What was called "historical fiction" in the novel category?

The term for this category is usually 'Historical Fiction of the Roman Empire'. It involves creating fictional narratives that draw inspiration from the various aspects of the Roman Empire's past.

It's often referred to as 'period dramas' on TV. These shows focus on events and characters from the past.

Some great ones are 'The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock'. It's a novel that takes us to the 18th - century London. The story weaves around a mermaid's arrival and how it impacts the lives of the characters. It's filled with vivid descriptions of the era.

Historical fiction is classified as fiction. It weaves fictional elements into a historical backdrop. Although it incorporates real historical details, the plot and characters are often imagined to bring the past to life in an entertaining way.

Well, 'The Underground Railroad' by Colson Whitehead is an important one. It reimagines the Underground Railroad as an actual railroad underground. Also, 'A Gentleman in Moscow' is really good. It follows the life of a Russian aristocrat who is under house arrest in a hotel. These books are popular and well - written examples in the 2019 best - selling historical fiction category.

Some popular ones could be 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah. It tells a powerful story of two sisters in Nazi - occupied France. Another is 'All the Light We Cannot See' which is set during World War II and follows the lives of a blind French girl and a German boy.

Another great one is 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah. This novel is also set during World War II and tells the story of two sisters in France and their different experiences during the war. It's a heart - wrenching and inspiring read.

'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak is also among the well - known ones. It's narrated by Death and set in Nazi Germany. It focuses on a young girl named Liesel who steals books to share with others, and through her story, we see the power of words and the horror of the time.

In a way, yes. Alternative history books are often considered a subset of historical fiction. They take real historical events and then explore 'what if' scenarios, creating fictional narratives based on those alterations. This makes them a part of the larger world of historical fiction with their own specific appeal.

Online retailers like Amazon are a great place. They have a vast selection of books on CD, historical fiction included. You can search by genre and read reviews from other customers to help you choose. Another option is eBay, where you might find some rare or out - of - print historical fiction books on CD.