Friday, September 28, 2018

Top Historical Fiction Novels For Adults

By Michael Bailey


There is that one book that changes your life for good. When you encounter historical fiction novels for adults, you will feel as though you package your bags and took a trip down memory lane. The authors have mastered the art of storytelling and will keep you glued to your seat with their captivating narrations. Peruse through these titles to understand the magic in history and its merger with fiction.

The Help is a 5 star rated title by Karthryn Stockett. It is the story of three women that you will never forget. In 1962, only a ring on the finger would make the mother of a girl settled. Skeeter cannot take the pressure from her mother. She finds solace in Aibileen, a black maid who has own challenges to deal with. Aibileen has Minny known for her notoriety but working for a new boss who also has secrets to hide. Enjoy the new frontier that these women will curve for themselves.

All the Light We Cannot See is written by Anthony Dorrer. It is about a German boy and a blind French girl who have to survive in the occupied French territory where they meet. Dorrer utilizes stunning metaphor and physical descriptions to take you through the journey that these two characters took at the risky world war era.

Would you take an enemy into your house without feeling like a traitor? Well, Vianne is forced to do that after the Nazis invade France in caravans, tanks and bombers. This puts her life and that of her daughter in terrible risk. Discover the terrible mistakes she makes, one after the other and how these mistakes are resolved in the works of Kristin Hannah titled The Nightingale.

There is a Japanese twist to the historical narratives in Memoirs of a Geisha. This is a world where the highest bidder buys the virginity of a woman. Women are assigned value based on their appearance. Arthur Golden takes you on a journey full of romance, erotic descriptions and suspense never seen anywhere else.

The place of women in the society has not always been as privileged as many may think. The Invention of Wings captures the struggle of women towards hope and freedom. For Sarah, she has a vision that her calling is more than the gender assigned roles. You will learn about the liberation movement and fight for women rights in a way only fiction can tell.

How far back can you go with history based novels? Well, Anita Diamant takes you way back to the days of writing the bible. She raises the profile of Dinah, a woman who is only mentioned in passing in the patriarchal bible. The Red Tent will redefine your understanding of women in the bible.

There are numerous novels by excellent writers you should consider as part of your historic reading. Check reviews of other passionate readers and their ratings to get an idea of what to expect from each title. There are enough titles to serve the preferences of each reader and address different concerns in history. This is a category of thrillers and best sellers.




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