Some of the popular historical novels in 2016 could be 'The Underground Railroad' by Colson Whitehead. It tells a story set in the antebellum South with a unique take on the Underground Railroad as an actual railroad underground. Another might be 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah which is about two sisters in France during World War II and their different experiences in the war - one as a rebel and the other trying to survive in the occupied zone.
One of the best - selling historical 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 captivated generations of readers.
One of the best selling historical mystery novels is 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown. It combines historical facts, mystery, and a thrilling plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
One of the best - selling historical graphic novels is 'Maus' by Art Spiegelman. It tells the story of the Holocaust in a unique and deeply moving way, using animals to represent different groups. Another is 'Persepolis' by Marjane Satrapi, which offers a personal view of the Iranian revolution and life in Iran during that time.
Well, usually they have well - developed characters. For example, in 'Gone with the Wind', Scarlett is a very complex character that readers can easily get attached to. They also often have a richly detailed historical setting. In 'The Pillars of the Earth', you can really feel like you're in 12th - century England.
Let me recommend you a few best-selling historical novels:
1. "Records of Strange News in the Great Song Dynasty"-a historical and folklory-type novel that narrated stories such as entering the underworld, venturing into the ghost realm, and ancient strange stories.
2. "Grave of the Ages" was a fantasy novel about an ominous man fighting in this chaotic world.
3. "Facing Mountains and Rivers"-a short story, a historical novel strung with "martial arts", showing the magnificent picture of the Tang Dynasty from prosperity to decline;
4. "War of the Song Dynasty" was a modern romance novel about love and marriage. It was set in the Northern Expedition of the Southern Song Dynasty, with Concubine Rong as the main theme. It was a novel depicting more than 50 concubines of Kangxi.
The above is my recommendation for you. I hope you will like it. Muah ~
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.
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.
Definitely. It has sold numerous copies around the world. The novel combines elements of detective stories with historical settings. Its vivid descriptions of the medieval era, along with the intellectual debates and the mystery surrounding the deaths in the monastery, have attracted a large readership, making it a best - seller among historical novels.