3 Fiction – Historical fiction – Oxford Centar

Leonardo’s Swans

Jelena Kaćibo — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:46:52 +0000

Set against the political and artistic turbulence of Renaissance Italy, the novel follows two sisters, Isabella and Beatrice d’Este, as they compete for power, status, and supremacy in the illustrious European courts. Isabella finds herself in a fierce rivalry with her sister for the attention of Ludovico Sforza, the future Duke of Milan, and the artistic genius Leonardo da Vinci, who is capturing their world on canvas. It is a story of rivalry, love, and betrayal that vividly brings to life the court of Milan during the time The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa were conceived.

The Diamond of Drury Lane

Jelena Kaćibo — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:42:27 +0000

The story is set in 1790s London and follows Cat Royal, an orphan who lives at the Drury Lane Theater. When rumors surface about a hidden treasure hidden within the theater, Cat is thrust into a swashbuckling mystery involving street gangs, political satirists, and a hidden diamond. It is the first book in the acclaimed Cat Royal Adventures series.

The Aviary Gate

Jelena Kaćibo — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:33:02 +0000

Set between the present day and 1599 Constantinople, the story follows Elizabeth Stavely as she uncovers a centuries-old secret. In the historical timeline, an English merchant named Paul Pindar brings an extraordinary gift to the Sultan while mourning his drowned fiancée, Celia. Soon, he hears rumors that a golden-haired woman has entered the Sultan’s harem, leading him to wonder if his lost love is actually alive.

Betsy and the Emperor

Jelena Kaćibo — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:27:25 +0000

When Napoleon Bonaparte is defeated at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 and exiled to the remote island of St. Helena, he is placed under the supervision of the English Balcombe family. Fourteen-year-old Betsy Balcombe is initially terrified of the infamous, larger-than-life Emperor, but she quickly becomes intrigued by him. As the two spend time together, Betsy discovers a softer, more human side of Napoleon that few people ever get to see. She eventually hatches a daring plot to help him escape his captivity. Though her plan ultimately falls apart, the attempt results in a fascinating and deeply unique friendship between the young girl and the fallen Emperor.

Spirit hunter

Jelena Kaćibo — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:24:22 +0000

A historical romance and adventure set along the dangerous Silk Road. Asena, a young woman, is captured by Swiftarrow, a Shaolin devotee. She is taken to the ancient city of Chang’an, where she is forced to start her life anew and learn the ways of the Shaolin. Just as love begins to blossom between Asena and her captor, a deadly political game threatens their affection and their lives.

Siberian red

Jelena Kaćibo — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:11:38 +0000

Set in Stalinist-era Russia, an informant claims to have information about the person entrusted by the Tsar to hide his gold. Inspector Pekkala goes undercover in a brutal Siberian gulag to track down Tsar Nicholas II’s missing fortune, unlocking deadly Read More ...

The Paris architect

Jelena Kaćibo — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:41:21 +0000

Set in 1942 Nazi-occupied Paris, the story follows an ambitious and apolitical architect named Lucien Bernard. He accepts a dangerous but highly profitable commission to design ingenious, invisible hiding places for Jewish citizens. While he initially takes the job purely for the money and the technical challenge of outwitting German officers, a tragic failure turns his architectural assignments into a deeply personal moral awakening. He soon transitions from a bystander into an active member of the resistance, risking his life to save others.

Women of the Castle

Jelena Kaćibo — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:33:22 +0000

Set at the end of World War II, the story follows Marianne von Lingenfels, the widow of a German resister. She returns to a crumbling Bavarian castle and dedicates herself to fulfilling a promise to rescue and protect the wives and children of her husband’s executed co-conspirators. She brings together a makeshift family, but deep secrets and conflicting political pasts challenge their survival and unity.

Revenant

Jelena Kaćibo — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:16:26 +0000

Set in the Rocky Mountains in 1823, the story follows Hugh Glass, a highly respected tracker for the Rocky Mountain Fur Company. During a scouting mission, Glass is viciously mauled by a grizzly bear. Expecting him to die, two fellow trappers are left behind to care for him, but they ultimately abandon him, stealing his rifle and tools. Driven by an all-consuming desire for revenge, Glass miraculously survives and embarks on a brutal 3,000-mile journey across the harsh American wilderness to hunt down the men who betrayed him.

Zorro

Jelena Kaćibo — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:38:44 +0000

Diego de la Vega, the son of an aristocratic Spanish landowner and a Shoshone mother, returns to California from school in Spain to reclaim the hacienda on which he was raised and to seek justice for the weak and helpless.