Can you recommend some famous New England historical fiction books?

Yes. 'Middlemarch' by George Eliot is a classic. It shows the life in a provincial English town in the 19th century with complex characters and their relationships. 'The Forsyte Saga' by John Galsworthy also delves into the English upper - class society over a long period of time in a historical fictional context. 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens has elements related to England and France during the French Revolution and gives a great historical fictional view of that era.

Sure. 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett is an excellent one. It vividly depicts the building of a cathedral in 12th - century England, with a rich tapestry of characters from different social strata. Another is 'Ivanhoe' by Sir Walter Scott, which gives a great view of the Middle Ages in England, including knights, outlaws, and the complex social and political situation at that time.

Sure. 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy is a very famous one. It vividly depicts Russian society during the Napoleonic era. Another is 'The Scarlet Letter' by Nathaniel Hawthorne, which is set in Puritan New England and explores themes like sin and redemption. Also, 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell, which shows the American South during the Civil War and Reconstruction period.

There is 'The Norman Conquest: A Very Short Introduction' by George Garnett. It may not be a full - length fictional novel but it provides excellent historical context which can enhance the understanding of any related historical fiction. And 'The Saxon Tales' series by Bernard Cornwell is also worth reading. These books bring the era of the Norman Conquest to life through engaging storylines and well - developed characters.

Sure. 'The Song of Achilles' by Madeline Miller is a great one. It retells the story of Achilles in a very engaging way. Another is 'Pachinko' by Min Jin Lee, which follows a Korean family over generations. Also, 'The Underground Railroad' by Colson Whitehead is excellent, presenting a fictional take on the real - world concept of the Underground Railroad.

Sure. 'The Four Winds' by Kristin Hannah is a great new historical fiction book. It tells a story about a woman's struggle during the Great Depression. Another one is 'The Vanishing Half' by Brit Bennett, which explores themes of race and identity in a historical context.

There are several. For instance, 'Hamnet' by Maggie O'Farrell. It delves into the life of Shakespeare's family, especially his son Hamnet. It gives a vivid picture of the Elizabethan era. Another new book is 'The Book of Longings' by Sue Monk Kidd, which imagines the story of a woman in Jesus' time. And 'The Golem and the Jinni' by Helene Wecker is set in New York City at the turn of the 20th century, mixing historical settings with elements of Jewish and Arab folklore.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving is a well - known one. It's set in New England and has elements of the supernatural with the Headless Horseman. Another is The House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne which has a haunted house at its center and a family curse.

The story of Mercy Brown in Rhode Island is quite famous. During a tuberculosis outbreak, Mercy was exhumed as part of a vampire - like superstition. Since then, there have been reports of her ghost. In addition, many of the old, colonial - era houses in New England have their own ghost stories. These often involve the original settlers or their descendants who are believed to have unfinished business. The ghosts are said to make their presence known through cold spots, moving objects, or unexplained voices.

One famous French historical fiction book is 'The Three Musketeers' by Alexandre Dumas. It's set in the 17th century and follows the adventures of d'Artagnan and his three musketeer friends. Another is 'Les Misérables' by Victor Hugo, which depicts the lives of various characters during the French Revolution and its aftermath. And 'Madame Bovary' by Gustave Flaubert also has elements of historical context in 19th - century France.