504 Results in the "Historical Fiction" category


    • 38. Sunday Justice Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Sunday Justice marks a turning point in Kya’s life, as Chapter 38 of the book set in 1970 reveals her first steps into the courtroom of Barkley Cove for her murder trial. Kya, long isolated from the community and now thrust into its unforgiving gaze, steps into the crowded courtroom in stark contrast to the seclusion she has known in the marshes. Dressed in black slacks and a white blouse, with her wrists bound by handcuffs, Kya’s vulnerability is on full display as she faces the judgment of the public…
    • Chapter

      48. A Trip

      48. A Trip Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin A Trip marked a significant moment in Kya Clark's life on October 28, 1969, as she ventured beyond the familiar and comforting seclusion of the marshes into the bustling town of Barkley Cove. With little more than a faded suitcase and a knapsack packed with only the most essential items—some books to pass the time, a small amount of money, and a few personal keepsakes—Kya left behind her carefully hidden earnings, tucking them near the lagoon for safekeeping. Dressed simply in a brown skirt, a white…
    • Chapter

      49. Disguises

      49. Disguises Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Disguises played a key role in the courtroom drama of 1970, when a witness named Larry Price, a modestly dressed Trailways bus driver, took the stand to discuss the events surrounding Chase’s death. Price’s testimony, under the direction of prosecutor Eric, aimed to strengthen the narrative that it was possible for someone to travel between Greenville and Barkley Cove in a single evening. Price, who had driven that very route the night of Chase’s death, also made it clear that none of the passengers…
      History • Mystery • Thriller
    • Chapter

      50. The Journal

      50. The Journal Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Journal became a key focal point during Kya Clark’s trial in 1970, a moment that revealed not only the depth of her emotions but also the tensions between the world she had grown up in and the one she was now forced to face in the courtroom. As Kya nervously scanned the room, her eyes landed on familiar faces, particularly her brother Jodie, who, despite the grim circumstances, was present as a sign of familial support. This reunion, charged with unspoken emotions, symbolized the deep divide between…
    • 52. Three Mountains Motel Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Three Mountains Motel serves as an important anchor in Chapter 52 of the book, where the defense team sets out to prove Kya’s innocence during her trial. The courtroom is tense, and the defense’s goal is to establish a solid alibi for Kya, who faces the grave accusation of murder. The first crucial testimony comes from Sarah Singletary, a clerk at the local Piggly Wiggly market, who recalls seeing Kya at the bus stop around the time of the alleged crime. This sighting provides an important link to…
      Fiction • History • Mystery
    • Chapter 1: Her and Memories Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin On April 9, 1995, along the rugged Oregon Coast, an aging woman stands on the precipice of a major transition, reflecting on the life she has built and the memories she holds dear. Her days in "The Peaks," the grand home she has inhabited for nearly five decades, are coming to an end, as she faces both the recent loss of her beloved husband and a grim medical diagnosis of her own. The weight of her past presses heavily on her, compelling her to embark on one final journey through the relics of her life,…
    • Chapter 2: Her and Family Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin On a peaceful summer morning in the Loire Valley, Vianne Mauriac savors the tranquility of her surroundings, the warm sunlight filtering through the trees and the distant hum of nature creating a serene moment. Her husband, Antoine, shares a playful remark about their daughter Sophie, filling the air with laughter that reflects the deep affection and stability within their family. Antoine, with his steady presence and unwavering love, has been a source of strength for Vianne, grounding her in a life shaped…
    • Chapter 3: Her and Resilience Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Vianne's early years were shaped not by direct exposure to war, but by its lingering effects on her family, particularly through the transformation of her father after he returned from battle. His emotional distance and inability to reintegrate into family life created a fractured household, a situation that worsened after her mother’s passing. Despite these hardships, resilience became a defining trait for Vianne as she sought solace in her quiet life in Carriveau, building a home with her husband,…
    • Chapter 4: Isabelle and Challenge Cover
      by Denzelle In June 1940, Isabelle Rossignol finds herself trapped in a finishing school overseen by the austere Madame Dufour, a woman who embodies the rigid societal expectations of the time. The school, housed in a medieval villa, is designed to shape young women into refined, obedient figures suited for marriage and high society. But for Isabelle, whose fiery spirit refuses to be tamed, the school feels less like an institution of learning and more like a prison that seeks to suppress her individuality. During…
    • Chapter 5: War and Escape Cover
      by Denzelle War and Escape plunge Paris into chaos as its residents scramble to flee from the advancing German forces, their once-familiar streets now filled with fear and uncertainty. Among them is Isabelle Rossignol, whose heart aches with frustration as she is forced to leave the city she loves. Though she longs to stay and fight, her father insists on sending her to safety, placing her in the care of Monsieur Humbert, a family friend who will take her as far as Tours. Packed into a car overloaded with supplies,…
    Note