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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
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Fool Me Twice
by Philippa Jane Keyworth (Goodreads Author)
by Philippa Jane Keyworth (Goodreads Author)
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date: Dec 01, 2016
Enter for a chance to win Philippa Jane Keyworth's new release, and get swept away in this Georgian historical romance!
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Availability: 2 copies available, 223 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Oct 15 - Dec 01, 2016
Countries available: US and GB
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The Captured Girl: A Novel of Survival During the Great Sioux War
by Tom Reppert (Goodreads Author)
by Tom Reppert (Goodreads Author)
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date: Apr 28, 2016
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Availability: 25 copies available, 308 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Sep 25 - Oct 25, 2016
Countries available: US
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The Actor?: A Thriller and Love Story at the Height of the Cold War
by Lee Welling
by Lee Welling
Release
date: Jul 29, 2016
"THE ACTOR?"
by Lee Welling
The Actor is a thriller and a love story at the height of the cold War during the Cuban Missile crisis. It is a story about ...more
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by Lee Welling
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Availability: 15 copies available, 101 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Oct 14 - Nov 28, 2016
Countries available: US
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