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Historical Fiction by Gabriele Wills
Historical Fiction by Gabriele Wills
Gabriele Wills’ work spans Canadian history from the early 19th century to the late 20th, society from the destitute and disenfranchised to the rich and powerful, geography from the backwoods and capitals of Canada to the trenches and skies of WW1 & WW2, and the opulence of the Jazz Age in Paris and on the French Riviera. Meticulously researched, her novels bring historical human experience to life, on a scale from the intimate and personal, through vast social changes such as women’s place in Western society, global conflict, and pandemic.
During the course of her research, she has posted hundreds of historical tidbits, thoughts on writing, and photos that illustrate her passion for “facts in fiction”. See a curated list at themuskokanovels.com/blogs.
Told through engaging and memorable characters who could become your new best fiction-friends, her stories enlighten and entertain, and are popular with people of all ages and walks of life. Although her writing style is her own, readers who have enjoyed the works of Daphne du Maurier, Thomas Hardy, RF Delderfield, and the Bronte sisters might discern some influences. Fans of Downton Abbey, Lucinda Riley, and Kate Morton might enjoy her work.
Immersed in the expansive scale of the novels in characters, relationships, places, history, and events, fans have said they couldn't put them down, didn't want them to end, and were looking forward to reading them again. See a few reviews of her works below, and on Goodreads where you’ll find an average of 4+ stars and many 5-star ratings.
A Canadian Fiction Timeline
A Canadian Fiction Timeline
To celebrate Canada 150, in July of 2017 Gabriele launched the (Toronto-based) Kobo eBook editions of her Ottawa-based historical fiction, Moon Hall, and her pioneer immigration novel, A Place to Call Home. To help readers get a sense of the historical context of these books, we also created an online interactive timeline (using the Ottawa-based Mindmanager App) that showcases them within the larger span of her work and provides links to detailed information.
To celebrate the "re-awakening" of Canada in June of 2025, that timeline was updated to include her latest works as well as to showcase the new Canada-themed cover for the latest edition of A Place to Call Home.
The following is an image of some elements of the timeline but you can check out the interactive version at CanadianFiction.ca.
"Historical fiction at its best!" - Focus on Books
"Historical fiction at its best!" - Focus on Books
“An exceptionally well-told story.... A Place To Call Home offers a delightful glimpse into Canada's past, told through characters who come to life and jump off the page." – Writer’s Digest Magazine
“Once in a while a novel grabs the reader's attention from the opening pages to long after the final words have been savoured. Such is A Place to Call Home.” - Anne Forrest, NUACHT
“The Summer Before the Storm by Gabriele Wills is a beautifully written story that shows humanity from all walks of life - from the very wealthy to the poorest.” – Writer’s Digest Magazine
“The Summer Before the Storm is a richly detailed, complex novel - one that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page.” - The Book Chick – Jonita Fex
"The [Summer Before the Storm] is sweeping and epic in scale and feel with a marvelous grandeur of times past." – BookNAround
“In Elusive Dawn, author Gabriele Wills shows talent that is anything but elusive. Her skillfully crafted scenes populated by well-drawn characters will pull readers into the story and not let go until the very last page.” - Writer’s Digest Magazine
"There was never a moment in reading Elusive Dawn that I wasn't completely captivated with the story. I absolutely adore Gabriele Wills!" – Peaceful Wishing
"Wills writes her characters in such a way that you literally feel like you're on this journey with them. The second book in this series [Elusive Dawn] is fantastic." – To Read, or Not to Read
“I did not want it to end. I am giving Lighting the Stars a very well deserved five plus stars.” – Locks, Hooks and Books
"Highly compelling and absolutely captivating… Wish that I could give [Lighting the Stars] even more than 5 stars!" – Betty Bee on Toot's Book Reviews
“Lighting the Stars has compelling characters, beautiful prose and that extra something that makes a novel truly touching. I couldn’t put this book down!" – Linda Lu - Guest Review on All Things Jill-Elizabeth
“Lighting the Stars [is] beautifully researched and marvelously written. Of all of the great historical fiction novels that I have read over the past year, this was definitely one of the best.” – 5 Stars - Bookgirl86
"[Lighting the Stars] is a treasure and one that is not to be missed! Five out of five stars!" – CelticLady's Reviews
“Following this latest chapter [Lighting the Stars] in the Muskoka chronicles is as enchanting as it was in the previous books. It is a joy to be completely immersed in this bold family saga once again." – BookNAround
“A stunning blend of emotionality and research, Lighting the Stars… is both unmissable and unforgettable.” – Sal - Guest Review on Bound 4 Escape
"If you are a fan of Downton Abbey, you will love [The Muskoka Novels] series!" – Teddy Rose, So Many Precious Books, So Little Time
"Ms. Wills is one of the most talented writers I have read in a long time… She has written more than a story. She has written a world to get lost in. " – A Book Lover's Library
“When I came up for air, I was actually surprised to find myself in 2012 instead of 1914." – Popcorn Reads
“Ms. Wills… truly brings history alive through her descriptions and her characters. I didn't want the story to end.” – Broken Teepee
"Gabriele Wills has once again combined impeccable research, actual events, and real people with a finely embroidered story, poignant and vividly detailed." – The Eclectic Reader
"Gabriele Wills' novels… all share one thing: they provide one of the best portraits of a particular era and the region in which they are set…. Small wonder that her many readers have exclaimed about each novel by this wonderful writer, 'I just couldn't put it down.'" - Dr. R.B. Fleming, historian and biographer
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