Good Biographical Fiction
Explore the best biographical fiction books that bring history's fascinating figures to life. Discover gripping novels blending fact and imagination for an unforgettable read.
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Lion of Ireland
by Morgan Llywelyn
The exquisite Deirdre and Gormlaith, the wife of the Danish king of Dublin, are among the women who figure in the life of Brian Boru, Ireland's last High King, who, in battle after battle, shapes the destiny of his people
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The Autobiography of Henry VIII
by Margaret George
The novel that started it all: Margaret George's debut novel of the legendary British king
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Brendan
by Frederick Buechner
An acclaimed author interweaves history and legend to re-create the life of a complex man of faith fifteen hundred years ago. Winner of the 1987 Christianity and Literature Book Award for Belles-Lettres.
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Major Washington
by Michael Kilian
Describing three pivotal years in the early life of America's first president, a historical novel tells the tale of a young man growing in love, passion, leadership, and military prowess
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Booth
by David Robertson
Booth, whose appetites, fame, and sheer force of will bedazzle everyone around him, helps to secure Surratt a position as the assistant to renowned photographer Alexander Gardner. Over the following weeks, Booth continues to lavish attention on Surratt, slowly drawing him into his web of intrigue.