Can you recommend some names of books that are historical fiction?

Sure. 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett is a great one. It's set in 12th - century England and tells the story of building a cathedral. Another is 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel, which focuses on the life of Thomas Cromwell in the Tudor court. And 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell, though also a love story, is set during the American Civil War, giving a vivid picture of that historical period.

Sure. 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy is a great one. It's set during the Napoleonic Wars. Another is 'The Scarlet Letter' by Nathaniel Hawthorne, which takes place in Puritan New England. Also, 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution.

Sure. 'Pride and Prejudice' is a great one. It's a classic that explores themes of love, class, and social norms in 19th - century England. The relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy is very interesting.

One well - known fiction book is 'The Great Gatsby'. This novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald delves into the decadence of the Jazz Age, with themes of love, wealth, and the American Dream. The characters are complex and the writing is beautiful.

Sure. 'The Other Boleyn Girl' is a great one. It offers a fictionalized look at the life of Mary Boleyn in the Tudor court.

Well, 'Wolf Hall' is also likely to be on such a list. It delves deep into the life of Thomas Cromwell in the court of Henry VIII. The book is known for its detailed portrayal of the historical setting, the complex characters, and the political maneuverings of the time. It really makes you feel like you are in that era, experiencing the events as they unfold.

One of the books from that list could be 'The Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt. It's a great historical fiction with a rich narrative set in different time periods.

One of the great historical fiction books from 2016 could be 'The Underground Railroad' by Colson Whitehead. It's a powerful novel that reimagines the Underground Railroad as an actual railroad underground. It gives a vivid and often harrowing look at the experience of slaves trying to escape to freedom.

One great book from that list could be 'A Game of Thrones' by George R.R. Martin. It's set in a fictional medieval - like world full of political intrigue, complex characters, and epic battles.

One of the great historical fiction books from 2017 could be 'The Essex Serpent'. It is set in Victorian England and follows the story of a widow who moves to a small village. There, rumors of a mythical serpent start to spread. The book beautifully captures the era's atmosphere, from the social norms to the scientific thinking of the time.