Definitely. 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' by Gabriel García Márquez, although it has elements of magical realism, is also a historical novel. It tells the story of the Buendía family over generations in the fictional town of Macondo, which reflects the history of Colombia.
One of the great ones could be 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy. It gives a vivid and detailed account of Russian society during the Napoleonic era.
I can recommend some from the list of best historical novels. 'Midnight's Children' by Salman Rushdie is a must - read. It weaves together the history of India and the personal stories of its characters. 'The Color Purple' is also on the list. It shows the life of African - American women in the early 20th century in the South. Moreover, 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' by Gabriel García Márquez, although it has elements of magic realism, also reflects on the history of Colombia.
Yes. 'The Odyssey' is a classic that could be part of the 20 best novels. It's about the long journey of Odysseus back home after the Trojan War, full of adventures and challenges. 'Madame Bovary' by Gustave Flaubert is another. It's a story of a woman trapped in a dull marriage and her search for passion. 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens, set during the French Revolution, is also a great one.
One well - known lesbian historical novel could be 'Fingersmith' by Sarah Waters. It is set in Victorian England and is full of mystery, intrigue and a complex relationship between the two female protagonists.
Sure. 'The Name of the Wind' by Patrick Rothfuss is a great one. It has a richly detailed fantasy world set against a backdrop that feels like a historical European setting, with a protagonist's journey filled with magic, mystery and personal growth.
Sure. 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy is a great one. It gives a detailed account of Russian society during the Napoleonic era.
Sure. 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy is a great one. It vividly depicts Russian society during the Napoleonic era. Another is 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett, which is about the building of a cathedral in the Middle Ages.
Jude Deveraux's 'A Knight in Shining Armor' is also from that era. It features time - travel as well, where a modern - day woman meets a medieval knight. The novel is filled with elements of chivalry, love, and the challenges of bridging two different time periods.
Sure. 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett is often on the list. It's a great historical fiction that vividly depicts the building of a cathedral in the Middle Ages.
Yes. 'The Alice Network' by Kate Quinn is a very popular WWII historical fiction on Goodreads. It follows two female spies, one during WWI and one during WWII, and shows the connection between their stories. 'The Lost Girls of Paris' by Pam Jenoff is also a great read. It's about a group of female spies in Paris during WWII. Also, 'We Were the Lucky Ones' by Georgia Hunter is a story about a family's survival during the Holocaust, and it's highly recommended in the Goodreads best WWII historical fictions.