Top Historical Fiction Books Readers Are Raving About

Browse a curated collection of exceptional Historical Fiction books from both self-published and traditionally published authors. These titles stand out for their storytelling, originality, and reader appeal—proof that great books know no boundaries. Whether you're a debut indie author or a seasoned name in publishing, this is where your Historical Fiction work earns lasting visibility.

The Great Liquor War

By: David McGowan
Hank James is trying to make his fortune panning gold but it isn't exactly working that way. However, with the help of an "inside source" he does well betting on a prize fight.With his winnings Hank invests in a new business hauling freight to build the new railroad. With luck, hard work and good help he does well. Then his "inside source" from the days of the prize fight expects help when the BC Provincial Police face off against the North West Mounted Police.While the police forces fight each other who is watching the criminals? If Hank is identified as helping the law, will they try to make him pay for his interference? And while the police forces are fighting each other and ignoring the ...
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Delusional Madness

By: authorKKT
“Delusional Madness is a gripping historical fiction novel set in a 19th-century asylum. It follows a woman unjustly committed by her husband and exposes the brutal treatment of women labeled as ‘mad’ simply for being outspoken, grieving, or inconvenient. Though fictional, it’s grounded in real historical practices, and its purpose is to give voice to the silenced and forgotten. The novel blends emotional storytelling with social awareness, making it ideal for readers who crave truth beneath fiction.”"Some were buried in silence. Others fought to be heard.""A voice silenced. A truth untold. A story you’ll never forget.""She entered as a wife. She became a patient. She refused to ...
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Against the Machine: Luddites

By: Brian Van Norman

At war against Napoleon near bankrupt English mill-masters
experiment with a new factory system acquiring machines to replace
men. A young worker leads the Luddites attacking mills and
smashing machines. With increased assaults and even murder, North
England feels the grip of terrorism. Government agents attempt to
suppress the rebellion. In 1812 there are more British troops in North
England than there were fighting Napoleon.

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