Beyond the Pages
A collection of historical fiction insights, book recommendations, and behind-the-scenes stories. Explore immersive settings, strong women, and the moments that shape unforgettable stories.
What You’ll Find Here
- Book recommendations and reading lists
- Historical insights and research discoveries
- Behind-the-scenes writing reflections
May 2026 Historical Fiction Releases Worth Reading
From Depression-era Mississippi to wartime Korea, discover eight historical fiction novels arriving in May 2026 that may deserve a place on your TBR.
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The Real Spy Tools Used in WWII Resistance Networks
The real tools of WWII espionage were often small and easily overlooked. Discover how radios, codebooks, aliases, and safe houses helped resistance networks survive.
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How the Gouzenko Affair Reshaped My Series
I thought I understood where the Cold War began. Discovering the Gouzenko Affair in 1945 Canada reshaped my entire historical mystery series — and the atmosphere my protagonist would inhabit.
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Behind the Book: Lisa M. Lane on Murder at the Gasworks
Historian and novelist Lisa M. Lane shares the inspiration behind her Victorian mystery Murder at the Gasworks, including the real history of London’s gasworks and the origins of the Tommy Jones series.
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April 2026 Historical Fiction Releases Worth Reading
April 2026 historical fiction releases feature bold women navigating war, reinvention, ambition, and survival across centuries.
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