Gone with the Wind, written by Margaret Mitchell, is an epic historical romance set during the American Civil War and Reconstruction era. The novel follows the life of Scarlett O'Hara, a headstrong Southern belle, as she navigates love, loss, and the changing world around her. With its sweeping narrative, vivid characters, and passionate love story between Scarlett and Rhett Butler, Gone with the Wind has become a beloved favorite among readers of historical romance.