Life Mask, by Emma Donoghue (late 18th century lesbians, see my review/rec here) The Lord John series, by Diana Gabaldon (about a mid-18th century gay man, see my review/rec here) The Society of Gentlemen series, by K.J. Charles (Regency m/m--romance novels, so ymmv, but well-written and compelling. They also feature a trans man, though only in a supporting role)
As far as books featuring trans or gnc characters, I've had less luck--there's Unmasked by the Marquess by Cat Sebastian (Regency, another romance novel--I found the emotional arc uncompelling but the gnc character portrayed well), and Confessions of the Fox by Jordy Rosenberg, which I'm reading now (early 18th century, main character is a trans man, incredible premise but I feel the execution is sorely lacking--though ymmv).
I also know of She Rises by Kate Worsley, which evidently features a lesbian character, though it hasn't made it to the top of my tbr yet. I also would be remiss if I didn't mention Golden Hill by Francis Spufford, whose gay characters are in only supporting, non-pov roles, but which is truly excellent.
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Life Mask, by Emma Donoghue (late 18th century lesbians, see my review/rec here)
The Lord John series, by Diana Gabaldon (about a mid-18th century gay man, see my review/rec here)
The Society of Gentlemen series, by K.J. Charles (Regency m/m--romance novels, so ymmv, but well-written and compelling. They also feature a trans man, though only in a supporting role)
As far as books featuring trans or gnc characters, I've had less luck--there's Unmasked by the Marquess by Cat Sebastian (Regency, another romance novel--I found the emotional arc uncompelling but the gnc character portrayed well), and Confessions of the Fox by Jordy Rosenberg, which I'm reading now (early 18th century, main character is a trans man, incredible premise but I feel the execution is sorely lacking--though ymmv).
I also know of She Rises by Kate Worsley, which evidently features a lesbian character, though it hasn't made it to the top of my tbr yet. I also would be remiss if I didn't mention Golden Hill by Francis Spufford, whose gay characters are in only supporting, non-pov roles, but which is truly excellent.