Can you recommend the best historical fictions from 2012?

Sure. 'The Rebel Princess' is a great one. It's set in an ancient kingdom where a princess defies the norms and traditions of her time. The story is exciting as it shows her struggles and how she tries to change the fate of her kingdom while also dealing with her own personal desires.

One of the top ones is 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak. Set during World War II, it's a unique story told from the perspective of Death. It gives a very different view of the war and the lives of people in Nazi - occupied Germany. There's also 'The Help' by Kathryn Stockett which focuses on the lives of African - American maids in the 1960s in the American South. It's a story of courage and change.

For beginners, 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' is a great start. It gives a taste of life in the American South in the 19th century in an easy - to - read way. 'Anne of Green Gables' also has elements of historical fiction, showing rural Canadian life in the early 20th century.

Sure. 'Lessons in Chemistry' is a great 2023 historical fiction. It's set in the early days of the women's movement in science. It shows the struggles and triumphs of a female chemist in a male - dominated field, and it gives a really interesting look at that time period in history.

Yes. 'The Alice Network' by Kate Quinn is a very popular WWII historical fiction on Goodreads. It follows two female spies, one during WWI and one during WWII, and shows the connection between their stories. 'The Lost Girls of Paris' by Pam Jenoff is also a great read. It's about a group of female spies in Paris during WWII. Also, 'We Were the Lucky Ones' by Georgia Hunter is a story about a family's survival during the Holocaust, and it's highly recommended in the Goodreads best WWII historical fictions.

Sure. 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens is a classic. It's set during the French Revolution and shows the contrast between London and Paris at that time. It has some very memorable characters like Sydney Carton.

Sure. 'The Alienist' by Caleb Carr is a good choice. It's set in 1896 New York City and follows a team investigating serial murders. The historical setting is vividly depicted and the mystery is engaging.

Sure. 'The Mirror & the Light' is a must - read. It continues the story of Thomas Cromwell in the Tudor court. Another good one is 'Hamnet' which gives insights into Shakespeare's family life. 'The Vanishing Half' is also excellent as it deals with race and identity in a historical setting.

Sure. 'The Silver Pigs' by Lindsey Davis is excellent. It features Marcus Didius Falco, a private investigator in ancient Rome. It gives a detailed picture of daily life in Rome, from the seedy underbelly to the upper - class villas. The mysteries Falco has to solve are intertwined with the political and social fabric of the time.

In addition, 'Quo Vadis' is a wonderful historical fiction on Librivox. Set in ancient Rome, it shows the conflict between the early Christians and the Roman Empire. The story is full of drama, love, and religious themes, and the Librivox audio is a great way to experience this classic.