Can you list the best historical fiction action books for me?

Sure. 'The Lincoln Highway' by Amor Towles is a great one. It's set in post - World War II America and follows the journey of a young man and his friends across the country. The story is filled with interesting characters and historical details that bring that era to life.

A great beginner - friendly one is 'Ready Player One' by Ernest Cline. It's set in a future where people escape into a virtual reality world called the OASIS. The main character, Wade Watts, goes on a quest filled with action, pop - culture references, and high - stakes challenges that are easy to follow and exciting.

Yes. 'Circe' was very popular in 2019. It's about the Greek mythological figure. And 'The Water Dancer' which has a great story set in the time of slavery in the US.

Sure. 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens is a classic. It's set against the backdrop of the French Revolution and tells the intertwined stories of characters in London and Paris. Dickens' powerful writing really brings the time period to life.

Some popular books on the best - seller list of action fiction might include works by Lee Child. His 'Jack Reacher' series often features high on such lists. The character is a drifter who gets involved in various action - packed situations, with fast - paced plots and intense fight scenes.

I would recommend 'Gates of Fire' by Steven Pressfield. It tells the story of the Battle of Thermopylae in a vivid and engaging way. Then there's 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It combines mystery and action in a medieval monastery setting. 'The Killer Angels' by Michael Shaara is also excellent. It's about the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War, and really brings the battle and the characters to life.

Sure. 'The Vanishing Half' by Brit Bennett was quite popular. It deals with themes of race, identity, and family across different generations in the United States. It's a historical fiction that takes readers through different time periods, showing how these themes have evolved.

'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel was also among the best - selling historical fiction books in 2015. It's set in the Tudor period and gives a detailed look at the life of Thomas Cromwell. The book is known for its rich historical detail and complex characters.

Well, 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell is also a remarkable historical fiction book. It depicts the South during the American Civil War and Reconstruction era through the eyes of Scarlett O'Hara. The story is full of love, loss, and the struggle to survive in a changing world. And 'The Color Purple' by Alice Walker is another great one. Set in the early 20th - century rural South, it tells the story of an African - American woman's journey through abuse and oppression to self - discovery and empowerment.

'The Alice Network' was popular too. It has a really interesting plot that alternates between different time periods. It's full of mystery, espionage, and strong female characters which attracted a lot of readers in 2017.