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Historical Fiction

History reimagined through narrative, blending fact and speculation to bring the past to life.

Fatherland, by Robert Harris (2025)

A unique blend of history and speculation. This time the author imagines an alternate history where Germany won the Second World War.

Enigma, by Robert Harris (2025)

Set in Bletchley Park during World War II. The protagonist is a code-breaker. The story itself unfolds like an enigma.

Second Sleep, by Robert Harris (2025)

A priest goes to a remote town after his predecessor passes away, and has to solve the mystery of his death.

❤️Lustrum & Dictator, by Robert Harris (2025)

Covers the life of Cicero as he watches the rise of Caesar. Fascinating to see the story from the 'other' side. Highly recommended.

I, Claudius, by Robert Graves (2025)

A sprawling history of several Roman emperors from Augustus to Tiberius and Caligula, ending with the author himself.

The Glass Palace, by Amitav Ghosh (2024)

Amitav Ghosh is at his best when he is writing historical fiction like this. A sprawling multi-generational story across Burma and India.

The Double Tongue, by William Golding (2024)

The story of an oracle and her cynical priest, set in Delphi during Greece's twilight years.

The Iron King, by Maurice Druon (2024)

An excellent historical novel based on King Philip the Fair.

The Miniaturist, by Kunal Basu (2024)

About a painter in Mughal India. A pleasant evening's read.