historical fiction that I dont hate

Discover historical fiction books you'll actually love! Our curated list features engaging, well-researched novels that break the mold—perfect for readers who usually hate historical fiction.

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Samarkand

by Amin Maalouf

The story of Samarkand is woven around the history of the manuscript of the Rubaiyaat of Omar Khayyam, from its creation by the poet and …
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My Name Is Red

by Orhan Pamuk

The Nobel Prize winner and one of today's most prominent contemporary Turkish writers delivers a novel that is a fiendishly devious mystery, a beguiling love …
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The Name of the Rose

by Umberto Eco

ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S 100 BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIME • A spectacular best seller and now a classic, The Name of …
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Quicksilver

by Neal Stephenson

Quicksilver is the story of Daniel Waterhouse, fearless thinker and conflicted Puritan, pursuing knowledge in the company of the greatest minds of Baroque-era Europe, in …
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