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Favourite Historical novels no particular order
The Red TentThe Red Tent by Anita Diamant
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An often overlooked period in history a passionate heroine and a tantalising glimpse into the lives of women in the very distant past
Cross Stitch (Outlander, US)Cross Stitch (Outlander, US) by Diana Gabaldon
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This book's inauspicious cover had me fooled but the story blew me away I have been hooked on this series ever since
Here be DragonsHere be Dragons by Sharon Penman
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Makes medieval Wales come alive the characters, the setting, everything is beautifully evoked
The American BoyThe American Boy by Andrew Taylor
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Great 19th Century detail, fantastic plot, the writing reminded of Conan Doyle
The Shadow Of The WindThe Shadow Of The Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
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An unputdownable tale of literary obsession a bookworm's dream
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (International Writers)Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (International Writers) by Patrick Suskind
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A glimpse into the mind of a murderer this one will stay with you long after you finish
Wild GeeseWild Geese by Lara Harte
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short but a winner
Star of the SeaStar of the Sea by Joseph O'Connor
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Great historical thriller
Captain Corelli's MandolinCaptain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis De Bernieres
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the ultimate romantic treat
Kingdom of ShadowsKingdom of Shadows by Barbara Erskine
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This was the first of her books I came across about 15 years ago and I have read everything since
Portrait in SepiaPortrait in Sepia by Isabel Allende
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I love all her books but this is one of the best
A Catch of ConsequenceA Catch of Consequence by Diana Norman
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you will be gripped
Pirates!Pirates! by Celia Rees
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A children's writer for everyone
Affinity (Virago V)Affinity (Virago V) by Sarah Waters
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A hauntingly good read
SlammerkinSlammerkin by Emma Donoghue
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Enthralling I can't wait to read her latest novel
The Map of LoveThe Map of Love by Ahdaf Soueif
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A tale of love across the cultural divide the story spans the decades and the generations
Emma BrownEmma Brown by Clare Boylan
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Boylan weaves this tale from a few scraps left by Charlotte Bronte it is seamless deft and accomplished
Ex LibrisEx Libris by Ross King
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Another irresistible literary mystery
City of Darkness, City of Light: A NovelCity of Darkness, City of Light: A Novel by Marge Piercy
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Wonderful tale of the french revolution
The Mists of Avalon (Mists of Avalon 1)The Mists of Avalon (Mists of Avalon 1) by Marion Zimmer Bradley
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The best historical fantasy ever
An Instance of the FingerpostAn Instance of the Fingerpost by Iain Pears
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Big complex and gripping
The Virgin BlueThe Virgin Blue by Tracy Chevalier
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An earlier novel from the author of girl with a pearl earring
Tulip FeverTulip Fever by Deborah Moggach
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Fantastic
The HistorianThe Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
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I have just started this one but so far I can't put it down