Historical Fiction 2011 (115 books)

Historical Fiction 2011

Books we are excited about that are/were published and coming out in 2011 ... if you are not sure, please check before adding a book to the list! Historical Fiction, NOT paranormal or vampires.

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1	Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Revolution by Michelle Moran (Goodreads Author) 3.95 of 5 stars 3.95 avg rating — 7,599 ratings score: 14,719, and 150 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Lily of the Nile (Cleopatra's Daughter, #1) by Stephanie Dray (Goodreads Author) 3.87 of 5 stars 3.87 avg rating — 1,571 ratings score: 6,576, and 67 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Elizabeth I by Margaret George 3.86 of 5 stars 3.86 avg rating — 2,148 ratings score: 6,082, and 62 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	The Second Duchess by Elizabeth Loupas (Goodreads Author) 3.89 of 5 stars 3.89 avg rating — 1,154 ratings score: 5,332, and 56 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Daughters of Rome (Rome, #2) by Kate Quinn (Goodreads Author) 4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 1,823 ratings score: 3,920, and 40 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Exit the Actress by Priya Parmar (Goodreads Author) 3.83 of 5 stars 3.83 avg rating — 787 ratings score: 3,649, and 37 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	The Wild Rose (The Tea Rose, #3) by Jennifer Donnelly 3.99 of 5 stars 3.99 avg rating — 2,969 ratings score: 3,415, and 35 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Lady of the English by Elizabeth Chadwick (Goodreads Author) 4.02 of 5 stars 4.02 avg rating — 1,382 ratings score: 3,393, and 35 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	The Queen of Last Hopes: The Story of Margaret of Anjou by Susan Higginbotham (Goodreads Author) 3.86 of 5 stars 3.86 avg rating — 505 ratings score: 2,967, and 31 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Timeless (Timeless, #1) by Alexandra Monir (Goodreads Author) 3.92 of 5 stars 3.92 avg rating — 5,936 ratings score: 2,830, and 29 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Dreams of Joy by Lisa See (Goodreads Author) 4.02 of 5 stars 4.02 avg rating — 21,775 ratings score: 2,723, and 28 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	The Paris Wife by Paula McLain (Goodreads Author) 3.74 of 5 stars 3.74 avg rating — 78,581 ratings score: 2,508, and 26 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	The Dark Enquiry (Lady Julia, #5) by Deanna Raybourn (Goodreads Author) 4.03 of 5 stars 4.03 avg rating — 2,721 ratings score: 2,335, and 24 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Before Versailles: A Novel of Louis XIV by Karleen Koen (Goodreads Author) 3.74 of 5 stars 3.74 avg rating — 917 ratings score: 2,319, and 24 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Becoming Marie Antoinette (Marie Antoinette, #1) by Juliet Grey (Goodreads Author) 3.79 of 5 stars 3.79 avg rating — 1,812 ratings score: 2,284, and 25 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Clara and Mr. Tiffany by Susan Vreeland (Goodreads Author) 3.56 of 5 stars 3.56 avg rating — 6,907 ratings score: 2,246, and 23 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	The Darling Strumpet: A Novel of Nell Gwynn, Who Captured the Heart of England and King Charles II by Gillian Bagwell (Goodreads Author) 3.79 of 5 stars 3.79 avg rating — 626 ratings score: 2,208, and 23 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	India Black (Madam of Espionage, #1) by Carol K. Carr (Goodreads Author) 3.45 of 5 stars 3.45 avg rating — 911 ratings score: 2,133, and 22 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	To Be Queen: A Novel of the Early Life of Eleanor of Aquitaine by Christy English (Goodreads Author) 3.83 of 5 stars 3.83 avg rating — 419 ratings score: 2,065, and 22 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Lionheart by Sharon Kay Penman (Goodreads Author) 4.05 of 5 stars 4.05 avg rating — 1,715 ratings score: 2,058, and 22 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	The Orchid Affair (Pink Carnation, #8) by Lauren Willig (Goodreads Author) 3.95 of 5 stars 3.95 avg rating — 2,709 ratings score: 1,923, and 20 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Three Maids for a Crown: A Novel of the Grey Sisters by Ella March Chase 3.88 of 5 stars 3.88 avg rating — 672 ratings score: 1,810, and 19 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Queen By