Books like The glassblower by Laurie Alice Eakes

Alicia Berenson, a celebrated painter, shoots her husband Gabriel and then falls silent, becoming a media sensation. In North London’s Grove secure unit, psychotherapist Theo Faber devotes himself to uncovering why she became the Silent Patient and his own true motives.

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.

Sisters Vianne and Isabelle are pulled into the turmoil of World War II, each forging a path of courage and resistance against the Nazi occupation of France.

A family saga that traces the shifting ownership of a house from a wealthy couple to a newly rich businessman and his children, exploring themes of inheritance, sibling rivalry, poverty, and stepmother dynamics.

The Orphan Master's Son follows a man's journey through propaganda, identity, and state power in North Korea.

Henry James’s early novel follows an American diplomat in Paris who must navigate the social intrigues of diplomatic life, the complexities of man‑woman relationships, and the contrasting worlds of America and France during the late nineteenth century.

Richard, Duke of Cleybourne, returns to his country estate to deal with the tragic loss he had suffered four years earlier. But the arrival of Miss Jessica Maitland and Gabriella, his new ward, throws a wrench into his plans. The governess, feisty and flame-haired, reveals that the girl is in danger, and the mysterious events escalate into a murder mystery at Cleybourne Castle.

Julia Wentworth, a celebrated London actress, must conceal a secret marriage while navigating love and rivalry with her new husband, Damon Savage, who seeks to untangle the arranged union that binds them.

Wealthy London magnate Zachary Bronson finds the perfect partner in Lady Holly Taylor, a beautiful widow whose fierce passions match his own, as they navigate society’s expectations and daring desires.

A story of love and betrayal set against the backdrop of 19th-century England, where an orphaned heiress seeks to prove her worth in the pursuit of a marriage of convenience.

Bella, a determined outlaw, faces danger and temptation as she pursues her freedom and finds her place in the world under the leadership of Duncan, a preacher who is drawn to her despite their opposing beliefs.

In the troubled town of Haven, Arizona, Ranger Sam O'Ballivan disguises himself as a schoolteacher to tame unruly ranchers’ children and uncover a rustling plot, all while a compelling postmistress challenges his heart and duty.

Lady Kathleen MacDavid breaks her family’s curse by daring to seduce the reserved Earl of Norcroft, setting London alight with scandal and romance as they both challenge propriety to find true love.

A romantic adventure between a brave Irish warrior and a lady in peril.

Nobel laureate Sigrid Undset’s historical epic follows 14th‑century Norwegian woman Kristin Lavransdatter through devotion, love, family, and societal upheaval, set against a richly detailed backdrop of medieval Norway.

"In the village of Lauscha in Germany, things have been done the same way for centuries. The men blow the glass, and the women decorate and pack it. But when glassblower Joost Steinmann passes away unexpectedly one September night, his three daughters must learn to fend for themselves. While feisty Johanna takes a practical approach to looking for work, Ruth follows her heart, aiming to catch the eye of a handsome young villager. But it is dreamy, quiet Marie who has always been the most captivated by the magic and sparkling possibilities of the craft of glassblowing. As the spirited sisters work together to forge a brighter future for themselves on their own terms, they learn not only how to thrive in a man's world, but how to remain true to themselves--and their hearts--in the process."--p. [4] of cover

Moving panoramically from Mesopotamia to Canaan to Egypt, The Red Tent is robustly narrated by Dinah, from her upbringing by the four wives of Jacob, to her growth into one of the most infulential women of her time.

A romance novel about a widowed widower and a spirited young woman who sets out to prove that age isn't a barrier to love in a small town in the South during the 1930s during the Great Depression. The book explores themes of perseverance and overcoming adversity through the love story of Reed Tyler, a young man who dreams of settling down on his own land with the woman he has promised to marry, and Hattie Colfax, a spirited young woman who runs her family's farm and dreams of a brighter future for her family. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Great Depression and explores themes of perseverance and overcoming adversity through the love story of Reed Tyler, a young man who dreams of settling down on his own land with the woman he has promised to marry, and Hattie Colfax, a spirited young woman who runs her family's farm and dreams of a brighter future for her family.

Emma Brimley, a young teacher, pretends to be a widow when hired at a Yorkshire girls’ school and must learn to guide her pupils through marriage while navigating love and ambition with the enigmatic Lord Nicholas Chambers.