20th Century

Restless Dolly Maunder is a novel by Kate Grenville, published in 2023 and based on the life of her own grandmother.

Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt by Lucinda Riley and Harry Whittaker is the eighth novel in the Seven Sisters series.

The Alice Network by Kate Quinn is a historical novel that intertwines the stories of two women—a World War I spy and a post-World War II socialite—linked by their search for truth and redemption.

The Briar Club by Kate Quinn is a historical novel set against the backdrop of the McCarthy era’s paranoia and the evolving roles of women in postwar America. As secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, The Briar Club offers an intimate and thrilling exploration of resilience, deception, and the enduring power of friendship.

The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes is a novel that intertwines the stories of two women, Sophie Lefevre in World War I-era France and Liv Halston in modern-day London.

Sophie’s portrait, painted by her husband, becomes a symbol of hope and survival, while Liv is determined to uncover the history and rightful ownership of the painting that now hangs in her home.

The Giver of Stars is a novel by Jojo Moyes set in Depression-era America and follows a group of women who become part of the Pack Horse Library Project in rural Kentucky.

The novel is inspired by the real-life librarians who delivered books to remote areas on horseback, promoting literacy and providing a vital service to isolated communities.

Shrines of Gaiety is a novel by Kate Atkinson set in 1920s London. The novel follows Nellie Coker, the notorious queen of Soho, as she navigates the complexities of her glittering empire in the aftermath of the Great War.

The Forgotten Garden is a novel by Kate Morton that blends elements of mystery, family saga, and historical fiction, following the story of a woman who unravels the secrets of her past and her connection to an enchanting garden in England.

The House of Riverton is a historical fiction novel that weaves a gripping tale of secrets, memories, and the complexities of the past, set against the backdrop of an English country house in the early 20th century.

The Invitation by Lucy Foley is a tale of love, secrets, and redemption set against the backdrop of post-war Rome.

A chance encounter leads to an enthralling journey aboard a luxurious yacht, uncovering hidden truths and igniting an obsession that transcends time and place.