Historical Fiction audiobooks

The Road to Grantchester

By: James Runcie

Narrated by: Joe Jameson

Length: 9 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

Bloomsbury presents The Road to Grantchester by James Runcie, read by Joe Jameson.

The captivating prequel to the treasured Grantchester series follows the life, loves, and losses of young Sidney Chambers in postwar London.

It is 1938, and eighteen-year-old Sidney Chambers is dancing the quickstep with Amanda Kendall at her brother Robert’s... Read more

Sidney Chambers and The Perils of the Night

By: James Runcie

Narrated by: Joe Jameson

Length: 10 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Bloomsbury presents Sidney Chambers and The Perils of the Night by James Runcie, read by Joe Jameson.

The second book in The Grantchester Mystery Series, and the inspiration for the primetime PBS/Masterpiece television series, Grantchester.

The loveable full time priest and part time detective Canon Sidney Chambers continues his sleuthing... Read more

The Wives of Los Alamos

By: TaraShea Nesbit

Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert

Length: 4 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

Bloomsbury presents The Wives of Los Alamos by TaraShea Nesbit, read by Tavia Gilbert.

Finalist for the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize, a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice, a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers Selection, an Indies Choice Debut Pick, an Amazon Best Book of the Month, and winner of two New Mexico-Arizona Book... Read more

A Saint from Texas

By: Edmund White

Narrated by: Barbara Barnes

Length: 13 hours 37 minutes

Abridged: No

Bloomsbury presents A Saint from Texas by Edmund White, read by Barbara Barnes.

From Edmund White, a bold and sweeping new novel that traces the extraordinary fates of twin sisters, one destined for Parisian nobility and the other for Catholic sainthood.

Yvette and Yvonne Crawford are twin sisters, born on a humble patch of East Texas prairie but... Read more

The Wretched Spy

By: Eli Hinze

Narrated by: Martin Martinez

Length: 9 hours 31 minutes

Abridged: No

Within the city walls, a monster hunt rages. Outside, an army marches.
For Ahsan and the beast hiding under his skin, the safest place to hide is behind enemy lines. These days, the trick is knowing where that is. When the Blight Hunt comes to Sippar, it's all he can do to escape scrutiny. Yet when his plans go awry and his deadly secret risks... Read more

H.E. Bates: A BBC Radio Collection

By: HE Bates

Narrated by: David Jason, Pam Ferris, David Neal, Rory Kinne...

Length: 8 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Selected Dramatisations and readings of the genre-spanning work of HE Bates

'A great treasure trove to dive into' Entertainment Focus

HE Bates is probably best known for his comic novel The Darling Buds of May, which introduced the lovable Larkins to the world and sparked three hugely popular TV adaptations. In his 68 years, Bates wrote over 20... Read more

La vida con el más allá

By: Amy Bruni

Narrated by: Leticia Hernández Alonso

Length: 6 hours 29 minutes

Abridged: No

Historias asombrosas y conmovedoras sobre lo que nos conecta como personas, aquí y después de la muerte La vida con el más allá es un audiolibro lleno de historias asombrosas y conmovedoras sobre los espíritus, su manera de comunicarse con nosotros y cómo, aun después de la muerte, buscan lo que muchos anhelamos en vida: ser escuchados. Sin... Read more

The Mists of Pencarrack Moor

By: Terri Nixon

Narrated by: Emma Powell

Length: 10 hours 49 minutes

Abridged: No

1931, Cornwall. Lynette Nicholls lost her brother exactly a year ago in a tragic air training accident. When she visits the coastal town where it happened, she begins to doubt everything she's been told about the incident and becomes determined to uncover the truth.

Her investigation takes her deep into the community, where she meets Geordie... Read more

Drum-Taps

By: Walt Whitman

Narrated by: Expatriate

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Experience the power and poignancy of Walt Whitman's 'Drum-Taps,' an audiobook that encapsulates the emotions, patriotism, and profound human experiences of the American Civil War. Whitman's evocative verses capture the essence of this tumultuous era, serving as a lyrical tribute to the soldiers, the wounded, and the nation itself. Through vivid... Read more

Der Kreuzzug der Kinder

By: Andreas Galk

Narrated by: Aennie Jung, Albrecht Hoffmann, Andrea Jolly, A...

Length: 34 minutes

Abridged: No

Der Kinderkreuzzug hat sich in Bewegung gesetzt. Die ersten Tage der Reise verlaufen ohne Zwischenfälle, doch dann geschieht etwas, das die große Reise scheitern lassen könnte... Die Hörspielreihe erzählt mit Hilfe einer fiktionalen Rahmenhandlung die realen historischen Ereignisse in Rückblenden und aus Sicht der Kinder, die sich auf dem Weg... Read more

Round the Sofa

By: Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

Narrated by: NoelBadrian

Length: 16 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

"Step into the enchanting world of 'Round the Sofa' by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. This audiobook offers a collection of captivating tales and engaging conversations that will transport you to the drawing rooms and parlors of the 19th century. Gaskell, known for her keen insight into human nature and social intricacies, weaves a series of... Read more

