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.