Girl Out of Place by Syl van Duyn
A coming-of-age story set during the liberation of the Dutch East Indies.
Historical Fiction books take place at a certain point in history with a factual historical frame, but other historical elements are changed.
Historical Romance is a common subgenre.
Some examples of Historical Fiction books include Outlander, The Nickel Boys, Stone Blind, and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.
Something Worth Doing by Jane Kirkpatrick
Something Worth Doing explores issues that will resonate strongly with modern women.
The Girl From the Hermitage by Molly Gartland
A harrowing and beautiful story that begins during the disintegration of Soviet Russia.
BETTY by Tiffany McDaniel
A stunning, lyrical novel set in the rolling foothills of the Appalachians in which a young girl discovers stark truths that will haunt her for the rest of her life.
How to Do Historical Research for a Book That’s Fun!
People often ask me about the research that goes into writing tales of the past. I won’t diminish the importance of the “work” part – of going to primary and secondary sources of the period you write about to be sure you have your facts right. But research can also be fun – it can be part of other things that we love to do.
Pestilence by Pamela Taylor (Second Son Chronicles: Volume 3)
Set in medieval times complete with kings and their kingdoms, peasants, and lords and ladies, Taylor transports you to a magical kingdom in Pestilence.