615 Results with the "Historical Fiction" genre


    • H: ZALEEKHAH: By the River Thames, 2018 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Zaleekhah walks along Great Russell Street, lost in thought as the hum of rush hour traffic surrounds her. She had just visited a gallery that was supported by her family, the Maleks, with the hope of seeing her cousin Helen, but to her disappointment, Helen was nowhere to be found. As she walks back towards her home, memories from her neighbors about the owner of a nearby houseboat come to mind. Unknowingly, Zaleekhah ends up walking in the direction of a tattoo parlour called "The Forgotten Goddess,"…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin 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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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 4: A Taste of Victory takes readers through the highly anticipated opening game of the Cubs' football season, capturing the intensity of their preparation. After surviving a grueling Hell Week, the team is eager to test their skills on the field against Noli Indian, a smaller yet tough opponent from the Soboba Indian reservation. Dressed in their scarlet uniforms, the Cubs are filled with anticipation as they prepare to face off against a team that has been historically challenging. The senior…
    • Chapter 16: A Well-Preserved Woman … Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 16 begins with the narrator reflecting on the emotional reunion with his wife, Helga, after many years of separation. As the couple ascends to the attic together, a mixture of joy and sorrow fills the air, as they both grapple with the weight of their shared history and the trials that have kept them apart for so long. They are not alone in this intimate moment; Father Keeley and Vice-Bundesführer Krapptauer are also present, observing the poignant reunion, further complicating the atmosphere. The…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Part 2 of Blood Meridian paints a vivid and grim picture of the kid’s harsh existence in a desolate world. His life is a constant struggle for survival, characterized by a relentless cycle of begging, stealing, and trying to navigate a land that feels empty and hostile. The kid’s journey takes him through barren, wind-swept landscapes, where his isolation deepens, and his desire to escape the oppressive surroundings grows. Leaving behind the once-familiar pinewood country, he ventures into a new and…
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      Part 23

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Part 23 begins with the protagonist traveling across the desolate, windswept plains of north Texas during the harsh winter of 1878. He sets up camp near the Double Mountain Fork of the Brazos River, where he encounters an old hunter who shares his reflections on the once-thriving buffalo herds that once roamed the area in abundance. The hunter speaks mournfully of how the buffalo, once a symbol of power and resilience, were systematically destroyed by the overzealous hunting efforts of men seeking profit…
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      Part Seven:i

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Nancy reflects on her past interactions with Birdseye, a representative who initially encouraged her husband George to stock frozen foods in their supermarket. Birdseye had been candid about the challenges posed by the arrival of large competitors like Dunnes Stores, warning Nancy that small grocers like theirs would struggle to survive. Despite this, Birdseye proposed a new venture: converting part of their business into a chip shop using his company’s frozen products, promising…
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      Flight

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Flight" depicts the chaotic evacuation of Paris as German forces approach. Marie-Laure, a blind girl, waits anxiously in the museum where her father works, sensing the growing tension through sounds and smells. The city is in disarray: people hide valuables, museum staff pack artifacts, and distant explosions rattle the building. Marie-Laure clings to the hope that her father's absence is part of a game, but the reality of war becomes undeniable when he returns in a hurry, forcing her to leave…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the abrupt arrest of a locksmith near Vitré, France, as he is forcibly removed from a train by plainclothes policemen. He is subjected to intense interrogation by both French and German officials, who scrutinize his tools, keys, and a notebook filled with architectural measurements. Despite his explanations—that the notebook is a model for his daughter and the keys are for his museum job—the authorities remain suspicious. The locksmith is confined to a cold, antiquated cell,…
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      Heaven

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter "Heaven" depicts a tender yet tense moment between Madame Manec and Marie-Laure as they walk through a field near Saint-Malo. Despite Madame Manec’s recent promise to Etienne to avoid overexertion, she subtly engages in resistance activities, exchanging envelopes with a contact. The idyllic setting of Queen Anne’s lace and buzzing bees contrasts with the underlying tension of wartime. Marie-Laure, blind and curious, questions Madame about their surroundings and the mysterious "roneo…
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