'The Other Boleyn Girl' can also be considered. It presents a different perspective on a well - known historical event, much like 'Flowers from the Storm' might offer a unique view on the historical period it is set in. And it has elements of family drama and love within the historical context.
Sure. 'Outlander' is a great one. It has a strong female lead and is set in different historical periods, just like 'Flowers from the Storm'. The story also combines elements of adventure and romance.
You might like 'A Kingdom of Dreams' as well. It features a strong heroine and a dashing hero in a historical setting. The romantic relationship develops against the backdrop of political intrigue and historical happenings, just like the story in 'Flowers from the Storm'.
Sure. 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy is a great one. It delves deep into Russian society during the Napoleonic era. Another is 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens which shows the historical context of the French Revolution. Also, 'Gone with the Wind' is set during the American Civil War and is quite similar in its use of historical backdrop to tell a story.
Sure. 'The Book Thief' is a great historical fiction. It's set during World War II and tells the story from the perspective of a young girl in Nazi Germany. Another one is 'Johnny Tremain' which is set during the American Revolution. It shows the life of a young apprentice during that turbulent time. And 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens is also a classic historical fiction that gives a vivid picture of the French Revolution.
One similar WW2 historical fiction is 'All the Light We Cannot See'. It tells a beautiful and poignant story set during the war. Another is 'The Nightingale', which focuses on the experiences of two sisters in France during the occupation. And 'The Book Thief' is also great, narrated by Death and set in Nazi Germany.
Sure. 'Ivanhoe' by Sir Walter Scott is a great one. It is set in medieval England and features knights, tournaments, and the complex social structure of that time. Another is 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer, which gives a vivid picture of different types of people in medieval society through their tales. Also, 'Le Morte d'Arthur' by Sir Thomas Malory is a classic that delves into the Arthurian legends of the Middle Ages.
One could be 'Outlander' which also has a great deal of Scottish historical elements. It involves time - travel but still gives a vivid picture of Scottish life in different eras.
Well, 'My Antonia' is quite similar. It portrays the immigrant experience in the American Midwest, much like 'Sarah Plain and Tall' which also has elements of rural and family - centered life in a historical setting. 'The Witch of Blackbird Pond' is another. It's set in colonial America and has themes of a woman finding her place in a new community, just as in 'Sarah Plain and Tall' where Sarah has to adapt to a new family and place. And don't forget 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry' which deals with family, race, and life in the South during a historical time, similar to how 'Sarah Plain and Tall' shows family life in a different historical region.
There is 'Nirvana in Fire' which is set in a fictionalized Chinese historical period. It has elements of political strategizing and character - driven plots like 'Goodbye My Princess'.
One similar work could be 'Orlando' by Virginia Woolf. It has elements of gender exploration and historical settings. Another is 'The Price of Salt' which also delves into the lesbian experience within a particular historical context. And 'Fingersmith' has complex relationships and a historical backdrop that might be of interest.
The complex characters make it notable. The main characters are well - developed, with their own flaws and virtues. For example, the hero might have some inner turmoil that reflects the social norms of the historical period.