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Literature & Fiction: Historical Fiction

Novels and stories set in a particular historical period, often featuring real events or figures from the past. The primary goal of historical fiction is to transport readers to another time and place while potentially offering insight into cultural, social, or political realities of that era. Authors meticulously research the time period in order to recreate it faithfully for the reader, although some liberties might be taken for the sake of narrative. Themes often explore issues relevant to the time, such as war, societal norms, and significant historical events. While the focus is on the story, the historical context serves as a critical backdrop, adding depth and resonance.

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  • Exit West: A Novel

    Riverhead Books
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    Author: Hamid, MohsinBrand: Riverhead BooksColor: NavyEdition: First Edition, First Printing.Binding: HardcoverNumber Of Pages: 240Release Date: 07...

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  • Americanah: A novel

    Anchor
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    Author: Adichie, Chimamanda NgoziBrand: AnchorColor: MulticolorFeatures: The bestselling novel—a love story of race and identity—from the award-win...

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  • Fall of Giants: Book One of the Century Trilogy

    Penguin Books
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    Author: Follett, KenBrand: Penguin BooksColor: MulticolorEdition: ReprintFeatures: bookBinding: Mass Market PaperbackFormat: International EditionN...

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  • The Pillars of the Earth: A Novel (Kingsbridge)

    Signet
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    Author: Follett, KenBrand: SignetColor: BlackBinding: Mass Market PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 983Release Date: 09-07-1990Part Number: 20904611Details...

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  • The Alice Network: A Reese's Book Club Pick

    William Morrow & Company
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    Author: Quinn, KateBrand: William Morrow & CompanyEdition: First EditionBinding: PaperbackFormat: Deckle EdgeNumber Of Pages: 560Release Date: ...

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  • Maisie Dobbs (Book 1)

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    Author: Winspear, JacquelineEdition: ReprintBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 294Release Date: 25-05-2004Details: Hailed by NPR’s Fresh Air as par...

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  • Storm Clouds Rolling In (# 1 in the Bregdan Chronicles Historical Fiction Romanc

    Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
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    Author: Dye, GinnyBrand: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 511Release Date: 07-02-2015Details: Amazon B...

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  • Three Sisters, Three Queens (The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels)

    Atria Books
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    Author: Gregory, PhilippaBrand: Atria BooksEdition: First EditionBinding: HardcoverNumber Of Pages: 576Release Date: 09-08-2016Details: “There is o...

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  • The Flame Bearer (Saxon Tales, 10)

    Harper Paperbacks
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    Author: Cornwell, BernardBrand: Harper PaperbacksEdition: ReprintBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 304Release Date: 31-10-2017Part Number: 2669255...

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  • An Officer and a Spy: A Spy Thriller

    Vintage
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    Author: Harris, RobertBrand: VintageColor: MulticolorEdition: ReprintBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 429Release Date: 28-10-2014Part Number: 034...

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  • Edge of Eternity: Book Three of The Century Trilogy

    Viking
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    Author: Follett, KenBrand: VikingColor: MulticolorEdition: First EditionFeatures: New Hardcover Binding: HardcoverNumber Of Pages: 1120Release Dat...

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  • Lovecraft Country: A Novel

    Harper Perennial
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    Author: Ruff, MattBrand: Harper PerennialEdition: ReprintBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 400Release Date: 14-02-2017Part Number: 45188038Details...

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  • Fall of Giants (The Century Trilogy)

    Viking
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    Author: Follett, KenBrand: VikingColor: BlackFeatures: New First Edition Hard Cover Binding: HardcoverNumber Of Pages: 1008Release Date: 28-09-201...

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  • Wolf Hall

    Picador
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    Author: Mantel, HilaryBrand: PicadorEdition: First EditionBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 604Release Date: 31-08-2010Part Number: 0312429983Deta...

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  • The Red Tent

    Picador
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    Author: Diamant, AnitaBrand: PicadorEdition: 10th AnniversaryBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 352Release Date: 21-08-2007Part Number: 97803124272...

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  • The Woman on the Orient Express

    Lake Union Publishing
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    Author: Ashford, Lindsay JayneBrand: Lake Union PublishingBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 329Release Date: 20-09-2016Details: Hoping to make a c...

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  • Outlander

    Delacorte Press
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    Author: Gabaldon, DianaBrand: Delacorte PressColor: NavyEdition: First EditionFeatures: scarce fine first edition of Diana Gabaldon's first Outland...

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  • Behold the Dreamers: A Novel

    Random House Trade Paperbacks
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    Author: Mbue, ImboloBrand: Random House Trade PaperbacksColor: MulticolorEdition: ReprintBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 416Release Date: 26-06-...

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  • The Pecan Man

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    Author: Selleck, Cassie DandridgeFeatures: used book, novelBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 144Release Date: 01-01-2012Part Number: black & w...

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  • Redeeming Love

    Multnomah
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    Author: Rivers, FrancineBrand: MultnomahColor: GreyEdition: Paperback with Study GuideFeatures: Great product!Binding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 47...

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  • The Man from St. Petersburg

    Penguin Books
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    Author: Follett, KenBrand: Penguin BooksColor: BlackEdition: ReissueBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 320Release Date: 03-06-2003Part Number: 9780...

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  • The Last Kingdom tie-in (Saxon Tales, 1)

    Harper Paperbacks
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    Author: Cornwell, BernardBrand: Harper PaperbacksEdition: Media tie-inBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 368Release Date: 22-09-2015Part Number: 00...

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  • The Forgotten Garden: A Novel

    Morton, Kate
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    Author: Morton, KateBrand: Morton, KateBinding: HardcoverNumber Of Pages: 560Release Date: 07-04-2009Part Number: 9781416550549Details: From the in...

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  • Pachinko

    Grand Central Publishing
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    Author: Lee, Min JinBrand: Grand Central PublishingEdition: ReprintFeatures: NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST * A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW TOP TEN O...

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