What are some best selling historical novels?

Well, 'All the Light We Cannot See' is a great best - selling historical fiction. It's about a blind French girl and a German boy during World War II. Then there's 'The Book Thief', also set during World War II, but it has a unique narrative style with Death as the narrator. 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens is a classic in this genre, showing the events before and during the French Revolution.

One of the best - selling historical fiction novels is 'Gone with the Wind'. It vividly depicts the American South during the Civil War and Reconstruction era. The story of Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler has captured the hearts of millions. Another is 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett. It details the building of a cathedral in 12th - century England, filled with complex characters and political intrigue. Also, 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel is highly popular. It gives a different perspective on the court of Henry VIII.

One of the best selling historical romance novels is 'Outlander' by Diana Gabaldon. It combines time - travel and historical elements set in 18th - century Scotland, which has attracted a large number of readers with its vivid description of the era, complex characters, and passionate love story.

One of the best selling historical mystery novels is 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown. It combines historical facts, mystery, and a thrilling plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

One of the best - selling historical graphic novels is 'Maus' by Art Spiegelman. It tells the story of the Holocaust in a unique and deeply moving way, using animals to represent different groups. Another is 'Persepolis' by Marjane Satrapi, which offers a personal view of the Iranian revolution and life in Iran during that time.

Well, usually they have well - developed characters. For example, in 'Gone with the Wind', Scarlett is a very complex character that readers can easily get attached to. They also often have a richly detailed historical setting. In 'The Pillars of the Earth', you can really feel like you're in 12th - century England.

One of the best - selling western historical romance novels is 'Ride the Wind' by Lucia St. Clair Robson. It tells a captivating story set in the Old West. Another is 'Outlander' by Diana Gabaldon which has elements of both historical and western romance, although it also has other settings. And 'The Texan's Wager' by Jodi Thomas is also quite popular in this genre.

A third example could be 'The Bronze Horseman' by Paullina Simons. It's set during World War II and tells a love story that is both deeply emotional and has its fair share of steamy scenes. The historical backdrop adds depth to the passionate relationship between the main characters.

One of the popular 2018 best selling historical fictions was 'The Alice Network' by Kate Quinn. It weaves together two timelines, one during World War I and the other after World War II, following the story of female spies which was really engaging.

One of the best - selling current historical fiction novels is 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah. It tells a gripping story set during World War II about two sisters in France. Another is 'Circe' by Madeline Miller which reimagines the story of the mythological figure Circe. And 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens is also popular. It combines a murder mystery with the story of a girl growing up in the marshes of North Carolina in the 1950s and 60s.