One great 2023 historical fiction is 'The Paris Apartment'. It takes readers into the heart of Paris and weaves a mystery within a historical setting. Another is 'The Cartographers' which combines family secrets with historical cartography. And 'The Cloisters' also stands out, with its exploration of art history in a fictional narrative.
There are several interesting 2023 historical fictions. For example, 'The Crane Husband' which is inspired by Japanese folklore and set in a historical context. It offers a unique blend of the fantastical and the historical. 'The Book Eaters' is another one. It creates a world where people eat books and it's set in a sort of alternative historical England. 'The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart' also has historical elements as it tells the story of a girl growing up in a flower - farming community with a past full of secrets.
One should read 'I, Claudius' by Robert Graves. It offers a fascinating view of the Roman Empire. 'The Thorn Birds' by Colleen McCullough is set in Australia and spans generations. And 'The Good Earth' by Pearl S. Buck is an important look at rural China in the early 20th century.
Well, 'All the Light We Cannot See' is an excellent historical fiction book. It tells a story about a blind French girl and a German boy during World War II. Then there's 'The Book Thief' which is also set during World War II, but from the perspective of a young girl in Germany who steals books. 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens is a classic, set during the French Revolution.
You should check out 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It combines mystery and history in a monastery setting. The detailed descriptions and complex plot make it a must-read.
In 2017, 'The Essex Serpent' by Sarah Perry was a standout. It combined historical elements with a touch of mystery and romance.
One great example is 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett. It's set in 12th - century England and vividly depicts the building of a cathedral. Another is 'Gone with the Wind' which shows the American South during the Civil War. 'All the Light We Cannot See' is also a remarkable one, set during World War II.
One great historical thriller is 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown. It combines historical facts and mystery in a really engaging way. Another is 'Umberto Eco's 'The Name of the Rose'. It's set in a medieval monastery and is full of intrigue.
One must - read is 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy. It gives a detailed account of Russian society during the Napoleonic Wars. Another is 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen which shows the social and family life in 19th - century England. Also, 'The Scarlet Letter' by Nathaniel Hawthorne, set in Puritan New England, exploring themes of sin and redemption.
One great new historical fiction book is 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah. It tells a powerful story about two sisters in France during World War II. Another is 'Circe' by Madeline Miller, which reimagines the story of the mythological figure Circe in a historical context. And 'Pachinko' by Min Jin Lee, which follows a Korean family over generations against the backdrop of historical events.
Some excellent historical fiction classic books include 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell. It tells the story of Scarlett O'Hara during the American Civil War and Reconstruction era. 'I, Claudius' by Robert Graves is set in ancient Rome and provides an interesting perspective on the Roman imperial family. And 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, showing the contrast between London and Paris at that time.
One of the must-reads is 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett. It's a captivating tale that brings medieval England to life with rich characters and a compelling plot.