Historical Fiction | Chanticleer Book Reviews

AFTER OLYMPUS: A Work of Quasi-Fiction by Santiago Xaman – Magic Realism, Literary Fiction, Multi-Cultural

2021-03-22T13:46:15-07:00By Carrie Meehan|

Fantastic magic realism, uncaged and wild, and brilliant in every way! Highly recommended.

CALL to JUNO (A Tale of Ancient Rome, Book 3) by Elisabeth Storrs – Historical Fiction/Ancient World, Historical Fiction Romance, Mythology

2021-03-22T14:07:39-07:00By James Wegg|

A generous, powerfully relevant Early Historical Fiction with chops. Recommended!

FENIAN’S TRACE by Sean P. Mahoney – Historical Fiction, British & Irish Literary Fiction, Irish Historical Fiction

2021-03-22T14:13:38-07:00By Barbara Bamberger Scott|

Shortly after WWI, two Irish lads witness first-hand the heartbreak of war and the devastation of lost love. Highly recommended.

The EMPEROR STRIKES BACK: Frederick II’s War Against His Vassals by Helena P. Schrader – Medieval Historical Fiction, 13th Century Politics, Early Historical Fiction

2021-06-24T11:44:24-07:00By Sandy McDow|

A richly told tale of power, political gain, and the heartache of one couple who sought only to love one another. The 13th century as told by one of our favorites! Recommended.

The 2019 CHAUCER Book Awards for pre-1750s Historical Fiction–the Long List for the CIBAs

2019-09-19T14:04:28-07:00By Chanticleer|

We are pleased to announce these pre-1750s historical fiction novels and their authors whose works have moved forward from the slush pile to the Longlist in the 2019 CHAUCER Book Awards. Good luck to all as your works compete for Shortlist positions.

DEATH in the BLACK PATCH by Bruce Wilson – Historical Fiction, Tragic Plays, Family Saga

2021-08-13T13:07:30-07:00By Barbara Bamberger Scott|

Drawing on fact, fable and inherited lore, Wilson presents an historical fiction at its best. A dark, dangerous, and intriguing tale of upheaval in southern American history and its effects on local culture, economy and family ties.

The 2019 GOETHE Book Awards for post 1750s Historical Fiction – the Long List

2019-08-18T10:11:37-07:00By Chanticleer|

We are pleased to announce these post-1750s historical fiction novels and their authors whose works have moved forward from the slush pile to the Longlist. Good luck to all as your works compete for Shortlist positions.

DRAWN BACK by Keith Tittle – Alternative History, Murder Mystery, Family Drama/Romance

2021-03-22T14:41:22-07:00By Chanticleer|

Are there any "do-overs" in life? One man attempts to stop a murder long after it happens! An intriguing, cross-genre mystery that will have readers guessing to the end.