87 New Historical Fiction Books Hitting Shelves This Year

Set just before the turn of the 20th century, "Two Wars and a Wedding" by Lauren Willig centers on Betsy, an aspiring archaeologist who finds mostly disdain from the male-dominated profession — except for Charles, a baron who takes her seriously. When conflict erupts near their Greek site, Betsy decides to become a nurse, leading to an unexpected rift with her friend Ava. Two years later, another war strikes across the ocean, and Betsy travels overseas, this time to try to stop Ava from heading into the heart of danger. As their damaged friendship takes new turns, the world around them continues to change forever.

Release date: March 21