Biographical Fiction

It is 1936, and Nancy Wake is an intrepid Australian expat living in Paris who has bluffed her way into a reporting job for Hearst newspaper when she meets the wealthy French industrialist Henri Fiocca....

The New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Mrs. Christie returns with a thrilling story of the five greatest women writers of the Golden Age of Mystery and their bid to solve a real-life murder.

In her twenties, Belle da Costa Greene is hired by J. P. Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, books, and artwork for his newly built Pierpont Morgan Library. Belle becomes a fixture in New York City society and one of the most powerful people in the art and book world....

Pino Lella wants nothing to do with the war or the Nazis. He's a normal Italian teenager - obsessed with music, food, and girls....

She found the literary voices that would inspire the world…. The extraordinary story of the woman who ignited the Harlem Renaissance, written by Victoria Christopher Murray, New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Personal Librarian.

Mrs. Post, the President and First Lady are here to see you. . . . So begins another average evening for Marjorie Merriweather Post. Presidents have come and gone, but she has hosted them all....

England in the 1520s is a heartbeat from disaster. If the king dies without a male heir, the country could be destroyed by civil war. Henry VIII wants to annul his marriage of 20 years and marry Anne Boleyn. The pope and most of Europe opposes him....

The Secret War of Julia Child traces Julia's transformation from ambitious Pasadena blue blood to Washington, DC file clerk, to head of General "Wild Bill" Donovan's secret File Registry as part of the Office of Strategic Services.

New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray returns with a captivating and dramatic novel about an American heroine Frances Perkins....

No book ever written has more perfectly captured the spirit of the 1960s counterculture....

This is the story about the extraordinary partnership between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune—a forbidden friendship that changed the world....

The classic samurai novel about the real exploits of the most famous swordsman. Miyamoto Musashi becomes a reluctant hero to a host of people whose lives he has touched and by whom he has been touched. Inevitably, he has to pit his skill against the naked blade of his greatest rival....

From the author of the number one best seller Beneath a Scarlet Sky comes a new historical novel inspired by one family’s incredible story of daring, survival, and triumph....

Under direct orders from Vladimir Lenin, Bolshevik secret police force Anastasia Romanov, along with the entire imperial family, into a damp basement in Siberia....

The story begins in May 1536: Anne Boleyn is dead, decapitated in the space of a heartbeat by a hired French executioner. As her remains are bundled into oblivion, Cromwell breakfasts with the victors....

Thoroughly immersed in the turn-of-the-century art scene, The Genius explores the multiple conflicts between art and business, art and marriage, and between traditional and modern views of sexual morality.

The Brothers Karamazov is a murder mystery, a courtroom drama, and an exploration of erotic rivalry in a series of triangular love affairs involving the “wicked and sentimental” Fyodor Pavlovich Karamazov and his three sons—the impulsive and sensual Dmitri....

Inspired by a true story, two teens kidnapped by an African warlord find salvation through love in a powerful and healing historical novel from the #1 bestselling author of Beneath a Scarlet Sky and The Last Green Valley....

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post comes an epic imagining of the life of Margaret Fuller—America’s forgotten leading lady and the central figure of a movement that defined a nation....

In 1580s England, during the Black Plague, a young Latin tutor falls in love with an extraordinary, eccentric young woman in this “exceptional historical novel” (The New Yorker) and best-selling winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction....

Though he battled for seven years to marry her, Henry is disenchanted with Anne Boleyn. She has failed to give him a son, and her sharp intelligence and audacious will alienate his old friends and the noble families of England....

Descended from Melusina, the river goddess, Jacquetta always has had the gift of second sight....

Dan Freeman, the “spook who sat by the door,” is enlisted in the CIA’s elitist espionage program. Upon mastering agency tactics, however, he drops out to train young Black Chicagoans to combat racism as “Freedom Fighters” in this explosive novel....

When We Cease to Understand the World is a book about the complicated links between scientific and mathematical discovery, madness, and destruction....

Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie tell the fascinating, untold story of Thomas Jefferson's eldest daughter, Martha "Patsy" Jefferson Randolph....

