487 Results with the "Historical Fiction" genre


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      Chapter 3: Joe

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 3: Joe follows the journey of Joe, a fifty-six-year-old man dealing with the burdens of illness, as he is accompanied by his aging mother, Mae, to a doctor’s appointment. The road they travel on symbolizes more than just a physical journey; it becomes a metaphor for Joe’s internal struggles. Each bump in the road, each pothole, mirrors the pain Joe experiences, both from his failing health and the emotional scars that persist in his family life. Despite his deep desire to remain at home, Joe…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin About the Author: Kaliane Bradley is a British-Cambodian writer and editor who has gained significant attention for her insightful and evocative storytelling. Based in London, she has built a reputation for crafting engaging short fiction that explores the intricacies of human experience, identity, and culture. Bradley’s literary work has appeared in a variety of well-regarded platforms, including Somesuch Stories, The Willowherb Review, Electric Literature, Catapult, and Extra Teeth. Her stories…
    • Chapter 24: A Polygamous Casanova … Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 24 opens with an emotionally charged and intense conversation between the protagonist and Resi, a woman who has just shared a deeply personal truth about her feelings and her identity. They are seated in a bustling cafeteria where the harsh overhead lighting and overwhelming noise of their surroundings only seem to amplify the emotional chaos of their situation. As Resi boldly declares her love for him, the protagonist is thrown into a state of confusion, unable to comprehend the depth of her…
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      VII

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      by testsuphomeAdmin I'm ready to receive the chapter of the book for summarization. Please provide the…
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      Part One:iii

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Eilis grapples with the unsettling news delivered by a man who threatens to leave a baby on her doorstep, a situation that deeply unsettles her and strains her relationship with Tony. Despite Rosella's concern over Eilis’s health after a troubling episode, Eilis focuses on managing her daily tasks and avoiding confrontation with Tony, who remains distant and silent about the threat. Their nighttime conversations reveal layers of unspoken tension, with Eilis pressing Tony for clarity, and…
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      Numbers

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reinhold von Rumpel receiving a grim medical diagnosis: a throat tumor measuring four centimeters and an unmeasurable intestinal tumor. The doctor gives him three to four months to live, a prognosis that weighs heavily on von Rumpel as he attends a dinner party. Amidst discussions of military retreats and losses in Italy, von Rumpel fixates on the limited time he has left—120 sunrises—while ignoring his meal. His financial and physical decline is underscored by his dwindling…
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      Cease-fire

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Cease-fire" opens with Werner and Marie-Laure in a cellar, surrounded by an eerie silence after the guns have stopped firing. Werner, dressed in a mix of his uniform and civilian clothes, prepares to guide Marie-Laure through the war-torn streets of Saint-Malo. He gives her a white pillowcase to use as a surrender flag, hoping it will protect her if they encounter soldiers. Their tension is palpable as they hesitate at the door, uncertain of what lies outside in the devastated city, where…
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      THE LIBRARY

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      by LovelyMay The Calvary General by Charles Marshall is a classic military text that provides a detailed study of cavalry tactics and the art of mounted warfare. Written by an experienced officer, the book explores the strategies, challenges, and responsibilities of a cavalry general, emphasizing the unique demands of leading mounted troops. It offers insights into battlefield tactics, command decisions, and the adaptability required to manage fast-moving, dynamic cavalry forces effectively. This book serves as both a historical analysis and a tactical guide, valuable for understanding the pivotal role of cavalry in traditional warfare.
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 22: Without a Song begins with the weight of closure bearing heavily on Moshe’s shoulders. Packing up the Heaven & Earth Grocery Store proved more painful than he anticipated, triggering memories long buried. Discovering the butter barrel that Chona once used to calm him, now filled with toys for neighborhood children, forced him to confront not only her absence but the gaping silence left behind. Moshe, overwhelmed by emotion, broke down quietly while Nate and Addie respectfully kept their…
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