Gifts for Historical Fiction Fans

Why these prints suit a history buff

Some readers do not just enjoy historical fiction, they live in it, tracking real monarchs, wars and revolutions through the pages of a good saga. A Blurby print gives that passion a permanent home, turning a beloved title into a piece of wall art that nods to the century, the setting or the story itself without ever spoiling it.

How to choose the right one

If they are devoted to Tudor intrigue, the full run of C.J. Sansom's Shardlake novels, from Dissolution through to Tombland, makes a striking set for a reader working through the series in order. For sweeping, single sagas, The Pillars of the Earth suits anyone drawn to medieval ambition and cathedral-building drama, while War and Peace speaks to those who love their history on the grandest possible scale, Napoleonic Russia and all. Readers who prefer twentieth-century stories of courage and survival will likely gravitate to The Nightingale or The Book Thief, both set against the Second World War.

Size, frame and style tips

An A2 or A3 print works well above a desk or bookshelf, while A1 makes a proper statement piece in a study or hallway. History buffs often lean towards the Minimalist or Modern Minimalist styles, which let the title and setting do the talking, though the Watercolour style suits softer, more romantic sagas nicely. Framed in oak brings out older, classic titles like A Tale of Two Cities, while black or white frames suit a more contemporary favourite such as The Women.

Making it a proper gift

Every order can include a free printed gift note, so there is no need to wrap a card separately. Since three prints from the Shardlake series, or a mix across authors and eras, automatically qualify for the buy three offer, it is worth building a small set to hang together rather than choosing just one. Order before 1pm UK time on a weekday for same-day dispatch, with free tracked delivery across the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and the EU.