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Historical fiction for escapism and more
Sharpe's Eagle: Richard Sharpe and the Talavera Campaign, July 1809Sharpe's Eagle: Richard Sharpe and the Talavera Campaign, July 1809 by Bernard Cornwell
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My personal favourite of a fabulous series for pure escapism : Sharpe is the ultimate hero
BirdsongBirdsong by Sebastian Faulks
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Definitely the best World War One fiction around
Forever AmberForever Amber by Kathleen Winsor
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Fabulous restoration romp of the bodice ripper variety
Earthly JoysEarthly Joys by Philippa Gregory
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I love everything Philippa Gregory has written but the unusual setting of this makes this a personal favourite
The Virgin's LoverThe Virgin's Lover by Philippa Gregory
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When read by Rupert Penry Jones this story is almost perfect
Master and CommanderMaster and Commander by Patrick O'Brian
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The 1st of a series: the firendship between Jack and Sephen is what makes these books such a great read
Master and CommanderMaster and Commander by Various Artists
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The final track that they play in the captain's cabin is a special favourite
An Instance of the FingerpostAn Instance of the Fingerpost by Iain Pears
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A great restoration read when you want something a bit more thought provoking and challenging
Innocent TraitorInnocent Traitor by Alison Weir
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A "proper" historian does historical fiction brilliantly
The Other Side of SilenceThe Other Side of Silence by Andre Brink
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One of my all time favourite writers and a fantastic book to read if you're visiting Namibia