What are the most popular fictional British history books among readers?

Well, 'Slaughterhouse - Five' is really popular. Vonnegut's writing is so distinct and the way he weaves in the time - traveling aspect while still showing the brutality of WW2 makes it a memorable read. Also, 'The Nightingale' has gained a lot of fans. It delves into the experiences of women during the war, which is not as often explored in WW2 fiction.

I think 'The Hunt for Red October' by Tom Clancy is quite popular. It's about a Soviet submarine captain who defects to the United States. The book has a lot of action and tension related to the cold war politics and military operations.

For young readers, 'The Chronicles of Narnia' is extremely popular. The magical world of Narnia with characters like Aslan, who is a Christ - like figure, is very appealing. Also, 'The Door within' trilogy by Wayne Thomas Batson is well - liked. It has a lot of action and adventure along with Christian values. Another one is 'The Green Ember' series by S.D. Smith, which has elements of courage and faith in a fictional animal - based world.

One of the most popular is 'The Pillars of the Earth'. It has a huge following due to its detailed portrayal of medieval England. 'The Name of the Rose' is also very popular. Its complex mystery and historical setting attract a lot of readers. 'Ivanhoe' has been a classic for a long time and is still widely read for its adventure and historical context.

The 'Rebus' series by Ian Rankin, while not strictly pure Scottish history fiction, has a lot of elements of Edinburgh's history and culture woven into its detective stories. It gives readers a view of the city's seedy underbelly and how it has changed over time. Rankin's writing is so vivid that it really brings the Scottish city to life.

Definitely the 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' series. It has a young hero, Percy, who kids can easily relate to. The books are full of action, adventure, and the cool idea of Greek gods being real in a modern world. It makes Greek mythology come alive for young readers. Another popular one is 'The Heroes of Olympus' series, which is also by Rick Riordan and continues the story in the same mythological universe.

The 'Percy Jackson' series by Rick Riordan has some treasure - hunting aspects. Percy and his friends go on quests that often involve finding important magical items. These books are popular among young readers as they combine Greek mythology with exciting adventures.

For young readers, 'The Hunger Games' trilogy has some elements of history - based fiction. It's set in a post - apocalyptic world that can be seen as a reflection of some historical power struggles. Another is 'The Giver' which creates a unique society that has echoes of how societies have been organized in history. And 'Number the Stars' is popular. It's set during World War II and tells a story of a girl in Denmark helping Jews.

I think 'The Time It Never Rained' is quite popular. It's relatable in terms of the hardships faced by Texans during difficult times. Also, 'Texas' by Michener is popular as it's a very in - depth exploration of the state's history from different angles.

The 'Hornblower' series is among the most popular. It has a long - standing reputation. Fans of historical naval fiction love following Hornblower's journey through different ranks and his various adventures at sea. Each book in the series is full of action and drama.