The best historical fiction novels give you a break from the real world. There’s no better way to escape work, anxiety, and stressful news cycles than by picking up a book—especially one that transports you to a completely different time and place. Whether you want to travel back to 18th Century Paris or Queen Elizabeth II’s royal wedding at Westminster Abbey, these five historical fiction novels—the best of 2018—will take you around the world and give you a dose of nostalgia.



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