Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Top Historical Fiction Novels For Adults

By Michael Bailey


There is that one book that changes your life for good. When you encounter historical fiction novels for adults, you will feel as though you package your bags and took a trip down memory lane. The authors have mastered the art of storytelling and will keep you glued to your seat with their captivating narrations. Peruse through these titles to understand the magic in history and its merger with fiction.

The Help is a 5 star rated title by Karthryn Stockett. It is the story of three women that you will never forget. In 1962, only a ring on the finger would make the mother of a girl settled. Skeeter cannot take the pressure from her mother. She finds solace in Aibileen, a black maid who has own challenges to deal with. Aibileen has Minny known for her notoriety but working for a new boss who also has secrets to hide. Enjoy the new frontier that these women will curve for themselves.

Anthony Dorrer is the pen behind All the Light We Cannot See. The novel is set in France, a territory that is already occupied during war. A German boy will meet a blind French girl and fall in love. The physical descriptions used by Anthony and the metaphors give you a live feed of the risk that these two characters have to face to stay together.

During war, all enemies are supposed to be revealed. However, Vianne is in a unique situation as Kristin Hannah narrates in The Nightingale. She has an enemy under her roof. This spells doom for the two every day of their life. She begins making a series of mistakes that have to be resolved in one way or the other. This story captures incidences that put people in tight positions that only they can understand.

There is a Japanese twist to the historical narratives in Memoirs of a Geisha. This is a world where the highest bidder buys the virginity of a woman. Women are assigned value based on their appearance. Arthur Golden takes you on a journey full of romance, erotic descriptions and suspense never seen anywhere else.

The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk is a narrative on the journey towards liberation of women and guarantee of their rights. It is the story of Sarah, a lady who feels that she has more to offer than the menial roles assigned by the patriarchal society. This is a history class that demystifies the myth that women belong to a certain corner of the world and rely on the determination of men.

How far back can you go with history based novels? Well, Anita Diamant takes you way back to the days of writing the bible. She raises the profile of Dinah, a woman who is only mentioned in passing in the patriarchal bible. The Red Tent will redefine your understanding of women in the bible.

There are numerous novels by excellent writers you should consider as part of your historic reading. Check reviews of other passionate readers and their ratings to get an idea of what to expect from each title. There are enough titles to serve the preferences of each reader and address different concerns in history. This is a category of thrillers and best sellers.




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