“Travel Through Time with Canadian Historical Fiction”

Looking for a way to escape into the past this summer? CBC Books has curated a selection of Canadian historical fiction novels for your reading pleasure. Delve into 17th century Quebec, 1911 China, and Montreal during Expo ’67 with these captivating stories.

Wild People Quiet by Tara Gereaux

A woman with glasses and a book cover depicting a beaded sky over a Saskatchewan plain.
Experience Tara Gereaux’s novel, Wild People Quiet, set in 1940s Saskatchewan. (Chris Graham, Scribner Canada)

Embark on a journey with Florence, a Métis woman concealing her heritage by blending into a predominantly white community. When she encounters a group of Métis farm workers, Florence is compelled to confront her hidden past and make life-altering decisions.

Tara Gereaux, a member of the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan residing in Regina, is also known for her acclaimed works Saltus and Size of a Fist, both nominated for Saskatchewan Book Awards.

Liberty Street by Heather Marshall

A woman on a book cover and a smiling woman with brown hair.
Explore Heather Marshall’s novel, Liberty Street, uncovering a hidden narrative of a Toronto women’s prison. (Doubleday Canada, Amanda Kopcic Photography)

Step into 1961 Toronto with an editorial assistant from Chatelaine magazine as she delves into a prison scandal. Decades later, a detective’s investigation into unearthed remains leads to a chilling revelation with personal ties.

Heather Marshall, based near Toronto, is the creative mind behind Looking For Jane and The Secret History of Audrey James.

Treat Them As Buffalo by Blair Palmer Yoxall

A buffalo silhouette on a book cover and an author portrait.
Immerse yourself in Blair Palmer Yoxall’s book, Treat Them as Buffalo, depicting events in 1855.<!–

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