Another of our favorite categories is historical fiction. We just can get enough of these authors and couldn’t limit it to five either.
1. The Crooked Path by Irma Joubert
Another fantastic story set in South Africa during WWII and beyond. What makes it even better is that some of the characters crossover from her previous novel, giving life back to the story!
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2. The Orphan’s Tale by Pam Jenoff
Yet another fascinating story set in WWII. This one is sure to leave you in tears.
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3. The Man with Two Names by Vincent B. Davis II
Easily one of the best ancient Rome novels that we’ve read in a while. The ending is left open for a sequel and we can’t wait to see what happens next.
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4. In the Shadow of Denali by Tracie Peterson
Learning about turn of the century Alaska and the importance of the railroad along with the Curry hotel made this a spectacular choice.
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5. A Trail of Crumbs by Susie Finkbeiner
Just when you though Pearl’s troubles couldn’t get worse, they do. And now she and her family must move to Michigan during the depression. What else lies in store?
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6. The Illusionist’s Apprentice by Kristy Cambron
Fans of Harry Houdini will love this book. His lady apprentice tells all in this wonderfully construction world by Cambron.
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7. Freedom’s Price by Christine Johnson
Can you say Pirates of the Caribbean? The settings this book includes take you there in a heartbeat!
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