615 Results with the "Historical Fiction" genre


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      What They Have

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter depicts a tense and dire situation as Werner, Volkheimer, and Bernd are trapped in a dark cellar, their sense of time distorted by the flickering of a flashlight. Volkheimer tends to Bernd, who is injured and panicked, while Werner observes their dwindling supplies: minimal food, half-empty canteens, and a bucket of undrinkable sludge. The oppressive darkness is occasionally pierced by the flashlight's beam, revealing the grim reality of their confinement. The group's meager possessions—a…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Sixth-floor Bedroom" follows von Rumpel as he meticulously searches a grand, decaying house in Saint-Malo. Limping through rooms filled with antiquated furnishings—kerosene lamps, embroidered curtains, and belle époque mirrors—he navigates the cluttered spaces with growing unease. The house, a relic of the Second Empire, holds remnants of past lives: a bathtub with stagnant water, mechanical parts, and crates. Despite his thorough exploration, von Rumpel finds no sign of the dollhouse he…
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      Numbers

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reinhold von Rumpel receiving a grim medical diagnosis: a throat tumor measuring four centimeters and an unmeasurable intestinal tumor. The doctor gives him three to four months to live, a prognosis that weighs heavily on von Rumpel as he attends a dinner party. Amidst discussions of military retreats and losses in Italy, von Rumpel fixates on the limited time he has left—120 sunrises—while ignoring his meal. His financial and physical decline is underscored by his dwindling…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Werner marveling at the wonders of Marie-Laure's house, particularly the attic transmitter, antique electrophone, and extensive library of scientific works. He is struck by the possibility of spending years secluded in this space, studying its treasures and observing Marie-Laure. Their conversation shifts to literature as they discuss Captain Nemo's fate from *20,000 Leagues Under the Sea*, revealing Marie-Laure's nuanced perspective on ambiguous endings and complex characters. The…
    • Chapter VII ‑Derrick Vaughan–Novelist Cover
      by LovelyMay through till the task was…
    • Chapter 19: The Lowgods Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 19: The Lowgods begins on a storm-soaked night, with Fatty gripping the wheel of his rickety Packard, leading Paper and Big Soap through thick sheets of rain toward Hemlock Row. The journey is not simply about distance, but about crossing into a realm that few dare to visit—a secluded cluster of dwellings hidden just outside Pottstown and untouched by time. Here, the Lowgods reside—descendants of a southern legacy that diverged from the upward trajectory pursued by neighboring Black…
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      Chapter 12

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 12 unfolds against the backdrop of a harsh Kentucky winter, where Alice becomes fully immersed in the challenges and triumphs of working with the Packhorse Library. The frigid mountain air bites at her skin, and the treacherous paths make every journey a test of endurance, yet she finds herself more connected to the land and its people than ever before. With each delivery, she sees firsthand how books offer solace to those trapped in isolation, and she realizes that her role extends beyond simply…
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      by Denzelle Resistance was growing in France as the country struggled under the oppressive grip of Nazi occupation. In April of 1941, Isabelle found herself in one of the rare moments of solace, escaping the noise of German trucks and military activity by retreating into the fields surrounding her home. With the sun breaking through the clouds, it was a fleeting reminder of freedom that she longed for. Though these moments were precious, the specter of the occupation loomed ever larger. Despite this, Isabelle’s…
    • Chapter 4: Desiree Vignes’ Journey of Identity, Freedom, and Reinvention in Los Angeles Cover
      by Denzelle The opening chapter of the novel introduces Desiree Vignes, a young woman from the isolated and insular town of Mallard, embarking on a life-changing journey to Los Angeles in 1978. Armed with a track scholarship to UCLA, Desiree sees this as her opportunity to escape a past steeped in hardship, loss, and societal judgment. Mallard, with its deep-seated obsession with light skin, has always felt suffocating to her as a dark-skinned woman. Her experiences of alienation and ridicule have shaped her…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 11: Gone begins with an eerie shift in the atmosphere of the Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, as the overhead light flickers, signaling the arrival of an unexpected visitor. Dodo, hidden behind a trapdoor ladder, watches intently as Miss Chona’s calm composure falters upon the entry of Doc Roberts. Doc, a man feared throughout the community, is dressed in a black coat and fedora, and his presence immediately unnerves Miss Chona. Known for handling her disability with grace and dignity, Miss…
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