If I like Tracy Chevalier's books what else might I like?

[CambridgeBlue]

I read Remarkable Creatures on a whim because we often go to Dorset on holiday and I thought it might be interesting. I really enjoyed it and am now racing through The Last Runaway which I'm having trouble putting down!

I haven't read much other historical stuff but wondered what else in a similar vein - not necessarily historical, just something with a bit of substance but not too highbrow - I might enjoy.

[highlandcoo]

With a similar theme to The Last Runaway I think you would enjoy The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd. Her other books are also very good, The Secret Lives of Bees in particular.

I think you would also like Sue Gee - try The Mystery of Glass and Earth and Heaven.

Ann Patchett is one of my favourite writers - try Bel Canto and State of Wonder.

Also Kate Grenville - The Secret River is very good. An absorbing story with interesting details about life in Australia during the days when we sent ships of convicts there.

[fideline]

Falling Angels is her best (IMO). Have you got that lined up?

Pat Barker?? Liza's century, The Regeneration trilogy....

[fideline]

Sorry that should be http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lizas-England-VMC-Pat-Barker/dp/0860686116/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1395074745&sr=8-14&keywords=pat%20barker&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21 Liza's England also published as The Century's daughter, I think.

The Regeneration trilogy can be bought in one hefty volume if you're feeling brave

[fideline]

Darn

Liza's England

[emmelinelucas]

I would recommend Salley Vickers' books.

They have the same kind of tone.

Well, I think so

[CambridgeBlue]

Thanks, I finished The Last Runaway last night and my Kindle recommended some of these too :) I will look at what else she's written as I think there are a few more and then try some of your suggestions.

[BaileyWhite]

HighlandCoo Excellent suggestion . Sue Monk Kidd's entire oeuvre would work here I agree.

Also try 'Cane River' by Lalita Tademy and 'Swamplandia' by Karen Russell. It has some magical realism but is such a beautifully written evocative book with the strong sense of place many US writers possess.

[janesnowdon1]

Books by Jude Morgan, such as A Taste of Sorrow - a ficitionalised account of the life of the Brontes or Passion about Mary Shelley are similar to Tracey Chevalier I think,