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Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi

October 2024

 

Haere mai and welcome to our Historical fiction newsletter.

From the new to the old - we'll be letting you know about the latest titles set in the past.

 

Staff List

New For You - Historical Fiction - October 2024

Dive into the past with this selection of the latest Historical Fiction titles.

 

Coming soon

Our fiction selectors have picked out the best of the newest crop of historical fiction titles.

Maid on Fifth Avenue by Sinead Crowley

An addictive dual-timeline mystery that intertwines the lives of two women, separated by a century yet bound by hidden secrets. As their stories unfold across time, the layers of intrigue deepen.

 

Time of the Child by Niall Williams

A festive story focusing on community spirit, small joys, and complex wonderful characters. A beautiful lyrical read.

 

The Volcano Daughters by Gina Maria Balibrera

An atmospheric literary read about two sisters who escaped a brutal dictator. Infused with magical realism this read is rich and complex.

 

Jewel of the Blues by Monica Chenault-Kilgore

A sparkling 1920s jazz era novel filled with danger, mystery, music, and drama. For those who love vivid settings and strong stories.

 

What's new

New in historical fiction

"Blitz Spirit at Harbour House" by Miller, Fenella-Jane
"Nobelang Tagalog, 1905-1975" by Reyes, Soledad S.
"Tudors" by Deary, Terry, 1946-
"Murder at Somerset House" by Penrose, Andrea, pseud
"Ang sekretong alyas ni lola Nene" by Gatmaitan, Luis P.
"A Fashionably French Murder" by Cambridge, Colleen, pseud
"Nobelang Tagalog, 1905-1975" by Reyes, Soledad S.
More new titles

eBooks

"The Diamond Hunter" by McIntosh, Fiona, 1960-
"A Worthington Wedding" by Quinn, Ella
"The Last Boat Home" by Sweasey, Rachel
"The French Promise" by McIntosh, Fiona, 1960-
"The Silver Wolf" by Harvey, Jacky Colliss
"Poor Creatures" by Kidd, Mairi
"A Worthington Wedding" by Quinn, Ella
More eBooks

Audiobooks

"Boleyn Traitor" by Gregory, Philippa, 1954-
"The Hunters Club" by Hawkins, Alis
"The Secret Book Society" by Martin, Madeline
"Every Bend in the River" by Ford, Emerson
"In Deadly Fashion" by Simpson, Rosemary, 1942-
"Only I Can Save Them" by Matthews, Imogen
"The Hunters Club" by Hawkins, Alis
More Audiobooks
 

Staff List

Historical Fiction - Royalty

If you enjoy stories of passionate love affairs, political scandals, royal fashions, and deceitful court betrayals this is the list for you.

 

More from the Library

Our annual Christchurch Photo Hunt competition is on again. Entries are open until 31 October.

 
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