More often it attempts to portray a broader view of a past society in which great events are reflected by their impact on the private lives of fictional individuals. Since the appearance of the first historical novel, Sir Walter Scott’s Waverley (1814), this type of fiction has remained ...
Whether it’s the very 2024 need to escape into another era or just the abundance of award-winning historical fiction authors coming up at the moment, we are here for the genre’s explosion in popularity. Fans of historical fiction are happily spoilt for choice. In its fall 2023 round-...
ByCaroline WarfieldNovember 13, 2023 On the 1st of each month, Regency Fiction Writers publishes our FREE online newsletter, The Regency Reader, to anyone interested in Regency Fiction (1780-1840). The publication features author interviews, tidbits about the Regency era, and a listing of new ti...
Oddly enough, it is my job to sell other authors’ fiction! I’m a marketing copywriter for a Christian publishing house, so I get to read a lot of great books and write the back cover copy that is meant to make others want to buy the book. One of the best I’ve read is Sarah ...
There’s always a lot to learn when it comes to historical books. But you will agree with me that the Victorian era was a rich and exciting time that became very influential in our lives and, by extension, a motivation for many authors. ...
On both sides of this spectrum, the best historical fiction authors do extensive research into the living conditions, cultures, and attitudes of the past to create an authentic story and to bring the time period to life. For this list, we specifically chose works covering events or time period...
But, of course, the UK has a particular affinity for historical fiction, so many of the novels you’ll find on this extensive list are British. This is a celebration of historical fiction, showcasing the breadth and scope of the genre; how creative its authors are and what they can do ...
Genre: Historical fiction Source: Library Rating: Rating: 4 out of 5. The woman who never made a match of her own is making matches for everyone else in this hilarious comedy of manners from the author ofMr. Malcolm’s List. Sophronia Lattimore had her romantic dreams destroyed years ago ...
This was the first series I read by Lorraine Heath and it established her as one of my favourite Historical Romance authors. Over the years, she has continued to captivate me with her beautifully written and deeply emotional love stories. Re-reading this series, I found myself falling in lov...
Alias Grace is a historical fiction novel for lovers of psychological thriller. The fact that it’s based on a true event and set in the grimy early modern era only enhances the mysterious mood of this suspenseful novel. 26. The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton Buy on Amazon Add to library Thi...