87 New Historical Fiction Books Hitting Shelves This Year

Mona Susan Power traces three generations of Yanktonai Dakota women in the sweeping "A Council of Dolls." Cora, born in 1888, is taken from her home and forced to attend a boarding school, but even after her beloved doll is taken and burned, she finds its spirit is still with her. Nearly four decades later, sisters Lillian and Blanche are likewise yanked from their families and sent to an abusive school to wipe away their culture — but their own doll seems to want to protect them. Another generation later, Sissy struggles with her relationship with her mother, but her Christmas present (a beautiful doll) might be her saving grace.

Release date: Aug. 8