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Historical fiction authors and series

The best-known historical fiction authors are Mark Twain, Victor Hugo and Alexander Pushkin. Below are all 229 historical fiction writers in the directory, their best-known series in reading order, and 2,113 of their books free to read.

Authors
229
Series
53
Free to read
2,113

Best-known historical fiction authors

Historical fiction series in reading order

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Free historical fiction classics

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Classic historical fiction authors

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Historical fiction FAQ

Who are the best historical fiction authors?
The best-known historical fiction authors here, ranked by how widely they are read and written about, are Mark Twain, Victor Hugo, Alexander Pushkin, Arthur Conan Doyle and Alexandre Dumas.
What are the best historical fiction series?
Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder, Outlander by Diana Gabaldon and Aubrey–Maturin by Patrick O'Brian — each listed in reading order.
Can I read historical fiction books for free?
Yes. 2,113 historical fiction books by these authors are in the public domain in the US and free to read here.