Definitely. 'Great Circle' by Maggie Shipstead was a notable 2022 historical fiction book. It follows the story of a female aviator across different time periods. 'The Prophets' by Robert Jones Jr. is also great. It looks at the lives of enslaved people in the antebellum South, offering a deep look into that dark part of American history.
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. 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte is a top pick. It tells the story of an orphaned governess, Jane Eyre, and her relationship with Mr. Rochester. The Gothic elements in the story add to the overall atmosphere of mystery and passion.
Sure. 'The Witch of Blackbird Pond' is a great historical fiction book for teens. It's set in colonial America. Then there's 'Esperanza Rising' which is about a girl's journey during the Great Depression. Also, 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry' that shows the African - American experience in the South during the 1930s.
There are many great ones. 'The Count of Monte Cristo' by Alexandre Dumas is a classic. It's set in France during the early 19th century and has a thrilling revenge story. 'The Alienist' by Caleb Carr is set in New York in the late 19th century, dealing with a serial killer case. And 'The Good Earth' by Pearl S. Buck, which shows rural Chinese life in the early 20th century.
One of the top new historical fiction books is 'The Pull of the Stars' which is set during the 1918 flu pandemic. It shows the experiences of a nurse during that difficult time. Another good one is 'The Mirror & the Light', the final part of the Wolf Hall trilogy, which gives a detailed look at the life of Thomas Cromwell in Tudor England. It's full of historical details and political intrigue.
One of the top ones is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It's set in a medieval monastery and involves a complex mystery with elements of theology, philosophy, and history.
Sure. 'The Winds of War' by Herman Wouk is a classic. It follows the Henry family through the events leading up to and during ww2. Another good one is 'War and Remembrance', also by Wouk, which continues the story. 'The Alice Network' by Kate Quinn is great too. It combines the story of a female spy during ww2 with a post - war search for answers.
Sure. 'The Lincoln Highway' by Amor Towles. It's set in post - World War II America and follows the adventures of a young man and his friends. It has a great sense of place and time.
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.