Historical Novels that are Brilliant

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Behold, Here's Poison
1.  Behold, Here's Poison by Miss Georgette Heyer
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  "My favourite of her Murder Mystery novels!"
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Madonna of the Seven Hills
2.  Madonna of the Seven Hills by Miss Jean Plaidy
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  "I have read the "Pan" copy of this and it is completely magical!"
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Mary, Bloody Mary
3.  Mary, Bloody Mary by Carolyn Meyer
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  "This is an amazing version of Mary I's early life and you really pity her"
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The Luxe
4.  The Luxe by Anna Godbersen
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  "This is the first of a brilliant trilogy set in New York at the turn of the Century"
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A Great and Terrible Beauty
5.  A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray
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  "A really spooky Gothic Victorian tale, but amazing, you feel COMPELLED to read on!1"
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The Lady in the Tower
6.  The Lady in the Tower by Marie-Louise Jensen
The list author says:
  "My history teacher and I both loved this book. it is historically accurate and has a really gripping plot. I REALLY recommend you by this book!"
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The Last Tsarina
7.  The Last Tsarina by Carolly Erickson
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  "This is a fabulous biography of Alexandrina, from her birth to her tragic death"
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The Book Thief
8.  The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
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  "This is a book most people have read, but if you haven't, it is really touching and sad, it bought  a tear to my eye!"
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Rebecca (Virago Modern Classics)
9.  Rebecca (Virago Modern Classics) by Daphne Du Maurier
The list author says:
  "This is possibly my FAVOURITE book of all time. it is dark, romantic and mysterious! READ IT!!!!!"
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The Loving Spirit
10.  The Loving Spirit by Daphne Du Maurier
The list author says:
  "Completely different from "Rebecca" but by no means worse. Nice light read told through three generations."
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Shakespeare's Secret
11.  Shakespeare's Secret by Elise Broach
The list author says:
  "This is a good book, nice story line and decent plot. Worth a read."
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Montmorency
12.  Montmorency by Eleanor Updale
The list author says:
  "A good book set in Victorian ages, I can really relate to it, and as they go on they get better. Next try "Montmorency on the Rocks""
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The Princess and the Captain
13.  The Princess and the Captain by Anne-Laure Bondoux
The list author says:
  "A fabulous book, I couldn't not put this down. A riveting love/adventure story with very evil villain!"
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The Battle of the Queens (Plantaganets 5)
14.  The Battle of the Queens (Plantaganets 5) by Miss Jean Plaidy
The list author says:
  "I love Jean Plaidy, and this is a really good one of hers. The two Queens are fighting an eternal battle. I prefer Blanche, as I can relate to her more!"
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The Silver Pigs
15.  The Silver Pigs by Lindsey Davis
The list author says:
  "This is a good series that go on forever. They are very light, quick reads and quite amusing!"
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Thieves of Ostia (Roman Mysteries)
16.  Thieves of Ostia (Roman Mysteries) by Caroline Lawrence
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  "This is a really good book and I love the whole series. Very easy reads with good adventures in them."
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The Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition
17.  The Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition by Anne Frank
The list author says:
  "I bought a copy of this at her house in Amsterdam. It is magical to everyone who reads it!"
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Blood Red, Snow White
18.  Blood Red, Snow White by Marcus Sedgwick
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  "Amazing book set in the Russian Revolution"
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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
19.  The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo
The list author says:
  "I love this book SOO much. I was crying the whole time I read it. It looks childish but really touched me espcially as I love cuddly toys!"
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A Company of Swans
20.  A Company of Swans by Eva Ibbotson
The list author says:
  "This is a great book just like the rest of her teenage fiction. But as usual, set in WWII and Brazil"
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The Goldsmith's Daughter
21.  The Goldsmith's Daughter by Tanya Landman
The list author says:
  "This is a brilliant book set in the Aztecs which I didn't know much about. I really enjoyed and it has a good romantic/adventure plot!"
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The Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking)
22.  The Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking) by Patrick Ness
The list author says:
  "Although this is futuristic, I absolutely loved it and everyone should read it. gripping and plenty of adventure and romance with a NAIL-BITING ending. I want to read the next one NOW!!!"
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The Declaration
23.  The Declaration by Gemma Malley
The list author says:
  "An amazing futuristic novel that is gripping and nail biting through out!"
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