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The Other Boleyn GirlThe Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
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Fantastic. The first Gregory novel i read and i just kept going
Tipping the Velvet (Virago V)Tipping the Velvet (Virago V) by Sarah Waters
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Fascinating look at the lives of women in love and the music hall. really enjoyable read
Star of the SeaStar of the Sea by Joseph O'Connor
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Remarkable look at divided loyalties and troubled relationhips during the Irish potato famine.
Angela's AshesAngela's Ashes by Frank McCourt
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A wonderfully written true story of growing up in poverty in Ireland.
The Virgin's LoverThe Virgin's Lover by Philippa Gregory
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Elizabeth I is a woman in love with a married man but will she follow her head or her heart.
Sense and Sensibility (Penguin Popular Classics)Sense and Sensibility (Penguin Popular Classics) by Jane Austen
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Not technically historical as it was written in that time but Austen is always worthwhile
Captain Corelli's MandolinCaptain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis De Bernieres
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Love and loss during the Italian occupation of the Greek islands. A wonderful read.
The Girl at the Lion d'OrThe Girl at the Lion d'Or by Sebastian Faulks
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Intreiging and bautifully written set in 1930's france. powerful story of conscience and heartbreak.
Catch-22Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
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Funny and thought provoking. The total absurdity of war and of life in general.
Virgin EarthVirgin Earth by Philippa Gregory
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Another Gregory but she is just amazing. This one is in the civil war.