๐Ÿท๏ธ fiction ๐Ÿท๏ธ history

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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.

โค๏ธ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.

Circe & The Song of Achilles, by Madeline Miller (2020)#

Lovely books from the author who brings Greek mythology to life with a lyrical touch.

Mythos, by Stephen Fry (2020)#

Has his trademark light-hearted air which is really nice sometimes and a bit annoying some other times.