the best historical fiction books out there

A Listmania! list by Letty Butler (CAL)
 
The Other Boleyn Girl
1.  The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
The list author says:
  "Gregory is the queen of historical fiction - particularly the tudor era. This is her best! And about to be made into a hollywood film with Natalie Portman"
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (232 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Forever Amber
2.  Forever Amber by Kathleen Winsor
The list author says:
  "Long sprawling read to get your teeth into but the end may disappoint"
£9.09   Used & New from: £3.53
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)

The King's Touch
3.  The King's Touch by Jude Morgan
The list author says:
  "Beautifully written and Charles 2nd may be the most romantic king ever!"
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3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

The Red Tent
4.  The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
The list author says:
  "Set in biblical times this one's a must!"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (99 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

No Angel
5.  No Angel by Penny Vincenzi
The list author says:
  "Slightly more modern but a real page turner with 2 sequels to keep you hooked. The spoils of time trilogy"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

The Virgin's Lover
6.  The Virgin's Lover by Philippa Gregory
The list author says:
  "More from Phillipa - will delight if you've seen the film Elizabeth"
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3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)

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The Queen's Fool
7.  The Queen's Fool by Philippa Gregory
The list author says:
  "A joyful read."
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews)

The Borgia Bride
8.  The Borgia Bride by Jeanne Kalogridis
The list author says:
  "One of the best I've ever read - couldn't put it down"
£12.74   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

Leonardo's Swans
9.  Leonardo's Swans by Karen Essex
The list author says:
  "Staying on the Italian theme this is a delightful read and look forward to further novels from this author"
£9.89   Used & New from: £0.01
3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Innocent Traitor
10.  Innocent Traitor by Alison Weir
The list author says:
  "The story of Lady Jane Grey told by the wonderful historian Alison Weir - her first fiction novel!"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (125 customer reviews)

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Gone with the Wind
11.  Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
The list author says:
  "Is there a greater book, a better heroine, a more dashing hero???"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (140 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Boleyn Inheritance
12.  The Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa Gregory
The list author says:
  "Her latest novel and an encouraging return to form!"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (120 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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