Best Civil War historical fiction of all time

Discover the best Civil War historical fiction books of all time! Explore gripping tales of love, battle, and survival in our curated list of top-rated novels set during America's defining conflict.

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The Original Shades of Gray

by Jessica James

A Confederate cavalier has orders to track down a Union spy who is a southern belle in disguise.
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Gone with the Wind

by Margaret Mitchell

The story of the tempestuous romance between Rhett Butler and Scarlet O'Hara is set amid the drama of the Civil War.
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Ashes in the Wind

by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

A woman burdened by war...A doctor torn between passion and duty...A sweeping tale of love in the face of dishonor from the incomparable storyteller--Kathleen Woodiwiss. …
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Northwest Passage

by Kenneth Lewis Roberts

An American historical drama about a group of settlers known as Rogers' Rangers--led by Major Rogers (Spencer Tracy)--and the hardships of survival and battles with …
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The Killer Angels

by Michael Shaara

Portraits of Lee, Longstreet, and other Civil War leaders are interwoven with historical detail to provide a fictional recreation of the bloody battle at Gettysburg.