What are some of the best short story historical fictions?

One of the great historical fictions in 2010 could be 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel. It offers a vivid portrayal of Tudor England, with complex characters like Thomas Cromwell. Another might be 'The Passage' by Justin Cronin which has elements of post - apocalyptic future but also delves into historical events that led to that state.

One of the best historical fictions in 2017 could be 'The Underground Railroad' by Colson Whitehead. It tells a powerful story about slavery in a unique way, with the concept of an actual underground railroad as a physical structure.

One of the best historical fictions is 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel. It vividly portrays the court of Henry VIII. Another great one is 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett, which gives a detailed look at the building of a cathedral in the Middle Ages. 'Gone with the Wind' is also a classic historical fiction set during the American Civil War.

One of the best 2020 historical fictions is 'The Mirror & the Light' by Hilary Mantel. It's the final part of her Cromwell trilogy, vividly portraying the court of Henry VIII. Another great one could be 'Hamnet' by Maggie O'Farrell, which delves into the story of Shakespeare's family. And 'The Vanishing Half' by Brit Bennett also stands out. It explores themes of race and identity through a historical lens.

One of the best 2022 historical fictions could be 'The Four Winds' by Kristin Hannah. It vividly portrays the Great Depression era in the United States, showing the struggles of a family during that tough time. Another might be 'Hamnet' by Maggie O'Farrell, which delves into the life of Shakespeare's family and the story behind his famous play 'Hamlet'. Also, 'The Lincoln Highway' by Amor Towles offers a great historical fiction experience, following the journey of a young man in post - World War II America.

One of the best 2018 historical fictions could be 'The Lost Girls of Paris' by Pam Jenoff. It tells a captivating story set during World War II about a group of female secret agents.

Some great best - researched historical fictions include 'Gone with the Wind'. Margaret Mitchell did a lot of research on the American South during the Civil War. It shows the social structure, the way of life, and the destruction caused by the war. 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens is another. Dickens researched the French Revolution thoroughly, and his novel reflects the chaos, the class struggles, and the hope that emerged during that time. Also, 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett is well - researched, exploring medieval England's architecture, society, and power struggles.

I also highly recommend 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr. It's a World War II story that follows a blind French girl and a German boy. The writing beautifully weaves their separate lives together in the chaos of war.

The 'Raj Quartet' by Paul Scott, which is set in the British - ruled India. It shows the complex social, political and cultural aspects of that era. It's a long and detailed work that really dives into the life in colonial India from different perspectives.

One of the best is 'The Killer Angels' by Michael Shaara. It gives a vivid portrayal of the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War, with well - developed characters on both sides. Another great one is 'Gates of Fire' by Steven Pressfield, which focuses on the Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae. It really shows the Spartan warrior ethos.