437 Results with the "Historical Fiction" genre


    • Chapter 26: Confronting the Nightingale’s Legacy Cover
      by Denzelle Nightingale's legacy takes center stage in Chapter Twenty-Six of the novel, exploring the protagonist’s complex relationship with her past against the serene backdrop of the Oregon Coast. On a beautiful spring morning, she is unexpectedly confronted with an invitation that stirs deeply buried emotions and memories. This invitation, a relic from another time, arrives in the form of a request to attend the AFEES reunion in Paris, marking the fiftieth anniversary of the end of the war. The event is…
    • Chapter 17: Grief and Transformation in Times of Change Cover
      by Denzelle Chapter Seventeen intricately weaves together the themes of personal sorrow, collective grief, and the struggle for identity during a period of societal upheaval, touching on profound themes of Grief and Transformation. The narrative begins with Jude, a medical student at the University of Minnesota, who is tasked with dissecting a cadaver in her studies. In an effort to humanize the process, she names the body Freddy, showing respect for the deceased while maintaining her clinical approach. This method…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 24: Duck Boy opens with the arrival of Paper's renowned sweet potato pie, which serves as the focal point for a gathering of Nate, Addie, Rusty, Fatty, and Miggy, who arrives late after work at Pennhurst. Miggy, with her professional demeanor, contrasts sharply with her past life on Hemlock Row, immediately establishing a bond with Nate. Their light banter sets the stage for a deeper conversation, and as the evening progresses, Miggy opens up about her life and her work at the hospital. She…
    • O: ARTHUR: By the River Thames, 1857–8 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Arthur begins his journey at the British Museum in 1857–58, stepping into a new chapter of his life with both excitement and apprehension. He is introduced to the Keeper of Oriental Antiquities and his assistant, Edward, who represents everything Arthur feels he lacks—refinement, education, and a well-to-do background. Edward’s poised demeanor and physical fitness, along with his well-tailored clothes, stand in stark contrast to Arthur’s self-perceived shortcomings. Arthur's lack of formal…
    • H2O: NARIN, ZALEEKHAH, ARTHUR: By the River Tigris, 2018 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin H2O plays a significant role in the shifting landscapes of human history, as illustrated by the looming flood of the Tigris River in 2018. The river's floodgates are set to open, bringing with it the inundation of the once-dry, barren land that is about to be submerged. The rising water level will eventually cover Castrum Kefa, an ancient city with a rich history, causing it to be lost beneath the swelling reservoir. Zaleekhah, one of the central figures in the story, reflects on the sorrowful fate of the…
    • Chapter 1: Phillip Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 1: Phillip begins by offering an intimate glimpse into the life of Phillip Castaneda, a young man navigating homelessness in the backseat of his father’s Nissan Sentra in the late summer of 2021. At a time when the world was slowly emerging from the shadows of the coronavirus pandemic, Phillip’s daily routine revolved around making the best of his difficult circumstances. Each day began with him dressing in the car and then heading to a nearby Target for bathroom access, marking a stark…
    • Chapter 13: The Reverend Doctor Lionel Jason David Jones, D.D.S., D.D. … Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 13 delves into the life of Reverend Doctor Lionel Jason David Jones, a notorious figure deeply entrenched in racial politics and propaganda. Born in 1889 in Haverhill, Massachusetts, Jones grew up in a family of dentists, but his academic journey took a turn when he failed his dental studies at the University of Pittsburgh. His struggles were not merely academic but stemmed from what could now be diagnosed as paranoia, evident in his bizarre writings that linked dental features with racial…
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      Chapter 45

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 45, Howard W. Campbell, Jr. finds himself in Israel, awaiting a trial that feels unavoidable and inescapable. As the day draws near, he reflects on his situation with a sense of resignation, fully aware that although his body is physically confined, the narrative of his life and the broader forces of history continue to unfold around him. The trial looms large in his thoughts, and Campbell knows that numerous individuals will testify against him, each bringing their own perspective of his…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Please provide the text of the chapter for me to…
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      Part Six:i

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter from *Part Six:i*, Nancy meets with Oliver Rossiter, a Wexford-based estate agent, to view a potential building site at Lucas Park. Despite the gloomy weather diminishing the site’s appeal, Oliver highlights its potential, mentioning outline planning permission for a bungalow and suggesting the involvement of a landscape gardener to improve the property’s prospects. Nancy contemplates the site’s proximity to the road and its suitability for construction, weighing her options carefully…
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