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Best History Novels of 2026
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Clicked 5 times in the last monthHQThe Bookbinder’s Secret: Brand-new, captivating historical fiction for 2026, filled with mystery, romance and thrilling secrets concealed in a book – the perfect read to cosy up with this New Year!
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9.9
Exceptional
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DuttonThe Forgotten 500: The Untold Story of the Men Who Risked All for the Greatest Rescue Mission of World War II
9.7
Exceptional
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Headline HomeThe Lost Queen: The stunning historical novel of a feisty, intelligent Queen and her epic journey to reunite with her King
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9.6
Exceptional
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OrionA Court of Betrayal: The gripping historical novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author!
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9.3
Excellent
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Headline ReviewThe Cardinal: from the Sunday Times bestseller, the gripping new novel about the man behind the Tudor crown
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9.2
Excellent
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PenguinThe Spy and the Traitor: An incredible espionage and spy thriller and the greatest true story of the Cold War
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9.0
Excellent
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Head of Zeus -- an Aries BookEssex Dogs: The epic Richard & Judy Book Club Pick from a Sunday Times bestselling historian
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8.8
Very Good
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QuercusThe Secret History of the World
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8.7
Very Good
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undefinedA Queen's Spy: A Tudor Spy Thriller of Faith, Treason and Survival (Richard Fitzwarren Tudor Historical Book 1)
8.5
Good
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undefinedA Queen's Spy: A Tudor Spy Thriller of Faith, Treason and Survival (Richard Fitzwarren Tudor Historical Book 1)
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8.3
Good
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