- “Adam Bede” by George Eliot – This classic Victorian novel is set in the fictional town of Hayslope, which is inspired by Eliot’s hometown of Nuneaton, Warwickshire, just outside of Nottinghamshire.
- “Lady Chatterley’s Lover” by D.H. Lawrence – Although primarily set in the Midlands, this controversial novel explores the affair between a wealthy woman and her gamekeeper. Parts of the story take place in the fictional estate of Wragby, which is believed to be based on Teversal in Nottinghamshire.
- “The Secret Garden” by Frances Hodgson Burnett – While not set entirely in Nottinghamshire, the novel features Misselthwaite Manor, a mansion with expansive gardens, which some believe was inspired by Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire.
- “Mort” by Terry Pratchett – Part of the hugely popular Discworld series, this fantasy novel features characters who undertake adventures in the city of Ankh-Morpork. Nottingham has been cited as an inspiration for the city.
- “The Book of Fate” by Brad Meltzer – Although mainly set in Washington, D.C., this thriller involves the Nottingham Prophecies, a mysterious book that may hold the key to world events. The prophecies are said to originate from the Nottinghamshire region.
- “All Quiet on the Orient Express” by Magnus Mills – This absurdist novel follows the life of a bus-driver in a remote village called Potherbly, believed to be based on a village in Nottinghamshire.
- “Codex” by Lev Grossman – While not entirely set in Nottinghamshire, this novel about a rare book dealer searching for a mysterious medieval codex includes references to Nottingham and its surrounding areas.
- “Children of Albion Rovers” by Stephen Baxter – This science fiction novel is a tribute to H.G. Wells’ “The War of the Worlds” and features an invasion of Nottingham by alien beings.
- “The Woman in White” by Wilkie Collins – Although not set entirely in Nottinghamshire, this classic Victorian novel includes references to the city of Nottingham and its surrounding areas.
- “The Rainbow” by D.H. Lawrence – While primarily set in the Midlands, this novel represents a generational story that spans several locations, including Nottinghamshire, and explores themes of love and societal expectations.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Nottinghamshire
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