Historical Fiction Books

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A few of my favourite books which are set in the past with storylines unique to that time period or situation.
  • Book The Pillars of the Earth
    The Pillars of the Earth

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    "An epic saga set in medieval England that follows the trials of tribulations of the ruling aristocracy and the working class peasants. Ken Follett has a way with words and manages to make even the most mundane of scenes seem interesting. This is one of my"
  • Book Paris In the Dark
    Paris In the Dark

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    "A short but intense novel set in Paris during World War I. The protagonist is an American spy who must foil a terrorist plot whilst at the same time keeping his political alliances diplomatic. An interesting insight into the history of Paris that's not o"
  • Book The Vagabond Clown
    The Vagabond Clown

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    "A light-hearted easy read loosely based around a murder mystery, however the main premise of the book is following the adventures and comaradary of the main characters who all belong to a theatre troupe. Set in Elizabethan England, it feels like a great e"
  • Book SS-GB
    SS-GB

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    "Imagine the Nazis had won World War II, London has succumbed to Nazi rule and everywhere you look has fallen into disarray. This books follows the daily struggles of a police detective who uncovers secrets that could have disastrous consequences. The book"