historical fiction

Example Sentences

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Both were popular novelists of rip-roaring historical fiction, both were politically active Tories, and both had the Borderlands at the heart of their works and lives.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

“Titanic” was not merely a romance; it was also historical fiction, a drama and a big-budget action.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

Here romantic passion combines with revolution in a historical fiction sure to light up readers’ rebel hearts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2025

The German novelist most recently authored “Tyll,” shortlisted for the 2020 International Booker Prize, and his translator, Ross Benjamin, has rendered his new historical fiction in idiomatic English prose.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2025

There were racks loaded with mysteries, Newbery winners, historical fiction, biographies, and short stories.

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements