The 'Maisie Dobbs' series can be considered. These books are set in post - World War I England. Maisie is a wonderful protagonist, and the books deal with her investigations and her own personal journey in a historical context that often has a sense of hope and warmth.
Another is 'Little Women'. It's a classic that shows the lives of four sisters in the 19th century. There are many happy moments like their family gatherings, their dreams, and the relationships they build. It's a story full of warmth and growth.
Sure. 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen is a great one. It's set in the early 19th - century England. Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy overcome their initial misunderstandings and prejudices and end up together happily. Another is 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society' which is based on the German occupation of Guernsey during World War II. It has a heart - warming ending with the characters finding love and new beginnings.
Sure. 'The Little Prince' is a great happy fiction book. It's full of profound yet simple truths about life, friendship and love. The interactions between the little prince and the various characters he meets on different planets are both interesting and heart - warming.
Sure. 'The Little Prince' is a great 'fiction happy book'. It tells a beautiful and thought - provoking story about a little prince from another planet. The illustrations are charming and the story has a touch of magic and warmth.
Sure. 'The Other Boleyn Girl' is a great one. It offers a fictionalized look at the life of Mary Boleyn in the Tudor court.
Well, 'Wolf Hall' is also likely to be on such a list. It delves deep into the life of Thomas Cromwell in the court of Henry VIII. The book is known for its detailed portrayal of the historical setting, the complex characters, and the political maneuverings of the time. It really makes you feel like you are in that era, experiencing the events as they unfold.
One of the books from that list could be 'The Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt. It's a great historical fiction with a rich narrative set in different time periods.
One of the great historical fiction books from 2016 could be 'The Underground Railroad' by Colson Whitehead. It's a powerful novel that reimagines the Underground Railroad as an actual railroad underground. It gives a vivid and often harrowing look at the experience of slaves trying to escape to freedom.
One great book from that list could be 'A Game of Thrones' by George R.R. Martin. It's set in a fictional medieval - like world full of political intrigue, complex characters, and epic battles.
One of the great historical fiction books from 2017 could be 'The Essex Serpent'. It is set in Victorian England and follows the story of a widow who moves to a small village. There, rumors of a mythical serpent start to spread. The book beautifully captures the era's atmosphere, from the social norms to the scientific thinking of the time.