504 Results in the "Historical Fiction" category


    • Valour of Eurypylus Cover
      by LovelyMay Valour of Eurypylus begins as grief deepens in the Greek encampment following the tragic loss of Aias. Ulysses, burdened with regret over the quarrel concerning Achilles’ arms, now reflects on the price paid in pride and rivalry. The Greeks, though seasoned in victory, find their spirit dimming as the list of the fallen grows longer. Achilles, Patroclus, and now Aias—names once spoken with reverence are now remembered in mourning. Menelaus, seeing morale falter, suggests retreat, provoking debate among…
    • Trojan Victories Cover
      by LovelyMay Trojan Victories begins with the betrayal of peace as Pandarus, a Trojan noble, shatters the temporary truce by wounding Menelaus with a well-aimed arrow. This act sparks an immediate surge of outrage within the Greek ranks. Agamemnon, driven by both familial devotion and the fear of dishonor, accuses his own generals of shrinking from duty. The sting of his rebuke reignites the fire in warriors like Ulysses and Diomede. Their response is not through argument but through action, stepping into the chaos of…
    • The Wooing of Helen of the Fair Hands Cover
      by LovelyMay The Wooing of Helen of the Fair Hands unfolds in a time where honor, lineage, and beauty determined the shape of empires. Helen, unmatched in grace, is the daughter of King Tyndareus and the focus of countless noble suitors. Princes from every corner of Greece present themselves, eager to claim her hand and the prestige it offers. Among them is Ulysses of Ithaca, a man of sharp wit but modest means. He lacks the lavish gifts and fine horses of others, but his skills in speech and archery, and his wise…
    • The Vanishing Half (Brit Bennett) Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett explores the lives of twin sisters who grow up in a small, racially divided town and take vastly different paths—one living as a Black woman and the other passing for white—while delving into themes of identity, race, and family secrets.
    • The Slaying of Paris Cover
      by LovelyMay The Slaying of Paris marks a pivotal moment in the closing arc of the Trojan War saga, where vengeance, fate, and long-awaited justice converge. With Deiphobus now leading the Trojans, the Greeks grow weary and frustrated, unable to bring the war to its end. Calchas, their trusted seer, calls for the return of Philoctetes—an archer left behind on the island of Lemnos because of a festering wound that once drove his comrades away. Years of solitude hardened Philoctetes, who survived only through…
    • The Slaying and Avenging of Patroclus Cover
      by LovelyMay The Slaying and Avenging of Patroclus begins with the Greek forces facing collapse. The Trojans press hard against the fleet, threatening to set fire to the ships and claim full victory. Patroclus, seeing no action from Achilles, pleads to take his armor and lead the Myrmidons into battle. Achilles agrees but instructs him to push the Trojans back without advancing too far. With the armor of Achilles, Patroclus becomes a symbol of renewed Greek strength. The Myrmidons rally behind him, and the tide begins…
    • The Heaven  Earth Grocery Store A Novel Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride is a compelling novel set in a small, segregated town, exploring themes of race, identity, and community through a mysterious death. A powerful, thought-provoking read with rich storytelling.
    • The Giver of Stars (Jojo Moyes) Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes is a historical novel set in 1930s Kentucky, following a group of women who become traveling librarians, facing personal and societal challenges while forming deep bonds and making a lasting impact on their community.
    • The End of Troy and the Saving of Helen Cover
      by LovelyMay The End of Troy and the Saving of Helen unfolds during the waning hours of a war that spanned a decade, yet ends in a single night of clever deception. After years of bloodshed, both sides were weary, their hopes hanging by threads of prophecy and pride. The Greeks, having seemingly abandoned their siege, left behind a mysterious wooden horse that loomed as a parting enigma. At first, the Trojans hesitated, their instincts dulled by years of resistance and recent relief. The city, still scarred by war,…
    • The Dutch House (Ann Patchett) Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Dutch House by Ann Patchett is a family saga that follows siblings Danny and Maeve, who are haunted by their childhood home, the grand Dutch House, and the complex legacy of love, loss, and betrayal tied to it.
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