I would recommend 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte. It has a strong romantic element as Jane falls in love with Mr. Rochester. The story is set in a historical context and is very modest in its portrayal of love. 'The Bronze Horseman' by Paullina Simons is also a good choice. It tells a romantic story against the backdrop of World War II in Leningrad. And 'These Old Shades' by Georgette Heyer, which is a charming historical romance set in the 18th century.
Well, 'Anne of Green Gables' by L.M. Montgomery is a classic. Anne has her little crushes and the story is set in a historical Prince Edward Island. It's very charming and modest. 'The Little Princess' by Frances Hodgson Burnett also has a sense of friendship that could be seen as a form of innocent romance in a historical context. And 'A Little Princess' is great for young adults. 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry' by Mildred D. Taylor has a young love story within its important historical narrative about the African - American experience in the South.
One of the best is 'Outlander' by Diana Gabaldon. It combines time - travel with a passionate love story set against the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands in the 18th century. The relationship between Claire and Jamie is both complex and deeply romantic.
One of the best is 'Outlander' by Diana Gabaldon. It combines time - travel and a passionate love story set against the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands in the 18th century. The relationship between Claire and Jamie is complex and deeply romantic.
'Outlander' by Diana Gabaldon. This book combines historical fiction with a great love story. Claire Randall travels back in time and falls in love with Jamie Fraser. The vivid descriptions of the Scottish Highlands and the complex relationship between the two main characters make it a captivating romantic read.
'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society' by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. Set after World War II, it tells the story of a writer who corresponds with the residents of Guernsey Island. Among the stories of post - war recovery, there is a sweet and gentle love story that unfolds.
Some of the well - known historical fiction books from 2020 could be 'The Vanishing Half' by Brit Bennett. It tells the story of twin sisters in the context of racial segregation in America. Another one might be 'Hamnet' by Maggie O'Farrell which delves into the family life of Shakespeare.
I think 'Gone with the Wind' is a great historical fiction. It tells the story of Scarlett O'Hara during the American Civil War and Reconstruction era. The book shows the social, economic and cultural changes of that time through her eyes, with a rich and engaging plot.
I think 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel is also great. It delves deep into the court of Henry VIII, following the rise of Thomas Cromwell. Mantel's writing is so immersive that you feel like you are right there in the Tudor court, experiencing all the political intrigue and power struggles.
There was also 'The Invention of Wings' by Sue Monk Kidd. It's based on the real - life story of abolitionist Sarah Grimké. It weaves together the lives of the Grimké sisters and their fight for freedom and equality, giving a great look into the historical context of slavery and the fight against it.
One of the best historical fiction books is 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel. It vividly portrays the court of Henry VIII. Another great one is 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett, which takes readers back to the building of a cathedral in the Middle Ages. 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr is also excellent, set during World War II.