Can you recommend some India gray historical fiction books?

Another interesting one is 'Midnight's Children' by Salman Rushdie. It weaves together history and magic realism, exploring India's transition from colonial rule to independence through the lives of those born at the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947.

The settings are typically richly detailed historical periods in India. It might show the caste system, colonial rule, or other historical aspects in a nuanced way. For example, it can show how people of different castes interacted during a particular historical event, and how those interactions were not always clear - cut. It may also deal with moral ambiguity. Stories might revolve around events where right and wrong are not easily distinguishable, like during a time of political unrest where different groups have their own justifications for their actions.

One great India historical fiction is 'The Palace of Illusions' by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. It retells the story of the Mahabharata from Draupadi's perspective.

You can also try 'Harappa: Curse of the Blood River' which is set in the ancient Indus Valley civilization. It combines mystery and historical facts, taking readers on a journey through the advanced yet mysterious civilization of Harappa.

They often draw on India's rich cultural and religious heritage. For example, many incorporate elements from Hindu epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Sure. 'The White Tiger' by Aravind Adiga is a great India fiction. It gives a darkly humorous look at the class divide in India through the eyes of a chauffeur. Then there's 'Interpreter of Maladies' by Jhumpa Lahiri, which consists of short stories that touch on themes like immigration, cultural identity, and family relationships in the context of the Indian - American experience.

Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts is also set in India. It's about an Australian fugitive who finds himself in the slums of Mumbai. The book is full of adventure, love, and a deep exploration of the city and its people.

Arundhati Roy's works often touch on the marginalized in India. Although not solely focused on untouchables, in books like 'The God of Small Things', she delves into the caste - based discrimination which the untouchables are a part of. Her writing gives a vivid picture of the social fabric in India where the untouchables are at the lowest rung and the various ways they are oppressed.

In the realm of 'India China war fiction', some works might be written from a very nationalistic perspective in both countries. They could be used to boost the morale of their own side in a fictional sense. But we should approach such fictions with caution as they can sometimes mislead the public about the real nature of relations between the two great nations. The real relationship is complex and multi - faceted, involving diplomacy, trade, cultural exchanges and more, which is often overlooked in such fictional portrayals.

Sure. 'The Other Boleyn Girl' is a great one. It offers a fictionalized look at the life of Mary Boleyn in the Tudor court.