Right by Anne Easter Smith (Goodreads Author) 3.96 of 5 stars 3.96 avg rating — 1,088 ratings score: 1,804, and 19 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	A Love by Any Measure by Killian McRae (Goodreads Author) 3.88 of 5 stars 3.88 avg rating — 388 ratings score: 1,595, and 16 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Daughter of Xanadu (Daughter of Xanadu, #1) by Dori Jones Yang (Goodreads Author) 3.65 of 5 stars 3.65 avg rating — 308 ratings score: 1,575, and 16 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	The Colonel's Lady by Laura Frantz 4.15 of 5 stars 4.15 avg rating — 898 ratings score: 1,565, and 16 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Song of the Nile (Cleopatra's Daughter, #2) by Stephanie Dray (Goodreads Author) 3.94 of 5 stars 3.94 avg rating — 545 ratings score: 1,485, and 16 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	An Unlikely Suitor by Nancy Moser 3.67 of 5 stars 3.67 avg rating — 384 ratings score: 1,440, and 15 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	The American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin (Goodreads Author) 3.37 of 5 stars 3.37 avg rating — 9,516 ratings score: 1,431, and 15 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	The Lady of the Rivers (The Cousins' War, #3) by Philippa Gregory (Goodreads Author) 3.82 of 5 stars 3.82 avg rating — 9,585 ratings score: 1,359, and 14 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	A Heart Most Worthy by Siri Mitchell 3.87 of 5 stars 3.87 avg rating — 726 ratings score: 1,325, and 15 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb by Melanie Benjamin (Goodreads Author) 3.63 of 5 stars 3.63 avg rating — 4,038 ratings score: 1,310, and 14 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	A Race to Splendor by Ciji Ware (Goodreads Author) 3.66 of 5 stars 3.66 avg rating — 481 ratings score: 1,307, and 14 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	The Queen's Rival (In the Court of Henry VIII, #3) by Diane Haeger 3.82 of 5 stars 3.82 avg rating — 571 ratings score: 1,279, and 14 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	To Win Her Heart by Karen Witemeyer (Goodreads Author) 4.17 of 5 stars 4.17 avg rating — 2,191 ratings score: 1,254, and 13 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	The Soldier's Wife by Margaret Leroy 3.86 of 5 stars 3.86 avg rating — 5,148 ratings score: 1,230, and 13 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Pompeii: City on Fire by T.L. Higley 3.83 of 5 stars 3.83 avg rating — 280 ratings score: 1,212, and 13 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	To Serve A King by Donna Russo Morin (Goodreads Author) 3.78 of 5 stars 3.78 avg rating — 197 ratings score: 1,191, and 13 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Pale Rose of England by Sandra Worth (Goodreads Author) 3.85 of 5 stars 3.85 avg rating — 314 ratings score: 1,159, and 13 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Reluctant Queen by Freda Lightfoot (Goodreads Author) 3.21 of 5 stars 3.21 avg rating — 43 ratings score: 1,145, and 12 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	Surrender the Night (Surrender to Destiny, # 2) by M.L. Tyndall (Goodreads Author) 4.27 of 5 stars 4.27 avg rating — 350 ratings score: 1,138, and 12 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	By Royal Decree (Secrets of the Tudor Court, #3) by Kate Emerson 3.82 of 5 stars 3.82 avg rating — 402 ratings score: 1,056, and 12 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys (Goodreads Author) 4.33 of 5 stars 4.33 avg rating — 21,433 ratings score: 1,039, and 11 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	The Winter Palace: A Novel of Catherine the Great by Eva Stachniak (Goodreads Author) 3.53 of 5 stars 3.53 avg rating — 3,562 ratings score: 988, and 11 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Blue Skies Tomorrow (Wings of Glory #3) by Sarah Sundin (Goodreads Author) 4.37 of 5 stars 4.37 avg rating — 401 ratings score: 963, and 11 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Doc by Mary Doria Russell (Goodreads Author) 3.95 of 5 stars 3.95 avg rating — 4,502 ratings score: 960, and 10 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	Deliverance from Evil by Frances Hill 2.83 of 5 stars 2.83 avg rating — 206 ratings score: 933, and 10 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	The Last Time I Saw Paris by Lynn Sheene (Goodreads Author) 3.74 of 5 stars 3.74 avg rating — 1,038 ratings score: 919, and 10 