615 Results with the "Historical Fiction" genre


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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 26 begins with Alice arriving early at the courthouse, exhausted from sleepless nights and the emotional turmoil of Margery’s trial. Earlier, she had attempted to bring Margery a piece of cornbread while she was in jail, hoping to offer comfort, but Margery refused to eat, reflecting her deteriorating mental and physical state. The weight of the situation is compounded by the absence of Kathleen and Fred, two of their strongest allies, leaving Alice feeling even more anxious about how the trial…
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      by Denzelle Chapter Twenty-Seven is a deeply evocative exploration of the moral challenges, emotional struggles, and sacrifices faced by individuals under the Nazi occupation of France. Set in October 1942, the chapter opens with Vianne and Gaëtan carefully making their way through dense, treacherous woods toward the border. Their mission, motivated by a shared desire to support Isabelle’s resistance efforts, underscores the palpable tension of their dangerous reality. Vianne's sacrifices, highlighted by her…
    • Lessons in Chemistry A Novel (Bonnie Garmus) Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus is a witty and heartwarming novel that follows Elizabeth Zott, an unconventional and brilliant chemist in the 1960s, as she navigates sexism in the male-dominated world of science, ultimately becoming an unlikely star of a popular cooking show, where she uses her platform to challenge societal norms.
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 25: The Deal begins in Philadelphia at the Blitz Theater, where Marvin Skrupskelis, a middle-aged Jewish man dressed in overalls, arrives with no appointment, seeking out Mr. Isaac Moskovitz. The encounter begins with a mistaken impression, as a blonde secretary wrongly assumes Marvin is part of a union. When Moskovitz finally meets Marvin, their interaction reveals a relationship that is both tense and functional, marked by a sense of familiarity and underlying tension. The way they communicate…
    • H: NARIN: By the River Tigris, 2014 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Narin sits by the riverbank, deep in thought, as she listens intently to her grandmother, who begins recounting the significant and transformative tale of the great Flood. The event holds a special place in their shared heritage, and as Narin inquires about the origins of the disaster, her grandmother begins her tale. The story begins with a solitary drop of water, a seemingly harmless beginning that spiraled into relentless rainfall. The rain poured down without end, submerging entire regions and claiming…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Note to the Reader begins with a deeply personal reflection by the author on their maternal grandmother, who, although unaware of Thales of Miletus and his theories, intuitively grasped the essential nature of water as a fundamental force of life. Through the lens of literature, the author’s understanding of water deepens, recognizing it not just as the source of life but also as a symbol of the transformation of landscapes throughout history. This theme of water’s importance is expanded through the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 2: Hell Week begins with a unique scene on the first day of practice for the 2021 football season at the California School for the Deaf in Riverside. Galvin Drake, the assistant varsity football coach, arrived with music blasting from his 2005 Toyota Camry, though his experience of the rhythm was more felt than heard. This moment exemplified the challenges faced by the team as they began their preparation, particularly after the pandemic had left many athletes out of shape due to remote learning…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 14 opens with Campbell reflecting on an unsettling chain of events that follows the arrival of disturbing letters, drawing unwanted attention to his past. It’s a week after he first received the correspondence, and Campbell, uneasy and agitated, attempts to visit Jones, the publisher of a controversial newspaper, in hopes of persuading him to retract a story about him that had been causing significant distress. However, upon arriving at Jones’ location, Campbell finds that Jones is not present,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Part 1 of Blood Meridian introduces the protagonist, a young boy, who is already burdened by loss and violence before he even embarks on his journey. Born under the dramatic spectacle of a meteor shower, the boy’s early years are marked by tragedy, especially the death of his mother, which leaves a deep emotional scar. Raised by a neglectful father—a former schoolteacher who now spends his days drowning in alcohol—the boy’s formative years are devoid of nurturing or stability. His father, a…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Part 22 begins with the protagonist walking through the shadowed streets, his eyes drawn to a lonely and decaying tavern. The scene is quiet and unsettling, and before he knows it, soldiers arrive and seize him. He is soon locked in a cell, where his thoughts grow restless and consumed by the memories of the violent past that have led him here. The actions of his life, filled with bloodshed and loss, are haunting him, and his jailers take notice of his increasingly agitated state. Just as his mind is…
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