504 Results in the "Historical Fiction" category


    • Chapter 16: A Well-Preserved Woman … Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 16 begins with the narrator reflecting on the emotional reunion with his wife, Helga, after many years of separation. As the couple ascends to the attic together, a mixture of joy and sorrow fills the air, as they both grapple with the weight of their shared history and the trials that have kept them apart for so long. They are not alone in this intimate moment; Father Keeley and Vice-Bundesführer Krapptauer are also present, observing the poignant reunion, further complicating the atmosphere. The…
    • Chapter 16: A Football? But It’s Not Round Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 16: A Football? But It’s Not Round begins by highlighting the pilgrimage of Aghdas Kavandi, a mother from Iran, to the shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad, a revered site for millions. Aghdas’s journey was driven by her deep concern for her son, Kaveh, who was born profoundly deaf. Initially, she believed that his condition was a result of her fall during pregnancy, but this belief was later corrected when a genetic connection to deafness in the family was discovered. Despite this newfound…
    • Chapter 16-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 16–The Tenant of Wildfell Hall begins with Helen returning to the quiet countryside of Staningley after a visit to the city. What was once a comforting environment now feels stale and confining, particularly after the social stimulation and variety she experienced while in town. The contrast between urban vitality and rural monotony ignites an inner tension in Helen, who starts to view her previously contented life through a more critical lens. Though nature remains beautiful, it now seems to…
    • Chapter 16 – A Desperate Plan Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 16 – A Desperate Plan begins with mounting tension as the protagonist, still playing the part of the King, realizes that his masquerade is nearing its end. His recent public appearances in Zenda, particularly his interaction with Rupert Hentzau, have drawn too much attention to sustain the illusion of the King’s illness. With every passing hour, Duke Michael’s forces grow more suspicious, and the tight grip on the castle intensifies. The political stakes rise dramatically as Michael becomes…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 16 begins with relentless March rain hammering down on Baileyville, drenching the town in an unending downpour that blurs the seasons and transforms roads into treacherous mudslides. The storm’s unyielding force disrupts daily life, testing both the endurance of the people and the animals struggling to find refuge from the deluge. Against this chaotic backdrop, the town’s librarians—Margery, Beth, and Alice—along with Fred, form a temporary sanctuary of calm as they gather to share stories,…
    • Chapter 15: The Worm Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 15: The Worm opens with Fioria Carissimi, a woman not easily swayed by rumors, finding herself caught in a swirl of conflicting stories. The gossip that circulates through her local church group paints an unsettling picture—a Jewish woman and a deaf Black child entangled in a mysterious incident at a local store. Some claim the Jews tried to protect the child; others insist they called the police on him. These contradictions leave Fioria uneasy. Though she usually avoids town drama, this story…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 15: The Worm begins with Mrs. Fioria Carissimi learning about a shocking incident involving a Jewish storekeeper and a deaf boy named Dodo from Vivana Agnello, the president of the Volunteer Women’s Association. Vivana had spread a rumor that the Jewish family had hidden Dodo in an attempt to extort money from the locals, yet paradoxically, they had still called the police on him. Fioria, however, remains largely indifferent to Vivana’s gossip, choosing to focus more on maintaining her…
    • Chapter 15: Ruthie Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 15: Ruthie, the narrative begins with Ruthie stepping into a small, musty room that seems to hold the echoes of both joy and sorrow. This room, filled with family memories, acts as a backdrop for Ruthie’s emotional turmoil as she faces her brother Joe’s terminal illness. Ruthie, unfamiliar with the reality of death and the emotional complexity of such an intimate relationship, enters with a sense of both dread and anticipation. She has never experienced anything like this before, especially…
    • Chapter 15: Resistance and Survival in Nazi-Occupied France Cover
      by Denzelle Resistance plays a crucial role in Vianne's life in May 1941, as the weight of Nazi occupation presses heavily on France. Already burdened by the absence of her sister Isabelle, she works tirelessly to maintain some semblance of normal life. Living in this oppressive atmosphere, she finds herself taking on even more responsibility, attempting to navigate the dangerous waters of daily survival while caring for her daughter, Sophie. Despite the tension that fills the air, Vianne’s routine is interrupted by…
    • Chapter 15: Battered Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 15: Battered portrays the physical and emotional strain experienced by the Cubs football team as they approach the pinnacle of their season—the championship game of the California Interscholastic Federation, Southern Section. Their journey has already made history as the first deaf football team in California to reach this level. The Cubs had just endured a tough, hard-hitting game against Avalon, which left many of their players bruised and battered. For Trevin Adams, a key player on the team,…
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