Best Historical Fiction Books 2023 | Heart-touching Twist and Turns

best historical fiction books

Historical fiction is a literature in which the plot takes place in the story of the past. This type of story contains fast-moving adventures, impetuous young heroes, suspense in every plot and a dash of romance. The below books contains all of these interesting characteristics and suspense you are going to like. If you are interested enough to read the story about the engaging characters, heart-wrenching twists, and turns of history, below some of the best historical fiction books 2023 will be the best choice for you.

The Watchmaker's Daughter (Glass and Steele Book 1)
Author: C.J. Archer
Published at: 28/06/2016
ISBN: B01DK93WKW

This historical fiction book starts with a thrilling new historical fantasy series from the author Freak House and Emily Chambers spirit medium books. The main character of this story is India Steele. Her father is dead and she takes an employee with a person who is a really mysterious man from America. He possesses a strange watch that rejuvenates him when he's ill. when India reads about an American outlaw known as the Dark Rider arriving in England, she suspects Mr. Glass is the fugitive. After this, she notifies the authorities and finds herself unemployed and homeless again. Finally, she will have betrayed the man who saved her life.




Mask of Duplicity (The Jacobite Chronicles Book 1)
Author: Julia Brannan
Published at: 08/06/2015
ISBN: B00YSS7OKY

Mask of Duplicity is a famous book was written by Julia Brannan. In this book, Richard return from the army for getting his share from the family property. His sister Beth was dissatisfied with Richard's inheritance and desperate for promotion. Beth takes a reconciliation in order to marry her noble cousin and escape from her brutal brother. Then, she is thrown into Georgian high society and struggle to conform. Sir Anthony Peters offers to ease her passage into society and she is soon besieged by suitors eager to get their hands on her considerable dowry. However, she wants love and passion and wants to break the artificial lifestyle for herself. 



The Smuggler's Gambit (Adam Fletcher Adventure Series Book 1)
Author: Sara Whitford
Published at: 18/03/2015
ISBN: B00TNQ0HFU

This historical fiction book is the first book in the Adam Fletcher adventure series. At first of this story Adam choice apprenticeship. he finds himself apprenticed to a reclusive old man with a secret and colorful past. He is asked to spy on his master as a suspected smuggler. He has to decide where his loyalties lie. Will he perform his civic duty or will he protect the old man? and can he protect his family from danger?

Secrets will be disclosed, loyalties will be questioned, betrayals will be uncovered and a young man's character will be put to the test in this famous series 



The Silent Woman: The USA TODAY BESTSELLER - a gripping historical fiction (Cat Carlisle, Book 1)
Author: Terry Lynn Thomas
Published at: 11/04/2018
ISBN: B076GVWSW1

The Silent Woman is a historical story written by Terry Lynn Thomas. It introduces the lifestyle of a woman whose name is Catherine Carlisle. In the first stage of the story, she is trapped in a loveless marriage and the threat of world war two. She cannot find any way to escape from this unbearable situation. One of her friends asks to her switch her husband's papers in a desperate bid to confuse the Germans. But unfortunately, she caught up in a deadly mixture of espionage and murder. Someone tell the secret of her to the other side. For this, all the evidence seems to point right at her. For knowing more about his lifestyle at that time, you have to read this book.




A Rogue for a Lady (The Duke's Daughters Book 1)
Author: Rose Pearson
Published at: 29/01/2018
ISBN: B0796J8PY7
This book contains a story based on the lifestyle of Duke's daughter. Dukes always caring for her sisters and for their father. Their father wishes each of his daughters to marry very soon. Amelia was the first one to find herself a suitable husband. she simply cannot control her feelings for Lord North fell, even he confuses her. A scheming cousin, blackmail and family responsibilities push Amelia into a spiral of confusion and a sense of betrayal. When all the things are finally disclosed, she decides to do something to forget her sins and mistakes of the past.  A story of conflict, courage, and passion set in the ultra-sophisticated and unpredictable world of Regency London.




Entangled with the Duke: A Clean & Sweet Regency Historical Romance Book
Author: Abby Ayles
Published at: 15/12/2018
ISBN: B07LDSWQ58

This book was written by Abby Ayles. The lifestyle of a lady called Alexander was described in it. She has taken on the task of her three young sisters and also taking care of her absent-minded father. She is constantly sacrificing herself so her sister may find appropriate matches.  Duke of Raven is a handsome and eligible bachelor who has no single care in the world. Adventure is all he seeks and the world is full of it. Alexander believed that it was time to find him a bride for her choosing. Raven makes Alexandra an offer she cannot resist. A mere misunderstanding brings them to each other’s and nothing will ever be the same.

