10 Best Historical Fiction Books in 2023 [Expert Picks]


Historical fiction books are a great way to explore the past and learn about different cultures and time periods. These books often feature characters who are living in a certain time period, allowing readers to gain insight into the lives of people from different eras.

Best Overall
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4.9
The Rainbow: Absolutely heartbreaking World War 2

The Rainbow: Absolutely heartbreaking World War 2

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  • Schabowski, Carly (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 340 Pages - 07/23/2021 (Publication Date) - Bookouture (Publisher)
Best Runner-Up
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4.8
The Dream Weavers Barbara Erskine

The Dream Weavers Barbara Erskine

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  • Erskine, Barbara (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 512 Pages - 03/31/2022 (Publication Date) - HarperCollins (Publisher)
Highly Recommended
3
4.7
S. J. Parris Treachery

S. J. Parris Treachery

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  • S. J. Parris (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 576 Pages - 08/14/2014 (Publication Date) - Harper (Publisher)
Best from Helen Yendall
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4.6
Helen Yendall A Wartime Secret

Helen Yendall A Wartime Secret

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  • Yendall, Helen (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 352 Pages - 03/17/2022 (Publication Date) - HQ Digital (Publisher)
Best Under-Budget
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4.5
Clare Marchant The Queen’s Spy

Clare Marchant The Queen’s Spy

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  • Marchant, Clare (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 400 Pages - 07/08/2021 (Publication Date) - Avon (Publisher)
Brilliant Reading
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4.4
Amy Licence Dangerous Lady

Amy Licence Dangerous Lady

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  • Licence, Amy (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 292 Pages - 06/23/2022 (Publication Date) - Sapere Books (Publisher)
Best Dual Time Storyline
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4.3
The Mapmaker's Daughter

The Mapmaker's Daughter

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  • Marchant, Clare (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 384 Pages - 09/01/2022 (Publication Date) - Avon (Publisher)
Best Delightful Reading
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4.2
Bullets Don't Argue

Bullets Don't Argue

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  • William W. Johnstone (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 304 Pages - 09/24/2019 (Publication Date) - Kensington Publishing (Publisher)
A powerful book of love
9
4.1
Hamnet

Hamnet

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  • O'Farrell, Maggie (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 384 Pages - 04/01/2021 (Publication Date) - Tinder Press (Publisher)
Cheapest Option
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4
The Leviathan

The Leviathan

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  • Andrews, Rosie (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 320 Pages - 01/05/2023 (Publication Date) - Raven Books (Publisher)

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