Books like Our Riches by Kaouther Adimi

During World War II, a foster girl in Nazi Germany steals books to share with neighbors and a hidden Jewish man, proving literature’s power to nourish the soul amid darkness.

Mario Puzo traces the rise of the Borgia family, revealing the intertwined forces of ambition, faith, and power that shaped one of Italy’s most notorious dynasties.

A tale of intrigue and passion in the court of King Henry VIII, exploring the love and tragedy of Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard against the backdrop of the tumultuous Tudor era.

James Salter's 'All that is' is a captivating and sometimes devastating labyrinth of love and ambition. A deeply intimate portrait of the emotional and physical experiences of being alive. Set during the golden decades following World War II, the book captures Salter's lifelong obsession with capturing the intimate, ephemeral spaces that all of us hold and leave behind on paper. After serving as a young officer in Okinawa during the war, Philip Bowman returns home to a small publishing house in New York. The frenetic social scene of New York in the post-war era is a backdrop for the story, where Bowman feels at home. However, his enduring love seems to elude him. When he meets a woman who captivates him, Bowman embarks on a journey that he never intended to take. The book is celebrated for its lyrical evocation of a post-war world imaginatively rendered and beautifully written.

Georgette Heyer’s tale follows William, Duke of Normandy, as he rises to become King of England in 1066, detailing his trials, alliances, and the pivotal Battle of Hastings.

A story of love, politics, and the rise and fall of Mary, Queen of France, a young princess whose charm and beauty make her the target of Henry VIII's attentions, and the love story that unfolds as she defies the expectations of both her brother and her husband.

A fictionalized account of Israel Potter's life and experiences, featuring famous American Revolution figures like Benjamin Franklin and John Paul Jones.

A true story of a royal marriage that was both celebrated and disputed, focusing on the life of Katharine of Aragon and her brother-in-law Prince Henry.

Mary Beth Keane’s *Fever* brings the true story of Typhoid Mary to life, exploring her role as a covert public health threat in early 20th‑century America.

Henry V, the young and ambitious King of England, ascends to the throne after the death of his father, Richard the Second, and becomes a great conqueror in the Hundred Years' War against France, defeating the French at the Battle of Agincourt.

A historical romance novel following the rise and reign of Henry VII and the Tudor dynasty.

A biographical historical fiction that follows Mallory’s third and final attempt to climb Mount Everest, weaving his 1924 expedition with personal themes of marriage and family life.