16th Century Historic Fiction
Explore the best 16th century historic fiction books! Dive into captivating tales of Renaissance Europe, royal intrigue, and epic adventures in this curated list of top historical novels.
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The Ruby Ring
by Diane Haeger
From critically acclaimed historical novelist Diane Haeger comes The Ruby Ring, an unforgettable story of love, loss, and immortal genius . . . Rome, 1520. …
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A Man for All Seasons
by Robert Bolt
The dramatization of Sir Thomas More's historic conflict with Henry VIII—a compelling portrait of a courageous man who died for his convictions and a modern …
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Innocent Traitor
by Alison Weir
A fictional portrait of Lady Jane Grey, the great-niece of Henry VIII, follows her turbulent life against the backdrop of Tudor power politics and religious …
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The Boleyn Inheritance
by Philippa Gregory
From the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "The Other Boleyn Girl" comesa tempestuous Tudor tale about two queens, Anne of Cleves and Catherine Parr, and …
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Revelation
by C. J. Sansom
When an old friend is brutally murdered, Matthew Shardlake's investigation of the crime leads him to a troubled boy in Bedlam hospital and also to …
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The Disorderly Knights
by Dorothy Dunnett
The third volume in "The Lymond Chronicles, the highly renowned series of historical novels by Dorothy Dunnett, Disorderly Knights takes place in 1551, when Francis …
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The Ringed Castle
by Dorothy Dunnett
Francis Crawford leaves Scotland for Muscovy to become an advisor in the court of Ivan the Terrible, but forces at home hope to use him …
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Checkmate
by Dorothy Dunnett
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The Religion
by Tim Willocks
This is what we dream of: to be so swept away, so poleaxed by a book that the breath is sucked right out of us. …
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Johnny Got His Gun
by Dalton Trumbo
A powerful narrative which exposes the brutalities and useless suffering caused by war.
