Books like Forget the glory

A sweeping historical saga that strips away the glittering facade of 19th-century military life to reveal the gritty, disillusioning realities of war and forbidden desire. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Forget the glory.

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Notorious
Katherine Sutcliffe
A sweeping, high-stakes historical romance where deadly intentions collide with undeniable passion.
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- dramatic
- sweeping
02
The India Fan
Victoria Holt
A sweeping historical romance that carries the reader from the quiet, stifling secrets of a Victorian estate to the perilous heat of a distant rebellion.
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- romantic
- atmospheric
- dramatic
- earnest
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A Dark Champion
Kinley MacGregor
A sweeping historical romance where rigid vows of honor clash with an undeniable, forbidden yearning.
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- romantic
- dramatic
- earnest
- sweeping
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A Debt to Delia
Barbara Metzger · 2002
A charming, banter-filled Regency romp where a guilt-ridden soldier's marriage of obligation blossoms into unexpected, joyous love.
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- romantic
05
The Wild Baron
Catherine Coulter · 1997
A rollicking historical romp where a notorious rake and a desperate mother team up for a treasure hunt filled with eccentricities and unexpected romance.
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- romantic
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The Last Gamble
Mary Nichols
A comforting, atmospheric journey of hidden identities and healing hearts on the rugged road to the Scottish Highlands.
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- romantic
- atmospheric
- earnest
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A Family for Gillian
Catherine Blair
A tender, low-angst historical romance that wraps the reader in the cozy warmth of an unexpected, ready-made family.
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- romantic
- earnest
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Lord John and the private matter
Diana Gabaldon · 2003
A richly atmospheric plunge into 18th-century London, where drawing-room manners mask deadly secrets and forbidden desires.
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- atmospheric
09
England's Perfect Hero
Suzanne Enoch
A tender, slow-burn historical romance where a quiet heroine's steady compassion becomes the anchor for a deeply scarred war hero.
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- romantic
- earnest
10
Raven's Honour
Claire Thornton
A tender, restrained romance blooming amidst the grief and grit of a military campaign.
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- romantic
- earnest
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The scandalous Lady Wright
Marion Chesney · 1991
A frothy, fast-paced Regency romp where high-society scandal and cozy murder mystery collide in a delightful swirl of gossip and romance.
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- romantic
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In the Bed of a Duke
Cathy Maxwell
A stormy, forced-proximity carriage ride that turns bitter enemies into passionate lovers.
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- romantic
- dramatic

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