Historical Fiction Part I (5 stars to 4.40 stars)
Explore top-rated historical fiction books with ratings from 5 to 4.40 stars. Discover captivating tales of the past in this curated list of must-read novels.
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The Walking Drum
by Louis L'Amour
Warrior, lover, and scholar, Kerbouchard boldly sweeps through the castles, villages, and galleys of twelfth-century Europe, in an adventure that takes him from the shores …
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Eureka
by William Diehl
Eureka. It’s what you say when you strike gold. It’s also a town in California where the truth might be buried forever. In New York …
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Cloud of Sparrows
by Takashi Matsuoka
In 1861, after centuries of isolation, Japan finally has opened its doors to the West, and Lord Genji, a young nobleman with a gift for …
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The Mask of Ra
by P. C. Doherty
His great battles against the sea raiders in the Nile Delta have left Pharaoh Tuthmosis II weak and frail, but he finds solace in victory …
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Kill the Shogun
by Dale Furutani
Matsuyama Kaze, a samurai on a quest to rescue his murdered lord's kidnapped daughter, is caught in a plot to kill the shogun.
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The Last of the Mohicans
by James Fenimore Cooper
The wild rush of action in this classic frontier adventure story has made The Last of the Mohicans the most popular of James Fenimore Cooper’s …
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Last Seen in Massilia
by Steven Saylor
In 49 B.C., Gordianus travels to the besieged city of Massilia (Marseille) to discover the truth about his son Meto.
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Rashomon Gate
by Ingrid J. Parker
Award-winning writer Parker brings ancient Japan to life in a tale of blackmail and murder among high-ranking nobles. 10 illustrations.
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Year of the Hyenas
by Brad Geagley
In this evocative murder mystery set in ancient Egypt, an empire's sumptuous glory and intrigue blend seamlessly with timeless themes of greed, ambition, and crimes …
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Rubicon
by Steven Saylor
Gordianus the Finder is in a tough spot when Pompey takes his son-in-law hostage, and to save both their lives, Gordianus must prove that his …
