615 Results with the "Historical Fiction" genre


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      Part One:iii

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Eilis grapples with a disturbing situation involving a threat from a man who plans to leave a baby on their doorstep. Her initial physical distress and Rosella's concern highlight the tension permeating her daily life. Eilis attempts to maintain normalcy, engaging in household chores and work, while Tony’s silence and evasiveness deepen the strain between them. Their nighttime conversation reveals Tony’s awareness of the threat and his struggle to communicate, further complicating…
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      The Boy

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Werner Pfennig, an eighteen-year-old German private, awakening to distant sounds of war in the Hotel of Bees, a once-cheerful seaside establishment now repurposed as a military stronghold. The hotel's history is rich, having served as a haven for wealthy privateers, Parisian vacationers, and now soldiers. Werner notices the remnants of its past, such as bee-themed frescoes and carvings, contrasting sharply with its current state—boarded windows, artillery crates, and an anti-air…
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      Trapped

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Trapped" depicts a harrowing scene of survival amid the wreckage of a collapsed cellar. Werner, the protagonist, observes an amber light scanning the debris—revealing twisted metal, shattered tools, and broken infrastructure. The light belongs to Volkheimer, who methodically surveys the destruction, particularly the obliterated stairwell that was their potential escape route. The atmosphere is thick with dust and tension as Werner grasps the direness of their situation, surrounded by mangled…
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      January Recess

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a propagandistic speech by the Schulpforta commandant, extolling Nazi virtues and the symbolic fire of patriotism. Werner listens passively, while a classmate sarcastically mocks the rhetoric. The narrative then shifts to Werner's guilt-ridden interactions with Frederick, a fellow student who bears visible bruises from a recent beating. Despite Werner's inaction during the incident, Frederick shows no resentment, instead inviting him to Berlin, revealing their complex friendship amid…
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      In the Attic

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Marie-Laure hides in the attic after a German soldier searches the wardrobe below, her heart racing as she struggles to remain silent. She recalls a quote about snails slowing their heartbeat under stress and attempts to calm herself, pressing her ear to the false panel but hearing nothing. Despite the danger, exhaustion threatens to overwhelm her as she contemplates how to open the cans in her pockets without making noise. The attic, a cramped and sweltering space with no escape, becomes her precarious…
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      Hunting (Again)

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Hunting (Again)" depicts Werner and his team's relentless search for elusive radio broadcasts in the war-torn towns of Saint-Malo and its surroundings. Their efforts yield little success, as they encounter only propaganda and fragmented Morse code amidst the crumbling infrastructure and displaced civilians. The oppressive atmosphere is heightened by the presence of conscripted laborers and the stark contrast between the once-vibrant streets and their current desolation. Werner's technical…
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      Chocolate

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Chocolate" depicts a poignant moment of reunion and relief as Madame Ruelle finds Marie-Laure in a requisitioned school after the turmoil of war. They share confiscated German chocolate, a small comfort amidst the chaos. The scene highlights the human need for connection and simple pleasures even in dire circumstances, with the chocolate serving as a symbolic respite from their suffering. As the Americans liberate Saint-Malo, Madame Ruelle rescues Etienne from processing, and he embraces…
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      by LovelyMay "An Apology for the Book-Hunter" opens with a declaration that captures the heart of every bibliophile—each person, deep down, wishes to curate their own private library. This instinct is not fueled by utility alone but by a reverence for the book as a physical and historical object. Readers often treasure not just the words inside but the age of the paper, the impression of the type, and the unique charm of annotations or ex-libris marks. The diversity in collecting is as wide as human curiosity, giving…
    • Chapter IX — Derrick Vaughan–Novelist Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IX – Derrick Vaughan–Novelist begins in the wake of grief, where the weight of a lost opportunity adds a new layer to Derrick’s sorrow. Following the funeral, the discovery of an unsigned will brings to light what could have been a substantial inheritance. Lawrence, Derrick’s brother, remarks coldly that literature will surely make up for the loss, a comment that cuts deeper than intended. This exchange reveals the widening rift between the brothers—Lawrence, driven by appearances and…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 21: The Marble begins as Dodo’s world turns inside out. Thrust from a cozy space behind Miss Chona’s store into the chaos of Ward C-1 at Pennhurst, the shift felt like plunging into an abyss. The smell, the noise, and the blur of drug-induced disorientation stripped him of control, leaving only confusion and pain. His body, once full of energy, lay trapped in traction. Though terrifying, the restraint spared him from further injury and gave his limbs time to heal. The mental toll, however, was…
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