Yes. 'The Mists of Avalon' by Marion Zimmer Bradley. This book reimagines the Arthurian legend from the perspective of the women in the story. It gives a very different view compared to the traditional male - centered Arthurian tales. Also, 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell has Scarlett O'Hara as a central and very strong female lead in a historical setting of the American South during the Civil War.
The 'Handmaid's Tale' by Margaret Atwood can be considered in a way. Although it's a dystopian view of a female - subjugated society, it also makes you think about what a female - led or female - influenced society could be like in contrast. Another one is 'The Left Hand of Darkness' by Ursula K. Le Guin, which has elements of a society with different gender norms and female - influenced leadership in some aspects.
Sure. 'The Other Boleyn Girl' by Philippa Gregory is a great one. It tells the story of Mary Boleyn. Another is 'Alias Grace' by Margaret Atwood, which is based on a real - life 19th - century Canadian murderess. And 'The Makioka Sisters' by Junichiro Tanizaki also offers a look into the lives of women in a different historical context.
One great female - centered historical fiction is 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak. Although it has a male narrator, the main character, Liesel, is a girl, and the story is set during World War II, showing her experiences and growth. Another is 'Alias Grace' by Margaret Atwood. It's based on a true story of a female servant in the 19th century. And 'The Other Boleyn Girl' by Philippa Gregory, which focuses on the life of Mary Boleyn in the Tudor court.
I also highly recommend 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell. Set during the American Civil War, it tells the story of Scarlett O'Hara. It not only shows the historical context of the war but also delves deep into the human nature of the characters during that chaotic time.
Well, 'Gone with the Wind' is also a classic historical fiction book. It tells the story of Scarlett O'Hara during the American Civil War. And 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco, which is set in an Italian monastery in the 14th century and involves mystery and intrigue.
Sure. 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett is a great historical fiction. It's set in 12th - century England and vividly depicts the building of a cathedral. Another one is 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel, which gives a detailed account of Thomas Cromwell's life during the Tudor period.
Sure. 'The Four Winds' by Kristin Hannah is a great 2021 historical fiction. It's set during the Great Depression and tells the story of a woman's struggle. Another one is 'The Rose Code' by Kate Quinn which involves the story of female code - breakers during World War II.
One good historical fiction book is 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett. It vividly depicts the building of a cathedral in 12th - century England, with complex characters and a detailed look at the social structure of the time.
Sure. 'The Essex Serpent' by Sarah Perry is a great 2017 historical fiction. It's set in Victorian England and follows a young widow who moves to a small village. Another one is 'Beneath a Scarlet Sky' by Mark Sullivan, which is based on a true story during World War II.
Sure. 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett is a great one. It vividly depicts the building of a cathedral in the Middle Ages, with complex characters and a richly detailed historical setting. Another is 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel, which offers a unique perspective on the court of Henry VIII. And 'Gone with the Wind' also has elements of historical fiction, showing the South during the American Civil War.