Originally published in 1965, this autobiographical novel covers a key year in Jack Kerouac’s life—the period that led up to the publication of On the Road in September of 1957. After spending two months in the summer of 1956 as a fire lookout on Desolation Peak in the North Cascade Mountains of Washington, Kerouac’s fictional self Jack Duluoz comes down from the isolated mountains to the wild excitement of the bars, jazz clubs, and parties of San Francisco, before traveling on to Mexico City, New York, Tangiers, Paris, and London.

Thomas Wolfe’s first novel, Look Homeward, Angel, is at once a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story and a dark novel depicting a cynical post-war world view. The book follows the life of Eugene Gant, a young man driven by passion, intellect, and a search for something greater than himself. His earliest years in rural North Carolina include a wonderful education in poetry and literature against the backdrop of a loving, but tumultuous family life.

Lendária estrela de Hollywood, Evelyn Hugo sempre esteve sob os holofotes — seja estrelando uma produção vencedora do Oscar, protagonizando algum escândalo ou aparecendo com um novo marido… pela sétima vez. Agora, prestes a completar oitenta anos e reclusa em seu apartamento no Upper East Side, a famigerada atriz decide contar a própria história — ou sua "verdadeira história" —, mas com uma condição: que Monique Grant, jornalista iniciante e até então desconhecida, seja a entrevistadora.

It’s the 1970s, and from hippie London to Warhol’s Factory in New York, reluctant aristocrat Loulou de la Falaise is desperately seeking adventure. Having escaped an early, unhappy marriage, she arrives on a whim in Paris—the champagne-soaked heart of the fashion world, where the rigid old world of haute couture and the fast-paced new world of ready-to-wear are vying for supremacy. Glamour, sex, and cocaine nights fuel the Paris fashion scene. Its crown prince is the soulful and intensely gifted Yves Saint Laurent.

Yet, Ilse harbors a perilous secret within the walls of Lebensborn: her unborn child's father is Jewish. Surrounded by the very architects of the regime's sinister vision, she must rely on her cunning, her knowledge of herbs, and her indomitable spirit to hide the truth and keep her child safe.

My Last Confession: The Untold Struggles of Pope Francis A Gripping Biographical Novel of Power, Faith, and Political Intrigue In the shadowed corridors of the Vatican and the bloodstained streets of Argentina, one man’s conscience is tested against the weight of history. Before the world knew him as Pope Francis, Jorge Mario Bergoglio navigated a life fraught with political unrest, church scandal, and moral dilemmas that would define his papacy. From the turbulent rise of Juan Perón’s Argentina to the oppressive grip of the military dictatorship, Bergoglio wrestles with questions of ...

García Márquez y Vargas Llosa se conocieron en el aeropuerto de Caracas, en agosto de 1967. Con apenas treinta y un años, Vargas Llosa era ya un escritor aclamado por la crítica. García Márquez, cuarenta años cumplidos, encontraba por fin el éxito editorial con Cien años de soledad, publicada ese año en Buenos Aires. Antes de confundirse en un abrazo en el aeropuerto de Caracas que dio inicio formal a la amistad, los dos genios de la literatura se habían escrito cartas y leído mutuamente con admiración.

Swan Castle, Cleves, 1521. Nestled deep in a land rich in myth and fairy-tale, within the changing politics and religion of the Holy Roman Empire, a young girl grows to adulthood, watching war and faith tear the world she knows asunder.

A startling take on the life and tragic death of one of the most prolific artists in history, challenging the conventional theory that Van Gogh killed himself but was, in fact, murdered. Dedicated to revealing the truth behind what really happened to Vincent van Gogh and unraveling the mystery of who killed him.

1469. For almost ten years, Edward IV has ruled with the Earl of Warwick's support, but now rebellion threatens the fragile peace. Heiress Isobel Fenton is determined not to be separated from her beloved manor of Beaumancote. But as unseen witness to a summary execution, she is propelled into the world of personal feud and national politics. She's left in the protection of the formidable Earl, who has begun to foment rebellion, but is set to marry his enemy's heir, Thomas Lacey.

