Top Tamil historical novels that are must - reads

One of the top historical western romance novels is 'Ride the Wind' by Lucia St. Clair Robson. It tells a captivating story set in the American West. Another great one is 'Outlander' by Diana Gabaldon, which has elements of historical western romance. And 'These Old Shades' by Georgette Heyer also stands out with its engaging plot and characters.

Well, one of the top Tamil historical novels is 'Parthiban Kanavu'. It tells a story set in an ancient Tamil kingdom, filled with tales of heroism, love, and political intrigue. 'Yavana Rani' is also quite famous, as it weaves a narrative around the interaction between the Tamil and Greek cultures in history. There are also other great works like 'Kadal Pura' which gives insights into the maritime history of the Tamils.

Some of the top historical fiction books include 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett. It vividly depicts the building of a cathedral in the Middle Ages. Another great one is 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel, which delves into the life of Thomas Cromwell in the Tudor court. And 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr, set during World War II, is also highly recommended.

'The Essex Serpent' by Sarah Perry is also worth mentioning. Set in Victorian England, it combines elements of mystery, historical context, and complex relationships. It delves into the superstitions and scientific thinking of the time, and the writing is both beautiful and evocative.

One of the top Gujarati novels is 'Saraswatichandra'. It's a classic. Another is 'Manvini Bhavai'.

Some top military historical fiction books include 'All Quiet on the Western Front' by Erich Maria Remarque. This book shows the horror of World War I from the perspective of a German soldier. 'Master and Commander' by Patrick O'Brian is also highly regarded. It follows the adventures of a British naval captain during the Napoleonic Wars. Then there's 'The Red Badge of Courage' by Stephen Crane, which delves into the mind of a young Union soldier during the American Civil War.

Then there is 'Parthiban Kanavu' which is also quite popular. It tells the story of a king's dream and the journey to fulfill it. The novel is a wonderful blend of history, fantasy, and human emotions, and it gives a great insight into the Tamil society of the bygone days.

A great 2018 thriller novel was 'The Outsider' by Stephen King. King is a master of the genre, and this book was no exception. It had a supernatural element to the mystery which made it really engaging. The story follows the investigation of a seemingly impossible crime, and the characters are well - developed. It keeps you guessing until the very end.

Well, 'The Dark Knight Returns' is definitely up there. It reinvented Batman for a new era. It shows an older, grittier Batman coming out of retirement. Also, 'Persepolis' is a great one. It's a coming - of - age story set against the backdrop of the Iranian Revolution, giving a very personal and eye - opening view of that time and place.

Well, 'The Great Gatsby' is surely in the list. F. Scott Fitzgerald tells a tragic love story set in the Jazz Age, full of glamour and disillusionment. 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville is a complex and profound novel about a captain's obsessive hunt for a white whale. And 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte is a great novel that portrays the strong - willed and independent Jane.