Can you recommend some good historical fiction lesbian novels?

There's also 'Stone Butch Blues' which is an important work in lesbian literature. It gives an in - depth look at the experiences of a butch lesbian in a historical time frame, showing the struggles and the community that was there.

One well - known lesbian historical novel could be 'Fingersmith' by Sarah Waters. It is set in Victorian England and is full of mystery, intrigue and a complex relationship between the two female protagonists.

The 'Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics' also has elements that can be related to medieval lesbian historical fiction. It's set in a time where women's roles in science were restricted, and there is a love story between two women that is set against this backdrop, with elements of historical detail and the challenges of that era.

One great example is 'Maurice' by E. M. Forster. It's set in the early 20th century and beautifully explores the life and love of a gay man in a society that was not very accepting. Another is 'The Color Purple' by Alice Walker, which has strong lesbian themes within the historical context of African - American life in the South. 'Orlando' by Virginia Woolf is also a classic, with its unique exploration of gender and sexuality across time.

Sure. 'Tipping the Velvet' by Sarah Waters is an excellent lesbian historical novel. It tells the story of a young girl's journey into the lesbian underworld of Victorian London. Also, 'The Well of Loneliness' by Radclyffe Hall is a well - known work in this genre. It was controversial when it was first published as it openly dealt with lesbianism in the early 20th - century context. Then there's 'Ammonite' by Nicola Griffith, which is set in a far - future world that has some parallels to historical settings and features a lesbian relationship at its core.

Another is 'Orlando' by Virginia Woolf. While it's a complex and multi - faceted work, it contains elements that can be seen as exploring gender and same - sex attraction through different historical periods of the protagonist's long life.

Sure. 'Fingersmith' by Sarah Waters is a great one. It's set in Victorian London and involves a complex plot of love, deception and mystery among the female characters. Another is 'The Price of Salt' by Patricia Highsmith, which was quite revolutionary for its time in depicting a lesbian relationship in a more positive light.

Sure. 'Orlando' by Virginia Woolf is an interesting one. It's a rather unique book where the main character, Orlando, changes gender over time and has relationships with both men and women throughout different historical periods. And then there's 'Tipping the Velvet' also by Sarah Waters. It tells the story of a young girl's journey into the world of female - female relationships in the Victorian era with all its drama and social nuances.

Sure. 'The Well of Loneliness' by Radclyffe Hall is a well - known lesbian historical fiction. It was quite controversial when it was first published. It delves into the life of a lesbian in early 20th - century England. Then there's 'Tipping the Velvet' by Sarah Waters. This book is set in the 19th - century and follows the adventures of a young woman who discovers her love for other women. Also, 'Stone Butch Blues' by Leslie Feinberg is set in a historical period and explores lesbian and transgender experiences.

Sure. 'Tipping the Velvet' by Sarah Waters is an excellent choice. It follows the story of a young woman's sexual and social awakening in Victorian England. 'The Price of Salt' by Patricia Highsmith is also notable. It was quite revolutionary for its time in depicting a lesbian relationship in a more positive light. Additionally, 'Stone Butch Blues' by Leslie Feinberg is a powerful and poignant novel about a butch lesbian's life experiences.