20th century historical fiction

[CapnMurica]

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?

It's Mr Rosenblom's List by Natasha Solomons.

I'd back up the recommendations for Sarah Waters and Evelyn Waugh (not historical fiction in the normal sense but great fun).

I enjoyed The Girls of Slender Means by Muriel Spark, and also Blackout/All Clear by Connie Willis, which are time travel novels set in the Blitz.

Thanks!

Many of the books on the Persephone (publishers) list are historic, because they are reissues of old, excellent books. I've never read a dud. Set in the recent past though usually 20th century, often in wartime.