Well, 'A Long Petal of the Sea' by Isabel Allende is also among them. This novel follows the journey of two refugees, a young doctor and a pregnant widow, as they flee the Spanish Civil War and make a new life in Chile. It's a story full of love, hope, and the strength of the human spirit, all set against the historical backdrop of two major events.
Then there's 'The Book of Longings' by Sue Monk Kidd. It imagines the life of a fictional wife of Jesus, Ana. Set in the first - century Middle East, it offers a different perspective on the well - known religious figure and the historical context of that era. It's a thought - provoking and beautifully written book.
Sure. 'The Pull of the Stars' by Emma Donoghue is a great 2020 historical fiction best seller. It is set during the 1918 flu pandemic in an Irish maternity ward. It shows the harrowing experiences of nurses and patients during that difficult time, with themes of love, sacrifice, and survival.