The Sharpe series by Bernard Cornwell stands as one of the most beloved and enduring military historical fiction sagas ever written. Following the adventures of Richard Sharpe, a soldier who rises from the ranks to become an officer during the…
Elizabeth Chadwick is one of Britain’s most acclaimed medieval historical fiction authors, hailed by the Historical Novel Society as “the best writer of medieval fiction currently around.” With over 33 novels spanning the 11th to 14th centuries, she has brought…
One of the most common questions readers ask about historical fiction is: “How accurate is this?” It’s a fair question. When we read novels set in Tudor England, ancient Rome, or World War II, we’re trusting authors to transport us…
Historical fiction spans thousands of years of human history, but certain eras consistently capture readers’ imaginations more than others. From the glory of Ancient Rome to the drama of World War II, these popular time periods offer rich settings for…
If you’ve ever found yourself confused about whether a book is historical fiction or alternate history, you’re not alone. These two genres share common ground; both are rooted in the past, but they take fundamentally different approaches to storytelling. While…
Historical fiction has produced some of literature’s most beloved and enduring novels and stories that transport readers to different eras while exploring timeless themes of love, power, survival, and human nature. From sweeping epics spanning generations to intimate portraits of…
Starting your journey into historical fiction can feel overwhelming. With thousands of books spanning every time period from Ancient Rome to the Cold War, where do you even begin? The good news is that historical fiction is one of the…
Historical fiction is one of the most beloved and enduring literary genres, transporting readers to different times and places while weaving compelling narratives around real historical events, figures, and settings. But what exactly defines historical fiction, and what makes it…