What are some examples of good historical fiction?

Some good historical fiction includes 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell. It gives a detailed look at the American South during the Civil War and Reconstruction era. The characters like Scarlett O'Hara are iconic. Also, 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco is set in a medieval monastery and combines mystery with historical details of that time period. Then there's 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens which shows the contrast between Paris and London during the French Revolution.

One great example is Edward Rutherfurd's 'Sarum'. It spans thousands of years, following the history of the area around Salisbury. It weaves together the lives of different characters from various eras, like the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and up through the Middle Ages and beyond, showing how the land and its people evolve over time.

One example is 'The Red Tent' by Anita Diamant. It reimagines the story of Dinah from the Bible in a very vivid and engaging way. Another is 'Ben - Hur: A Tale of the Christ' which is set in the time of Jesus and tells a story of revenge, redemption, and faith.

One good example is 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak. It's set during World War II and tells the story from the perspective of a young girl in Nazi Germany. Another is 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel, which focuses on the life of Thomas Cromwell in the Tudor court. 'Gone with the Wind' is also a classic topical historical fiction set during the American Civil War.

One good example is 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown. It weaves a fictional story around historical elements like the Knights Templar and religious art. Another is 'Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell' which is set in a fictionalized version of 19th - century England with magic added to the historical backdrop. And 'The Name of the Rose' combines a murder mystery with medieval monastery life and historical details.

Well, 'Midnight's Children' by Salman Rushdie is a great multicultural historical fiction. It's set in India during the time of partition and independence. The story is filled with magical realism and weaves in various cultural elements. 'Beloved' by Toni Morrison is also an important one. It touches on the African - American experience and the history of slavery in the United States, with a deep exploration of the cultural heritage and trauma.

One great example is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It combines a historical setting in a medieval monastery with elements of mystery and art, as the story involves ancient manuscripts and religious art. Another is 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' by Tracy Chevalier, which is based on the famous painting by Vermeer. It delves into the life of the girl in the painting and the historical context of 17th - century Delft.

There are quite a few. 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry' is an important one. It delves into the life of an African - American family in the Jim Crow South. It's a powerful story that shows the hardships and the strength of the characters. Also, 'The War that Saved My Life' which is about a girl during World War II. It tells how she finds a new life away from her abusive mother. These tween historical fictions are not only great reads but also help kids understand different historical periods.

One great example is 'The Help' by Kathryn Stockett. It's set in the 1960s in the southern United States and shows the racial tensions and the lives of African - American maids and the white families they worked for. Another is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' which, although published earlier, still gives a great sense of the social and racial issues of the 1960s through its exploration of the trial in a small southern town. And 'Mad Men' - the novel based on the TV series also captures the essence of the 1960s work culture, gender roles and the changing social landscape in America.

One example could be novels that expand on the lives of the characters in Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales'. They might explore the social and historical context more deeply. For instance, a book could focus on the Wife of Bath and her experiences in the medieval society of Chaucer's time, showing how her character was shaped by the historical events, social norms, and cultural values of that era.