escapes from Prague and immigrates to America, where he hopes to make enough money to bring the rest of his family with him. He teams up with Sammy Clay, his Brooklyn cousin, to create comic book characters who act out the dreams of their creators--who, meanwhile, both become involved with the same woman, ... see all copies from £2.21! new only from £7.15! \| signed copies \| first editions
19 view cover	Tales of Passion Tales of Woe more books like this by Sandra Gulland In beautifully imagined diary entries, Sandra Gulland continues the story of Josephine's marriage to "the Corsican, " Napoleon Bonaparte. see all copies from £1.20! new only from £2.10! \| signed copies \| first editions
20 view cover	Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister more books like this by Gregory Maguire A version of the Cinderella story from the point of view of one of the ugly stepsisters, in this case young Iris, who blossoms into an interesting person in her own right, even as the beautiful Clara wins the hand of the prince. see all copies from £2.10! new only from £3.45! \| signed copies \| first editions
21 view cover	The English Assassin more books like this by Daniel Silva Israeli art restorer and secret agent Gabriel Allon travels to Zurich to restore a priceless painting for wealthy banker and collector Augustus Rolfe. When he arrives, he finds Rolfe murdered, and as he begins to investigate the death the plot quickly thickens--it seems that Rolfe had his own ties to Israeli intelligence. see all copies from £1.20! new only from £5.72! \| signed copies \| first editions
22 view cover	The Last Kingdom more books like this by Bernard Cornwell This is the first installment in a new series, in which the life story of a fictional vassal to Alfred the Great of Wessex serves as a vehicle to recount the history of the late ninth-century Anglo-Saxon king. The Danish Viking Ragnar kills the brother of Uhtred, the 10-year-old son of an Earl in the kingdom of Northumbria, and kidnaps Uhtred ... see all copies from £1.20! new only from £4.82! \| signed copies \| first editions
23 view cover	The Unlikely Spy more books like this by Daniel Silva An academic who has joined the war effort full force, Alfred Vicary is employed to mislead German intelligence about the true target of the Allies D-Day attack. He must convince a besotted American Naval officer that his girlfriend is really a German spy, in fact a very good one who seems to outwit Vicary at every turn. see all copies from £1.20! new only from £3.62! \| signed copies \| first editions
24 view cover	Perfume: The Story of a Murderer more books like this by Patrick S'Uskind Suskind's novel provokes a terrifying examination of what happens when one man's indulgence in his greatest passion--his sense of smell--leads to murder. In the slums of 18th-century France, an infant is born with one sublime gift--an absolute sense of smell. But he is not satisfied with the perfume of flowers, he becomes obsessed with an ever ... see all copies from £1.20! new only from £6.53! \| first editions
25 view cover	Stardust more books like this by Neil Gaiman A young man, Tristan, sets off on a quest to retrieve a fallen star and win the hand of his love in marriage. The problem is that the star seems to have landed in the realm of faeries, and Tristan must venture into those uncharted territories, far outside the walled city in which he and his love reside. see all copies from £2.11! new only from £3.02! \| signed copies \| first editions

Page 1 of 20: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next>

Browse authors

Browse subjects

Our Money-Back Guarantee

We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.

		You'll find it at Alibris! Log in here. Over 60 million secondhand, new, and out-of-print books!
		YOUR CART 0 items \| ACCOUNT \| WISHLIST \| HELP