Top List Of Historical Fiction Novels For Adults

By Michael Bailey


There is that one book that changes your life for good. When you encounter historical fiction novels for adults, you will feel as though you package your bags and took a trip down memory lane. The authors have mastered the art of storytelling and will keep you glued to your seat with their captivating narrations. Peruse through these titles to understand the magic in history and its merger with fiction.

Karthryn Stockett gifted the world a 5-star novel entitled The Help. The story takes you back to 1962 when women had a depressed position in society and only a ring on their finger gave them dignity. Then comes Skeeter who is done with pressure from her mom. Her place of escape with Aibileen, a black maid. Aibileen has own family challenges to deal with. It is these challenge that inspire her to care for Skeeter. Minny is a friend to Aibileen. The only saving grace for Minny is that the boss is new in town, has own secrets to conceal and thus tolerates her.

Strange things happened during the world wars as All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Dorrer will reveal. A blind French girl falls in love with a German boy in the French occupied territory. Discover what unfolds in this masterpiece narrative that captures wonderful descriptions and metaphors never seen.

During war, all enemies are supposed to be revealed. However, Vianne is in a unique situation as Kristin Hannah narrates in The Nightingale. She has an enemy under her roof. This spells doom for the two every day of their life. She begins making a series of mistakes that have to be resolved in one way or the other. This story captures incidences that put people in tight positions that only they can understand.

Memoirs of a Geisha is the work of Arthur Golden, a literary masterpiece about the famous Japanese Geisha. It is a revelation of a strange world where the virginity of a girl is auctioned to the wealthiest. Here, appearance is all that matters. Love here is an illusion. You will encounter a unique version of romance, erotic scenes and unforgettable suspense.

The place of women in the society has not always been as privileged as many may think. The Invention of Wings captures the struggle of women towards hope and freedom. For Sarah, she has a vision that her calling is more than the gender assigned roles. You will learn about the liberation movement and fight for women rights in a way only fiction can tell.

How far back can you go with history based novels? Well, Anita Diamant takes you way back to the days of writing the bible. She raises the profile of Dinah, a woman who is only mentioned in passing in the patriarchal bible. The Red Tent will redefine your understanding of women in the bible.

With numerous titles on history, you have something exciting for different themes. Passionate readers have written dependable reviews that will guide you on the titles that suit your preference. These books are available in stores as digital versions and hardcover copies. This is the best trip down memory lane.




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