I have just finished to very good fiction books.

The Bells by Richard Harvell is historical fiction about  male opera singers in Europe in ancient times.  While somewhat upsetting at times, I found the story riveting and couldn't put it down.  The writing was amazing for a debut novel

Clara and Mr. Tiffany by Susan Vreeland is an amazing story of women's working condition in the the late 1800's and early 1900's.  It is fiction based on a lot of historical data.  It is a compelling story that involves immigrants, hardships and many fascinating relationships in the boarding house where Clara resides.