Since historical fiction usually talks about a certain era in history, I'd say the correct answer is that 'it's set against a historical backdrop'. hope it helps you
<span>the arrangement or disposition of people or things in relation to each other according to a particular sequence, pattern, or method.
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Becki put 224 stamps on her stamp collection book
14 on each page, and filled 16 pages (14 x 16)
