I'd recommend 'The Golden Goblet' which is set in ancient Egypt. It has a simple yet exciting story that beginners can enjoy. 'The Silver Branch' by Rosemary Sutcliff is also great. It continues the story from 'The Eagle of the Ninth' and is easy to follow. Also, 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens (although it has a more modern setting compared to the others but still has historical elements) can be a good starting point as Dickens is a great storyteller and the book gives an idea of how historical events can be woven into fiction.
Sure. 'The Adventures of Odysseus' is a great choice. It simplifies the epic journey of Odysseus in a way that's easy for beginners to understand. Another one is 'The Eagle of the Ninth' by Rosemary Sutcliff. It's set in Roman Britain and has an interesting plot that will draw in new readers. Also, 'Julius Caesar' by William Shakespeare (although it's a play) can be considered. It gives a good insight into the life and times of Caesar.
For beginners, 'Ancient Egypt Mystery' series can be a good start. These books are full of mystery and adventure set in the ancient Egyptian world. They introduce the culture and history in an interesting way. Then there's 'The First Man in Rome' by Colleen McCullough. It's a bit long but the story of Gaius Marius and Sulla is told in a very accessible way for those new to ancient history fiction. And don't forget 'The Persian Boy' by Mary Renault. It's about Alexander the Great from the perspective of a young Persian, and it's quite engaging for new readers.
For beginners, 'Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village' by Laura Amy Schlitz is excellent. It gives a vivid picture of medieval life. Also, 'The Children of the New Forest' by Frederick Marryat, which is set during the English Civil War and Restoration, is quite accessible. It tells the story of children trying to survive in a changing world.
I would recommend 'Johnny Tremain' for those new to fiction history books. It's a story set during the American Revolution. It's written in a way that's accessible for new readers and gives a great sense of what life was like during that time in American history.
For beginners, I'd recommend 'Anne of Green Gables'. While it's not strictly pure history fiction, it gives a great sense of life in Canada in the early 20th century. Also, 'The Red Badge of Courage' set during the American Civil War is easy to follow and gives a good sense of the chaos of war. And 'The Witch of Blackbird Pond' which is set in colonial America and has an interesting story with historical elements.
For beginners, I'd recommend 'Fatherland'. It has a clear narrative and the alternate history of a Nazi - victorious Europe is presented in a very engaging way. Also, 'The Peshawar Lancers' is a great choice. The idea of a world changed by a meteorite strike in the 19th century is really interesting and not too difficult to understand for those new to the genre.
For those new to history fiction, 'The Sign of the Beaver' is great. It takes place in colonial America and shows the relationship between a white boy and a Native American tribe. It's easy to understand and full of historical details.
Sure. 'The Man in the High Castle' is a great start. It's not too complex and has a really interesting premise of an Axis - victory world. Another one is 'Bring the Jubilee'. It's relatively easy to follow as it focuses on the idea of a Confederate victory in the Civil War in a straightforward way.
For beginners, 'The Red Tent' is a great choice. It's set in biblical times and tells the story from a female perspective. It's easy to read and gives a good sense of the historical period. Another one is 'Johnny Tremain' which is about the American Revolution. It's written in a way that makes history accessible. 'Island of the Blue Dolphins' also works. It's based on a true story of a girl stranded on an island and gives a sense of Native American history.
Sure. 'Johnny Tremain' is a good one for beginners. It's set during the American Revolution and is an easy read that gives a great sense of the time. Another is 'The Cat of Bubastes' which is about ancient Egypt and is written in a way that is accessible to those new to world history fiction.
Sure. 'The Eagle of the Ninth' by Rosemary Sutcliff is a good choice for beginners. It has a simple yet engaging story that follows a young Roman soldier. Another one is 'Pompeii' by Robert Harris. It's easy to follow and the description of the Roman city is fascinating.
Sure. 'The Vanishing Half' is a good start. It has an engaging plot that's easy to follow about twin sisters. 'Hamnet' is also great as it has a clear narrative about Shakespeare's family. The language in both books isn't overly complicated, making them accessible for beginners.