“Explore Canadian History Through Captivating Novels”

If you enjoy immersing yourself in historical fiction during the long summer days, CBC Books has curated a selection of Canadian novels that will captivate you. These books span various settings and time periods, ranging from 17th century Quebec to 1911 China and Montreal during Expo ’67.

Wild People Quiet by Tara Gereaux

Wild People Quiet is set in 1940s Saskatchewan, where a Métis woman named Florence conceals her heritage in a white-dominated town. When she encounters Métis farm workers, Florence is compelled to confront her past and make decisions about her future.

• How curiosity about her own heritage led to Tara Gereaux’s novel about hidden Métis identity

Tara Gereaux, a member of the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan residing in Regina, is the 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 Toronto, an editorial assistant at Chatelaine magazine delves into a prison scandal. Decades later, a detective’s investigation into unearthed remains leads to intertwined personal stories.

• Heather Marshall’s new historical fiction book is about the Toronto women’s prison you’ve never heard of

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

Treat Them As Buffalo by Blair Palmer Yoxall