Readworthy by BookBub This Month’s Best New Historical Fiction ---------------------------------- Canticle by Janet Rich Edwards You’ll be transported to medieval Belgium in the pages of this stunning tale - To avoid an unwanted marriage, spirited Aleys finds refuge among a community of independent religious women — one under siege by mystical and political forces - One of <i>People</i>’s best books of December - “A suspenseful page-turner that is also rigorously researched and utterly convincing — a true gem of historical fiction” (Bruce Holsinger, author of <i> Culpability</i>) Media Praise: People, Real Simple, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/5741?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/canticle-by-janet-rich-edwards?gran... The Italian Secret by Tara Moss Take it from Fiona Davis: This ‘rip-roaring novel’ is ‘unforgettable’ - After returning from a stint as a wartime investigative journalist, PI Billie Walker finds a dusty box in her father’s office — sparking a globe-spanning journey to unravel a decades-old family mystery - Devotees of Jacqueline Winspear’s <i>Maisie Dobbs</i> series will love this fierce, glamorous protagonist - Will take readers on the first postwar luxury passenger ship to sail across the ocean to Italy! Media Praise: Publishers Weekly, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/5877?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-italian-secret-by-tara-moss?gra... Cape Fever by Nadia Davids Uncover the secrets of a crumbling 1920s manor in this gothic masterpiece - Soraya takes a job as the personal maid to eccentric Mrs. Hattingh. But she soon learns spirits live in her boss’s decaying home — and finds herself swept up in a strange weekly ritual - An atmospheric blend of historical intrigue, social critique, and psychological suspense - “Striking… A chilling fable that’s at once familiar and singular. It’s a stunner” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i> starred review) Media Praise: NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Guardian, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6046?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/cape-fever-by-nadia-davids?granted_... I, Medusa by Ayana Gray A notorious figure from Greek mythology takes center stage - Meddy has always felt out of place among her beautiful sisters and powerful parents. When she’s taken under Athena’s wing, her life transforms — until she’s punished for a crime she didn’t commit… - A <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author delivers a “bold feminist retelling” (<i>Booklist</i> starred review) that’s a must-read for lovers of <i>Circe</i> - “Both empowering and infuriating, it’s a strong take on the classic character” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) Media Praise: TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Locus, People, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/5870?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/i-medusa-by-ayana-gray-2025-12-11?g... Hope and Destiny by Niklas Natt och Dag This ‘grand piece of historical fiction’ has Fredrik Backman’s seal of approval - In 15th-century Sweden, Magnus is sent by his family into a burgeoning peasant rebellion. He must gain the trust of its charismatic leader, Engelbrekt — but his mission leads to bloodshed - Inspired by the true story of one of Sweden’s most notorious murders - “Immersive… This swashbuckling slice of historical fiction has its charms” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) Media Praise: The New Yorker, Publishers Weekly, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/5952?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/hope-and-destiny-by-niklas-natt-och...

From Cradle to Grave by Rhys Bowen

A beloved <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author delivers a charming whodunit - London has been plagued by a string of murders — and new mother Lady Georgie’s husband could be next to meet an untimely end. Can she catch a serial killer and save her family? - Set in the 1930s and starring a heroine who happens to be 34th in line for the throne - “The pre–World War II ambiance provides an apt setting for some ingenious murders in a case worthy of the clever sleuth” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>) Media Praise: Kirkus Reviews Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/5872?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/from-cradle-to-grave-by-rhys-bowen?... Beasts of the Sea by Iida Turpeinen A sweeping, internationally bestselling sensation translated into 28 languages - Starred reviews from <i>Booklist</i>, <i>Library Journal</i>, and <i>Publishers Weekly</i>, who says, “This tour de force is… not to be missed” - From an ill-fated 18th-century expedition to a 19th-century Alaskan colony on the verge of collapse, lives are transformed by the lost creature known as the Steller’s sea cow - “Intensely readable” (<i>The Guardian</i>) Media Praise: New Scientist, Foreign Policy, The Guardian, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/5871?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/beasts-of-the-sea-by-iida-turpeinen... Huguette by Cara Black A thrilling postwar tale with an ‘extraordinary character’ at its heart (<i>Booklist</i>) - In 1945 France, Huguette is pregnant and on the run from her father’s enemies, unable to return to her childhood home in Paris. When she lands a job with a legendary film director, she sees a chance to shed her past once and for all - From a <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author who “excels at setting vivid scenes, creating lively characters, and maintaining pulse-elevating suspense” (<i>The Wall Street Journal</i>). - This “fast-paced, enthralling novel” features “a twisty plot” (<i>Library Journal</i> starred review) Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/5869?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/huguette-by-cara-black?granted_at=2... Murder at Donwell Abbey by Vanessa Kelly A beloved Jane Austen heroine trades matchmaking for sleuthing - When her maid is found dead during a grand ball, sharp-witted Emma Knightley is determined to uncover what sinister dealings are afoot… - “Plenty of interesting Austen-inspired characters make for a charming read” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>) - Fans of Regency-era stories will be riveted Media Praise: Kirkus Reviews Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/5943?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/murder-at-donwell-abbey-by-vanessa-... The Lost Heiress by Elizabeth Klehfoth At a foreboding cliffside mansion, three women’s lives are intertwined by a tragic secret… - Forty years ago, heiress Saoirse disappeared during her 18th birthday gala — and her remains have finally been discovered under her family’s mansion. But what really happened all those years ago? - Sure to captivate fans of Kate Morton Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/5946?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-lost-heiress-by-elizabeth-klehf... ---------------------------------- Discover more Readworthy recommendations: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/collections/best-new-historical-fiction-b... ---------------------------------- You are receiving this Historical Fiction email because [email protected] is signed up for updates highlighting the best new releases in your categories. If you'd like to change the Readworthy emails you receive, you can update your categories here: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/settings/categories?granted_at=2025-12-13.... Purchases through our links may earn us a commission. If you'd like to update the retailer links included in Readworthy emails, you can update your format and retailer preferences here: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/settings/reading-preferences?granted_at=2.... If you don't want to receive any Readworthy emails, you can unsubscribe here: https://www.bookbub.com/settings/email-subscriptions/readworthy?granted_at=2... ---------------------------------- BookBub · 1 Broadway 14th floor · Cambridge, MA 02142 · United States