Audiobooks with category Historical Fiction

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In Book 7 of the Owen Archer Mysteries, Owen's mission in Wales is extended by a murder, forcing him to confront political rebellion and personal dilemmas. While Owen investigates a suspicious death, his wife Lucie faces her own difficult choices back home.

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In 1930s Craynebrook, a nameless body discovered on the common sets newly promoted Detective Inspector Matthew Stannard on a dangerous path. As he investigates, members of an esteemed social club begin meeting untimely demises, placing immense pressure on Stannard to catch the killer before his own career is ruined.

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Tony Robinson's adult fiction debut is an entertaining and witty recreation of the Anglo-Saxon era, focusing on Alfred the Great and the making of England. This epic struggle weaves together tales of greed, idealism, and betrayal across Rome, Wessex, and Lindisfarne.

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This multi-generational novel follows the Ross family from 1850s Australian vineyards to Hollywood's golden age, exploring their legacy of power and greed across diverse landscapes and eras.

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This unabridged audiobook, narrated by Tamblyn Lord and written by John Byrnes, spans 10 hours and 35 minutes. It follows the intertwined lives of three siblings from a struggling 1920s Sydney family as they face adventure, hardship, and conflict across decades, from war-torn battlefields to the city's gritty underbelly.

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In 18th-century Puritan New England, a passionate love affair between a minister and a physician ignites a tempest of secrets and judgment. This novel explores their struggle for a future beyond societal constraints amidst religious fervor and the dawn of a new America.

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This audiobook tells the story of a forbidden affair between an aristocratic teenager and a young soldier during World War I, exploring the joys and dangers of first love amidst societal judgment and the looming war. It's a tender and harrowing portrait of a young man discovering himself and risking everything for love.

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This audiobook, read by Délé Ogundiran and written by Bsrat Mezghebe, follows three Eritrean women in 1991 Washington D.C. as they navigate personal histories, national liberation, and the secrets that shape their future. It explores themes of family, identity, and freedom on the eve of Eritrean independence.

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In Book 5 of the Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries, hotel owner Cecily Sinclair must solve the suspicious death of an aristocrat who fell from his balcony, all while planning the Midsummer Ball. Despite the staff believing the guest was simply mad, Cecily suspects foul play and races to uncover the truth before the hotel's reputation is ruined.

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This novel traces the interconnected lives of three individuals across centuries and continents, bound by a lost poem, two great rivers, and the enduring memory of water. From ancient Mesopotamia to Victorian London and modern-day Turkey, their stories explore themes of heritage, loss, and the persistent flow of history.

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In October 1883 London, cook Kat Holloway and Daniel McAdam are drawn into a dangerous plot to help Lord Clifford, who faces a murder accusation. They must solve the case to prevent Lady Cynthia's father from being arrested and to protect her from disgrace.

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In 1929 London, Dr. Jack Cuthbert, a brilliant yet troubled pathologist working with Scotland Yard, investigates the discovery of two corpses in a park. He must unravel a shocking mystery where the past refuses to stay buried, leading to a final, stunning revelation.

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This audiobook features a play by Lauren Gunderson, performed by Kate Mulgrew and Francesca Faridany, detailing Marie Curie's 1912 retreat to the British seaside amidst scandal and her pursuit of scientific innovation. It celebrates two extraordinary women dedicated to science and social change.

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This unabridged novel follows Daphne and Connie, best friends whose bond in 1980s South London evolves into love amidst family secrets and the challenges of their British-Jamaican community. Spanning a decade and crossing continents, it explores race, class, and the enduring power of chosen family.

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This unabridged audiobook, read by Stephan Karlsén and Gunnar Sjöberg, is presented in a low-bitrate MP3 format due to the unavailability of newer recordings.

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In 699 A.D. Tang Dynasty China, Judge Dee investigates two seemingly unrelated deaths—a collapsed drummer and a woman found in a mansion—that are tied to an ancient tragedy and a stolen Imperial treasure. This gripping mystery, expertly narrated by Peter Kim, unfolds as the judge pieces together clues connected to a terrifying "White Lady" figure.

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In the 8th installment of the Master Mercurius Mysteries, Master Mercurius is appointed Governor of the German stronghold Moers by William of Orange. He must safeguard a secret military plan against Louis XIV, facing execution if it's compromised.

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This epic fantasy series blends the Wild West with magic, following Mary Good Crow as she navigates treacherous crystal mines that whisper unnatural powers and a brewing war on the Great Plains. Three women must unite their strengths against encroaching darkness and conflicting loyalties to protect their world.

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This award-winning, unabridged novel by Gigi L. Leung follows two college roommates in Hong Kong as democracy crumbles. It explores how escalating political tension transforms everyday life, raising existential questions about belonging, patriotism, and the nature of democracy amidst turmoil.

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Max Allan Collins continues Sam Spade's legendary story in "Return of the Maltese Falcon," a thrilling chase through 1920s San Francisco to finally answer the mystery of the priceless artifact. This unabridged audiobook, read by Dan John Miller, brings back original characters and new threats in a definitive conclusion to a classic crime.

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During a village fair, the murder of a singing group's founder leads Lord James Harrington and DCI George Lane into a perplexing investigation as further victims emerge. Harrington must confront his own past to uncover the killer's motive and connection between the slain.

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In the fourth installment of the Pennyfoot Hotel Mystery series, Cecily Sinclair must solve the murder of a guest strangled with a Maypole ribbon during the hotel's May Day festivities. She races against time to catch the killer before Scotland Yard shuts down her renowned seaside establishment.

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This audiobook chronicles a century of American history through the eyes of a giant tortoise with a unique awareness for music and human behavior. Her journey, from being snatched from her home to observing societal changes and forming bonds, highlights compassion, interconnectedness, and resilience.

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This audiobook is an unabridged collection of thirteen short stories by Naomi Novik, featuring tales from her beloved series like Temeraire and the Scholomance, along with new stories exploring fantasy, myth, and science fiction. The collection offers a sneak peek into the world of her upcoming novel and explores themes of destiny and personal fulfillment.