Can you recommend some other medieval historical fictions similar to 'The Door in the Wall'?

One of the main themes is the idea of adventure. The protagonist often embarks on exciting journeys through the door in the wall, which is typical of medieval tales where heroes go on quests. Another theme is the contrast between the ordinary world and the magical or unknown world. In this case, the world behind the door is different from the normal medieval setting. Also, there's the theme of self - discovery as the character grows and learns more about himself through his experiences in the different world.

Sure. 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy is a great one. It delves deep into Russian society during the Napoleonic era. Another is 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens which shows the historical context of the French Revolution. Also, 'Gone with the Wind' is set during the American Civil War and is quite similar in its use of historical backdrop to tell a story.

Sure. 'The Book Thief' is a great historical fiction. It's set during World War II and tells the story from the perspective of a young girl in Nazi Germany. Another one is 'Johnny Tremain' which is set during the American Revolution. It shows the life of a young apprentice during that turbulent time. And 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens is also a classic historical fiction that gives a vivid picture of the French Revolution.

Well, 'My Antonia' is quite similar. It portrays the immigrant experience in the American Midwest, much like 'Sarah Plain and Tall' which also has elements of rural and family - centered life in a historical setting. 'The Witch of Blackbird Pond' is another. It's set in colonial America and has themes of a woman finding her place in a new community, just as in 'Sarah Plain and Tall' where Sarah has to adapt to a new family and place. And don't forget 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry' which deals with family, race, and life in the South during a historical time, similar to how 'Sarah Plain and Tall' shows family life in a different historical region.

One similar work could be 'Orlando' by Virginia Woolf. It has elements of gender exploration and historical settings. Another is 'The Price of Salt' which also delves into the lesbian experience within a particular historical context. And 'Fingersmith' has complex relationships and a historical backdrop that might be of interest.

One similar WW2 historical fiction is 'All the Light We Cannot See'. It tells a beautiful and poignant story set during the war. Another is 'The Nightingale', which focuses on the experiences of two sisters in France during the occupation. And 'The Book Thief' is also great, narrated by Death and set in Nazi Germany.

One could be 'Outlander' which also has a great deal of Scottish historical elements. It involves time - travel but still gives a vivid picture of Scottish life in different eras.

There is 'Nirvana in Fire' which is set in a fictionalized Chinese historical period. It has elements of political strategizing and character - driven plots like 'Goodbye My Princess'.

One similar work could be 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett. It is set in medieval England and vividly depicts the building of a cathedral. Another is 'Ivanhoe' by Sir Walter Scott, which shows the life in medieval England with knights and their chivalric code. Also, 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco is set in a medieval monastery and has elements of mystery and historical detail.

Well, 'Bring Up the Bodies' by Hilary Mantel is another great British historical fiction. It's a sequel to 'Wolf Hall' and continues to explore the Tudor court. Also, 'Gormenghast' by Mervyn Peake has elements of a historical - like setting, with its own unique, somewhat archaic world - building that might be appealing if you liked 'Company of Liars'.