Historical Fiction

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The year is 1921, and the place is Bombay, India.

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Firefly Cove reaches inside our hearts and allows us to confront our deepest fears concerning love, death, and solitude.

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“a serious book, beautifully written, that explores the effect of ruinous family secrets.”

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Even the greatest novelists eventually reach an advanced age.

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Book Three of Tony Schumacher’s alternate history of WWII Britain pits Detective John Rossett against a rogue Nazi assassin called the Bear and a group of Nazi officers colluding with British Resis

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“an amazing historical novel, revealing the horrors of WWI through the letters exchanged by Tom and Evie.”

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“This is a gentle novel, the literary equivalent of warm slippers and a cup of tea by the fire.”

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“captures the mood and flavor of the times, while providing a captivating and engrossing mystery . . .”

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Spellbinding is an appropriate word to describe S. A. Chakraborty’s debut novel, The City of Brass. Mesmerizing is another.

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October–November 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the Bolshevik coup d’etat that brought communism to power in Russia.

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“educates and moves, deftly juggling fact and fiction.”

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“a well-written historical novel, unique in its point of view . . .”

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“Twenty-Two on Peleliu will haunt, enchant and thrill . . . it will inspire you with stories of heroism and courage . . .

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“Ragnvald danced on the oars, leaping from one to the next as the crew rowed. Some kept their oars steady to make it easier for him; some tried to jostle Ragnvald off when he landed on them.

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“For Two Thousand Years by Mihail Sebastian is a hidden gem in European literature, shining a light on what happened in Romania between the wars.”

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“an absolutely wonderful read . . .”

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Emma Cross is an independent woman—more independent than anyone in 1897 Newport, Rhode Island, wants to admit.

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“a literary achievement . . .”

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“Hers is a dark, unerring vision. We can expect more great work from this audaciously talented author.”

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"Mustafah is an excellent writer, creating lush imagery and life-size characters. She uses her words to bring about an unfathomable emotion in her readers . . ."

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“a character study of the changes love in its various forms makes in individuals accustomed to lives of violence . . .”

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“historically accurate, warm, moving and easy to recommend.”

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“a murder mystery set on the Spanish Main . . . will entertain for its different view of pirate life.”

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“Constance Kopp is one of the most fascinating characters in recent mystery fiction. . . . Lady Cop Makes Trouble is one of the best mystery novels of the year . . .”

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"an entertaining read . . ."

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