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	River in the Sea by Tina Boscha (Goodreads Author) 3.86 of 5 stars 3.86 avg rating — 96 ratings score: 900, and 9 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	Lady in the Mist (The Midwives #1) by Laurie Alice Eakes 3.66 of 5 stars 3.66 avg rating — 966 ratings score: 896, and 10 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	Where Shadows Dance (Sebastian St. Cyr, #6) by C.S. Harris (Goodreads Author) 4.19 of 5 stars 4.19 avg rating — 1,531 ratings score: 871, and 9 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	A Lasting Impression (Belmont Mansion, #1) by Tamera Alexander (Goodreads Author) 4.21 of 5 stars 4.21 avg rating — 1,251 ratings score: 854, and 9 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	The Borgia Betrayal (The Poisoner Mysteries, #2) by Sara Poole (Goodreads Author) 3.78 of 5 stars 3.78 avg rating — 771 ratings score: 839, and 9 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	Deadly by Julie Chibbaro (Goodreads Author) 3.56 of 5 stars 3.56 avg rating — 675 ratings score: 825, and 9 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	A Great Catch (Manawa Summers, #2) by Lorna Seilstad 4.11 of 5 stars 4.11 avg rating — 280 ratings score: 758, and 8 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	Cleopatra's Secret: Keepers of the Light by Lydia Storm (Goodreads Author) 4.46 of 5 stars 4.46 avg rating — 28 ratings score: 756, and 9 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	The Raven's Bride: A Novel by Lenore Hart 3.36 of 5 stars 3.36 avg rating — 211 ratings score: 725, and 8 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	The Gallows Curse by Karen Maitland (Goodreads Author) 3.71 of 5 stars 3.71 avg rating — 537 ratings score: 684, and 7 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	The Maid: A Novel of Joan of Arc by Kimberly Cutter (Goodreads Author) 3.33 of 5 stars 3.33 avg rating — 965 ratings score: 676, and 7 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	Roma Victrix (Gladiatrix #2) by Russell Whitfield (Goodreads Author) 4.31 of 5 stars 4.31 avg rating — 48 ratings score: 662, and 7 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	Pearl of China by Anchee Min 3.73 of 5 stars 3.73 avg rating — 2,988 ratings score: 646, and 7 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	The Arrow Chest by Robert Parry (Goodreads Author) 4.08 of 5 stars 4.08 avg rating — 59 ratings score: 587, and 6 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	West of Here by Jonathan Evison (Goodreads Author) 3.34 of 5 stars 3.34 avg rating — 1,389 ratings score: 586, and 6 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	A Heart Revealed by Julie Lessman (Goodreads Author) 4.3 of 5 stars 4.30 avg rating — 554 ratings score: 574, and 7 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65	Father of Lies by Ann Turner 3.24 of 5 stars 3.24 avg rating — 99 ratings score: 553, and 6 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
66	Surrender the Dawn (Surrender to Destiny #3) by M.L. Tyndall (Goodreads Author) 4.3 of 5 stars 4.30 avg rating — 280 ratings score: 548, and 6 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	Mozart's Last Aria by Matt Rees (Goodreads Author) 3.23 of 5 stars 3.23 avg rating — 707 ratings score: 482, and 5 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
68	Vienna Waltz (Charles & Mélanie Fraser #3) by Teresa Grant (Goodreads Author) 3.93 of 5 stars 3.93 avg rating — 235 ratings score: 460, and 5 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
68	Cleopatra's Moon by Vicky Alvear Shecter (Goodreads Author) 3.97 of 5 stars 3.97 avg rating — 1,338 ratings score: 460, and 5 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
70	The Heretic Queen by Michelle Moran (Goodreads Author) 4.19 of 5 stars 4.19 avg rating — 8,953 ratings score: 390, and 4 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
71	Sultana by Lisa J. Yarde (Goodreads Author) 3.54 of 5 stars 3.54 avg rating — 99 ratings score: 374, and 4 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
72	Beautiful Days (Bright Young Things, #2) by Anna Godbersen 3.87 of 5 stars 3.87 avg rating — 2,487 ratings score: 368, and 4 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
73	Sunrise of Avalon (Twilight of Avalon, #3) by Anna Elliott (Goodreads Author) 4.09 of 5 stars 4.09 avg rating — 69 ratings score: 365, and 4 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
74	Memoirs of a Bitch by Francesca Petrizzo 3.2 of 5 stars 3.20 avg rating — 81 ratings score: 337, and 4 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
