Historical Fiction with Romantic Subplot

Try these books if you're looking for:

• Historical Fiction
• Romance
• Intrigue and Espionage
  

The Golden Tulip
By Rosalind Laker
F LAKER
Francesa Visser is about to begin an art apprenticeship with Jan Vermeer when she finds out that, in order to get money to pay off gambling debts, has found a new patron to support him—a patron with a shady past who demands Francesca as collateral. An unexpected person provides the needed financial aid to allow Francesca to go free—and to pursue a relationship with a tulip grower.

The Memoirs of Cleopatra
By Margaret George
F GEORGE
History and legend are combined in this story of Cleopatra, who tells of life from the time of her mother’s death to her own suicide. This emotional saga includes political intrigue and passion.

The Innocent
By Posie Graeme-Evans
F GRAEME-EVANS
Anne, a beautiful young peasant, travels to London to find work. Her skills with herbs and healing attract the attention of the Queen, while her beauty catches the eye of King Edward IV.

The Black Tulip
By Alexander Dumas
F DUMAS
Famous author Alexander Dumas weaves historical events surrounding a brutal murder into a tale of romantic love. Set in Holland in 1672, this timeless political allegory draws on the violence and crimes of history, making a case against tyranny and creating a symbol of justice and tolerance: the fateful tulipa negra.