King Matthias and the Beggar Boy

Hungarian folk tale about class disparity and unexpected friendship

History & war   280 reading

Waverley; Or, 'Tis Sixty Years Since

Young English soldier explores Scottish Highlands, becomes entangled in Jacobite uprising

History & war   275 reading

The Bright Face of DangerBeing an Account of Some Adventures of Henri de Launay, Son of the Sieur de la Tournoire

Henri de Launay embarks on perilous adventures in 16th-century France

History & war   269 reading

The Pioneers; Or, The Sources of the Susquehanna

Early settlers navigate life, relationships, and moral dilemmas in 1790s America

History & war   266 reading

The Making of a Saint

A historical novel depicting the challenging journey of a young Italian ascetic to sainthood

History & war   262 reading

Vittoria — Complete

Italian love saga evolves among deep-seated family rivalries and secrets

History & war   258 reading

In Kings' Byways

Collection of historical short stories exploring diverse human fortunes and destinies

History & war   257 reading

At Agincourt

Young archer rises in ranks during the Battle of Agincourt

History & war   249 reading

The Wanderer; or, Female Difficulties (Volume 3 of 5)

Young woman navigates society and adversity in 1790s England

History & war   244 reading

The Snowball

Alice Schroeder chronicles Warren Buffett's journey to billionaire investor status

History & war   232 reading