Preferrably novels without a lot of descriptive sex.
I've already read the classics (Jane Austen - the Brontes etc)
2007-06-11 10:43:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Try Forever Amber, by Kathleen Windsor; and Gone With the Wind, by Margaret Mitchell.
[ no descriptive sex, but great story and lots of historical info ]
2007-06-11 10:51:22 · answer #1 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the 60s I eagerly read everything by Jan Westcott, who wrote great romantic, loosely historical novels; such as, The Queen's Grace and The Hepburn. I recommend them highly, but unless you live in a town with a library that keeps really old books you might not be able to find them. Perhaps you can locate them on Ebay. I recently found an out of print historical novel on reincarnation for my daughter there, for really cheap. Good luck! If you can get them, you'll love them!
Note: I just remembered my favorite historical author, Mary Renault. Her novels are set in ancient Greece and the best are on the Theseus legend, The King Must Die and The Bull From the Sea. I recommend these highly, also. (read them in order)
2007-06-11 17:50:31 · answer #2 · answered by LodiTX 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the emphasis is on romance, and you are an Austen fan, try Georgette Heyer. If you are looking for historical fiction with romantic elements, let me strongly recommend Gillian Bradshaw. There is a wealth of material set in many eras; have fun exploring!
2007-06-11 21:06:14 · answer #3 · answered by Shinbu B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Knight In Shinning Armour is a great book! It's romantic and funny. It also has time travel. Judith McNaught is a great historic romance writer also. Also if you like ancient egypt you should read Desert Fires. Author is Joyce Verrette. There are three books so make sure to read Desert Fires first. Winged Priestess is second...
2007-06-11 18:01:05 · answer #4 · answered by Leepal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Julia Quinn. I love her novels.
She has quite a few single novels and also a series that is very good. check out her website for information. there all british historical novels.
also i enjoy Hannah Howel. her "highland" novels are the best, such as Highland Warrior and Highland Champion.
2007-06-11 18:40:10 · answer #5 · answered by chandlerbing222001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out "The Witch of Cologne" by Tobsha Learner.
2007-06-11 18:58:27 · answer #6 · answered by BlueManticore 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Ivanho" by Walter Scott. Richard the Lion Heart time.
2007-06-11 18:04:47 · answer #7 · answered by Victor S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