'March Violets' and other historical novels chosen by historians that are a must read

There are many historical novels like late Philip Kerr's March Violets that have become popular as historical novels. These novels are based on fictional and historical characters. These novels have entertained the audience over the years and have gained immense popularity too. Take a look at some of the best historical novels chosen by expert historians.

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Historical novels

March Violets

The novel was published in 1989 and was based on historical events that happened in Germany. The novel is chosen by Roger Moorhouse who is an author and a historian. Take a look at the novel.

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Kaputt

The novel is written by Curzio Malaparte. The novel is based on the author's experiences during the Second World War. The book is chosen by Laurence Rees, who is a former head of BBC TV history.

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American Tabloid

The book is written by James Ellroy and talks about US history and events that occurred between 1950 and 1960. The book is chosen by Dan Jones who is a New York Times bestselling author. He has released books like The Plantagenets and The Wars of the Roses.

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The Quincunx

The Quincunx is one of the epic novels that is written by Charles Palliser. There are a lot of puzzles that are solved in the story. The novel is written by Dr Helen Rappaport who is a bestselling author and historian.