Historical Fiction

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“Thornton’s strong writing and seamless plotting compel the reader to keep reading, both to find out what happened to Elizabeth in her youth and to uncover the connection between the former

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The Good Left Undone is a poignant expose on the value of the unsung heroes in a multigenerational, working-class family, and through the power of story, author Adriana Trigiani r

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Engaging, suspenseful, courageous, and brimming with a warm heart, Take My Hand will stay with you long after the last page.”

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“A typical Anne Perry story, not so graphic in the details of the crimes, but giving the reader great depth into the characters of the protagonists and the villain, as well as a wealth of s

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“an interesting puzzle . . . the historical background adds to the thrill of the narrative chase.”

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This moving tale commences in the present time with Cassie Simmons, the assistant curator at the Maison François Baby House Museum in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

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“With a gentle hand, Ella Shane draws back the curtain revealing that crime does exist in her world, while at the same time showing that goodness and mercy also abide.”

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“a page-turner . . . the two stories intertwine ingeniously.”

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“Readers may . . . close the book believing that with a little magic, a family may be able to survive all the hardships to create their own little happy ever after.

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The world in which Geoffrey Chaucer created his considerable body of writing often painted women as the gateway of the devil, insatiable sexual monsters who consumed their men with their crude, las

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Eternal is a heart-wrenching but ultimately triumphant novel of friendship, love, and loss that will take the reader on a journey to the past while leaving many questions to ponde

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At first glance, the new novel by Anne Tyler, French Braid, breaks all the rules of exemplary fiction.

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“As compelling as it is informative and as entertaining as it is terrifying, the novel The Able Archers is a great read and highly recommended.”

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Kerri Maher’s The Paris Bookseller is a worthy homage to Sylvia Beach and a love letter to all bookstores, libr

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 “A work of literary genius, showing how insidiously normal evil can be . . .  while delivering a gripping story with vivid characters.”

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“Fans of warbird aircraft, WWII history, manly adventure, and novels about war and strife in general will all enjoy this novel. Its human focus adds a literary feel.

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“This is a book to savor, to read slowly, to observe carefully, a book ideal for the insomniac . . .”

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Isabel Allende is a wonderful storyteller. Her distinct voice and her vivid imagination have delighted readers for many years now.

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“delivers a message of hope, drawing the story full circle to focus on the timeless power of beauty and love, two forces that can outlive even the darkest situations.”

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“Schnader’s writing is multi-sensual and powerful.”

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“A riveting story for all those who are a fan of historical fiction and the issue of art stolen by the Nazis.”

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“Past and present, fact and fiction loop and intersect, echoes of history filter into modern life . . .”

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“a tale of love—platonic, familial, romantic—and of forgiveness and growth, along with acceptance of what life doles out.”

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“Do. Not. Miss. This. Book.”

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One of the joys of reading literature is discovering an astute author’s powers of observation and finding these deliciously woven throughout the narrative.

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