Historical Fiction audiobooks

A Circle on the Surface

By: Carol Bruneau

Narrated by: Ryanne Chisholm

Length: 9 hours 15 minutes

Abridged: No

It’s 1943. Enman and Una Greene are newly married. Each is haunted by their respective pasts, and each harbours secrets. They have hopes of a happy life together—though they have little idea how to create such a life.Enman brings Una to his childhood home in rural Barrein, Nova Scotia, where he hopes they will stay. Una is restless and feeling... Read more

The Lost Sister

By: Andrea Gunraj

Narrated by: Phoenix Pagliacci

Length: 10 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

The anticipated sophomore novel from the celebrated author of The Sudden Disappearance of Seetha, which Quill & Quire called “an exciting, memorable debut.” Partially inspired by the real-life experiences of a former resident of the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children, The Lost Sister bravely explores the topics of child abuse, neglect,... Read more

The Spoon Stealer

By: Lesley Crewe

Narrated by: Shelley Thompson

Length: 15 hours

Abridged: No

Born into a basket of clean sheets—ruining a perfectly good load of laundry—Emmeline never quite fit in on her family's rural Nova Scotian farm. After suffering multiple losses in the First World War, her family became so heavy with grief, toxicity, and mental illness that Emmeline felt their weight smothering her. And so, she fled across the... Read more

Lady Franklin of Russell Square

By: Erika Behrisch Elce

Narrated by: Patricia Reid

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

My dearest love, Where are you now? Spring, 1847, and Lady Franklin is back in London expecting to greet her hero husband, polar explorer Sir John Franklin, upon his triumphant return from the Northwest Passage. As weeks turn to months, she develops an unconventional friendship with Russell Square's gardener even as she reluctantly grows into... Read more

Censorettes

By: Elizabeth Bales Frank

Narrated by: Nicky Harvey

Length: 8 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

For a young woman of exceptional intelligence and courage, being sequestered from the dangers of WW2 on the idyllic island of Bermuda is maddening. She is determined to get into the fight—then the fight is brought to her. Lucy Barrett is a Censorette, part of a branch of British Intelligence stationed on the island to inspect mail between... Read more

A Match Made in London

By: Michelle Willingham

Narrated by: Hannah Martin

Length: 8 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

Welcome to book one in the new series The School for Spinsters by award winning author Michelle Willingham.



Violet Edwards is painfully shy with a terrible stutter. Despite her mother's threats to send her away, she has plans of her own to win a husband. She enrolls herself in the infamous School for Spinsters, where she hopes to be transformed... Read more

When the Earl Desired Me

By: Lydia Lloyd

Narrated by: Christy Woods

Length: 10 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

He thought he'd lost her forever . . .



Lord Augustus Carrington, the Earl of Montaigne, is rumored to be the most abandoned rake in England. But the ton would be shocked if they knew the truth. Almost twelve years ago, he fell deeply in love with Olivia Watson, a maid in his family's house, and experienced a passion that changed him body and... Read more

Match Me If You Can

By: Michelle Willingham

Narrated by: Hannah Martin

Length: 8 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

After five unsuccessful seasons, Emma Bartholomew's stepmother threatens to auction off her hand in marriage. Horrified at the idea, Emma enlists the help of the School for Spinsters to help her find a husband quickly. But she knows that no man will want to wed her after he learns the secret she's hiding . . . that she's practically blind.



Cormac... Read more

The Heiress Masquerade

By: Maddison Michaels

Narrated by: Heather Wilds

Length: 9 hours 15 minutes

Abridged: No

Bridgerton gets a taste of The Princess Switch in this irrepressibly charming historical romance.



New York heiress Aimee Thornton-Jones knows her mother's plans—to ship Aimee to England and marry her off to an eligible, titled lord. Only Aimee has no interest in becoming another "dollar princess." Instead, she concocts a daring plan: to swap... Read more

1666

By: Lora Chilton

Narrated by: LaNecia Edmonds

Length: 7 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

The Survival Story of the Patawomeck Tribe of Virginia told through the lives of two women



The survival story of the Patawomeck Tribe of Virginia has been remembered within the tribe for generations, but the massacre of Patawomeck men and the enslavement of women and children by land hungry colonists in 1666 has been mostly unknown outside of the... Read more

Match Me, I'm Falling

By: Michelle Willingham

Narrated by: Hannah Martin

Length: 9 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

To the London ton, Cameron MacNeill is an awkward, wallflower of a man with no hope of finding a wife. But the Highland chief holds deadly secrets, and he uses his beggar-like appearance to remain unnoticed. He enlists the help of the School for Spinsters to help him find a wife who will agree to be married in name only—because he needs a mother... Read more

La promise du Viking

By: Sonia Alain

Narrated by: Nina Bochelert

Length: 12 hours 55 minutes

Abridged: No

Islande, en l’an 985. Après avoir échappé à des mercenaires voulant se venger de son oncle – le chef le plus important du peuple scandinave à Novgorod –, Aasa se retrouve malgré elle au Groenland, une terre encore inexplorée. Étrangère, elle doit se fondre dans la colonie et taire à tout prix son sang noble et son statut de guerrière si elle... Read more

