Historical fiction is one of the most fascinating genres. It places readers in a time period from the past, often portraying significant historical events and figures through the eyes of fictional characters. Not only is historical fiction educational, but it provides compelling stories based on fact, enabling audiences to experience life in a different time. Here are four historical fiction authors that are worth giving a read.
James Michener
One of the most famed historical fiction authors of all time, Michener is known for his dedication to research. He wrote more than 40 books over the course of his career, including a number of sweeping epics based on specific locales. He would live and travel in the area he was writing about for years at a time conducting research, publishing novels reaching from the start of civilization to some significant modern event.
Ken Follett
Known by many for his thriller and spy novels, Ken Follett is also highly regarded in the world of historical fiction, covering events like the Iranian Revolution and World War II. The Century Trilogy is a saga following the fates of five interrelated families in different countries through World War I and the Russian Revolution is perhaps Follett’s most famous work of historical fiction.
Umberto Eco
Umberto Eco was a prolific Italian writer, philosopher, and commentator on political and social issues. He is undoubtedly most famous for his medieval mystery, The Name of the Rose. The story follows a friar investigating a series of murders in a 14th-century monastery.
