biographical fiction

A fictionalized account of the history of the Kelly gang, which traces the adventures of Australian outlaw Ned Kelly.

A novel based on "Roots" author Alex Haley's research about the life of Madam C.J. Walker, an impoverished laundress who, in the early twentieth century, rose to become the first black female millionaire with her discovery of a new hair care method.

A fictional account of the life of Tsu Hsi, known as Empress Orchid, telling of her rise to power in China, and the political skills that allowed her to remain in a position of leadership for more than four decades.

The boy King, Edward VI of England, and a poor boy accidentally change places.

Tells about the early life of Nellie L., and provides insight into how she came to be one of Canada's strongest crusaders for women's rights.

Set in Ireland in the 3rd Century AD, this is the story of Finn Mac Cool, a legendary knight who became chief of police to King Cormac Mac Airt. The king has a beautiful daughter and both Mac Cool and his son fall in love with her.

Julius Caesar--the mercurial, brilliant master of Rome, love of Cleopatra, is revered by all except for a circle of colleagues who are intent on bringing him down: Anthony, Cato, Brutus...