75	Betrayal by Michele Kallio (Goodreads Author) 4.19 of 5 stars 4.19 avg rating — 26 ratings score: 300, and 3 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
76	The Daughter of Siena by Marina Fiorato 3.64 of 5 stars 3.64 avg rating — 874 ratings score: 298, and 3 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
77	The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern 3.99 of 5 stars 3.99 avg rating — 153,242 ratings score: 295, and 3 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
78	The Sekhmet Bed (The She-King, #1) by L.M. (Lavender) Ironside (Goodreads Author) 4.03 of 5 stars 4.03 avg rating — 118 ratings score: 288, and 3 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
79	Sins of the House of Borgia by Sarah Bower 3.21 of 5 stars 3.21 avg rating — 736 ratings score: 286, and 3 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
80	Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks 3.77 of 5 stars 3.77 avg rating — 22,718 ratings score: 285, and 3 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
81	The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman 3.98 of 5 stars 3.98 avg rating — 22,498 ratings score: 284, and 3 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
82	Murder Your Darlings (An Algonquin Round Table Mystery #1) by J.J. Murphy (Goodreads Author) 3.37 of 5 stars 3.37 avg rating — 249 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
83	Liar's Moon (Thief Errant, #2) by Elizabeth C. Bunce (Goodreads Author) 3.93 of 5 stars 3.93 avg rating — 1,332 ratings score: 195, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
83	22 Britannia Road by Amanda Hodgkinson (Goodreads Author) 3.59 of 5 stars 3.59 avg rating — 4,969 ratings score: 195, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
85	India Black and the Widow of Windsor (Madam of Espionage, #2) by Carol K. Carr (Goodreads Author) 3.81 of 5 stars 3.81 avg rating — 370 ratings score: 190, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
86	A Dark Anatomy by Robin Blake 3.09 of 5 stars 3.09 avg rating — 162 ratings score: 187, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
87	Like the Willow Tree: The Diary of Lydia Amelia Pierce, Portland, Maine, 1918 by Lois Lowry 3.76 of 5 stars 3.76 avg rating — 376 ratings score: 186, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
88	Ragnarok by A.S. Byatt 3.51 of 5 stars 3.51 avg rating — 1,289 ratings score: 185, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
89	The Matchmaker of Kenmare: A Novel of Ireland by Frank Delaney (Goodreads Author) 3.38 of 5 stars 3.38 avg rating — 409 ratings score: 179, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
90	The Year We Were Famous by Carole Estby Dagg (Goodreads Author) 3.61 of 5 stars 3.61 avg rating — 332 ratings score: 175, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
91	A Song in My Heart by Roma Calatayud-Stocks 4.17 of 5 stars 4.17 avg rating — 24 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
91	Asenath by Anna Patricio (Goodreads Author) 3.65 of 5 stars 3.65 avg rating — 141 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
91	The Son of Neptune (Heroes of Olympus, #2) by Rick Riordan 4.48 of 5 stars 4.48 avg rating — 84,696 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
91	Ramblefoot by Ken Kaufman (Goodreads Author) 4.09 of 5 stars 4.09 avg rating — 34 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
91	The Sleeping Partner (Sarah Tolerance, #3) by Madeleine E. Robins (Goodreads Author) 4.07 of 5 stars 4.07 avg rating — 89 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
91	Port of Errors (Born of Tyranny #1) by Steve V. Cypert (Goodreads Author) 3.7 of 5 stars 3.70 avg rating — 20 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
91	Magnificent King (Love Beyond All Dimensions 1) by May Water (Goodreads Author) 4.2 of 5 stars 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
91	The Bones of the Earth by Scott Bury (Goodreads Author) 3.76 of 5 stars 3.76 avg rating — 38 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
91	Orchard Hill: A Personal Appalachian Triumph by Raybun T. Bowland 4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
91	Ravenscraig by Sandi Krawchenko Altner (Goodreads Author) 3.51 of 5 stars 3.51 avg rating — 80 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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115 books · 582 voters · list created September 18th, 2010 by Tara Chevrestt (votes) .

