What are some of the best new historical novels?

One of the best new historical fiction novels is 'The Four Winds' by Kristin Hannah. It vividly depicts the Great Depression era in America, following the story of a strong - willed woman. Another great one is 'Hamnet' by Maggie O'Farrell, which gives a unique perspective on Shakespeare's family life. And 'Pachinko' by Min Jin Lee is also excellent, exploring the history of a Korean family over generations in Japan.

One of the well - known ones could be 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel. It vividly depicts the Tudor court during the reign of Henry VIII.

'The Duke and I' by Julia Quinn is also a great new historical romance. It takes place in the Regency era. The story is full of the charm of that time period, with ballrooms, dukes, and the proper society. The relationship between the duke and the heroine is filled with tension and passion, and the writing is witty and engaging.

Some good ones are 'The Warmth of Other Suns' by Isabel Wilkerson. This book tells the story of the Great Migration of African - Americans from the South to the North. It's a powerful exploration of a significant part of American history. Also, '1776' by David McCullough is excellent. It focuses on the crucial year in American history, providing a detailed account of the events that led to the birth of the United States.

'Pachinko' by Min Jin Lee is also considered among the best new historical fiction. It follows a Korean family over four generations, exploring their experiences in Japan from the early 1900s. It shows themes of identity, discrimination, and the struggle for a better life against the backdrop of historical events.

One of the well - known ones could be 'All the Light We Cannot See'. It beautifully portrays the story during World War II, following the lives of a blind French girl and a German boy. The writing is so vivid that it makes the readers feel like they are actually in that era.

One of the great ones could be 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy. It gives a vivid and detailed account of Russian society during the Napoleonic era.

Another is 'Salt to the Sea' by Ruta Sepetys. This book is based on the real - life event of the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff during World War II. It tells the stories of four different young people whose lives are intertwined during this tragic time, and it does an excellent job of bringing history to life for teen readers.

One great example is 'The Mark of the King' by Jocelyn Green. It beautifully weaves historical details of the French colony of Louisiana with a story of faith, redemption and love. Another could be 'A Light on the Hill' by Connilyn Cossette which is set in ancient Israel and shows how characters' faith is tested in the face of historical events. Also, 'The Masterpiece' by Francine Rivers is quite popular. It's set in modern - day San Francisco but still has elements of Christian faith exploration within a historical - like character study.

One of the best new YA historical fiction books could be 'The Gilded Wolves' series. It has a great blend of historical Parisian setting with a touch of magic and mystery. The characters are diverse and engaging, and it really brings the era to life.