Peter Carey's 'Oscar and Lucinda' is also excellent. It tells the story of two complex characters, Oscar and Lucinda, in 19th - century Australia, with elements of love, religion, and gambling.
Tim Winton's 'Cloudstreet' is a must - read. It follows the lives of two families who live together in a large house in Perth, Australia. The story is full of vivid descriptions of Australian life, the relationship between the families, and the power of place.
Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts is also set in India. It's about an Australian fugitive who finds himself in the slums of Mumbai. The book is full of adventure, love, and a deep exploration of the city and its people.
One great Australian historical fiction is 'A Town Like Alice' by Nevil Shute. It's about a young Englishwoman during World War II who has to endure a lot in the Australian outback. The story combines elements of survival, love, and the unique Australian landscape. Also, 'The Secret River' by Kate Grenville is notable. It explores the early days of European settlement in Australia and the complex relationships between the settlers and the Aboriginal people.
A well - known one is 'Picnic at Hanging Rock' by Joan Lindsay. It's a mysterious story set on Valentine's Day in 1900, centered around a group of schoolgirls who go on a picnic at Hanging Rock and then some of them disappear. It has a dreamy, otherworldly feel to it.
Another interesting book is 'Flying for France'. This fictional work gives a unique perspective as it focuses on pilots flying for the French side in WWI. It details their training, the technology they used in their planes, and the intense competition and camaraderie among the pilots.
One great book is 'The Thorn Birds' by Colleen McCullough. It's a sweeping family saga set in Australia that delves into themes of love, ambition, and sacrifice. The story spans generations and is a wonderful exploration of the Australian outback and the people who inhabit it.
I'm not entirely sure what 'Gaunteieer Fiction' specifically is. But there are many works that are set in New Orleans and have a touch of the extraordinary. For example, 'The Witching Hour' also by Anne Rice. It delves deep into the dark and mysterious side of New Orleans, with its old mansions and secretive families. It has elements of magic, mystery and family drama all intertwined, which could potentially be part of this 'Gaunteieer Fiction' concept if it involves the unknown and the fictional.
One such book is 'Please Look After Mom' by Kyung - Sook Shin. It's a deeply moving story set in Seoul that delves into family relationships. The story unfolds as the family searches for their missing mother, and through this journey, it gives a vivid picture of the city and its people.
One such book is 'Jamestown' by Matthew Sharpe. It vividly depicts the early days of Jamestown through fictional characters and their experiences.
There are many. For example, 'The Count of Monte Cristo' by Alexandre Dumas. It has a lot of the story taking place in France, with themes of revenge and redemption. Then there's 'Les Misérables' also by Victor Hugo. It shows different aspects of French society, from the poor to the upper class, all within the fictional world set in France.
Well, 'Circle of Friends' by Maeve Binchy is a popular one. It tells the story of a group of friends in a small Irish town, full of love, friendship, and the everyday life in Ireland. Then there's 'The Secret Scripture' by Sebastian Barry. It weaves a tale of a woman in a mental institution in Ireland, with elements of mystery and family secrets.