Kilis

By: Michel Picard

Narrated by: Michel Picard

Length: 6 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

Tchétchène d’origine russe et ancien trafiquant d’armes repenti, Ivan Gouchenko est abattu à son domicile. Le meurtre de ce PDG d’une division turque de la société Apobiotech Pharma, une transaction de 40 millions de dollars, des allégations de blanchiment de fonds et le vol d’un virus prennent une dimension internationale. Pour percer le... Read more

La Delle : Alvenia

By: Marthe Laverdière

Narrated by: Chantal Fontaine

Length: 7 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

"Tu pensais que Bellechasse avait livré tous ses secrets? Eh monsieur, non! Cette fois, j'ai pensé te raconter une histoire pleine d'amour, d'orgueil et de manigances. Elle commence à Québec à la fin du 19e siècle, puis s'emballe à Saint-Damien, au cœur des collines de Bellechasse. Dans l'une des maisonnées pas si paisibles du village, la... Read more

La Delle : Antonin

By: Marthe Laverdière

Narrated by: Chantal Fontaine

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Y’a pas à dire, la vie des Beaulieu est complètement virée d’sour ! Porteuse d’un secret aussi lourd que beau, Alvenia doit quitter les collines de Bellechasse. Son avenir est flou, mais la jeune femme l’imagine rempli d’amour. Chose certaine, elle est bien déterminée à organiser ses affaires à son goût. Et tant pis pour ce qu’en pense son... Read more

La Delle : Antonin

By: Marthe Laverdière

Narrated by: Chantal Fontaine

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Y’a pas à dire, la vie des Beaulieu est complètement virée d’sour ! Porteuse d’un secret aussi lourd que beau, Alvenia doit quitter les collines de Bellechasse. Son avenir est flou, mais la jeune femme l’imagine rempli d’amour. Chose certaine, elle est bien déterminée à organiser ses affaires à son goût. Et tant pis pour ce qu’en pense son... Read more

The Little Colonel's Chum (Unabridged)

By: Annie Fellows Johnston

Narrated by: Glenda Mitchell, Blanche Smith & Louis Hoyle

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

In the quaint town of Lloydsboro, Virginia, amidst the rolling hills and whispering pines, a heartwarming tale unfolds. Meet Lloyd Sherman, the spirited and imaginative "Little Colonel," and her loyal companion, Jerry MacAllister. As summer's golden rays paint the landscape, Lloyd and Jerry embark on a series of unforgettable adventures. From... Read more

The Lion's Brood (Unabridged)

By: Duffield Osborne

Narrated by: Richard Steele, Donna Geffrard & Joseph Quigg

Length: 7 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

In the heart of the African savanna, a pride of lions faces a perilous threat. As a ruthless poacher stalks their territory, the pride's survival hangs in the balance. Led by the valiant lioness, Asha, and her cunning mate, Jomo, the lions must band together to protect their young and their way of life. But as the poacher's presence intensifies,... Read more

Corporal Cameron of the North West Mounted Police (Unabridged)

By: Ralph Connor

Narrated by: Mark Baisch, Wanda Lopez & Garth Fogg

Length: 12 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

In the untamed wilderness of the Canadian frontier, Corporal Cameron stands as a beacon of justice and order. As a member of the legendary North West Mounted Police, he faces treacherous landscapes, ruthless outlaws, and the challenges of a rapidly changing land. With his unwavering determination and unwavering loyalty, Corporal Cameron embarks... Read more

Micah Clarke (Unabridged)

By: Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrated by: Nora Curcio, Neal Bishop & Gloria Thomson

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

In the tumultuous era of the Monmouth Rebellion, Micah Clarke, a young blacksmith's apprentice, finds himself thrust into the heart of a bloody conflict. As he joins the ranks of the Protestant rebels, Micah witnesses firsthand the horrors of war and the complexities of loyalty. With his trusty broadsword and unwavering spirit, Micah embarks on... Read more

Order Number 11 (Unabridged)

By: Caroline Abbot Stanley

Narrated by: Irene Spivey, Myrtle Koenen & Kim Butler

Length: 12 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

In the heart of the bustling metropolis, a sinister plot unfolds. Order Number 11, a secret directive, empowers the government to detain and interrogate citizens without due process. As the city descends into chaos, a group of ordinary individuals finds themselves caught in a web of deception and danger. Emily Carter, a brilliant journalist,... Read more

Mark the Match Boy or Richard Hunters Ward (Unabridged)

By: Horatio Alger

Narrated by: Janet Green

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

In the bustling streets of New York City, amidst the poverty and hardship, a young boy named Mark struggles to survive. As a match boy, he faces countless challenges and dangers, but his unwavering determination and kind heart shine through. When Mark crosses paths with the wealthy and influential Richard Hunter, his life takes an unexpected... Read more

The Ladies Paradise (Unabridged)

By: Émile Zola

Narrated by: Michael Swink

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

In the heart of Paris, amidst the bustling streets and grand boulevards, stands The Ladies' Paradise, a magnificent department store that captivates the city with its opulent displays and endless allure. As the sun rises, the store awakens, its doors opening to a world of temptation and desire. Denise Baudu, a young woman from the provinces,... Read more

Catherine De Medici (Unabridged)

By: Honoré de Balzac

Narrated by: Juan Roden

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

In the opulent court of 16th-century France, a woman of extraordinary cunning and ambition emerges from the shadows. Catherine de Medici, the enigmatic queen, weaves a web of intrigue and power that will shape the destiny of a nation. As the daughter of a powerful Italian family, Catherine arrives in France as a young bride, determined to... Read more