Historical Fiction about Real Life Women

Updated June 10, 2026
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Southern Maryland Regional Library
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Sisters in Arms
Alderson, Kaia
Paper Book
A gripping and thrilling novel of the courageous Black women who made history in World War Two. Inspired by true events, and perfect for fans of Kate Quinn's The Alice Network and Hidden Figures. 'Poignant and...
Diva
Goodwin, Daisy
Paper Book
New York Times bestselling author Daisy Goodwin returns with a story of the scandalous love affair between the most celebrated opera singer of all time and one of the richest men in the world. 'An extraordinary, vivid, and skilful re-imagining of a modern Greek legend' -...
The Chanel sisters : a novel
Little, Judithe
Paper Book
The collector's daughter : a novel of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb
Paul, Gill
Paper Book
From the internationally bestselling author comes a tale of long-buried secrets and a discovery that will change everything, perfect for fans of Dinah Jefferies and Lucinda Riley. An unforgettable discovery In 1922, Lady Evelyn Herbert's dreams are realised...
Learned by heart
Donoghue, Emma
Paper Book

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