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Historical Fiction is a dichotomy. It is historical, and very much grounded in the time period and actual events. The event, culture, social conditions, etc. must be authentic and accurate (to some degree). But, at the same time, it is fiction, so the novel needs a compelling story and the genre allows for the author's imagination and creativity.
Historical Fiction is a hard-to-define genre, that ranges broadly.
Some would simply describe the genre as a story set sometime in the past. Opinions vary on how far back the setting needs to be to make it "historical." But, in general, you are researching the time period, not working off your own experiences. Otherwise, it would be considered contemporary fiction, even if the story is set a little bit in the past.
Other definitions of the genre require that the time-period play an important part in the plot. In other words, the story would not work/make sense in a different time period.
Subgenres include alternate history, historical fantasy, etc.
Historical Fiction Book Reviews:
- The Last Tudor by Philippa Gregory
- Reviewed August 2018
- Her Royal Spyness Solves Her First Case by Rhys Bowen
- Reviewed August 2019
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