Lawrence Picks: Haunting Historical Fiction Reads

A Novel

by Purcell, Laura

Book - 2018

Widowed and pregnant Elsie Bainbridge has moved into her late husband’s dilapidated estate in the year 1865. The servants are hostile, the nearby villager...Show more Widowed and pregnant Elsie Bainbridge has moved into her late husband’s dilapidated estate in the year 1865. The servants are hostile, the nearby villagers are full of superstitions, but who could blame them when it is discovered that there has been something akin to a dark curse over the house and the Bainbridge family for 200 years? Perhaps it might have something to do with a very peculiar secret locked up in the attic. Show less

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The Hacienda

by Cañas, Isabel

Book - 2022

A young woman who marries into wealth to escape poverty after her disgraced general father is killed, a priest with a dark past, and a house that is in de...Show more A young woman who marries into wealth to escape poverty after her disgraced general father is killed, a priest with a dark past, and a house that is in desperate need of an exorcism. Mexican history, religious undertones, chilling noises and bumps in the night, blood, dark secrets, and of course several instances of running through dark passageways in pale, white, night gowns with nothing but a candle for light. All the gothic goodness portrayed through Isabel Cañas’ gorgeous writing! Show less

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The Woman in Black

by Hill, Susan

Book - 2011

On Christmas Eve, a young solicitor recalls horrors witnessed when he traveled to Eel Marsh House to settle the estate of the late Alice Drablow. A gothic paranormal story that will make readers hope they never spot a ghostly woman in black. On Christmas Eve, a young solicitor recalls horrors witnessed when he traveled to Eel Marsh House to settle the estate of the late Alice Drablow. A gothic paranormal story that will make readers hope they never spot a ghostly woman in black. Show less

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The Ballad of Black Tom

by LaValle, Victor

Book - 2016

When an eccentric millionaire offers to pay him to play for a special party, musician Tommy Tester thinks he's caught a break as a young black man. Instea...Show more When an eccentric millionaire offers to pay him to play for a special party, musician Tommy Tester thinks he's caught a break as a young black man. Instead he discovers he's come face to face with something incomprehensible to the human mind. Set during the Harlem Renaissance, author Victor Lavalle's reimagining of a Lovecraftian tale will introduce readers to the depths of madness. Show less

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Slewfoot

A Tale of Bewitchery

by Brom

Book - 2021

Set in 1666, a young widow and an ancient pagan spirit form a bond and team up in a battle against puritanical oppression. Dark fantasy merges with folk horror to create a rich masterpiece brought to life with gorgeous illustrations. Set in 1666, a young widow and an ancient pagan spirit form a bond and team up in a battle against puritanical oppression. Dark fantasy merges with folk horror to create a rich masterpiece brought to life with gorgeous illustrations. Show less

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The Hunger

by Katsu, Alma

eBook - 2018

This supernatural reimagining of the Donner Party story will leave you with chills. This supernatural reimagining of the Donner Party story will leave you with chills. Show less

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The Terror

A Novel

by Simmons, Dan

Book - 2007

Set in the 1840’s, the crews of the HMS Terror and HMS Erebus are struck with a rude awakening when their Arctic expedition takes a deadly turn and their ...Show more Set in the 1840’s, the crews of the HMS Terror and HMS Erebus are struck with a rude awakening when their Arctic expedition takes a deadly turn and their vessels get trapped in ice. Food becomes scarce, temperatures plummet, tensions are high, morale is low. Oh! And a mysterious arctic monster starts hunting them one by one. Show less

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The Fervor

A Novel

by Katsu, Alma

Book - 2022

In 1944, a mysterious disease linked to a demon from Japanese folklore is spreading through an internment camp. In 1944, a mysterious disease linked to a demon from Japanese folklore is spreading through an internment camp. Show less

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This House Is Haunted

by Boyne, John

Book - 2013

In 1867 Norfolk, England, A governess is confronted by an evil presence in the house where she is employed. In 1867 Norfolk, England, A governess is confronted by an evil presence in the house where she is employed. Show less

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