2018 best selling historical fiction

One of the best - selling historical fiction books in 2017 was 'The Underground Railroad' by Colson Whitehead. It tells a story about slavery and the journey of a young woman escaping through a fantastical version of the Underground Railroad.

Another great 2019 best - selling historical fiction book was 'The Testaments' by Margaret Atwood. It's a follow - up to 'The Handmaid's Tale' and continues to explore the dystopian world she created, this time with a focus on the next generation's fight for change. It delves deep into the power structures and the human will to resist within a historical context that seems all too possible.

Some of the best - selling historical fiction books in 2014 might include 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr. It's a beautifully written story set during World War II that follows the lives of a blind French girl and a German boy. Another could be 'The Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt which also has historical elements woven into its complex narrative.

Well, 'All the Light We Cannot See' is a great best - selling historical fiction. It's about a blind French girl and a German boy during World War II. Then there's 'The Book Thief', also set during World War II, but it has a unique narrative style with Death as the narrator. 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens is a classic in this genre, showing the events before and during the French Revolution.

Some of the best - selling historical fiction books include 'Gone with the Wind'. It vividly depicts the American South during the Civil War. The characters are complex and the story is full of drama, which makes it a classic.

Another popular one was 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens. This book combines elements of mystery and historical fiction. It's set in the 1950s and 60s in the marshlands of North Carolina. The story follows a young girl named Kya who is an outcast but has a deep connection with nature. It became very popular due to its vivid descriptions of the natural environment and the complex characters.

One of the best - selling historical fiction books is 'Gone with the Wind'. It vividly depicts the American South during the Civil War and Reconstruction era. The characters like Scarlett O'Hara are iconic.

One of the best - selling historical fiction novels is 'Gone with the Wind'. It vividly depicts the American South during the Civil War and Reconstruction era. The story of Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler has captured the hearts of millions. Another is 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett. It details the building of a cathedral in 12th - century England, filled with complex characters and political intrigue. Also, 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel is highly popular. It gives a different perspective on the court of Henry VIII.

One of the best - selling current historical fiction novels is 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah. It tells a gripping story set during World War II about two sisters in France. Another is 'Circe' by Madeline Miller which reimagines the story of the mythological figure Circe. And 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens is also popular. It combines a murder mystery with the story of a girl growing up in the marshes of North Carolina in the 1950s and 60s.

Often, best - selling historical fiction books have well - developed characters. For example, in 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah, the characters of the two sisters are so vivid that readers can easily empathize with them. Another characteristic is accurate historical detail. 'The Other Boleyn Girl' by Philippa Gregory is filled with details about the Tudor court.