Mr. Harrison's Confessions

By: Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

Narrated by: NoelBadrian

Length: 3 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

"Dive into the enthralling world of 'Mr. Harrison's Confessions' by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. This audiobook invites you to join the vibrant tapestry of the 19th century English countryside, where the charming and at times comical Mr. Harrison resides. With an engaging narrative style, Gaskell weaves a delightful tale that explores the... Read more

Christmas Books

By: Charles Dickens

Narrated by: Hamlet

Length: 15 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

Step into the enchanting world of Charles Dickens with his timeless 'Christmas Books.' Immerse yourself in the warmth of festive tales that have become holiday classics. From the heartwarming transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol' to the whimsical adventures in 'The Chimes' and 'The Cricket on the Hearth,' Dickens captures the... Read more

Short Stories (Household Words, 1854-58)

By: Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

Narrated by: Phil Benson

Length: 8 hours 49 minutes

Abridged: No

"Dive into the evocative tales of Victorian England with this enchanting audiobook, featuring a selection of short stories by the celebrated author Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. Originally published in 'Household Words,' a journal edited by the literary giant Charles Dickens from 1854 to 1858, these stories take you on a captivating journey... Read more

Short Stories (Household Words 1850-53)

By: Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

Narrated by: Phil Benson

Length: 9 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: No

"Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Victorian England through the captivating short stories of Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. In this audiobook collection, you'll discover a treasure trove of narratives that originally graced the pages of 'Household Words' between 1850 and 1853, a periodical edited by Charles Dickens. Gaskell's stories are... Read more

Short stories (Early works 1837-1852)

By: Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

Narrated by: Phil Benson

Length: 4 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: No

"Delve into the early works of Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell with this audiobook collection of short stories. Before she became a celebrated novelist, Gaskell penned a series of captivating tales that showcase her budding talent as a storyteller. These early works, written between 1837 and 1852, offer a glimpse into the formative years of a... Read more

Short Stories (All the Year Round, 1859-1863)

By: Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

Narrated by: Phil Benson

Length: 12 hours 25 minutes

Abridged: No

"Step into the enchanting world of Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell with this captivating audiobook featuring her short stories originally published in 'All the Year Round' from 1859 to 1863, a journal edited by Charles Dickens. Gaskell's tales offer a fascinating glimpse into the social fabric of Victorian England, capturing the joys, sorrows, and... Read more

To Love the Brooding Baron

By: Jentry Flint

Narrated by: Mary Jane Wells

Length: 7 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

Opposites attract and sparks fly when the vivacious Arabella falls for a baron who lives under the shadow of a scandalous family secret.1815, London.Arabella Latham is a free spirit who longs to feel the spark of true love, but few men can match her passion for Shakespeare or her zest for life. Though her prospects seem slim, Arabella knows she... Read more

Holmes and Moriarty

By: Gareth Rubin

Narrated by: Gareth Armstrong & Michael Fenner

Length: 8 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

Preorder The Waterfall, the brand new Gareth Rubin novel, coming Autumn 2025.

THE CLEVER AND INTRIGUING CRIME MYSTERY FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE INSTANT TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, THE TURNGLASS.

A new Sherlock Holmes novel, endorsed by the Conan Doyle Estate. 

'A wonderfully entertaining, high-speed, high-stakes adventure with two, no FOUR and... Read more

The Great Gatsby

By: F. Scott Fitzgerald

Narrated by: Grover Gardner

Length: 5 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

Regarded as one of the most important works in American literature and among the greatest American novels of the twentieth century, The Great Gatsby is the quintessential portrait of Jazz Age America, depicting not only the wild parties, romance, love, and the intense and often unfulfilled desire for wealth and status, but also the immorality,... Read more

Acest soare care ma orbeste

By: Sorin Draghici

Narrated by: Dana Tapalaga & Charitini Oandi

Length: 2 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

Cu o scriitura alerta, rasfatata uneori, cu efecte premeditate a caror combinatorie nu se dezvaluie pana la final, Sorin Draghici ofera in acest roman una dintre ocaziile de neratat de a te bucura de literatura, vara. Provocator, autorul alege sa intre in pielea unei domnisoare, apoi doamne si demonstreaza in felul acesta ca literatura ramane... Read more

Sanctuary

By: Karen East

Narrated by: Sally Barron

Length: 12 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: No

In the middle of the twenty-first century, the War on Terror has been going on for decades. Major corporations control both the government and the economy, and the resulting relaxation of environmental laws has caused pollution to go unchecked. All borders of the United States have been closed, and travel outside one's neighborhood is often... Read more

Road to the Breaking

By: Chris Bennett

Narrated by: Chris Ciulla, Cary Hite, Will Damron, JoNell Ke...

Length: 12 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

Nothing survived “The Breaking” unchanged; lives and fortunes, love and hate, freedom and slavery …It’s early 1860, and war hero Captain Nathaniel Chambers, commander U.S. Army Fort Davis in the west Texas wilderness, has received shocking news – his father is dead. He must return home to Virginia and claim his inheritance before a maniacal... Read more

The War of the Worlds

By: H. G. Wells

Narrated by: Vikas Adam

Length: 7 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

Shooting stars tear across the night sky and from the planet of war they’ve come to conquer Earth.When a cylinder is discovered on Horsell Common, inquisitive locals are fascinated and excited. They approach with caution and a white flag only to be struck down by alien creatures with heat-rays that destroy everything in their path. It soon... Read more