Historical novels are a perfect combination of escapism and enrichment. Through these works of fiction, readers can learn ...

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A good historical novel has the power to transport us ... (Hamish Hamilton) Jodi Picoult’s first foray into historical fiction sees the best-selling author ask us to consider: what if ...

From Tudor England to the White House, read the unmissable fiction that’s inspired by history. Conjure up some of your favourite books and we can guarantee some of them will have their roots in ...