Buy the Best Historical Fiction Books of All Time in India

 In the vast collection of literature, historical fiction stands out as a genre that transcends time and space, potentially taking readers into unknown eras, and lost civilizations, and capturing the stories of those people. As we traverse through the pages of Best Historical Fiction Books, we discover Tales of the Heroes, the struggle of a common man in war times, and the lost lore of ancient civilizations.

 

These books are more than tales that are set in a historical backdrop, they are masterpieces that transport us to different eras, allowing us to witness the triumphs, pain, and untold stories of the past. Written by literary giants and storytellers of unique skill, the Best-Selling Historical Fictional Books have the power to fascinate our imagination and illuminate the complexities of human minds in history.

 

1)     The Red Tent by Anita Diamant

The Red Tent is a historical fiction, It tells the story of Dinah, a minor character in the Book of Genesis, chapter 34. While not prominently featured in the Bible, in this book, we get to hear through the voice of Dinah. 

It begins with the story of her mothers – Leah, Rachel, Zilpah, and Bilhah - the four wives of Jacob, her father. They love Dinah and give her gifts that support her through a hard-working youth life. Dinah’s story is from a remarkable period of early history and it creates a strong connection with the past.

It has been published in 25 countries and in 2014, it was adapted as a miniseries by Lifetime TV.

Published in 1997, The Red Tent became a best seller thanks to word-of-mouth support. With no advertising and few reviews, the book found its audience through the loyalty of readers, the support of bookstores, and help from churchmen who talked about The Red Tent from the pulpit.

 

2)     All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr is a historic-fictional novel by Anthony Doerr. It is set during World War II specifically during the Battle of Saint-Malo in August 1944. It follows the stories of two characters, Marie-Laure LeBlanc and Werner Pfenning, parallelly.

 Marie-Laure Blanc is a blind French girl who takes refuge in her great-uncle’s house in Saint-Malo after the Nazis invade Paris. Werner Pfenning is a bright German boy who grows up with his younger sister and is accepted into a military school due to his excellent skills in Radio Technology.

Doerr drew inspiration from a 2004 train ride. During the ride, a passenger became frustrated after his telephone call was disconnected. Doerr felt that the passenger did not appreciate the "miracle" of long-distance communication and wanted to write a novel about appreciating said miracles. He decided to set the novel in the backdrop of World War II at the Battle of Saint-Malo. Doerr spent ten years writing All the Light We Cannot See, with much time dedicated to research on World War II.