Books like Devil's brood by Sharon Kay Penman

A historical novel set in the 12th century, focusing on the building of a cathedral and the surrounding community's fortunes amidst historical events of the time.

A sweeping saga set in ninth‑century England, following Uhtred of Bebbanburg as he shifts between Viking and Saxon loyalties while King Alfred the Great battles the Scythe‑touched invaders.

Barbara Tuchman examines the 14th‑century upheavals of medieval Europe—wars, plague, and social change—through the lens of figures such as the noble Enguerrand de Coucy.

Four young children discover a mysterious letter buried by a knight during a mass killing in the woods in 1327, but its secrets threaten the future of their lives and the kingdom of England.

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.

When Charles II flees after the Battle of Worcester, he disguises himself as a bridegroom, relying on a young lady, Juliana Coningsby, to aid his escape across Cromwell's England to France.

A rebellious London streetborn gentleman, Lucian Langdon, meets Lady Catherine Mabry, a proper young lady of the aristocracy, leading to a perilous bargain that promises passion, danger, and hidden pasts.

Lady‑in‑waiting Margaret Pole navigates the Tudor court, witnessing Henry VIII’s rise and the rise of Anne Boleyn, while balancing loyalty to his queens and to the old royal line.

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.

When Nikki discovers her estranged father is a demon king, the small‑town Canadian life she knows is upended, threatening her popularity and friendships.

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A story of love and tragedy in 17th-century England.

A romantic historical novel about the court and love affairs of Charles II of England, featuring a bold queen, a beautiful actress, and a scandalous spy.

A queen's heart torn between love and duty, leading to a dark choice in history's most powerful court.

A novel exploring the final years of a renowned writer caught in the conflict between his beloved wife and the Tolstoyan movement, with a compelling portrayal of a genius at the crossroads of his life and legacy.

The tragic story of Lady Jane Grey, the young woman who became queen for just 9 days but was executed for treason at the age of 16.

A gripping tale of the Tudor era, from the perspective of Princess Mary Tudor, the last child of King Henry VIII, as she navigates the treacherous path to the English throne and struggles with her Catholic beliefs and the challenges of power struggles in England during the Reformation.

A woman's desire...With dreams of a great romantic love, Abigail Carrington sails to England to marry the man she has loved since childhood, Michael Ingram, Marquis of Darfield. She believes her betrothed is a generous and noble man who has been longing for her. But the handsome man waiting for her at the altar is a dark, brooding stranger who rushes her into marriage, then abandons her at his country estate. Only the passion of Michael's kiss gives her hope that theirs can be more than a marriage of convenience.A man's need... With scandal shadowing his past, Michael, the Devil of Darfield, had no need for a wife. Remembering only the little hellion who made life miserable for him aboard her father's ship, he resents the agreement he made to marry her so he could save his ancestral home. Though determined to ignore her, he cannot stop thinking about his lovely violet-eyed bride. Her beauty tempts him. Her charm bedevils him. He tries to drive her away until he almost loses her. Then he vows to regain her love--before it is too late....From the Paperback edition.

Hugh le Despenser, a young heir burdened by his family’s past, is wed to thirteen‑year‑old Bess de Montacute; as they struggle to build a marriage, a deadly plague threatens the love they are beginning to nurture.