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5 Free Historical Fiction eBooks Inspired By Real People or Events (666 Words)

Historical fiction offers a great way for authors to transport readers to settings that they might recognize from history, but can then also view in a brand new way. Using a historical setting for a fictional narrative or real historical figures as characters in a fictional tale is something that has been irresistible for both authors and readers for many years and it is a trend that shows no signs of slowing down. Here are just five free ebooks that features fictional tales that were inspired by real historical events or people.

1. The Last Days of Pompeii by Edward Bulwer-Lytton (http://manybooks.net/titles/bulwerlyetext98tldop10.html)

Everyone is familiar with the ancient Roman town of Pompeii that was destroyed during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius back in AD 79. Author Edward Bulwer-Lytton used this hostorical setting as the backdrop for his 1834 novel, The Last Days of Pompeii, but was actually inspired by a painting of the same name that was created by a Russian painter named Karl Briullov. In the novel an Athenian nobleman falls in love with a Greek beauty shortly after arriving in Pompeii, but has to deal with the schemes of an Egyptian sorcerer. The book

The Lion of Saint Mark by G. A. Henty (http://manybooks.net/titles/hentyga1754617546.html)

The English novelst, George Alfred Henty, made quite a name for himself writing historical adventure stories in the late 19th century. One of these is The Lion of St. Mark, which features an English teenager named Francis Hammond who lives with his merchant father in Venice of the 14th century. Francis discovers about a political conspiracy that places his life in peril along with his friends. Any readers with an interest in Venice and stories filled with intrigue and action will enjoy The Lion of St. Mark.

3. The Life and Death of Richard Yea-and-Nay by Maurice Hewlett