20th century historical fiction

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CapnMurica · 08/04/2015 19:28

Can anyone recommend anything to me? I like books about the war period and anytime really, so long as it's 20th century. Does that still count as historical fiction?

I've been enjoying some Chinese-American stuff lately, by Lisa See and Amy Tan. I'd like to try some other countries, don't mind which. But I like British stuff too!

What are your favourites?

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agoodbook · 08/04/2015 19:57

Diary of an Ordinary Woman by Margaret Forster - I loved this

Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks 1st world war - a bit harrowing

If you like crime, Jaqueline Winspear's Maisie Dobbs series set in the 20's and 30's

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CapnMurica · 08/04/2015 19:53

I've read Small Island - loved it. Have you seen the tv adaptation? I thought it was very well done.

Last Train looks promising, thanks

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Tomodachi · 08/04/2015 19:47

I liked "Last train from Liguria" by CD Hickey

dementedma · 08/04/2015 19:34

Small Island by Andrea Levy is wonderful

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