Historical fiction contain stories of notable events that happened a very long time ago. The stories are often presented in a style that explains the said event in a more understandable way. Historical fiction is often used to educate people on important historical events that may be confusing to the reader. Topics such as war, mysteries, and romances can be better explained through historical fiction.

Historical Fiction Books and Authors

Ann Rinaldi: She was born on August 27, 1934 in New York City. She has lots of historic fiction books to her credit including In my Father’s house, The last silk dress, An acquaintance with darkness and A break with charity.

Bosnian Chronicle: A book written by Ivo Andric to narrate the events that occurred in the Bosnian town of Travnic when France maintained a consulate there.

The Bridge on the Drina: Another work by Ivo Andric. The River Drina Bridge was located at Vishegrad and a Turkish Grand Vizir owned it. The book looks into the life of the people who lived by it after its demolition (in 1914) during the First World War

Night Lies: Written by Gesualdo Bufalino. It explains the experiences of four people who had been imprisoned and ready to be executed.

Calling Crow: Paul Clayton’s work talking about the era in 1555 when Spain invaded the present Georgia and Florida cities, thereafter capturing a major head of the village called Calling crow.

Bathsheba : A historic novel written by Rembrandt on the affair between King David and Bathsheba, Uriah’s wife.

Patrick O'Brian: Author of many books including The Golden Ocean.

Collen McCullough: This author is renowned for his many historic fiction novels such as the Masters of Rome series.

Shipwrecks : This historical fiction book was written by Akira Yoshimura who comments on the ethnography of a coastal village in Japan.

Electronic Historical Fiction Texts

Wrath of the Purple: A book written by Howard Fast.

Online Historical Fiction texts: Contains list of links to online texts.

The Napoleonic Era : An event presented in a play that occurred in the Napoleonic era on the end of Murat.

How Few Remain: How few remain. A book written by Harry Turtledove to illustrate the impact of the American civil war on the areas affected and the aftermath of the war.

Historical Romances

The Abortion: Talks about a young man who meets a woman in a library, falls in love with her and finally had an affair with her to get her pregnant. The book is written by Richard Brautigan.

Count Konigsmark : The book focuses on the tragic story of Philip Christopher who abandons his inheritance for a life of adventure. It was written by Captain Chamier.

Pamela: A novel that exalts the need for chastity by young girls. It is written by Samuel Richardson.

Pride and Prejudice: A novel by Jane Austen. It talks on an experience on first impression between two lovers.

The Sheik: A novel illustrating the activities of Diana Mayo and her brother.

Historical Mysteries

Silent in the Grave: Written by Raybourn Deanna, it talks about the puzzles that arise from the mysterious death of a man (Sir Edward Grey) while he was at a feast with his wife (Lady Julia).

The Silver Pigs: Lindsey Davis wrote the book. It tells more about the politics in Rome in historic times.

Steven Saylor: Author of several historical mysteries including Arms of Nemesis, Roman Blood and The Venus Throw.

Catherine Jinks: Author of many historical fiction mysteries including The Inquisitor.

My Name is Red: A book written by Orhan Pamuk to illustrate the murder of a fellow by his own colleagues.

Children's Historical Fiction

Children's Historical Fiction Books: A site containing a list of educational historical fiction books for children.

Virginia Stroud: Notes on a list of great historical Children’s books written by Virginia Stroud

Girls of Many Land Series: Site contains stories of real life events of girls who had difficulties in living in their time. Its main idea is to discuss the gender inequality that was faced by the females in the past.

Lesson Plans

Teaching with Historical Fiction: Site contains a description and definition of historical fiction and how to use historical fiction as teaching resources.

Teaching About Communicable Disease: This site links teachers and students to historical fiction texts that teach about communicable diseases. Likely questions to ask while teaching are also included.

Lesson Framework for Teachers: A guide on selecting texts and activities that can be done in the classroom

Why and How to Teach with Historical Fiction: Includes a brief summary on some children’s historical fiction books and how to teach them.

Teaching Historical Fiction: A teacher’s guide to understanding student’s responses in a historical fiction class. Also included is a link leading to a list of authors and resources for students in grades 4-8.

Exploring Pink and Say: A guide to teaching Pink and Say historical fiction book.