![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Then, as now, historical fiction gained a large following. Scott followed his initial success with many historical fiction novels, primarily to get out of debt. Re-reading Scott’s first book can still move readers in our time because of its treatment of the protagonist, what he experiences, his evolution, and the difficult issues he wrestles with. James Robertson’s books about Scotland have also earned critical acclaim. The 2014 Man Booker Prize was awarded to Richard Flanagan’s “Narrow Road to the Deep North,” and both of Hilary Mantel’s books about Thomas Cromwell received the Man Booker Prize as well. Historical fiction is no longer considered middlebrow and beneath critical esteem. ![]() Sir Walter Scott-the First Historical Novel AuthorĪ genre first identified with Sir Walter Scott and “Waverley,” historical novels have received critical recognition in this century. Her eye for detail and place and her use of book series offer writers an opportunity to learn from an expert in historical fiction. Lofts was a history teacher who became a prolific writer of mostly historical fiction and biographies, although she did write mysteries and other types of fiction as well. There is growing appreciation of this unheralded writer. Alison Weir has publicly praised Norah Lofts and has also been a force in the republication of Lofts’ books. ![]()
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