Historical Fiction audiobooks

The Dream (Unabridged)

By: H. G. Wells

Narrated by: Jane Jacob, William Mccullough, James Raymo & K...

Length: 9 hours 14 minutes

Abridged: No

The story is set in a Utopian future. On an excursion, Sarnac, relates his vivid dream to his friends and recounts how he lived the entire life of one Harry Mortimer Smith, an Englishman from times past, in his dream. Read more

An Historical Research Respecting the Opinions of the Founders of the Republic, on Negroes as Slaves, as Citizens, and as Soldiers (Unabridged)

By: GEORGE LIVERMORE

Narrated by: Elizabeth Dalal, Lori Butler, Sherrie Goad & Ro...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the thought-provoking world of America's founding fathers with George Livermore's audiobook, "An Historical Research Respecting the Opinions of the Founders of the Republic, on Negroes as Slaves, as Citizens, and as Soldiers." Delve into the complexities of race, citizenship, and military service as... Read more

The Bridal Wreath (Unabridged)

By: Sigrid UNDSET

Narrated by: Ruben Johnson, Franklin Gonzalez, Betsy Perl & ...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Dive into the captivating world of "The Bridal Wreath" by Sigrid Undset, a masterful exploration of love, passion, and the complexities of human relationships. Set in 19th-century Norway, this audiobook transports listeners into the lives of its richly drawn characters, particularly the headstrong and complex protagonist, Kristin Lavransdatter.... Read more

The Island Pharisees (Unabridged)

By: John GALSWORTHY

Narrated by: Brian Gould, Kevin Thompson, Evelyn Lair & Terr...

Length: 7 hours 6 minutes

Abridged: No

Step into the world of early 20th-century England with "The Island Pharisees" by John Galsworthy, a captivating audiobook that delves into the complexities of society and human nature. Set against the backdrop of the idyllic Isle of Purbeck, this compelling narrative follows the lives of the wealthy and privileged as they navigate the intricate... Read more

Petticoat Government, Volume 2 (Unabridged)

By: Frances Milton TROLLOPE

Narrated by: Elizabeth Nguyen, Lucia Cogliano, John Hastings...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Step back into the lively world of Frances Milton Trollope's "Petticoat Government, Volume 2," where wit, humor, and societal critique converge in a delightful literary journey. Set in the 19th century, this audiobook continues the captivating tale of the spirited Mrs. Smith, who navigates the complexities of societal expectations, gender roles,... Read more

War and Peace, Volume 3 (Unabridged)

By: Leo TOLSTOY

Narrated by: Mayme Ellis, Christopher Owings, Bradley Jones ...

Length: 16 hours 52 minutes

Abridged: No

Dive into the epic conclusion of Leo Tolstoy's masterpiece with "War and Peace, Volume 3," where the grand tapestry of love, war, and destiny reaches its riveting climax. In this sweeping audiobook, listeners will embark on a journey through the tumultuous years of Napoleon's invasion of Russia and the profound impact it has on the lives of a... Read more

The Red Badge of Courage (Unabridged)

By: STEPHEN CRANE

Narrated by: Margret Mcclean, Lindsey Harris, Michael Zoll &...

Length: 5 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

Embark on a journey through the harrowing landscapes of war and the human psyche with "The Red Badge of Courage" by Stephen Crane. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, this timeless classic follows the transformation of young soldier Henry Fleming from a naive recruit to a seasoned warrior. As Henry grapples with fear, doubt, and... Read more

Clematis (Unabridged)

By: Bertha B. Cobb

Narrated by: Valerie Freeman, Russell Fifer, Regina Cruse & ...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Step into the enchanting world of "Clematis" by Bertha B. Cobb, where the tendrils of nature intertwine with the complexities of human emotions. In this captivating audiobook, listeners will be transported to the idyllic countryside of 19th-century England, where secrets lurk beneath the petals of the clematis vine. As the story unfolds, we meet... Read more

The Underdogs (Unabridged)

By: Mariano Azuela

Narrated by: Margaret Johnson, Dara Werk, Grover Blanco & Ar...

Length: 4 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

Dive headfirst into the Mexican Revolution with Mariano Azuela's "The Underdogs." Experience the brutal beauty of this uprising through the eyes of Demetrio Macias, a peasant farmer forced to join the rebel cause. Witness the idealism of revolution curdle into the harsh realities of war. Azuela, a doctor who served alongside Pancho Villa's... Read more

The White Conquerors (Unabridged)

By: KIRK MUNROE

Narrated by: Joyce Taylor, Deborah Schafer, John Houston & T...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

This historical romance is a telling of the fall of the Aztec Empire. The epic begins on the eve of the dedication ceremony of the monumental Aztec Sun Stone, on which occasion the heroic Tlaxcaltec warrior Tlahuicole fights his fatal gladitorial combat against insurmountable odds, imposed upon him for his defiance of the Aztec priests and... Read more

Silver Pitchers (Unabridged)

By: Louisa May Alcott

Narrated by: Jesse Peters, Robert Foreman, Margaret Lake & M...

Length: 9 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

Here are 9 engaging short stories from Louisa May Alcott (of Little Women fame), all period pieces, some of them somewhat autobiographical, all packed with wisdom, nostalgia, humor, romance and adventure, on subjects dripping with early American history such as temperance, European travel, rural life, young love, the American Centennial... Read more

The Sin of Monsieur Antoine, Volume 1 (Unabridged)

By: George SAND

Narrated by: Scott Guzman, William Mcmanis, Cheryl Barnard &...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

This two volume book is a novelized social commentary of this famous author. It sets in play characters and events that bring to life her views that "Attempts to form workingmen's associations have been made, however, among the best informed, the most moral, the most patient portion of the industrial population of the large cities. Enlightened... Read more

Death Comes for the Archbishop (Unabridged)

By: Willa Cather

Narrated by: Linda Johnson, Dominique Barrera, Dorothy Caste...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Willa Cather's "Death Comes for the Archbishop" is a historical novel set in New Mexico in the mid-19th century. The book follows the missionary life of the first Catholic bishop of the new American territory of New Mexico. His vast diocese is almost completely unknown to Europe and the United States. But the wonders of the geography and the... Read more

The House on the Scar (Unabridged)

By: Bertha Thomas

Narrated by: Julia Crandall, Mamie Williams, Laura Vinck & Z...

