Looking for a captivating way to spend your summer days? CBC Books has curated a selection of Canadian historical fiction novels to sweep you away into the past. From 17th century Quebec to 1911 China and Montreal during Expo ’67, these books offer a diverse array of settings and time periods for you to immerse yourself in.
Wild People Quiet by Tara Gereaux
In Wild People Quiet, set in Saskatchewan in the 1940s, Florence, a Métis woman, conceals her heritage in a predominantly white town by disguising herself. When she encounters a group of Métis farm workers, she is compelled to confront her hidden past and make pivotal decisions about her future.
Tara Gereaux, a member of the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan residing in Regina, is the acclaimed author of Saltus and Size of a Fist, both shortlisted for Saskatchewan Book Awards.
Liberty Street by Heather Marshall
In Liberty Street, set in 1961, an editorial assistant at Chatelaine magazine receives a tip from a prison inmate, prompting her to go undercover to uncover alleged mistreatment. Decades later, a detective investigating unearthed remains stumbles upon a chillingly personal narrative.
Heather Marshall, based near Toronto, is the talented author of Looking For Jane and The Secret History of Audrey James.
Treat Them As Buffalo by Blair Palmer Yoxall
