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Historical Fiction
Historical fiction presents a story set in the past, often during a significant time period. In historical fiction, the time period is an important part of the setting and often of the story itself.
Historical fiction may include fictional characters, well-known historical figures or a mixture of the two. Authors of historical fiction usually pay close attention to the details of their stories (settings, clothing, dialogue, etc.) to ensure that they fit the time periods in which the narratives take place.
In some historical fiction, famous events appear from points of view not recorded in histor ...more
Historical fiction may include fictional characters, well-known historical figures or a mixture of the two. Authors of historical fiction usually pay close attention to the details of their stories (settings, clothing, dialogue, etc.) to ensure that they fit the time periods in which the narratives take place.
In some historical fiction, famous events appear from points of view not recorded in histor ...more
An Artless Demise
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Giveaway dates: Jan 14 - Jan 28, 2019
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Miss Kopp's Midnight Confessions (Kopp Sisters #3)
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In 1915, real-life deputy Constance Kopp grapples with "morality laws" that put girls behind bars on trivial charges. Witty, light-hearted, perfect fo
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Smoke and Ashes (Sam Wyndham, #3)
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"SMOKE AND ASHES is Abir Mukherjee’s best book yet; a brilliantly conceived murder mystery set amidst political and social turmoil. Beautifully crafte
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