Historical Fiction from Hopkins Books

Hardcover with slipcase box, published by Folio Society, 2008. First published in 1985, this is the first Folio Society edition. Set in 18th century France, Jean-Baptiste Grenouille is a genius perfumer, whose sense of smell gets leads to murder. This edition follws the text of the first British edition, as translated by John E. Woods. The outer slipcase is intact… Read more about this item

Hardcover edition, with dust jacket, published by Liveright, 1971. First published in 1955, this is the 1971 hardcover reprint. The story of Agocho, an Apache man struggling to preserve his heritage in the swiftly changing American West of the early 20th century. 310 pages, 6" X 8-1/2". The dust jacket has been price clipped at the top corner of the… Read more about this item

Signed copy. First edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by Warner, 1999. Signed by the author on the title page. Historical fiction that brings George Washington to life, from his leadership in battles to his personal relationships. 581 pages, 6-1/4" X 9-1/4". The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not… Read more about this item

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by University Press of New England, 2002. Historical fiction, the story of Geoffrey Frost, captain of a cargo ship transporting cannons to be used for the American Revolution. 297 pages, 6" X 9". The dust jacket is intact and not price clipped. Sewn binding is tight and square. No writing on the text… Read more about this item

First trade paperback edition, published by Kensington, 2019. Signed by the author with a brief inscription for the former owner on the title page. Part of the Bianca Goddard series of historical mysteries. A body is found behind the Dim Dragon Inn, Bianca must use her knowledge of alchemy to try to find the killer before they strike again. 304… Read more about this item

First trade paperback edition, published by Kensington, 2017. Signed by the author with a brief inscription for the former owner on the title page - see photos. Part of the Bianca Goddard series of historical mysteries. A body has been found beneath the bell tower of St. Vedast, Bianca must use her knowledge of alchemy to find the killer before… Read more about this item

First trade paperback edition, published by Kensington, 2016. Signed by the author with a brief inscription for the former owner on the title page. Part of the Bianca Goddard series of historical mysteries. Bianca must try to find the missing alchemist Ferris Stannum, who could help her cure her sick husband John. There is a small stain mark on the… Read more about this item

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by William Morrow, 2020. Historical fiction set in the 1840's. Based on true events, the story of Evangeline, sent away from London against her will to Tasmania. During the long sea voyage, pregnant and alone, she strikes up a friendship with Hazel, a girl just a little older than herself. Together they will… Read more about this item

Trade paperback edition, published by Knopf, 2001. First published in 1962, classic historical fiction on the life of Theseus, after he has returned from Crete. 339 pages. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. no former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. No creases to the cover or spine. The binding is tight… Read more about this item

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Doubleday, 1947. This is a Book Club Edition. From the author of 'The Lively Lady', set in 1800, the story of Albion Hamlin, a lawyer in Boston, who goes in search of the missing niece of a client, reported to have died in Haiti. 488 pages, 6" X 8-1/2". The dust jacket has some… Read more about this item

Trade paperback edition, published by Pineapple Press, 1996. An epic portrayal of three generations of the MacIvey family. From the family's pioneering early days during the founding of the state of Florida, to their success in Real Estate in the 20th Century. Winner of the Florida Historical Society's Tebeau Prize as Most Outstanding Florida Historical Novel. 402 pages. This is… Read more about this item

First edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by Counterpoint, 1999. The dust jacket is not price clipped. Historical novel told from the point of view of Joseph Stalin, by the Pulitzer Prize nominated author of 'First Loyalty'. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. The dust jacket only… Read more about this item

First American edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Dutton, 2004. Another brilliant historcial novel from the author of 'Girl With A Pearl Earring'. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped, the die cuts on the front panel of the jacket are intact and are not torn or ripped - the die cut for hte unicorn shows… Read more about this item

First hardcover edition, published by the University Press of New England, 1999. Part of the 'Hardscrabble Books' series of books focusing on fiction of New England. Historical fiction, told in first person, this is the story of a young woman in Boston of the 1830's. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No… Read more about this item

Hardcover first edition with dust jacket. Published by Harcourt, Brace. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped, original $4.50 price is printed on the top corner of the front flap. Dust jacket has some light edge wear, and an area on the front cover where the art work has been lifted, about 1-1/2" X 1-1/2", maybe the… Read more about this item

Hardcover edition, published by Knopf 1992. Early printing - stated 'Second Printing Before Publication'. Fourth book in the eight book 'House of Niccolo' series, set in the mid-fifteenth century European Renaissance. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. There is a diagonal crease to the inside… Read more about this item

First American hardcover edition with dust jacket, published by Knopf, 1996. This is the sixth volume in the 'House of Niccolo' series of eight books. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No writing, no highlighting, no former ownership marks. The dust jacket has a 1/2" closed tear, back panel, bottom left side at… Read more about this item

First American edition hardcover. Published by Knopf, 1990. Third in the eight book 'House of Niccolo' series set during the mid-fifteenth century European Renaissance. This copy is not a library discard, not a remainder copy. No writing, no highlighting. No former ownership marks. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped with the original price of $19.95… Read more about this item

First American hardcover edition, published by Knopf, 1994. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. This is the fifth book in the eight book 'House of Niccolo' series. Set in the Court of King James III, the year is 1468, and Nicholas vander Poele is now a wealthy banker and knight. No writing, no highlighting, no… Read more about this item

Hardcover first edition with dust jacket, published by Pantheon, 2009. Historical fiction set during the American Civil War, about Nathan Bedford Forrest, the most reviled and also celebrated of Confederate generals. 355 pages, including an extensive Chronology of the life of Forrest. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No former ownership marks, no writing on the… Read more about this item