Specialty Travel > Adventure - Best Rated Books

A novel set in England during the 1930s, exploring themes of love, politics, and societal changes as experienced by the characters.

A historical novel set during the American Revolution, following the lives of a young couple in the Mohawk Valley.

"Sanfelice" by Vincent Sheean is a historical novel set during the Naples revolution of 1799. The story revolves around Eleonora de Fonseca Pimentel, a poet and revolutionary, and her involvement in the political upheaval. Sheean's novel combines elements of historical fiction, romance, and drama, providing a vivid portrayal of a tumultuous period in Italian history.

The epic historical novel spans continents and generations, following the life and adventures of the protagonist Anthony Adverse.

"Lost Horizon" by James Hilton is an adventure novel that introduces the concept of Shangri-La, a mythical utopian paradise. The story follows a group of people who discover Shangri-La in the Himalayas and experience the profound impact of its idyllic existence. Hilton's novel explores themes of escapism, utopia, and the search for meaning in a changing world.

In the early 1900s, two English siblings, John and Mary, are living in India with their father when they are suddenly orphaned. The two must find their way back to England on their own, encountering danger and adventure along the way.

Novel depicting the life and struggles of a modern hero.

A book about the history of the United States, tracing the country's development from its colonial origins to the early 20th century.

A young woman falls in love with the harbourmaster of a small town in Nova Scotia, Canada