615 Results with the "Historical Fiction" genre


    • Chapter III — The Cavalry General Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III – The Cavalry General begins by focusing on the ceremonial responsibilities a cavalry general must uphold to honor both divine tradition and civic pride. These duties include organizing sacrifices on behalf of the cavalry, ensuring that offerings are made to the gods with proper solemnity and timing. Public festivals and parades are used not only as displays of military grandeur but also as acts of devotion, reinforcing the unity between Athens’ military and its religious life. Riders are…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 25: The Deal begins with a surprising request. Marvin Skrupskelis, a man of modest appearance and an unassuming past, approaches Isaac Moskovitz not as a labor agitator but as a concerned figure with insight into deeper corruption. During their drive along Broad Street, Marv reveals that he’s no stranger to the struggles of the working class. He grew up fixing shoes, listening to union talk, and observing how power moved quietly through cities like Philadelphia. As he unfolds the story of Gus…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 18 begins with Alice witnessing a moment of unexpected transformation in Margery’s life, forcing her to reevaluate everything she thought she understood about her friend’s steadfast independence. Margery, known for her fierce resistance to societal expectations, now carries undeniable evidence of a shift in her world—her pregnancy, a profound reality that signifies both defiance and an uncharted path toward something new. Alice, watching from a distance, experiences a strange mix of emotions,…
    • Chapter 19: The Nightingale’s Resistance Mission Cover
      by Denzelle Isabelle embarks on a dangerous mission under the cover of darkness, taking on the false identity of Juliette Gervaise as she leads four stranded Allied airmen through occupied France toward safety in Spain. As part of the resistance, she faces immense peril, with German patrols lurking at every turn, making every step forward a potential death sentence. Anyone caught aiding enemy soldiers risks brutal consequences—execution on the spot or deportation to a concentration camp, where few ever return.…
    • Chapter 10: Jude’s Family Identity and Her Search for Connection Cover
      by Denzelle Jude’s internal conflict takes center stage in this chapter, as she confronts the tantalizing possibility that Kennedy might be connected to Jude's family identity, particularly her estranged aunt, Stella. Their encounter in the dressing room is laced with a blend of hope and frustration, with Jude quietly searching for any trace of a shared lineage or family resemblance. Kennedy, however, remains blissfully unaware of Jude’s unspoken questions, her casual remarks about her mother’s nostalgia and…
    • Chapter 17: The Bullfrog Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 17: The Bullfrog delves into the challenges faced by the Ahavat Achim congregation in Pottstown, especially in the wake of Chona's hospitalization. The temple, a historical structure built by Chona's father, begins to unravel with the arrival of new Hungarian members, one of whom, Mr. Hudson, discovers a giant bullfrog in the mikvah. Infuriated, he promises a significant donation for the construction of a new mikvah, demanding that it be twice the size of the original and made of Carrara marble.…
    • H: NARIN: By the River Tigris, 2014 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Narin is introduced in the year 2014, near the River Tigris, where she eagerly anticipates the arrival of her cousins from Germany. Her family, originally from Turkey, is filled with joy as they prepare to welcome them. Narin, while impressed by her cousins’ fluent German, takes pride in her unique heritage and the special talents passed down through her grandmother. Her grandmother, an esteemed member of their community, has inherited the rare skill of dowsing, using her connection with the earth to…
    • H: NARIN: By the River Tigris, 2014 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Narin’s journey takes a dark and painful turn in 2014, as she is forcefully taken from her home and transported along with other women and children in a truck heading toward Mosul. Overcome by an overwhelming sense of fear, helplessness, and confusion, Narin finds herself struggling to cope with the chaotic and brutal situation unfolding around her. However, as they journey through unfamiliar lands, memories of her grandmother’s teachings about wild herbs begin to surface, offering her a brief but…
    • Chapter 17: Ruthie Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 17: Ruthie begins with the serene passing of Joe on a Sunday morning, his final moments marked by peace and quietude. Surrounded by the love of his family, Joe’s departure, though heavy with sorrow, was filled with the warmth of those he held dear. Leah, struck by the profound sense of loss, clung to Joe’s hand, tears streaming down her face as she kissed his hand, mourning the brother she would never again share her life with. Mae and the narrator, well-versed in the hardships of life and…
    • Chapter 6: Purgatory … Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 6 delves into the narrator’s reflection on the fifteen years he spent living in New York City, which he describes as his personal purgatory. This period began after he disappeared from Germany at the close of World War II, only to resurface unnoticed in Greenwich Village. He rented a small, shabby attic apartment, where the unsettling presence of rats within the walls added to his sense of isolation. This bleak and oppressive living situation lasted for years, providing him little comfort or…
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