THE HISTORICAL FICTION COLLECTION

Premade historical
fiction book covers.Another time. An unforgettable story.

Other lives. Another time. Find a cover that invites readers into the past, then tell the story only you can tell.

Explore historical covers All genres

Free to customise. Your title, author and story.

The Violin Maker's Daughter, premade Historical fiction book cover The dressmaker of Florence, premade Historical fiction book cover

Already imagined. Ready for your words.

Let another time come into view.

  • Period drama
  • Family histories
  • Forgotten lives
Free to customise Matching front, back & spine Opens in the Cover Builder

READY FOR YOUR STORY

Open a door to the past.

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These are shared designs with sample copy. Preview your choice in the Cover Builder, then select Use this cover to start personalising it.

The Violin Maker's Daughter, matching back, spine and front cover

The Violin Maker's Daughter: example back, spine and front. Replace the sample copy and ISBN.

THE STORY CONTINUES AROUND THE BOOK

The whole cover.
The same atmosphere.

Your chosen design includes editable text and a coordinated back and spine. Add your title, author and blurb, then set the dimensions for your paperback.

Confirm the final page count and paper so the spine fits. Review the complete wrap and the builder's text and image-quality checks before preparing the cover for print.

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CHOOSING YOUR HISTORICAL FICTION COVER

Let the period feel part of the story.

01

Check the details of the setting.

Clothing, buildings and objects all suggest a time and place. Compare the artwork with your novel before choosing it. If a detail is central to the historical setting, use an image that supports it.

02

Use lettering with restraint.

A serif title can establish a period feel without imitating an old document. Keep the title readable and give the author a clear position. Use a date or subtitle only when it helps readers understand the story.

03

Connect the history to a life.

The back-cover blurb should introduce a person or family as well as the era. Explain the choice or conflict they face, leaving space for the reader to discover the wider history inside.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Historical fiction cover
questions.

For pricing, shared designs and print preparation, read the collection FAQs.

What kinds of historical stories could these covers suit?

The last portrait provides a portrait-led direction, while The house on Rosemary Street offers a starting point for family and place-based stories. Check the visual details against your particular era and setting.

Can I include two timelines in the blurb?

Yes. The back-cover text is editable. Keep the connection between the two periods clear and use short paragraphs so readers can follow the premise without needing a full family history.

Can I use a family photograph instead?

You can replace the artwork with an image you have permission to use. Sign in to upload it, then check its resolution and crop. For a personal life story, also explore the memoir collection.

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