Age: Historical Fiction

Historical Fiction genre

The Agency: The Traitor in the Tunnel

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

Queen Victoria has a little problem: there’s a petty thief at work in Buckingham Palace. Charged with discretion, the Agency puts quickwitted Mary Quinn on the case, where she must pose as a domestic while fending off the attentions of a feckless Prince of Wales. But when the prince witnesses the murder of one of [...]

Other Descriptors: England (UK), Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mystery » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Mrs. Harkness and the Panda

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

In 1934, Ruth Harkness had never seen a panda bear.  Not many people in the world had. But soon the young Mrs. Harkness would inherit an expedition from her explorer husband: the hunt for a panda.  She knew that bringing back a panda would be hard. Impossible, even.  But she intended to try. So she [...]

Other Descriptors: Asia, China, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Rabbit Girl

By Book Importer | Published: February 16, 2012

What is the secret of Mallie’s picture? The mystery unfolds as evacuees Tony and Alice escape the terrors of London’s Blitz for the Lake District, where they befriend a fascinating and fearless old lady.

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The Midnight Palace

By Book Importer | Published: February 16, 2012

In the heart of Calcutta lurks a dark mystery….Set in Calcutta in the 1930s, The Midnight Palace begins on a dark night when an English lieutenant fights to save newborn twins Ben and Sheere from an unthinkable threat. Despite monsoon-force rains and terrible danger lurking around every street corner, the young lieutenant manages to get [...]

Other Descriptors: Asia, India, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Themes: , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Soldier Bear

By Book Importer | Published: February 16, 2012

Based on a real series of events that happened during World War II, Soldier Bear tells the story of an orphaned bear cub adopted by a group of Polish soldiers in Iran. The soldiers raise the bear and eventually enlist him as a soldier to ensure that he stays with the company. He travels with [...]

Other Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), Iran, Italy » Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

In the Shade of the Nispero Tree

By Book Importer | Published: February 10, 2012

When her mother wants her to be part of the high society world in their native Puerto Rico, Teresa attends a private school but loses her best friend. All Teresa and her best friend and classmate Ana think about is winning the contest for the Junior Queen and Princess of their town in Ponce, Puerto [...]

Other Descriptors: Caribbean, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Puerto Rico » Themes: , , , , , , » 1 Comment

Promise The Night

By Book Importer | Published: January 18, 2012

For a young girl, Beryl has big dreams- bigger than the vast ranch in British East Africa where she is being raised by her demanding father.  Abandoned by her mother, who fled the remote African life to return to “civilized” England, Beryl’s only friend is her mother’s dog, Buller- that is, until one night when [...]

Other Descriptors: Africa, Kenya, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

The Third Gift

By Book Importer | Published: January 18, 2012

After harvesting an especially large “tear” of a resin known as myrrh, a young boy and his father visit a spice merchant whose three customers are seeking a special gift to bring to a baby. Includes biblical references and historical information about the Magi and myrrh.

Other Descriptors: Africa, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , , » 1 Comment

The Traitor’s Smile

By Book Importer | Published: January 11, 2012

In 1793, Eugenie de Boncoeur arrives at the home of her English uncle and cousin, but the French Revolution has pursued her in the form of Guy Deschamps, who is determined to bring her back to Paris to marry the Pale Assassin.

Other Descriptors: Europe, France, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Milon and the Lion

By Book Importer | Published: January 11, 2012

Young slave Milon starts his journey at home in Athens. When he sets sail on a ship bound for Italy his adventures really begin. He narrowly escapes with his life in Pompei as the great volcano Vesuvius erupts and destroys the town; he experiences the colourful life of the metropolis of Alexandria in Egypt, and [...]

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