One of the best - selling historical fictions is 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens. It vividly depicts the events leading up to the French Revolution. 'Cold Mountain' is another good one, set during the American Civil War. It tells the story of a Confederate soldier's journey back home. Also, 'The Other Boleyn Girl' is popular, which focuses on the Boleyn family during the reign of Henry VIII.
Sure. 'The Essex Serpent' was a well - received historical fiction in 2017. It's set in the Victorian era and involves a mysterious serpent - like creature and the people who are intrigued and frightened by it. The story also delves into the relationships and social norms of that time.
Sure. 'The Water Dancer' by Ta - Nehisi Coates is a great one. It's a story that combines historical elements of slavery in the United States with a touch of magic. It's a very thought - provoking read.
Sure. 'The Pull of the Stars' by Emma Donoghue is a great 2020 historical fiction best seller. It is set during the 1918 flu pandemic in an Irish maternity ward. It shows the harrowing experiences of nurses and patients during that difficult time, with themes of love, sacrifice, and survival.
Sure. 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens was a best seller. It has elements of historical fiction as it's set in the 1950s - 60s in the marshlands of North Carolina. It's a story about a girl named Kya who grows up alone in the marshes and is suspected of murder.
Sure. 'The Kite Runner' by Khaled Hosseini is a great historical fiction best seller. It's set in Afghanistan and shows the country's history from the pre - Taliban era to the Taliban - controlled period through the eyes of the main character. Another is 'The Help' by Kathryn Stockett, which is about African - American maids in the 1960s in Mississippi, highlighting the racial tensions and social changes at that time.
Sure. 'All the Light We Cannot See' is a great best - seller. It's set during World War II and follows the lives of a blind French girl and a German boy. The story beautifully weaves together their experiences during the war, highlighting themes of survival and humanity.
One of the popular ones could be 'The Four Winds' by Kristin Hannah. It vividly depicts the Great Depression era in the United States, with a strong female protagonist facing numerous hardships. Another might be 'Hamnet' by Maggie O'Farrell, which gives a fictionalized account of Shakespeare's family life. And 'The Book of Lost Names' by Kristin Harmel is also great, set during World War II and involving a story of forging documents to save Jewish children.
One of the best - selling historical fictions 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 society of that time.
'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo' is quite popular. It delves into Hollywood's golden age through the story of Evelyn Hugo. Although it has elements of romance, it's also a historical exploration of the movie industry at that time.
Sure. 'The Underground Railroad' by Colson Whitehead was a great 2016 best seller. It's a novel that reimagines the Underground Railroad as an actual railroad underground. It's a powerful exploration of slavery and freedom in America.