Historical Fiction Suggestions - Page 4

EliNoah · 03-09-2010, 07:31 AM

I can think of a few that usually have romance involved or are just really good. Not sure if they have been mentioned yet.

Anya Seton--like most of hers, Katheryn is by far one of the best, also love Green Darkness, and the Turquoise.

Margaret George-lots of historical fiction

Robin Maxwell-good stuff about the Tudors and the Plantagenets.

Meant to add Jean Plaidy. Pseudonym for Victoria Holt, Phillippa Carr, but love her books.

cearbhallain · 03-09-2010, 03:05 PM

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Meant to add Jean Plaidy. Pseudonym for Victoria Holt, Phillippa Carr, but love her books.

She is responsible for my love of actual history. I fell into her books in my early teens, the Plaidys were my favorites, the stories were so fascinating that I had to learn more.

mediax · 03-10-2010, 08:00 AM

Have a look at Neal Stephenson's Baroque Cycle (Quicksilver, The Confusion and The System of the World). Stephenson's best known for his science-fiction, but this is proper historical fiction.

It's set against a background that includes the establishment of the Royal Society (and a pirate story), and features both romance and a strong female character. It's a lot better than I've made it sound, and I recommend it highly.

Deniseg53 · 07-18-2011, 01:04 AM

I would strongly recommend 'The Invisible Bridge' by Julie Orringer. It takes place just before and during WW2 in Hungary and Paris. I'm not one for ooey-gooey love stories, but there is a really good one (aka not sappy) in this book.

melaniejaxn · 07-18-2011, 12:16 PM

Depending on on how far back you need to go to be 'historical', I think one of the best authors I've read this last decade is Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Start with Shadows of the Wind. Most of his books are set around the Spanish civil war.

I also adore Georgette Heyer. And not all of her books are fluff. Some are really dark. Of those available in e I really like The Reluctant Widow and The Talisman Ring.

Deniseg53 · 07-19-2011, 12:19 AM

I would also strongly recommend 'The Glass Room' by Simon Mawer, 'Those Who Save Us' by Jenna Blum and 'Sarah's Key' by Tatiana de Rosnay.

Phogg · 07-19-2011, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Deniseg53

I would also strongly recommend 'The Glass Room' by Simon Mawer, 'Those Who Save Us' by Jenna Blum and 'Sarah's Key' by Tatiana de Rosnay.

I read 'Sarah's Key' last Saturday.
Fun read that went fast.

Pax · 07-19-2011, 08:40 AM

If you are interested in Asia, you have to try James Clavell's "Shogun"!
Great, thrilling story, including a love story, although it is not the center of the story!

Strong recommendation!

ekeekk14 · 08-23-2011, 12:02 PM

Hey guys,

Here are some books I would recommend.. not exactly sure if they have e-book versions yet
Check them out!

Let me know if you enjoy them as much as I did!

BookCat · 08-23-2011, 10:08 PM

Please take a look at this freebie from SmashWords, which I favourably reviewed. It's well-written and a must-read for anyone who likes Heyer. I have no affiliation with the author!
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/3004

jenieliser · 09-01-2011, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BookCat

Please take a look at this freebie from SmashWords, which I favourably reviewed. It's well-written and a must-read for anyone who likes Heyer. I have no affiliation with the author!
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/3004

Got it! I must say, a year after posting this thread we got snowed in and I read several (almost all) Heyer's historical fiction. Love them!! I have reread several of them again, so I am really looking forward to Lucky in Love. Thanks for the suggestion!

amward · 09-02-2011, 01:09 AM

Thanks, I love Georgette Heyer so am looking forward to this one.

bfisher · 09-19-2011, 07:21 PM

Anthony Trollope's "Barchester Towers"

It was current when written in 1857. Lots of romantic plots, comedy with an alls-well ending. I reread it every few years when I want something amusing and light.

Apache · 09-19-2011, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Pax

If you are interested in Asia, you have to try James Clavell's "Shogun"!
Great, thrilling story, including a love story, although it is not the center of the story!

Strong recommendation!

My only problem with James Clavell and Shogun was that he wrote a book encompassing an important period of Japanese history and he changed the names.
This would be like someone writing a book encompassing the American Revolution and changing the name of every important historical figure.