If you like engaging characters, heart-wrenching twist and turns with lots of romance, then you'll love this book.




Flowers in the Snow (The Edenville Series Book 1)
Author: Danielle Stewart
Published at: 22/01/2015
ISBN: B00SN3EZKW

This amazing book has one of the best stories of Edenville series. It is full of emotion and it can pull you in and make you feel like you are experiencing everything in reality.  As the story unfolded it is hard to keep your emotions in check because it is really heart-touching. Not only this, you can fill love, sadness, anguish, and fear all through the words on the pages

If you haven't read any other books by Danielle, definitely read this one, By this, you can not stop yourself from reading all the book of this series

The Edenville Series contains: 
Book 1- Flowers in the Snow 
Book 2- Kiss in the Wind 
Book 3- Stars in a Bottle
Book 4- Fire in the Heart



Bring Up the Bodies (Wolf Hall, Book 2)
Author: Hilary Mantel
Published at: 07/05/2013
ISBN: 125002417X

This book was written by Hilary Mantels. It is the second part of a planned trilogy charting the rise and fall of Thomas chrome wall. At first portion, Henry battled for seven years to marry Anne Boleyn. She has failed to give him a son and her sharp intelligence and audacious will alienate his old friends and the noble families of England. When the discarded Katherine dies in exile from the court, Anne stands starkly exposed, the focus of gossip and malice. Over three terrifying weeks, Anne attaches herself in a web of conspiracy and the demure Jane Seymour stands to wait her turn for the poisoned wedding ring. But Anne and her powerful family will not concern without a relentless struggle. Overall, this book follows the dramatic trial of the queen and her suitors for adultery and treason.



Pachinko (National Book Award Finalist)
Author: Min Jin Lee
Published at: 07/02/2017
ISBN: 1455563935

Pachinko is the second novel by famous Korean-American author min jin lee. It is an epic historical story based on a Korean family's daily life who are migrating to Japan. The character becomes subjected to issues of racism and stereotypes among other events with historical origins in the 20th century. The format of the book is straightforward. It proceeds chronologically from about 1900-ish to 1989 and follows various characters that belong to one family. The main characters are diverse, interesting and generally fundamentally good people. This isn’t a story populated with characters that have grand, clear character arcs. This made them feel more realistic to you. Overall, the book is well written and informative about a group.



Distant Star (New Directions Paperbook)
Author: Roberto Bolaño,Chris Andrews
Published at: 17/12/2004
ISBN: B007R9CHQC

This book is written by Roberto Bolano, an air force pilot. The book is narrated from distance by Arturo Delano. He tells the story of Rulz-Tagle, an aviator to lunch his own version of new Chilean poetry which consists of sky-writing, torture, photography, and murder. The Narrator first introduces him in a college poetry workshop where he is enamored of the beautiful garments twins, Veronica, and angelica. The most twist is those twins only have eyes for Ruiz-Tagle. As the novel progresses, it becomes clear that Ruiz-Tagle is far more and far less than a mere poet, through progressively darker and ironic twists and turns. The narrator becomes obsessed with Ruiz-Tagle, suspecting that he is behind every evil act in Pinochet’s regime. Overall, it has a tale of terror, a situation of comedy and a combination of a different situation.




The Engineer's Wife: A Novel
Author: Wood, Tracey Enerson
Published at: 07/04/2020
ISBN: B0821PS859

Emily Roebling refuses to live conventionally—she knows who she is and what she wants, and she's determined to make a change. But then her husband asks the unthinkable: give up her dreams to make his possible.

Emily's fight for women's suffrage is put on hold, and her life transformed when her husband Washington Roebling, the Chief Engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge, is injured on the job. Untrained for the task, but under his guidance, she assumes his role, despite stern resistance and overwhelming obstacles. But as the project takes shape under Emily's direction, she wonders whose legacy she is building—hers, or her husband's. As the monument rises, Emily's marriage, principles, and identity threaten to collapse. When the bridge finally stands finished, will she recognize the woman who built it.



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