Can you recommend any must - read historical fiction from Goodreads in February 2019?

I'd recommend 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo'. While it's more of a blend of historical and contemporary, it has a great deal of historical context from Hollywood's golden age. It tells the story of a reclusive Hollywood star who decides to tell her life story to a young journalist. It's full of glamour, love, and the dark side of fame, all set against the backdrop of different historical periods in Hollywood.

Definitely 'The Luminaries'. It's a complex and engaging historical fiction set in New Zealand during the gold rush. The plot is intricately woven, and the characters are well - developed. It gives a great insight into the era of gold - seeking and the society at that time.

I would recommend 'The Signature of All Things' by Elizabeth Gilbert. It's a sweeping historical novel that takes the reader from the 18th century to the 19th century. It follows the life of Alma Whittaker, a botanist, and through her story, we get to experience different historical events and scientific developments of the time. It was well - received on Goodreads in 2014.

Sure. 'The Testaments' by Margaret Atwood is a great pick. It's a sequel to 'The Handmaid's Tale' and continues to explore the dystopian world in a historical context. It gives more insights into the society and the characters.

One great read in Goodreads' Renaissance historical fiction is 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel. It offers a vivid portrayal of Thomas Cromwell's rise to power during the Tudor period. The characters are richly drawn and the historical details are immersive.

Definitely 'The Power' by Naomi Alderman. It's a really interesting take on a world where women develop the ability to electrocute people at will. It flips gender power dynamics on their head.

Another book might be 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens. While it has elements of a murder mystery, it's also set in a specific historical time and place, painting a vivid picture of the marshlands and the society of that era in the South.

Yes, 'The Last Convertible' by Anton Myrer is a good one. It's set during World War II and follows the lives of a group of college friends as they are drawn into the war. It shows how their relationships change and how they face the challenges of the war.

Sure. 'Dune' by Frank Herbert is a must - read. It has an incredibly detailed and complex world - building, from the ecology of the desert planet Arrakis to the political and religious systems. The story is filled with themes of power, prophecy, and environmentalism.

I also recall 'Circe' by Madeline Miller being highly recommended. It's a retelling of the story of Circe from Greek mythology, but set in a historical context that gives a vivid picture of the ancient world. The writing is beautiful and really brings the characters to life.