Apache

autumneve · 09-20-2011, 09:58 AM

I very much enjoyed "The Apothecary's Daughter" and would love to find more books that take place during that era.

03-09-2010, 07:31 AM	#46
EliNoah Enthusiast Posts: 34 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Sony ereader Pocket Edition	I can think of a few that usually have romance involved or are just really good. Not sure if they have been mentioned yet. Anya Seton--like most of hers, Katheryn is by far one of the best, also love Green Darkness, and the Turquoise. Margaret George-lots of historical fiction Robin Maxwell-good stuff about the Tudors and the Plantagenets. Meant to add Jean Plaidy. Pseudonym for Victoria Holt, Phillippa Carr, but love her books. Last edited by EliNoah; 03-09-2010 at 07:35 AM.

08-23-2011, 12:02 PM	#54
ekeekk14 Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2011 Device: kindle	Historical Fiction Books I'd Recommend Hey guys, Here are some books I would recommend.. not exactly sure if they have e-book versions yet Check them out! Let me know if you enjoy them as much as I did! Last edited by ekeekk14; 11-16-2011 at 04:44 PM.

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amward Wizard Posts: 1,299 Karma: 2081110 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SW Australia Device: Eco Eclipse, Sony PRS 350 (pink), Ipod Touch, Kindle Touch	Thanks, I love Georgette Heyer so am looking forward to this one. __________________ Anne In this house cat hair is an accessory.

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mediax Readaholic Posts: 223 Karma: 705486 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Swindon, UK Device: Sony Reader PRS-505 and PRS-650	Have a look at Neal Stephenson's Baroque Cycle (Quicksilver, The Confusion and The System of the World). Stephenson's best known for his science-fiction, but this is proper historical fiction. It's set against a background that includes the establishment of the Royal Society (and a pirate story), and features both romance and a strong female character. It's a lot better than I've made it sound, and I recommend it highly.

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Deniseg53 Member Posts: 11 Karma: 3598 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Kobo	I would strongly recommend 'The Invisible Bridge' by Julie Orringer. It takes place just before and during WW2 in Hungary and Paris. I'm not one for ooey-gooey love stories, but there is a really good one (aka not sappy) in this book.

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melaniejaxn Enthusiast Posts: 48 Karma: 10308 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sierra foothills of California Device: Kindle	Depending on on how far back you need to go to be 'historical', I think one of the best authors I've read this last decade is Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Start with Shadows of the Wind. Most of his books are set around the Spanish civil war. I also adore Georgette Heyer. And not all of her books are fluff. Some are really dark. Of those available in e I really like The Reluctant Widow and The Talisman Ring.

07-19-2011, 12:19 AM	#51
Deniseg53 Member Posts: 11 Karma: 3598 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Kobo	I would also strongly recommend 'The Glass Room' by Simon Mawer, 'Those Who Save Us' by Jenna Blum and 'Sarah's Key' by Tatiana de Rosnay.

07-19-2011, 08:40 AM	#53
Pax Zealot Posts: 112 Karma: 25618 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Germany, Würzburg Device: Sony PRS 650	If you are interested in Asia, you have to try James Clavell's "Shogun"! Great, thrilling story, including a love story, although it is not the center of the story! Strong recommendation!

08-23-2011, 10:08 PM	#55
BookCat C L J Posts: 675 Karma: 2524360 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Birmingham UK Device: Sony e-reader 505	Please take a look at this freebie from SmashWords, which I favourably reviewed. It's well-written and a must-read for anyone who likes Heyer. I have no affiliation with the author! http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/3004

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bfisher Groupie Posts: 162 Karma: 588628 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: 45N 75W Device: jetbook lite, Sony PRS-300, Galaxy Discover (Alkido)	Anthony Trollope's "Barchester Towers" It was current when written in 1857. Lots of romantic plots, comedy with an alls-well ending. I reread it every few years when I want something amusing and light.

09-20-2011, 09:58 AM	#60
autumneve Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Kindle wi fi only	I very much enjoyed "The Apothecary's Daughter" and would love to find more books that take place during that era.


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