In Symphonie Pathétique entwirft Klaus Mann das Lebensbild des großen russischen Komponisten Peter Iljitsch Tschaikowsky. Die versunkenen Szenerien von St. Petersburg und Moskau im späten 19. Jahrhundert, das kaiserliche Berlin und die Gewandhaus-Stadt Leipzig werden darin lebendig. Doch der Glanz der bürgerlichen Welt ist trügerisch: Wegen seiner Homosexualität war Tschaikowsky zeitlebens zum Außenseiter verdammt. Die Seelenqualen und die Einsamkeit, unter denen der Komponist litt, zeichnet Klaus Mann einfühlsam nach, konnte doch kaum einer diese so gut nachempfinden wie der Autor selbst.

Der Sommer, der mir gehörte. Sechs Wochen, aber gleichzeitig ein halbes Leben, das vor ihr lag. Mit zäh fließenden Honigtagen am See und Radfahrten über Waldbodenteppiche aus Tannennadeln. Mit kühlen Wasserspritzern auf geschlossenen Lidern, Pommes Rot-Weiß, kurz bevor das Schwimmbad schloss, statt dem geplanten Abendbrot drinnen am Tisch, tiefblauem Himmel über dürren Fichten und senfgelben Feldern. Es ist das erste Mal seit sechs Jahren, dass die alleinerziehende Musiklehrerin Lisa einen Sommer ohne ihren Sohn vor sich hat. Doch die lang ersehnte Freiheit bringt auch Zweifel mit sich.

Le donne della famiglia Cruz hanno tutte un destino: crescere da sole le loro figlie. Paloma lo ha imparato sulla propria pelle: di suo padre infatti ha sentito raccontare una sola volta, come un’ombra passeggera, l’avventura di una notte; un uomo senza volto e senza nome, di cui è meglio non parlare. Ma quando sua nonna Nayeli muore in una casa di cura a Buenos Aires, Paloma scopre che quello non è l’unico segreto del loro passato. In un ripostiglio, infatti, trova un rotolo di tela ruvida. Dentro c’è un dipinto, bellissimo, che ritrae una giovane donna nuda mentre fa il bagno in un fiume.

Napolyon'un İspanya'daki savaşı sırasında askerleriyle pusuya düşürülen bir Fransız Albay, tek başına mahsur kaldığı bilinmeyen bir ormanda, düşman topraklarının ortasında umutsuzca hayatta kalmaya çalışır. Albayın yaşaması artık şansa bağlıdır. Kılıcından bir yansıma, altındaki bir çalının sesi ona her an ihanet edebilir ve onu, işkenceye susamış bu asilerin eline savunmasız bir av gibi teslim edebilirdi.

Virginia no conoció a su padre, Peter Tangvald, más que por los libros que él publicó y los reportajes que protagonizó. El legendario aventurero noruego pasó su vida surcando océanos a bordo del velero que construyó, desafiando los elementos y las convenciones. Casado siete veces, perdió a dos de sus esposas en misteriosas circunstancias, antes de naufragar con su hija Carmen, de ocho años, en las Antillas en 1991. Único superviviente de la tragedia, su hijo Thomas adoptó el mismo estilo de vida errante hasta desaparecer a su vez en el mar sin dejar rastro.

Книга приурочена к 100-летию со дня рождения советского и российского писателя, представителя так называемой "деревенской прозы" Владимира Алексеевича Солоухина. В издание вошли автобиографическая повесть "Смех за левым плечом" (1988) и "Черные доски. Записки начинающего коллекционера" (1969). В автобиографической повести "Смех за левым плечом" Владимир Солоухин рассказывает читателям об укладе деревенской жизни, своем детстве, радостях и печалях. Затрагиваются такие важные темы, как человечность и жестокость, способность любить и познавать мир, философские вопросы бытия и коллективизация.

Echoes of Armageddon: Voices from the Second World War plunges listeners into the heart of history's most devastating conflict through a unique and gripping collection of fictionalized interviews. This is not a typical retelling of battles and dates; it's an exploration of the human experience of war, told through the imagined voices of those who lived it.

