Historical fiction for escapism and more

A Listmania! list by A. C. Thomas "Al" (Dorset, England)
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The Sharpe Series (8) - Sharpe's Eagle: The Talavera Campaign, July 1809: Richard Sharpe and the Talavera Campaign, July 1809
1.  The Sharpe Series (8) - Sharpe's Eagle: The Talavera Campaign, July 1809: Richard Sharpe and the Talavera Campaign, July 1809 by Bernard Cornwell
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  "My personal favourite of a fabulous series for pure escapism : Sharpe is the ultimate hero"
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Birdsong
2.  Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks
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  "Definitely the best World War One fiction around"
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Forever Amber
3.  Forever Amber by Kathleen Winsor
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  "Fabulous restoration romp of the bodice ripper variety"
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Earthly Joys
4.  Earthly Joys by Philippa Gregory
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  "I love everything Philippa Gregory has written but the unusual setting of this makes this a personal favourite"
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The Virgin's Lover
5.  The Virgin's Lover by Philippa Gregory
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  "When read by Rupert Penry Jones this story is almost perfect"
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Master and Commander
6.  Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian
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  "The 1st of a series: the firendship between Jack and Sephen is what makes these books such a great read"
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Master and Commander
7.  Master and Commander by Christopher Gordon
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  "The final track that they play in the captain's cabin is a special favourite"
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An Instance Of The Fingerpost
8.  An Instance Of The Fingerpost by Iain Pears
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  "A great restoration read when you want something a bit more thought provoking and challenging"
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Innocent Traitor
9.  Innocent Traitor by Alison Weir
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  "A "proper" historian does historical fiction brilliantly"
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The Other Side Of Silence
10.  The Other Side Of Silence by Andre Brink
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  "One of my all time favourite writers and a fantastic book  to read if you're visiting Namibia"
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