375 Results with the "Historical Fiction" genre
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The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride is a gripping novel set in a 1940s racially segregated town, centered around a mysterious murder at a local grocery store. Through rich characters, the story explores themes of race, community, and the impact of history on personal lives.-
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The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride is a compelling novel set in a small, segregated town, exploring themes of race, identity, and community through a mysterious death. A powerful, thought-provoking read with rich storytelling.-
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The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes is a historical novel set in 1930s Kentucky, following a group of women who become traveling librarians, facing personal and societal challenges while forming deep bonds and making a lasting impact on their community.-
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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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The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard by Anatole France is a charming and philosophical novel that tells the story of Sylvestre Bonnard, a kind-hearted and scholarly antiquarian whose passion for rare books leads him into unexpected adventures. Through Bonnard’s reflections and actions, the novel explores themes of love, justice, and morality, often with subtle humor and irony. France’s elegant prose and insightful observations create a rich portrait of a man whose intellectual pursuits are intertwined with his humanity, earning the book the prestigious Prix Goncourt in 1905.-
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The Cavalry General
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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The Berry Pickers
The Berry Pickers by Mary Jean Anderson follows a group of workers in a rural town as they pick berries, facing poverty, family struggles, and personal dreams. The novel explores themes of resilience, identity, and the bonds formed in the pursuit of a better life.-
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Reading Group Guide: In The Ministry of Time, set in a near-future Britain, the narrative takes readers on a captivating journey through the eyes of the narrator, known as "the bridge," who has recently assumed a government position in a newly established ministry tasked with time-travel experiments. Despite her ambiguous role, she is assigned to monitor Commander Graham Gore, a 19th-century naval officer rescued from the ill-fated Franklin Expedition, as he adjusts to the modern world. Gore, alongside…-
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Prologue begins on a frigid December morning in 1937, where the unforgiving Appalachian wilderness stretches in all directions, blanketed in thick, unbroken snow. Margery O’Hare, bundled in layers against the bitter cold, guides her steadfast mule, Charley, along the treacherous path beneath Arnott’s Ridge. The early morning light barely penetrates the dense pine trees, casting elongated shadows that dance along the frozen ground, adding an eerie stillness to the landscape. Despite the bone-chilling…-
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Prologue opens with the narrator, isolated and in physical discomfort, sitting with their back against a wall. The flat pillows they lean on remind them of the absence of the comfort they once found in their sister, Mae. Mae’s absence brings with it a sense of loneliness, and the narrator feels a growing distance between themselves and the warmth of family. Holding a photograph of Leah, a figure who existed before the narrator even knew her, they reflect on the deep and profound impact women, especially…-
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