Il più grande giornalista musicale italiano debutta nella narrativa con un romanzo di ispirazione autobiografica, in cui la storia privata e la grande Storia collettiva si intrecciano, in un affresco indimenticabile. Un uomo nasce, nel 1950, alla metà esatta del Novecento, l’ultimo secolo del Millennio. Il suo nome è Luigi. Passa i suoi primi anni a Napoli, tra il mare e una raffineria, poi con la famiglia si trasferisce a Roma. È lì che lo sorprendono gli anni Sessanta, con la loro musica, le band che arrivano da altri paesi e sembrano parlare del futuro.

Tauche ein in die gefühlvolle Geschichte des facettenreichen englischen Königs Richard II. und erlebe einen Mann, der im Strudel von Liebe und Macht unterzugehen droht. Am Hof des purpurnen Königs ist ein emotionaler historischer Roman über einen ungewöhnlichen Herrscher. England 1377. Richard ist zehn Jahre alt, als er zum König gekrönt wird. Die Ränkespiele und Intrigen am Hof setzen dem Jungen zu, der als Kindermonarch in einer geradezu grotesken Wirklichkeit aufwächst. Sein einziger Vertrauter ist der Ritter Robert de Vere.

LOVED AND LOST follows Josie Morris, a determined woman who navigates a life filled with challenges and triumphs. The narrative begins in 1938 with Bailey, a young woman caring for her Great Aunt Josie who has a mysterious past. Josie recounts her early life, starting with her parents' move to Indiana and their struggles to build a successful farm. Josie marries Jim McKnight, but their relationship deteriorates, leading to Jim's death. She later marries George Morris, and together they build a prosperous life, focusing on farming and raising livestock. Josie faces numerous challenges. She ...

Als Katzenmama Mimí, der kleine Taro und seine vier Geschwister ganz unvermittelt in Norikos Leben treten, weiß sie noch nicht, dass mit der Katzenfamilie auch das Glück in ihr Haus einzieht. Denn die Kunst der Achtsamkeit und unsere tiefe Sehnsucht nach Begegnungen, die von Liebe geprägt sind, lässt sich nirgends besser erfahren als im Umgang mit den schnurrenden Persönlichkeiten.

David Grief erlebt gefährliche Abenteuer in der Südsee: Auf Fitu-Iva stoppt er das Betrugsgeschäft eines selbsternannten Premierministers, auf Fuatino befreit er Eingeborene aus Piratenhand und auf einem entlegenen Atoll stellt er einen alten Betrüger zur Rede. Schließlich kommt es zu einer gefährlichen Auseinandersetzung ... 1. Das große Geld von Fitu-Iva, 2. Piraten auf Fuatino, 3. Swithin Halls wiederentdecktes Atoll, 4. Gestrandet, 5. Beisetzung eines Häuptlings, 6. Pikett, 7. Der Prinz.

Meet Remi, a lovable and scruffy pup with a heart full of adventure and a mission to remind us all to enjoy life one paw at a time. "Remi’s Journey" is an inspiring story told through the eyes of Remi, a support dog who brings love, joy, and comfort to his human family. From his early days in a foster home, uncertain of what the future holds, to finding his forever home and purpose as a support dog, Remi takes readers on an unforgettable journey.

Two hundred and fifty years ago, victory in the American Revolution empowered its founding fathers to consider a glorious ‘revolutionary idea’: a democracy of inclusiveness and diversity for all. Yet, America’s revolution never meant to include the enslaved, who lived in small, dark squares of windowless slave houses. At Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s Constitutional Convention of 1787, compromises perpetuated America’s ‘slave society’ based on free labour, benefiting its citizenry to the detriment of America’s slave row.

Katherine Galan’s "A Cold Case in a Small Town" dives into the haunting unsolved mystery of a small-town murder, exploring the lingering impact on families, communities, and the relentless pursuit of justice. Inspired by a real-life tragedy, this compelling narrative brings listeners into the heart of a cold case reopened after decades, where advances in DNA technology finally bring long-awaited answers.