Length: 5 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

Step into the mysterious world of "The House on the Scar" by Bertha Thomas, where secrets linger in the shadows, and the past holds the keys to an enigmatic mansion's dark history. In this gripping audiobook, Thomas weaves a tale of suspense and intrigue, inviting listeners to explore the haunted corridors of a grand estate with a scarred past.... Read more

Lady Roses Daughter (Unabridged)

By: MARY AUGUSTA WARD

Narrated by: Zachary Mooney, Christopher Mcpherson, Thomas J...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Julie le Breton is the illegitimate daughter of Lady Rose, who severed her relations with her aristocratic family when she had the baby and moved to Belgium with her partner. Twenty years later, her parents having died, Julie moves to London to become the companion of Lady Henry, a pillar of society. Only very few know of Julie’s parentage.... Read more

Dr. Adriaan (Unabridged)

By: LOUIS COUPERUS

Narrated by: Thomas Bergeron, Frances Blackburn, Wendy Bass ...

Length: 9 hours 27 minutes

Abridged: No

The fourth and final book in Louis Couperus' Books of the Small Souls quartet. Ten years have passed since the conclusion of The Twilight of Souls. Constance and Henri van der Welcke have moved into the van der Welcke family home at Driebergen. Living with them in the dark and gloomy house are Mamma van Lowe, Constance's niece, Emilie,... Read more

The Mismatch of the Season

By: Michelle Kenney

Narrated by: Hollie Hales

Length: 9 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

Calling all Bridgerton and Jane Austen fans! You are cordially invited to fall in love with your favourite new Regency romance novel… ‘Worthy of Georgette Heyer…the most wonderfully satisfying five star Regency Romp’ Julie Caplin ‘I don’t pretend to know the details of your... Read more

War and Peace, Volume 1 (Unabridged)

By: Leo TOLSTOY

Narrated by: Rhea Wilson, Moshe Flores, Lloyd Mitchell & Bev...

Length: 14 hours 29 minutes

Abridged: No

Immerse yourself in the grandeur and intimacy of aristocratic Russia as Napoleon Bonaparte ignites Europe in flames. War and Peace, Volume 1, by Leo Tolstoy, is a sweeping historical saga that follows the lives of five unforgettable families. Meet the Bolkonskys, a proud and intellectual clan, and the vivacious Rostovs, yearning for love and... Read more

War and Peace, Volume 2 (Unabridged)

By: Leo TOLSTOY

Narrated by: Julie Garceau, Anneliese Burke, Jeanette Gardne...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Napoleon’s grip on Europe tightens. In Volume 2 of War and Peace, Prince Andrei, disillusioned by war, grapples with his purpose. Pierre Bezukhov, newly wealthy, searches for meaning in a life of extravagance. Natasha Rostova blossoms into a captivating young woman, but love’s path is rarely smooth. Tolstoy’s grand saga continues, weaving a... Read more

An Iceland Fisherman (Unabridged)

By: PIERRE LOTI

Narrated by: Bill Doyle, Diane Uribe, Nicholas Gibson & Fran...

Length: 6 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

An Iceland Fisherman' is an 1886 romance by the celebrated - he was elected to the French Academy in May, 1891 - novelist and naval officer Louis Marie-Julien Viaud, under his pseudonym, Pierre Loti. It is a multi-faceted story of romantic love, familial devotion and the brotherly bonds within a community of hard-working fisherfolk who both love... Read more

Privy Seal (Unabridged)

By: Ford Madox FORD

Narrated by: Robert Rego, Mary Reger, Jason Tucker & Corey W...

Length: 7 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

Step into the opulent, treacherous court of King Henry VIII. Privy Seal by Ford Madox Ford plunges you into a world of whispers and ambition. A young woman, Katharine Howard, catches the King's eye, threatening the precarious position of his current wife. But behind the glittering facade lies a web of political intrigue. As Lord Privy Seal,... Read more

Rasselas: Prince of Abyssinia

By: Samuel Johnson

Narrated by: Walter Miller

Length: 4 hours 30 minutes

Abridged: No

The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia is a philosophical tale by Samuel Johnson that explores the nature of happiness and the human condition.Rasselas, the prince of Abyssinia, lives in the idyllic and seemingly perfect "Happy Valley," where all desires are met, yet he feels a profound sense of dissatisfaction. This restlessness leads him... Read more

Tomb of the Sun King

By: Jacquelyn Benson

Narrated by: Alex Picard

Length: 17 hours 34 minutes

Abridged: No

Respectable lady scholars shouldn’t be dodging evildoers, escaping lost tombs, and chasing down magical artifacts.Archivist and suffragette Ellie Mallory always dreamed of putting her scholarly skills to work in the ancient sands of Egypt. She never imagined she would be doing so in order to save an object of legendary power from a batch of... Read more

An Agent for Zennia

By: Patricia PacJac Carroll

Narrated by: Julia Hamra

Length: 2 hours 49 minutes

Abridged: No

An almost fiancé is in trouble. A Pinkerton agent determined to save her. An eager tycoon’s daughter joins the Pinkertons. All are thrown together in the crime of the century or maybe the romance of the year. Read more