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message 1: by Laura (new)

Oct 25, 2010 03:17pm

Tara, I just added a few more books, I hope you don't mind.

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message 2: by Susanna (new)

Oct 26, 2010 02:09pm

How can one be looking forward to The Book of Negroes/Someone Knows My Name when it has been out for about three years?

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message 3: by Misfit (new)

Oct 26, 2010 02:12pm

I've seen some book on lists that really have me scratching my head at times. Like Twilight on the Hunks in History. Why?

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message 4: by Karla (Mossy Love Grotto) (new)

Oct 28, 2010 01:45pm

Oh, because Edward Cullen was born in 1903 so he's TECHNICALLY from a historical era, even though he's been going to different high schools for 90 years.

Twilight's like the clap. It turns up everywhere and you can't get rid of it.

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message 5: by Susanna (new)

Oct 29, 2010 09:24am

I think someone made a "books that get on all the lists whether they qualify or not" list. Twilight was winning when I last saw it.

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message 6: by Tara (new)

Nov 05, 2010 08:08pm

I notice some 2010 books were put on here too. LOL Oh well. :) Thanks for the suggestions, everyone! I haven't been able to access listopia for a while so I'm just responding now. For some reason, listopia takes so long to load, my computer crashes.

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message 7: by Susanna (last edited Dec 11, 2010 02:36pm) (new)

Dec 11, 2010 02:36pm

If "The Tudor Secret" was first published in 2004, how is it on this list?

You want a librarian to clean it up, Tara?

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message 8: by Misfit (new)

Dec 11, 2010 03:00pm

Susanna wrote: "If "The Tudor Secret" was first published in 2004, how is it on this list?

You want a librarian to clean it up, Tara?"

I think the Tudor Secret is a new edition coming out in 2011 with new cover, etc.

At least I don't see Twilight on this one. That's a first :p

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message 9: by Susanna (new)

Dec 11, 2010 03:04pm

Shocking, that.

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message 10: by Misfit (new)

Dec 11, 2010 03:10pm

Susanna wrote: "Shocking, that."

Hope it doesn't give anyone any ideas...

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message 11: by Tara (new)

Dec 11, 2010 03:53pm

Susanna wrote: "If "The Tudor Secret" was first published in 2004, how is it on this list?

You want a librarian to clean it up, Tara?"

I don't want to anger the people that have placed them there.. I do wish people paid closer attention to the release dates though. I don't consider something coming out in paperback a 2011 release if the hardback came out in 2010.

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message 12: by Misfit (new)

Dec 11, 2010 04:55pm

You'll never win in the end. I am still trying to figure out how Twilight showed up on my hunks in history list :/

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message 13: by Tara (new)

Dec 11, 2010 06:11pm

I'm so sick of vampire and zombie books left and right. Really. It's way old by now.

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message 14: by Erin (new)

Dec 11, 2010 06:28pm

Misfit wrote: "You'll never win in the end. I am still trying to figure out how Twilight showed up on my hunks in history list :/"

I can explain part of it though personally I'm on your side of the debate. The character was born in 1901. It may be a little bit of a stretch but he technically fits the category.

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message 15: by Misfit (new)

Dec 12, 2010 08:52am

Erin wrote: "Misfit wrote: "You'll never win in the end. I am still trying to figure out how Twilight showed up on my hunks in history list :/"

I can explain part of it though personally I'm on your side of th..."

Thanks for that.

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message 16: by Amy (new)

Jan 16, 2011 01:28pm

The selected books are of interest to be read within reading during this year if time permits.

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message 17: by Michelle (new)

Jan 28, 2011 06:20am

Very interesting thread girls, gives me lots of ideas for books to read and something entirely new.Every time i see a vampire book i want to throw up!!So most of these books haven't been released yet?

