The Great Fire of London, a four-day inferno that ravaged the city in 1666, remains a dramatic and pivotal moment in English history.
It has also captured the imaginations of countless authors, inspiring historical fiction books about the Great Fire of London.
Here are some historical fiction novels that bring the Great Fire of London to life.
The Witches of Vardo by Anya Bergman is a historical fiction novel set in Norway during the 1662 witch trials.
It tells the story of Zigri, a woman accused of witchcraft, and her daughter, Ingeborg, who embarks on a perilous journey to rescue her mother.
Dark Tides is a historical fiction novel by Philippa Gregory and is the second book in the Fairmile series.
Set 21 years after the events of Tidelands, the story picks up as we follow the Reekie family, once again navigating the turbulent and ever-changing landscape of 17th-century England.
Tidelands is a historical fiction novel by Philippa Gregory and is the first book in the Fairmile series.
The Secrets of Crestwell Hall is a dual timeline novel by Alexandra, published in 2024. Set against the backdrop of the Gunpowder Plot, this book imagines the events through the perspective of the wives of the plotters, offering a fresh twist on a well-known historical event.
Welcome to my list of the best books about the Salem Witch Trials. The Salem Witch Trials remain a fascinating and unsettling chapter in American history. Much like the Pendle Witch Trials in England during the early 17th century, the Salem trials stand as a cautionary tale against suspicion and the chilling impact of mass …
The Maiden is the debut novel by Kate Foster, published in 2023. It was a Sunday Times bestseller and winner of the Bloody Scotland Crime Debut of the Year 2023.
The Maiden has also been longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2024.
Weyward is the debut novel by Emilia Hart. Released in 2023, it was instantly a great success. It was a an instant New York Times bestseller and was picked to be featured on BBC’s Between The Covers.
I love historical fiction and find stories about witch trials fascinating so I couldn’t wait to read this one.
The Miniaturist was the debut novel by Jessie Burton, released back in 2014. To say it was successful is a massive understatement. It was the winner of the Specsavers National Book Award and Waterstones Book of the Year, featured on the Richard and Judy book club and was later made into a major BBC drama series. …
The Night Ship is the fourth novel by New York Times bestselling author Jess Kidd, published in 2022.
Jess Kidd writes historical fiction with a mysterious element to them. Her previous books were shortlisted for multiple awards and the Night Ship was featured on BBC’s Between the Covers show.