Best historical fiction of 2023 transports readers to different eras, blending rich narratives with meticulously researched details. Titles like "The Last Train to Key West" by Chanel Cleeton and "The Wishing Game" by Meg Shaffer offer captivating glimpses into the past, while "The Covenant of Water" by Abraham Verghese explores themes of love and loss in a lush, historical setting. Other notable mentions include "The House of Fortune" by Jessie Burton and "The Night Watchman" by Louise Erdrich, each weaving intricate tales that resonate with contemporary issues. These novels not only entertain but also enlighten, making history come alive.
Bestseller No. 1
Trust (Pulitzer Prize Winner)
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Diaz, Hernan (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 415 Pages - 05/03/2022 (Publication Date) - Riverhead Books (Publisher)
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The Secret Life Of Sunflowers: A gripping, inspiring novel based on the true story of Johanna Bonger, Vincent van Gogh's sister-in-law (Light & Life Series)
- Molnar, Marta (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 404 Pages - 07/14/2022 (Publication Date) - Dana Marton (Publisher)
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The Nurse's Secret: A Thrilling Historical Novel of the Dark Side of Gilded Age New York City
- Skenandore, Amanda (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 368 Pages - 06/28/2022 (Publication Date) - Kensington (Publisher)
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Churchill's Secret Messenger: A WW2 Novel of Spies & the French Resistance
- Hlad, Alan (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 416 Pages - 04/27/2021 (Publication Date) - A John Scognamiglio Book (Publisher)
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The Keeper of Happy Endings
- Davis, Barbara (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 415 Pages - 10/01/2021 (Publication Date) - Lake Union Publishing (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 6
All the Broken Places: A Novel
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Boyne, John (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 399 Pages - 11/29/2022 (Publication Date) - Pamela Dorman Books (Publisher)
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An American Beauty: A Novel of the Gilded Age Inspired by the True Story of Arabella Huntington Who Became the Richest Woman in the Country
- Abe, Shana (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 384 Pages - 04/25/2023 (Publication Date) - Kensington (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 8
Demon Copperhead: A Novel
- Hardcover Book
- Kingsolver, Barbara (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 560 Pages - 10/18/2022 (Publication Date) - Harper (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 9
Sisters of Fortune: A Riveting Historical Novel of the Titanic Based on True History
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Huber, Anna Lee (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 418 Pages - 02/20/2024 (Publication Date) - Kensington Books (Publisher)
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When the Jessamine Grows: A Captivating Historical Novel Perfect for Book Clubs
- Everhart, Donna (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 400 Pages - 01/23/2024 (Publication Date) - Kensington (Publisher)