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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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The Swans of Fifth Avenue
by Melanie Benjamin (Goodreads Author)
by Melanie Benjamin (Goodreads Author)
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date: Oct 25, 2016
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Availability: 25 copies available, 3594 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Oct 22 - Nov 08, 2016
Countries available: US
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Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk
by Kathleen Rooney (Goodreads Author)
by Kathleen Rooney (Goodreads Author)
Release
date: Jan 17, 2017
Fall 2016 Library Journal Editors' Pick
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Availability: 75 copies available, 713 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Oct 17 - Nov 10, 2016
Countries available: US
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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
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Availability: 2 copies available, 291 people requesting
Giveaway dates: Oct 15 - Dec 01, 2016
Countries available: US and GB
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