87 New Historical Fiction Books Hitting Shelves This Year

Isabelle Schuler takes inspiration from real medieval history and from Shakespeare's famous tragedy for "Queen Hereafter," the story of the real woman who inspired Lady Macbeth. Gruoch, daughter of a deposed king and descendant of ancient druids in medieval Scotland, believes that it is her destiny to become queen and reclaim her people's ancient lands. As she grows up, she is betrothed to Duncan, the king's heir, and is sent to court, where she finds herself among people she cannot trust. Even as her coronation draws closer, Gruoch is forced to flee, and she is faced with a choice: slip away into obscurity or embrace revenge.

Release date: Oct. 10