615 Results with the "Historical Fiction" genre


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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Alive Before You Die" depicts a tense conversation between Madame Manec and Etienne, observed by Marie-Laure. Madame Manec urges Etienne to join the resistance against the occupying forces, emphasizing the injustices faced by civilians, such as imprisonment for trivial offenses. Etienne, however, remains hesitant, fearing the dangers of defiance and the watchful eyes of collaborators like the perfumer Claude. The open window symbolizes the clash between Etienne’s caution and Madame Manec’s…
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      The Bridge

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a tense scene in a French village where a German truck is blown up on a bridge, killing six soldiers. The local women fear brutal reprisals, whispering that the Germans will execute ten civilians for every soldier lost. Authorities force able-bodied men into labor to fortify the Atlantic Wall, while Etienne, armed with a doctor's note, stands frozen in fear at his doorway. The atmosphere is thick with dread as the occupation tightens its grip, and the villagers brace for violence.…
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      Entombed

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Entombed" follows Werner as he listens to a French broadcast of *20,000 Leagues Under the Sea*, where the crew of the *Nautilus* battles giant squid after being trapped in ice. The vivid descriptions mirror Werner's own dire situation, creating a parallel between the submarine's struggle and his entrapment in a cellar amid rubble. The tension escalates as Captain Nemo emerges, signaling grave danger, much like Werner's own precarious reality. The reading serves as a haunting backdrop to the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Set in the rugged moun­tains of ​1930s Ken­tucky, The Giv­er of Stars fol­lows ​Alice Wright, a spir­it­ed Eng­lish­woman who escapes her sti­fling mar­riage by join­ing the ​Pack­horse Library Project—a WPA ini­tia­tive that deliv­ers books to remote Appalachi­an com­mu­ni­ties. Along­side a group of extra­or­di­nary women, includ­ing the fear­less ​Margery O’Hare, Alice braves harsh ter­rain, soci­etal prej­u­dice, and per­son­al demons to bring lit­er­a­cy and hope to the iso­lat­ed…
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      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…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 5: The Stranger opens in the quiet, early hours of the morning, when Moshe is roused from his sleep by a persistent and mysterious visitor at his door. The time is late, and the world outside is still wrapped in darkness, yet this unexpected knock interrupts the tranquility of the household. Inside, Moshe and Addie, the housemaid, are consumed with the task of caring for Moshe’s sick wife, Chona. She has been bedridden for days, and her condition weighs heavily on both of them. The urgency of the…
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      37. Gray Sharks

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Gray Sharks, set against the closing months of 1969, sees Kya Clark once again navigating the blurred lines between her isolated life in the marsh and the relentless encroachment of society. On this particular day, Kya maneuvers her boat through the dense fog of an early morning, making her way toward Jumpin's gas dock—her regular stop where she collects supplies to avoid the local law enforcement’s watchful eyes. The authorities, aware of her independence and her presence in the marshlands, have long…
    • 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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      by Denzelle Chapter Thirty-One, set on May 6, 1995, in Portland, Oregon, is a deeply emotional exploration of the narrator's journey through human connection, vulnerability, and the complexities of familial relationships. The chapter opens in an airport where the narrator encounters Felicia, a strikingly vibrant young woman whose bold tattoos and confident demeanor immediately capture her attention. Felicia embodies a sense of freedom and individuality that contrasts with the narrator’s own internal struggles,…
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