Can you name some best inspirational historical fiction works and their significance?

Sure. 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah is a best - selling modern historical fiction. It's about two sisters in France during World War II. One is a rebel and the other tries to keep her family safe. It's a very emotional and engaging story.

Sure. 'Fun Home' by Alison Bechdel is a well - known one. It's a graphic memoir that also has elements of historical fiction as it reflects on the author's past and her relationship with her father, while also exploring her own queer identity. It gives insights into family dynamics and growing up queer in a particular historical context.

The novel 'Les Misérables' is also among the best. Jean Valjean's journey from a convict to a redeemed man, along with the themes of love, sacrifice, and social justice, is extremely inspiring. It has the power to move readers to be better people.

For beginners, 'The Song of Achilles' is a great start. It's very accessible and the writing is beautiful. It makes the complex world of Greek mythology easy to understand. The relationship between Achilles and Patroclus is a central focus which makes it engaging.

Definitely. 'The Red Tent' is a great example. It retells the story of Dinah from the Bible in a more feminist and detailed way. Also, 'The Help' is excellent, showing the racial situation in the American South in the 1960s through the eyes of the maids and a young white woman. And 'Cold Mountain' which portrays the Civil War era in a very realistic and moving way.

I highly recommend 'The Light Between Oceans' by M. L. Stedman. It's set in the early 20th century on an Australian lighthouse island. It deals with themes of love, loss, and moral dilemmas. The characters' choices and their consequences are very thought - provoking. 'The Bronze Horseman' by Paullina Simons is set during World War II in Leningrad. It shows the strength of the human spirit in the face of extreme hardship. And 'The Time Traveler's Wife' by Audrey Niffenegger, while it has a time - traveling aspect, is also set in different historical times and has a very moving love story that can be seen as inspiring.

Another great one is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. It takes place in the racially charged South of the United States during the 1930s. The story, through the eyes of Scout Finch, shows the fight for justice and equality by her father, Atticus Finch, which is very inspiring for readers to stand up for what is right.

Sure. 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy is a masterpiece. It covers the Napoleonic Wars in Russia and has a huge cast of characters. Tolstoy delves deep into the lives of the aristocracy and the common people during this tumultuous time, showing the impact of war on all levels of society.

Sure. 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel is excellent. It focuses on the life of Thomas Cromwell in 16th - century England. Mantel's writing is detailed and immersive, making the Tudor court come alive. You can really get a sense of the political intrigue and the personalities of the time.

Sure. 'Gone with the Wind' is a classic historical fiction novel. It takes place during the American Civil War and Reconstruction era. Scarlett O'Hara's story of survival and love against the backdrop of a war - torn South is both engaging and a great way to learn about that period in American history.