Historical fiction is a genre that takes readers back in time to experience different eras and events through the eyes of fictional characters. As a lover of historical fiction, I am always on the lookout for new and exciting novels to add to my reading list. Here are the top ten historical fiction novels I want to read in English:

1. “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah: Set in Nazi-occupied France during World War II, this novel follows the lives of two sisters who must navigate the challenges and dangers of war.

2. “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, this novel tells the story of a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths cross during the chaos of World War II.

3. “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak: Narrated by Death, this novel follows a young girl in Nazi Germany who steals books and shares them with others to bring hope and joy during a dark time.

4. “The Other Boleyn Girl” by Philippa Gregory: This novel explores the scandalous and dramatic world of Henry VIII’s court through the eyes of Anne and Mary Boleyn.

5. “The Pillars of the Earth” by Ken Follett: Set in 12th-century England, this epic novel follows the building of a cathedral and the lives of those involved in its construction.

6. “The Paris Wife” by Paula McLain: This novel tells the story of Ernest Hemingway’s first wife, Hadley Richardson, and their life together in 1920s Paris among the famous artists and writers of the Lost Generation.

7. “The Alice Network” by Kate Quinn: This novel follows the story of a female spy during World War I and a young American socialite searching for her cousin in post-World War II Europe.

8. “The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd: Inspired by the life of abolitionist and women’s rights activist Sarah Grimké, this novel follows her and her slave, Handful, as they fight for freedom and equality in 19th-century America.

9. “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett: Set in 1960s Mississippi, this novel follows the lives of African American maids and the white women they work for, shedding light on the racial tensions and injustices of the era.

10. “The Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Zafón: Set in post-World War II Barcelona, this novel follows a young boy who discovers a mysterious book that leads him on a journey to uncover the secrets of the past.

These top ten historical fiction novels offer a diverse and captivating look at different periods of history through the eyes of engaging characters. I can’t wait to dive into these stories and immerse myself in the rich tapestry of the past.