What are some of the books from the '100 best historical fiction books'?

A great 2018 historical fiction is 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens. It's set in the marshes of North Carolina and spans several decades. The story follows a young girl named Kya who grows up alone in the wild. It combines elements of mystery, nature, and the changing social fabric of the South over time. It gives a great sense of the place and time, with vivid descriptions of the natural world and the hardships Kya endures.

Perhaps 'All the Light We Cannot See' is in there. It's a beautifully written novel set during World War II, exploring the lives of a blind French girl and a German boy. It really shows the impact of war on individuals.

Well, 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett is often regarded highly. It takes us back to the building of a cathedral in 12th - century England, showing the political and social turmoil of the time. Also, 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens is a classic historical fiction set during the French Revolution, with its famous opening line.

Some well - known ones could be 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy. It's a great epic that gives a detailed view of Russian society during the Napoleonic Wars. Another might be 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco, which combines mystery and historical setting in a medieval monastery.

Some of the well - known historical fiction books from 2020 could be 'The Vanishing Half' by Brit Bennett. It tells the story of twin sisters in the context of racial segregation in America. Another one might be 'Hamnet' by Maggie O'Farrell which delves into the family life of Shakespeare.

One great book on such a list could be 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel. It offers a vivid portrayal of Tudor England, with complex characters like Thomas Cromwell. Another is 'All the Light We Cannot See' which is set during World War II and tells a moving story of a blind French girl and a German boy. 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco is also a classic. It takes readers to a medieval monastery filled with mystery and intrigue.

Sure. 'The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue' is a great pick. It follows the story of Addie who makes a Faustian bargain and lives for centuries, showing different historical periods through her eyes.

Sure. 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel is one of them. It offers a vivid portrayal of Tudor England, especially the life of Thomas Cromwell. Another great one is 'All the Light We Cannot See' which is set during World War II and tells a heart - wrenching story of a blind French girl and a German boy.

Sure. 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett is a great one. It vividly depicts the building of a cathedral in the Middle Ages, with complex characters and a richly detailed historical backdrop.

Some of the 2016 best historical fiction books could include 'The Underground Railroad' by Colson Whitehead. It's a powerful novel that reimagines the Underground Railroad as an actual railroad system underground, exploring themes of slavery and freedom in a very unique way.