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Published 21:28 IST, October 28th 2019

Popular Historical Fiction Books you must not miss to read in 2019

The following history books will give you a guide about some of the most popular books in the historical fiction genre; get all the details you need to know

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Historical fiction books are an excellent read for those fiction lovers who like to date back in time and acquaint themselves with little-known or underreported events in history. There are a plethora of choices, and you can find several books to read in this category. The below mentioned is a list from GoodReads that includes the best books to read about historical fiction in 2019. Add them to your reading list and transport yourself to another point in time.

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Best Historical Fiction Books to Read

1. The Lost Girl of Paris by Pam Jenoff

This book highlights a remarkable story of friendship and courage centred around three women and a group of female spies during the World War II era. The New York Times Bestselling Author Pam Jenoff has vividly rendered the incredible heroics of the brave women during the war and has thrown light on their display of courage, sisterhood, and strength. It is a fascinating read for those who love both history as well as fiction.

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2. The Huntress by Kate Quinn

The Huntress is authored by Kate Quinn, the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling novel, The Alice Network. This fascinating historical novel is about a battle-haunted English Journalist & a Russian female bomber pilot who join the forces to track the Huntress, a Nazi war criminal gone to ground in America.  It is another must-read novel for people wanting to know a little more about the unknown stories from World War II.

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3. The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See

The Island of Sea Women is set in the Korean island of Jeju, where it follows Mi-Ja and Young-sook, two girls from different backgrounds as they begin working in their village sea. The story tracks the bond that they develop over the years during World War II and the Korean War. The novel illuminates a unique and unforgettable culture.

4. The Light over London by Julia Kelly

The Light over London is an entrancing story of remarkable women rising to challenges and is an excellent read for historical fiction book lovers. It is the story of two women separated by generations and experiences through which Julia Kelly transports us to World War II in London in this heartbreakingly beautiful novel. It is an intricate and convincing tale of war that is filled with skill and suspense.

5. American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson

The book will take you through the journey of the protagonist Marie Mitchell and her struggle to choose between her honour and her heart. It is an espionage drama that is set against an impressive historical background by the author, who has been a former FBI agent. It showcases how the spy is forced to lead multiple lives at once. 

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19:24 IST, October 28th 2019