Good Christian Historical Fiction Books: Any Recommendations?

I would suggest 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr. This novel is set during World War II and tells the story of a blind French girl and a German boy. The writing beautifully weaves together their separate lives in the context of the war.

One great example is 'Redeeming Love' by Francine Rivers. It's set in the 1850s California Gold Rush. The story is a retelling of the Book of Hosea and follows the journey of a prostitute named Angel and a godly man named Michael Hosea. Their relationship is full of trials and redemption, and it beautifully weaves in Christian themes of love, forgiveness, and God's grace.

One great historical Christian fiction book is 'The Robe' by Lloyd C. Douglas. It tells the story of a Roman soldier who wins Jesus' robe at the crucifixion and how his life is transformed. Another is 'Ben - Hur: A Tale of the Christ' by Lew Wallace. It's set in the time of Christ and has a lot of action and spiritual elements. Also, 'Christy' by Catherine Marshall is very popular. It's about a young teacher who goes to the Appalachian Mountains to teach and has a deep spiritual journey.

One great new historical fiction book is 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah. It tells a gripping story about two sisters in France during World War II. Another is 'Circe' by Madeline Miller which reimagines the story of the witch Circe from Greek mythology in a very engaging way. Also, 'Pachinko' by Min Jin Lee is a wonderful historical fiction that spans generations in a Korean family.

I highly recommend 'This Present Darkness' by Frank Peretti. It shows the spiritual battle that takes place during an apocalyptic - like situation, with angels and demons fighting in the unseen realm while the human story unfolds on earth.

I highly recommend 'The Amish Christmas at North Star'. It gives a glimpse into Amish life during Christmas, with its simple yet profound celebration of the season. 'The Christmas Dog' is also a lovely book. It tells a story of how a dog brings a family closer during Christmas. And 'The Christmas Pearl' by Dorothea Benton Frank is a great read. It has elements of magic and the power of faith during Christmas time.

'Angelology' by Danielle Trussoni is a great pick. It delves into the lore of angels in a Christian - based fictional story.

I highly recommend 'Justin Morgan Had a Horse'. It shows the relationship between a man and his horse in a context that reflects Christian values of hard work and loyalty. The horse, Justin Morgan, becomes a symbol of perseverance and strength in the story.

Another is 'The Door in the Wall' by Marguerite de Angeli. It's set in medieval England and tells the story of a boy who has to overcome difficulties. It subtly weaves in Christian values such as perseverance, kindness, and faith. The historical setting makes it a great work of Christian historical juvenile fiction as it gives a glimpse into the past life and values.

Yes, there are some. 'The Redemption of Henry Myers' is one such example. It combines the adventure elements typical of pirate stories with Christian themes of redemption and faith.