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Someone already suggested Gabaldon's Outlander series which is historical and quite well liked by many. Judith McNaught writes some historical romance type books as I recall which are a cut above Mills & Boon I think but definitely romance oriented if that is more your bent rather than history per se. However, the book of the month (actually of last month) is Gone with the Wind which has both history and romance and is wonderfully written and captivating. Definitely recommend this one. Along the same lines I have heard many recommendations of North and South if you decide you want to take the Civil War period further. Another easy, readable and never ending historical series based on American history is John Jakes Kent Family Chronicles series starting with The Bastard. I remember liking it when I was younger although I don't recall ever getting past book three or four.
Mel
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