Writers of historical characters and events have always had to balance being true to a given era and yet relatable to contemporary readers. But doing this is easier said than done...especially in today's cultural climate. That's why we're talking about the strictures that political correctness can place on writers of Historical Fiction, and whether this is having an impact on the genre both artistically and commercially. 

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://victoriadougherty.wordpress.com/2019/03/27/repeating-history-why-writing-about-the-past-matters/