Can you recommend some from '2023 top historical fiction books'?

Well, from the top 25 historical fiction books, I would suggest 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens. It's set against the backdrop of the French Revolution and has some really memorable characters. Then there's 'I, Claudius' which takes you into the world of ancient Rome and the power struggles within the Roman imperial family. Also, 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco, set in a medieval monastery with a complex mystery.

Sure. 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy is a great one. It vividly depicts Russian society during the Napoleonic era. Another is 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett, which tells the story of building a cathedral in the Middle Ages. Also, 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell is set during the American Civil War.

There's also 'News of the World' by Paulette Jiles. This book is set in the American West after the Civil War. It follows an old man who travels around reading the news to people. Along the way, he takes on the task of returning a young girl who was kidnapped by Native Americans back to her family. It gives a great sense of the post - Civil War landscape and the challenges of that time.

Yes. 'The Red Tent' is among them. It retells the story of Dinah from the Bible in a historical context. It gives a female - centered view of the ancient world. 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel is also a great pick. It's about Thomas Cromwell in the court of Henry VIII. It offers a detailed look at the Tudor period in England.

Well, 'Gone with the Wind' is on that list. It shows the South during the American Civil War through the eyes of Scarlett O'Hara. Also, 'I, Claudius' by Robert Graves is excellent. It offers a fictionalized look at the early Roman Empire from the perspective of Claudius.

Sure. 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett is one of them. It vividly depicts the building of a cathedral in 12th - century England, showing the lives of various classes during that time. Another great one is 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel which gives a fresh perspective on the life of Thomas Cromwell in the Tudor court.

There are many good ones. For example, 'Hamnet' by Maggie O'Farrell. It delves into the life of Shakespeare's family, particularly the story around his son Hamnet. This book is rich in historical detail and emotional depth. Another is 'The Alice Network' which is about female spies during World War I. It weaves a tale of courage and espionage. Also, 'The Song of Achilles' by Madeline Miller is a beautiful retelling of the Trojan War story from the perspective of Achilles' lover Patroclus, with a great sense of historical authenticity.

Sure. 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' by Gabriel García Márquez is a great historical fiction. It tells the story of the Buendía family over generations in the fictional town of Macondo, reflecting the history of Latin America. 'The Book Thief' is also wonderful. Set in Nazi Germany, it shows the power of words and the human spirit during a dark time in history.

Sure. 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett is a great one. It vividly depicts the building of a cathedral in 12th - century England, showing the lives of different classes at that time. Another is 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel, which offers a unique perspective on the life of Thomas Cromwell in the Tudor court. And 'Gone with the Wind' is also among them, presenting the American South during the Civil War and Reconstruction era.

Among the 'top 100 new historical fiction', there are many gems. For instance, 'The Alice Network' which is set in two different time periods - World War I and World War II. It follows the story of a female spy during WWI and a young woman in search of her in WWII. These books are not only great reads but also give us a deeper understanding of different historical periods.