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message 18: by Kristin (new)

Feb 04, 2011 07:25am

Nice list! Definitely bookmarking for later reference.

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message 19: by Keith (new)

Feb 16, 2011 01:45pm

Emmm...maybe I'm gonna get stick for this...but should this list not be called "Historical Fiction for women 2011"? Its very feminine isn't it?

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message 20: by Danielle (new)

Mar 12, 2011 08:59am

I discovered historical fiction in 2010 and I'm excited to have so many people who also love the genre. I refuse to read Twilight, anything that describes the main character as 'shimery' has lost all appeal.

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message 21: by Ðɑηηɑ (new)

Mar 25, 2011 01:10am

GREAT LIST!!!!! Probably one of The best!
Hey, have you noticed most of historical-fiction writers are women?? Cool (;

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message 22: by Ðɑηηɑ (new)

Mar 25, 2011 01:11am

Keith wrote: "Emmm...maybe I'm gonna get stick for this...but should this list not be called "Historical Fiction for women 2011"? Its very feminine isn't it?"
Yeah, you're totally right. But, so what?

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message 23: by Susanna (new)

Mar 25, 2011 11:08am

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan came out in 2005; so what is it doing on this list?

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message 24: by Caroline (new)

Apr 04, 2011 06:33am

This new reader appreciates the list and the effort, I don't care when the book was published. It gives new readers lots of suggestions and places to start. ....I am so in love with Diana gabaldons books though....can't wait for the next one......

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message 25: by Rebecca (new)

Apr 17, 2011 07:44pm

Susanna wrote: "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan came out in 2005; so what is it doing on this list?"

It does seem very odd, and it shouldn't be there. It isn't as though a new edition is coming or that the book went out of print.

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message 26: by Themis-Athena (last edited May 01, 2011 02:32pm) (new)

May 01, 2011 02:23pm

"Susanna wrote: "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan came out in 2005; so what is it doing on this list?"

Rebecca wrote: "It does seem very odd, and it shouldn't be there. It isn't as though a new edition is coming or that the book went out of print."

I agree. There are plenty of other lists (including for historical fiction as such, not historical fiction specifically released in 2011) where this book rightly belongs -- and usually can already be found. There should be SOME adherence to list criteria at least, else why have them at all?

ETA: Ditto Allende's "Island Beneath the Sea" and Moran's "Cleopatra's Daughter" (both published in 2009).

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message 27: by Sharon (new)

May 11, 2011 12:24pm

I LOVE Historical Fiction... Thanks for the list!

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message 28: by Ellie (new)

Jun 03, 2011 06:28am

Thank you for this list! (:

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message 29: by Sarah (new)

Jul 13, 2011 08:22pm

Great list -- thank you for all the effort that you took to compose it!! I have read a few of the suggestions that were put forward here and I am thrilled. Cheers!

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message 30: by Teralyn (new)

Jul 26, 2011 01:50pm

Beautiful covers, but where are all these womens' heads?

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message 31: by Susanna (new)

Jul 26, 2011 01:55pm

It's a real publishing trend - see the "Dude Where's My Head" list here on Listopia.

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message 32: by Themis-Athena (new)

Jul 26, 2011 01:59pm

There are even two lists on this already -- in addition to "Dude Where's my Forehead," there is also Lobstergirl's "Headless Women" ... and right it is, too, that the phenomenon is getting that much attention!

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message 33: by Hannah (new)

Nov 02, 2011 07:50pm

Cleopatra's Daughter was first released in 2009. Not sure if this was brought up yet?

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message 34: by Themis-Athena (new)

Dec 25, 2011 10:46am

Hannah wrote: "Cleopatra's Daughter was first released in 2009. Not sure if this was brought up yet?"

Yep -- see post #26. Deleted both (again, if memory serves ...)

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message 35: by Amanda (new)

Apr 02, 2012 01:05pm

Danielle wrote: "I discovered historical fiction in 2010 and I'm excited to have so many people who also love the genre. I refuse to read Twilight, anything that describes the main character as 'shimery' has lost a..."

I'm with you, Danielle!

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Apr 02, 2012 01:25pm